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Editions from 2026-06-28.

Jun 27, 2026 · 5:01 PM PT edition · 20 stories

PV Tech

Intersolar Europe 2026 draws industry amid concerns over market conditions — Europe’s solar industry seemed a little downbeat as it trudged to Munich for Intersolar Europe 2026 this week.

More: CleanTechnica

Electrek

Mercedes reports real-world efficiency data from 80 electric semi trucks in German winter conditions — Despite the rapidly growing number of heavy-duty EVs on western roads, a number of myths still persist about range, charging…

Guardian Environment

European heatwave sets temperature records in Germany, Italy, Denmark — Denmark experiences highest temperature on record on Saturday as weather system spreads eastward Europe heatwave – latest updates Germany…

Guardian Environment

Federal appeals court blocks EPA's effort to abandon Biden-era soot pollution rule — Decision leaves in place Biden-era standard on pollution from coal-fired plants, factories and other industrial sources A federal appeals…

Inside Climate News

Scientists monitor California tide pool species as climate change alters coastal ecosystems — BOLINAS, Calif.—Kent Khtikian pointed at a seemingly barren inch of reef. His hair, curly, long and grey blew wildly in the wind underneath…

Guardian Environment

Europe faces extreme heat warnings as temperatures approach 40C in Germany — Forecasters say hottest conditions spreading into central and eastern Europe After decades of climate warnings, why is Europe so unprepared…

PV Magazine

UK heat pump study finds efficiency gap between predicted and real-world performance — A large-scale study of UK heat pump installations has revealed a major gap between hypothetical performance and real-world data.

Heatmap News

Right-wing group drops lawsuit against Dominion Energy's Virginia offshore wind project — 1. Virginia Beach, Virginia – The right-wing interest group lawsuit against Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia offshore wind is now dead,…

Heatmap News

Solar developers share strategies for managing community relations amid data center boom — This week’s conversation is with Hanson Wood, chief development officer for solar developer RWE.

Canary Media

Study ranks states by EV-friendliness for buyers and drivers — America’s EV industry has suffered a series of bad breaks over the last year and a half.

Heatmap News

Data center developers face growing farmland protection backlash across U.S — The movement against data centers is raising up a raison d'etre of the anti-renewables movement: protecting would-be farmland.

PV Magazine

Corporate power purchase agreement volumes fall 10% as GHG Protocol accounting changes create buyer uncertainty — Corporate PPA volumes fell 10% in 2025, and Renewabl CEO JP Cerda says uncertainty around pending scope 2 accounting changes are causing…

PV Magazine

NextPower expands into inverters and battery storage through acquisitions — At The smarter E Europe in Munich, NextPower CEO Dan Shugar discussed with pv magazine the company's transformation from a solar tracker…

PV Magazine

Argentina battery storage auction receives 232 bids for 700 MW capacity — Financial bids in Argentina’s first large-scale battery storage procurement came in well below the auction price cap, with 232 qualified…

Electrek

GM's next-generation EV platform to debut in 2028 Chevy Equinox — The new version of GM’s dedicated electric vehicle platform is reportedly set to arrive near the end of 2028, and the Chevy Equinox EV will…

Electrek

Jeep Recon EV launches at $67,000 with limited driving range — Jeep’s electric off-roader is now on sale, starting at $67,000, but its driving range comes up a bit short of expectations.

Guardian Environment

National Energy System Operator issues alert over UK power supplies during heatwave — Neso asks generators to provide extra electricity on Friday evening to meet demand from fans and air conditioning Business live – latest…

PV Magazine

Italy's residential solar capacity increasingly paired with battery storage — pv magazine has spoken with Federico Brucciani, secretary of Italian PV association Italia Solare, about the rapid expansion of residential…

PV Tech

Nextpower eyes inverter market expansion following equipment acquisitions — PV Tech spoke with Bloomberg Intelligence about Nextpower's acquisition of Zimmermann and how this was a logical next step.

