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Sep 27, 2026 · 5:00 PM PT edition · 20 stories

PV Tech · George Heynes

Australia connects record 9.1GW of renewables and storage in fiscal 2026 — AEMO said a record 9.1GW of new renewable energy and storage capacity connected to the National Electricity Market (NEM) in FY26.

Guardian Environment · Tom Perkins

Datacenter developers accused of splitting emissions to evade EPA pollution rules — Firms manipulating process to avoid emission controls and scrutiny of their projects, environmental groups warn Datacenter developers are…

Gerard Reid · Gerard Reid

German solar IPP Enerparc files for insolvency amid European power market shift — I was genuinely shocked a few weeks ago when I heard that the German solar developer and independent power producer, Enerparc, had filed…

CleanTechnica · Steve Hanley

Texas grid sets record peak demand at 91.1 GW amid summer heat — In the summer of 2026, demand for electricity in Texas broke the previous record of 85.5 GW, set three years ago: 45 times.

Texas Energy & Power · Texas Energy & Power Media

Federal ruling favors Solar for All program; data center moratorium tightened — A ruling in favor of Solar for All; Data center moratorium strengthened; New interconnection rules; Why LNG for AI faces roadblocks; and a…

Electrek · Jameson Dow

Trump administration finalizes fuel economy standards expected to raise average fuel costs 45% — The Department of Transportation says it’s ready to announce fuel economy standards that will raise average fuel costs by 45%, right as the…

via Bluesky

California grid meets renewable energy targets in 2026 — California's electricity grid powers tens of millions of homes, businesses, and electric vehicles across a state larger than most…

Guardian Environment · Marina Dunbar

Nor'easter leaves 150,000 without power across US East Coast — At least one person killed and nearly 150,000 households lost electricity from North Carolina to New England A strong, deadly storm known…

Electrek · Fred Lambert

Tesla Semi enters volume production at Nevada factory, 7 years after debut — Tesla officially launched high-volume production of the Tesla Semi last night at its new dedicated factory in Nevada, a plant it says can…

More: CleanTechnica

PV Magazine · Ryan Kennedy

Solar module prices expected to jump 40% under Section 232 tariff — The challenge for developers is to move quickly to secure lower costs before the minimum pricing takes effect, with the options being to…

Grist · Julia Tilton, The Daily Yonder

Rural Idaho county reconsiders renewable energy ban

PV Magazine · Emiliano Bellini

Zhejiang province opens 2.54 GW battery storage to spot market bidding — China’s Zhejiang province has set market rules for 40 grid-side storage projects totaling 2.54 GW/5.1 GWh, with full price-and-quantity…

Inside Climate News · Phil McKenna

Dandelion Energy and Lennar complete geothermal heating pilot in Colorado — KEN CARYL, Colo.—A new residential development south of Denver is the testing ground for an unusual partnership that could transform home…

PV Magazine · Lívia Neves

PV system costs rise 7% in Brazil as residential demand shifts market — Average PV system prices in Brazil rose 7% in the first half of 2026, driven by higher equipment costs, while larger systems continued to…

Heatmap News · Robinson Meyer

Energy Secretary Wright defends Trump administration's fossil fuel and nuclear priorities — This is an edition of Heatmap Daily, an evening review of the day’s news written by our executive editor

More: Heatmap News, Heatmap News, Shift Key (Robinson Meyer & Jesse Jenkins)

Guardian Environment · Eric Berger

US states manage rising human-wildlife conflicts as bears enter populated areas — Bears are increasingly entering places where humans live in the US, forcing wildlife workers to make tough decisions Dan Thompson,…

Canary Media · Dan McCarthy, Wendy Becktold, Sarah Shemkus

87% of U.S. clean energy generation occurs in rural areas, study finds — This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. The U.S.

Latitude Media · Maeve Allsup

China's clean power capacity offers edge in AI infrastructure race — In the near term, it may be impossible for the U.S. to match China’s capacity for building infrastructure. But what about post-boom?

