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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?

Sep 28, 2026 · 2:00 AM 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 · Emiliano Bellini

Austria launches peer-to-peer electricity sharing from October — Austria will introduce peer-to-peer electricity sharing from Oct. 5, initially allowing participation between metering points served by the…

PV Magazine · Emiliano Bellini

EU proposes shifting solar inverter restrictions from country-based to company-level assessments — Proposed amendments to the EU’s Cybersecurity Act 2 would shift the assessment of "high-risk" suppliers from a country-based approach…

PV Magazine · Lior Kahana

Researchers demonstrate PVT-assisted heat pump system with 49% exergy efficiency — Chinese researchers have analyzed a PVT-assisted air-source heat pump system that recovers waste heat from solar panels to preheat incoming…

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…

Canary Media · Austin Corona, Grist

Senate permitting reform stalls as midterm recess looms — ​This story was originally published by Grist

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…

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

Guardian Environment · Uwa Ede-Osifo

Bear attack kills French bulldog protecting California couple — Couple was seriously injured after attack on 19 September and are mourning the death of their French bulldog A bear attack last weekend has…

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 · Amy Green

Everglades restoration project deemed insufficient to restore damaged wetlands — A sprawling reservoir under construction south of Lake Okeechobee that Gov. Ron DeSantis has characterized as the “crown jewel” of…

Inside Climate News · Ben Seal

Pennsylvania communities grapple with PFOA contamination from industrial sources — When Nicole Williams moved into her house in Pennsylvania’s North Centre Township in 2011, it was a homecoming.

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

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)

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.

Sep 28, 2026 · 5:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories

PV Magazine · Brian Publicover

EU launches infringement cases against 18 states over energy-sharing rules — Two-thirds of EU member states face infringement action for failing to enact a new right to share renewable electricity over the grid.

PV Magazine · Patrick Jowett

Global solar additions reach 690 GW in 2025, IEA-PVPS data shows — Latest report from IEA-PVPS says the world's cumulative solar capacity reached 2.96 TWh by the end of last year, a total theoretically…

PV Magazine · Lior Kahana

Researchers boost compressed-air storage efficiency with variable injection rates — Chinese researchers have analyzed how different air injection strategies affect energy storage rates and heat losses in compressed air…

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.

Carbon Brief · Carbon Brief Staff

Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon slowed significantly under Lula since 2022 — An area of Amazon forest roughly the size of the US state of New Jersey has remained standing due to… The post Analysis: Lula presidency…

PV Tech · Shreeyashi Ojha

India adds 50.6GW of solar module capacity in first half of 2026 — India added 50.6GW of module manufacturing capacity and 9.7GW of cell capacity in 1H 2026, according to Mercom.

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…

Utility Dive

Utilities face planning challenges as AI facilities drive unprecedented power demand — The AI boom is here. Can utilities plan fast enough to power it?

Canary Media · Austin Corona, Grist

Senate permitting reform stalls as midterm recess looms — ​This story was originally published by Grist

PV Tech · JP Casey

Proparco, Santander finance 467MW solar project in Peru — Proparco and Banco Santander have invested into Grupo Enhol’s 467MW Illa solar PV project, which is currently under development in Peru.

Utility Dive · Luise Downing

Six strategies for unlocking hidden grid capacity in commercial buildings — Six strategies to turn commercial buildings into reliable grid assets fast.