PV Magazine

MIT-WPU researchers develop solar thermal battery storing heat for 14 hours — The prototype stores around 1.5 to 2 kWh of thermal energy and can maintain water temperatures between 50 C and 60 C for up to 14 hours…

Jun 27, 2026 · 11:01 PM PT edition · 20 stories

PV Tech

Intersolar Europe 2026 draws industry amid concerns over solar sector outlook — Europe’s solar industry seemed a little downbeat as it trudged to Munich for Intersolar Europe 2026 this week.

More: CleanTechnica

Electrek

Mercedes reports 36-ton electric semi achieves Tesla-comparable efficiency in German winter test — Despite the rapidly growing number of heavy-duty EVs on western roads, a number of myths still persist about range, charging…

Guardian Environment

Record temperatures sweep across Europe as heatwave spreads eastward — Denmark experiences highest temperature on record on Saturday as weather system spreads eastward Europe heatwave – latest updates Germany…

Guardian Environment

Federal appeals court blocks EPA bid to abandon soot pollution rule — Decision leaves in place Biden-era standard on pollution from coal-fired plants, factories and other industrial sources A federal appeals…

Inside Climate News

Ecologists study tide pool life at California's Duxbury Reef as climate threatens marine habitat — BOLINAS, Calif.—Kent Khtikian pointed at a seemingly barren inch of reef. His hair, curly, long and grey blew wildly in the wind underneath…

Guardian Environment

Europe faces extreme heat wave with temperatures exceeding 40C in Germany — Forecasters say hottest conditions spreading into central and eastern Europe After decades of climate warnings, why is Europe so unprepared…

PV Magazine

UK heat pump study finds efficiency gap between lab conditions and real installations — A large-scale study of UK heat pump installations has revealed a major gap between hypothetical performance and real-world data.

Electrek

Volkswagen plans to close four factories and cut up to 100,000 jobs — Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is reportedly preparing the most dramatic overhaul in the automaker’s history, with plans that could eliminate…

More: CleanTechnica

Heatmap News

Right-wing group drops lawsuit against Virginia offshore wind project — 1. Virginia Beach, Virginia – The right-wing interest group lawsuit against Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia offshore wind is now dead,…

Heatmap News

Solar developers share strategies with data centers on local permitting and community relations — This week’s conversation is with Hanson Wood, chief development officer for solar developer RWE.

Canary Media

States emerge as key drivers of EV adoption as federal support wanes — America’s EV industry has suffered a series of bad breaks over the last year and a half.

Heatmap News

Farm owners across U.S. resist data center developers over agricultural land concerns — The movement against data centers is raising up a raison d'etre of the anti-renewables movement: protecting would-be farmland.

PV Magazine

Corporate PPA volumes fall 10% as GHG Protocol scope 2 changes create buyer uncertainty — Corporate PPA volumes fell 10% in 2025, and Renewabl CEO JP Cerda says uncertainty around pending scope 2 accounting changes are causing…

PV Magazine

NextPower expands clean energy portfolio through acquisitions in inverters and storage — At The smarter E Europe in Munich, NextPower CEO Dan Shugar discussed with pv magazine the company's transformation from a solar tracker…

PV Magazine

Argentina battery storage auction receives bids as low as $7,397/MW-month for 700 MW — Financial bids in Argentina’s first large-scale battery storage procurement came in well below the auction price cap, with 232 qualified…

Electrek

GM's next-generation Equinox EV to debut new dedicated platform in 2028 — The new version of GM’s dedicated electric vehicle platform is reportedly set to arrive near the end of 2028, and the Chevy Equinox EV will…

Electrek

Jeep Recon EV goes on sale starting at $67,000 — Jeep’s electric off-roader is now on sale, starting at $67,000, but its driving range comes up a bit short of expectations.

Guardian Environment

Britain's grid operator issues second warning this week over power supplies during heatwave — Neso asks generators to provide extra electricity on Friday evening to meet demand from fans and air conditioning Business live – latest…

PV Magazine

Italy's residential solar installations now include batteries in 80% of new systems — pv magazine has spoken with Federico Brucciani, secretary of Italian PV association Italia Solare, about the rapid expansion of residential…

PV Tech

Nextpower eyes inverter market after acquiring Zimmermann — PV Tech spoke with Bloomberg Intelligence about Nextpower's acquisition of Zimmermann and how this was a logical next step.