Inside Climate News · Dan Gearino

UN chief warns climate action window is narrowing amid UNGA debate — This week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York featured pleas for urgent action on climate change, with heads of state and…

Sep 27, 2026 · 8:00 PM PT edition · 20 stories

PV Tech · George Heynes

Australia connects record 9.1GW of renewables and storage in fiscal 2026 — AEMO said a record 9.1GW of new renewable energy and storage capacity connected to the National Electricity Market (NEM) in FY26.

Guardian Environment · Tom Perkins

Datacenter developers accused of splitting emissions to evade EPA pollution rules — Firms manipulating process to avoid emission controls and scrutiny of their projects, environmental groups warn Datacenter developers are…

Gerard Reid · Gerard Reid

German solar IPP Enerparc files for insolvency amid European power market shift — I was genuinely shocked a few weeks ago when I heard that the German solar developer and independent power producer, Enerparc, had filed…

CleanTechnica · Steve Hanley

Texas grid sets record peak demand at 91.1 GW amid summer heat — In the summer of 2026, demand for electricity in Texas broke the previous record of 85.5 GW, set three years ago: 45 times.

Texas Energy & Power · Texas Energy & Power Media

Federal ruling favors Solar for All program; data center moratorium tightened — A ruling in favor of Solar for All; Data center moratorium strengthened; New interconnection rules; Why LNG for AI faces roadblocks; and a…

Electrek · Jameson Dow

Trump administration finalizes fuel economy standards expected to raise average fuel costs 45% — The Department of Transportation says it’s ready to announce fuel economy standards that will raise average fuel costs by 45%, right as the…

via Bluesky

California grid meets renewable energy targets in 2026 — California's electricity grid powers tens of millions of homes, businesses, and electric vehicles across a state larger than most…

Guardian Environment · Marina Dunbar

Nor'easter leaves 150,000 without power across US East Coast — At least one person killed and nearly 150,000 households lost electricity from North Carolina to New England A strong, deadly storm known…

Electrek · Fred Lambert

Tesla Semi enters volume production at Nevada factory, 7 years after debut — Tesla officially launched high-volume production of the Tesla Semi last night at its new dedicated factory in Nevada, a plant it says can…

More: CleanTechnica

PV Magazine · Ryan Kennedy

Solar module prices expected to jump 40% under Section 232 tariff — The challenge for developers is to move quickly to secure lower costs before the minimum pricing takes effect, with the options being to…

Grist · Julia Tilton, The Daily Yonder

Rural Idaho county reconsiders renewable energy ban

PV Magazine · Emiliano Bellini

Zhejiang province opens 2.54 GW battery storage to spot market bidding — China’s Zhejiang province has set market rules for 40 grid-side storage projects totaling 2.54 GW/5.1 GWh, with full price-and-quantity…

Inside Climate News · Phil McKenna

Dandelion Energy and Lennar complete geothermal heating pilot in Colorado — KEN CARYL, Colo.—A new residential development south of Denver is the testing ground for an unusual partnership that could transform home…

PV Magazine · Lívia Neves

PV system costs rise 7% in Brazil as residential demand shifts market — Average PV system prices in Brazil rose 7% in the first half of 2026, driven by higher equipment costs, while larger systems continued to…

Heatmap News · Robinson Meyer

Energy Secretary Wright defends Trump administration's fossil fuel and nuclear priorities — This is an edition of Heatmap Daily, an evening review of the day’s news written by our executive editor

More: Heatmap News, Heatmap News, Shift Key (Robinson Meyer & Jesse Jenkins)

Guardian Environment · Eric Berger

US states manage rising human-wildlife conflicts as bears enter populated areas — Bears are increasingly entering places where humans live in the US, forcing wildlife workers to make tough decisions Dan Thompson,…

Canary Media · Dan McCarthy, Wendy Becktold, Sarah Shemkus

87% of U.S. clean energy generation occurs in rural areas, study finds — This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. The U.S.

Latitude Media · Maeve Allsup

China's clean power capacity offers edge in AI infrastructure race — In the near term, it may be impossible for the U.S. to match China’s capacity for building infrastructure. But what about post-boom?

Inside Climate News · Dan Gearino

UN chief warns climate action window is narrowing amid UNGA debate — This week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York featured pleas for urgent action on climate change, with heads of state and…

Sep 27, 2026 · 11:00 PM PT edition · 20 stories

PV Tech · George Heynes

Australia connects record 9.1GW of renewables and storage in fiscal 2026 — AEMO said a record 9.1GW of new renewable energy and storage capacity connected to the National Electricity Market (NEM) in FY26.

PV Magazine · Mark Hutchins

Researchers find UV-induced solar panel degradation is preventable — Recent testing to better understand power degradation during highly accelerated UV exposure indicates that ultraviolet-induced degradation…

Guardian Environment · Tom Perkins

Datacenter developers accused of splitting emissions to evade EPA pollution rules — Firms manipulating process to avoid emission controls and scrutiny of their projects, environmental groups warn Datacenter developers are…

Gerard Reid · Gerard Reid

German solar IPP Enerparc files for insolvency amid European power market shift — I was genuinely shocked a few weeks ago when I heard that the German solar developer and independent power producer, Enerparc, had filed…

CleanTechnica · Steve Hanley

Texas grid sets record peak demand at 91.1 GW amid summer heat — In the summer of 2026, demand for electricity in Texas broke the previous record of 85.5 GW, set three years ago: 45 times.

Texas Energy & Power · Texas Energy & Power Media

Federal ruling favors Solar for All program; data center moratorium tightened — A ruling in favor of Solar for All; Data center moratorium strengthened; New interconnection rules; Why LNG for AI faces roadblocks; and a…

Electrek · Jameson Dow

Trump administration finalizes fuel economy standards expected to raise average fuel costs 45% — The Department of Transportation says it’s ready to announce fuel economy standards that will raise average fuel costs by 45%, right as the…

via Bluesky

California grid meets renewable energy targets in 2026 — California's electricity grid powers tens of millions of homes, businesses, and electric vehicles across a state larger than most…

Guardian Environment · Marina Dunbar

Nor'easter leaves 150,000 without power across US East Coast — At least one person killed and nearly 150,000 households lost electricity from North Carolina to New England A strong, deadly storm known…

Grist · Julia Tilton, The Daily Yonder

Rural Idaho county reconsiders renewable energy ban

PV Magazine · Emiliano Bellini

Zhejiang province opens 2.54 GW battery storage to spot market bidding — China’s Zhejiang province has set market rules for 40 grid-side storage projects totaling 2.54 GW/5.1 GWh, with full price-and-quantity…

Inside Climate News · Phil McKenna

Dandelion Energy and Lennar complete geothermal heating pilot in Colorado — KEN CARYL, Colo.—A new residential development south of Denver is the testing ground for an unusual partnership that could transform home…

Inside Climate News · Interview by Paloma Beltran, Living on Earth

Climate activists debate justice after Nepal glacier flood — From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by Paloma Beltran with Tanuja…

Electrek · Fred Lambert

Tesla Semi enters volume production at Nevada factory, 7 years after debut — Tesla officially launched high-volume production of the Tesla Semi last night at its new dedicated factory in Nevada, a plant it says can…

More: CleanTechnica

PV Magazine · Lívia Neves

PV system costs rise 7% in Brazil as residential demand shifts market — Average PV system prices in Brazil rose 7% in the first half of 2026, driven by higher equipment costs, while larger systems continued to…

Heatmap News · Robinson Meyer

Energy Secretary Wright defends Trump administration's fossil fuel and nuclear priorities — This is an edition of Heatmap Daily, an evening review of the day’s news written by our executive editor

More: Heatmap News, Heatmap News, Shift Key (Robinson Meyer & Jesse Jenkins)

Guardian Environment · Eric Berger

US states manage rising human-wildlife conflicts as bears enter populated areas — Bears are increasingly entering places where humans live in the US, forcing wildlife workers to make tough decisions Dan Thompson,…

Canary Media · Dan McCarthy, Wendy Becktold, Sarah Shemkus

87% of U.S. clean energy generation occurs in rural areas, study finds — This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. The U.S.

Latitude Media · Maeve Allsup

China's clean power capacity offers edge in AI infrastructure race — In the near term, it may be impossible for the U.S. to match China’s capacity for building infrastructure. But what about post-boom?

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