Jun 28, 2026 · 5:01 AM PT edition · 20 stories

Guardian Environment

Ed Miliband faces opposition to energy policy from unions and City figures — If Andy Burnham chooses the energy secretary, Labour could fully use the benefits of net zero to promote growth and jobs It should have…

Guardian Environment

UK insurance costs rising as extreme weather events become more frequent — As extreme weather events become more common, economists say government will need to take more active role to protect consumers Anyone…

Inside Climate News

Venture Global LNG terminal expansion divides Louisiana community over proximity concerns — CAMERON, La.—Sherry Peshoff can see the steel wall from her front door. Her home is lifted 12 feet off the ground to protect it from…

PV Tech

Intersolar Europe 2026 draws industry amid concerns over market conditions — Europe’s solar industry seemed a little downbeat as it trudged to Munich for Intersolar Europe 2026 this week.

More: CleanTechnica

Electrek

Mercedes-Benz electric semi trucks achieve Tesla-comparable efficiency hauling 36-ton loads in German winter conditions — Despite the rapidly growing number of heavy-duty EVs on western roads, a number of myths still persist about range, charging…

Inside Climate News

Duxbury Reef in California faces uncertain future as climate change threatens tide pool ecosystem — BOLINAS, Calif.—Kent Khtikian pointed at a seemingly barren inch of reef. His hair, curly, long and grey blew wildly in the wind underneath…

PV Magazine

Study finds UK heat pump efficiency lags expectations; commissioning changes could close gap — A large-scale study of UK heat pump installations has revealed a major gap between hypothetical performance and real-world data.

Electrek

Volkswagen plans to close four factories and cut up to 100,000 jobs — Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is reportedly preparing the most dramatic overhaul in the automaker’s history, with plans that could eliminate…

More: CleanTechnica

Heatmap News

Right-wing groups withdraw legal challenge to Virginia offshore wind project — 1. Virginia Beach, Virginia – The right-wing interest group lawsuit against Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia offshore wind is now dead,…

Heatmap News

Solar developers offer strategies for managing local opposition as data center demand surges — This week’s conversation is with Hanson Wood, chief development officer for solar developer RWE.

Canary Media

States ranked by EV buyer incentives and charging infrastructure — America’s EV industry has suffered a series of bad breaks over the last year and a half.

Heatmap News

Farm operators across U.S. reject data center deals citing agricultural land loss — The movement against data centers is raising up a raison d'etre of the anti-renewables movement: protecting would-be farmland.

PV Magazine

Corporate power purchase agreements fall 10% as scope 2 accounting uncertainty delays deals — Corporate PPA volumes fell 10% in 2025, and Renewabl CEO JP Cerda says uncertainty around pending scope 2 accounting changes are causing…

PV Magazine

NextPower expands into inverters and battery storage through acquisitions — At The smarter E Europe in Munich, NextPower CEO Dan Shugar discussed with pv magazine the company's transformation from a solar tracker…

PV Magazine

Argentina awards 700 MW in battery storage at bids starting $7,397/MW-month — Financial bids in Argentina’s first large-scale battery storage procurement came in well below the auction price cap, with 232 qualified…

Electrek

GM's next EV platform to debut in redesigned Chevy Equinox near end of 2028 — The new version of GM’s dedicated electric vehicle platform is reportedly set to arrive near the end of 2028, and the Chevy Equinox EV will…

Electrek

Jeep Recon electric off-roader launches at $67,000 with limited range — Jeep’s electric off-roader is now on sale, starting at $67,000, but its driving range comes up a bit short of expectations.

Guardian Environment

National Energy System Operator asks UK generators for extra power as heatwave strains grid — Neso asks generators to provide extra electricity on Friday evening to meet demand from fans and air conditioning Business live – latest…

PV Magazine

Battery storage surges with 80% of Italy's new solar installations — pv magazine has spoken with Federico Brucciani, secretary of Italian PV association Italia Solare, about the rapid expansion of residential…

PV Tech

Nextpower pursues inverter market after completing Prevalon and Zimmermann acquisitions — PV Tech spoke with Bloomberg Intelligence about Nextpower's acquisition of Zimmermann and how this was a logical next step.

Jun 28, 2026 · 11:01 AM PT edition · 20 stories

Texas Energy & Power

FERC issues new transmission directive as Texas utilities expand capacity — The 765-kV story continues to unfold; new FERC directive; NRG opens Houston power plant; Base Power expands to PJM; and plenty of other…

Electrek

Zero-emission truck deployments rose 37% in 2025, reaching 4.14% of new trucks — CALSTART’s Zeroing in on Zero-Emission Trucks report is out, and the results are in: after getting off to a slow start in the first half of…

Guardian Environment

Body of 15-year-old boy recovered from Manchester reservoir during UK heatwave — At least seven people have died in water-related incidents during record-breaking June temperatures The body of a 15-year-old boy has been…

Guardian Environment

Labour's Miliband faces opposition from unions and finance sector over energy transition plans — If Andy Burnham chooses the energy secretary, Labour could fully use the benefits of net zero to promote growth and jobs It should have…

Guardian Environment

UK insurance costs for climate risks rising as extreme weather events increase — As extreme weather events become more common, economists say government will need to take more active role to protect consumers Anyone…

PV Tech

Intersolar Europe 2026 reflects industry concerns over solar market conditions — Europe’s solar industry seemed a little downbeat as it trudged to Munich for Intersolar Europe 2026 this week.

More: CleanTechnica

Electrek

Mercedes-Benz shares real-world efficiency data from 80 deployed electric semi trucks — Despite the rapidly growing number of heavy-duty EVs on western roads, a number of myths still persist about range, charging…

Inside Climate News

Duxbury Reef in California faces ecological pressures as researchers monitor small marine species — BOLINAS, Calif.—Kent Khtikian pointed at a seemingly barren inch of reef. His hair, curly, long and grey blew wildly in the wind underneath…

PV Magazine

UK heat pump study finds efficiency gap between expected and real-world performance — A large-scale study of UK heat pump installations has revealed a major gap between hypothetical performance and real-world data.

Electrek

Volkswagen plans to cut 100,000 jobs and close four German factories — Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is reportedly preparing the most dramatic overhaul in the automaker’s history, with plans that could eliminate…

More: CleanTechnica

Heatmap News

Right-wing group withdraws lawsuit challenging Dominion Energy's Coastal Virginia offshore wind project — 1. Virginia Beach, Virginia – The right-wing interest group lawsuit against Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia offshore wind is now dead,…

Heatmap News

Solar developers navigate data center permitting alongside AI infrastructure boom — This week’s conversation is with Hanson Wood, chief development officer for solar developer RWE.

Canary Media

Study ranks states by EV buyer incentives and charging infrastructure — America’s EV industry has suffered a series of bad breaks over the last year and a half.

Heatmap News

Data center developers face growing farmland protection pushback across U.S — The movement against data centers is raising up a raison d'etre of the anti-renewables movement: protecting would-be farmland.

PV Magazine

Corporate PPA volumes fall 10% amid GHG Protocol scope 2 accounting uncertainty — Corporate PPA volumes fell 10% in 2025, and Renewabl CEO JP Cerda says uncertainty around pending scope 2 accounting changes are causing…

PV Magazine

NextPower expands into inverters and battery storage through acquisitions — At The smarter E Europe in Munich, NextPower CEO Dan Shugar discussed with pv magazine the company's transformation from a solar tracker…

PV Magazine

Argentina battery storage auction awards 700 MW with bids as low as $7,397/MW-month — Financial bids in Argentina’s first large-scale battery storage procurement came in well below the auction price cap, with 232 qualified…

Electrek

GM's new dedicated EV platform to debut in next-gen Chevy Equinox near end of 2028 — The new version of GM’s dedicated electric vehicle platform is reportedly set to arrive near the end of 2028, and the Chevy Equinox EV will…

Electrek

Jeep begins selling Recon EV electric SUV starting at $67,000 — Jeep’s electric off-roader is now on sale, starting at $67,000, but its driving range comes up a bit short of expectations.

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