Guardian Environment · Gloria Dickie

Cape Town plans to capture and relocate baboon troops amid human-wildlife conflict — Two troops of chacma baboons are breaking into homes and shops but animal rights activists insist coexistence is the answer Cape Town’s…

Inside Climate News · Kate Waxman

Malibu beach erosion tied to inland dam construction and sand mining — On a clean summer swell, the wave at Malibu’s Surfrider Beach arrives from the south, wraps around a cobblestone point and unspools toward…

Guardian Environment · Guardian Staff

Bangkok hit by heavy flooding after intense rainfall — Authorities declared a flood disaster across Bangkok after almost two days of heavy rain left homes, shops and roads waterlogged and…

Inside Climate News · Kiley Price, Dan Gearino, Nicholas Kusnetz

China's EV exports and Belt and Road climate footprint examined — Welcome to Inside Climate, a podcast from the staff of Inside Climate News. In this episode, we discuss China’s burgeoning electric-vehicle…

Inside Climate News · Story by Bob Berwyn, photos by Michele Lapini

European heat wave kills at least 30,000 as extreme temperatures hit vulnerable populations — The extreme heat scientists have warned about for decades came to Europe again this summer, killing at least 30,000 people like a silent,…

Grist · Julia Tilton, The Daily Yonder

Rural Idaho county reconsiders renewable energy ban

Climate Home News · Megan Rowling

Climate finance for agriculture adaptation declining as extreme weather intensifies — Finance to help agriculture adapt to a hotter world and more extreme weather is vital for food security – but new data shows it’s on a…

Sep 28, 2026 · 8:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories

Guardian Environment · Julia Kollewe

European residential heat pump sales surge 11% in first half of 2024 — EU to push members to cut tax rate below duty on gas, with 10%+ surge in sales also put down to fallout from Iran war Business live –…

More: PV Magazine

Heatmap News · Emily Pontecorvo

Aging U.S. solar farms offer path to expand clean energy without new land — All across the United States, solar panels are withering on the vine. Equipment installed 10 to 15 years ago is still capturing sunlight…

PV Magazine · Ryan Kennedy

U.S. restricts solar imports before December 4 tariff deadline — Commerce capped import volumes and threatened to revoke broker licenses to prevent surge shipments aiming to evade Section 232 tariffs.

PV Magazine · Brian Publicover

EU launches infringement cases against 18 states over energy-sharing rules — Two-thirds of EU member states face infringement action for failing to enact a new right to share renewable electricity over the grid.

PV Magazine · Patrick Jowett

Global solar additions reach 690 GW in 2025, IEA-PVPS data shows — Latest report from IEA-PVPS says the world's cumulative solar capacity reached 2.96 TWh by the end of last year, a total theoretically…

CleanTechnica · Transport & Environment (T&E)

Electric trucks cheaper to operate than diesel in six major EU markets — As EU hauliers face another diesel price shock, electrification offers the only realistic option to protect them against future oil crises.

Latitude Media · Latitude Studios

Data centers drive shift toward on-site clean power amid grid constraints — What the new energy paradigm for data centers signals for the entire C&I sector. The post Frontier Forum: The rush for clean, on-site power…

More: Catalyst (Shayle Kann)

Carbon Brief · Carbon Brief Staff

Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon slowed significantly under Lula since 2022 — An area of Amazon forest roughly the size of the US state of New Jersey has remained standing due to… The post Analysis: Lula presidency…

PV Tech · Shreeyashi Ojha

India adds 50.6GW of solar module capacity in first half of 2026 — India added 50.6GW of module manufacturing capacity and 9.7GW of cell capacity in 1H 2026, according to Mercom.

Utility Dive

Utilities face planning challenges as AI facilities drive unprecedented power demand — The AI boom is here. Can utilities plan fast enough to power it?

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.

Canary Media · Austin Corona, Grist

Senate permitting reform stalls as midterm recess looms — ​This story was originally published by Grist

Guardian Environment · Joanna Partridge

Most of UK's essential food crops grown in drought-risk areas, report finds — Keys crops such as cereals, potatoes, sugar and oils grown in areas with moderate to very high risk The vast majority of the UK’s essential…

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…

PV Tech · JP Casey

Proparco, Santander finance 467MW solar project in Peru — Proparco and Banco Santander have invested into Grupo Enhol’s 467MW Illa solar PV project, which is currently under development in Peru.

Utility Dive · Luise Downing

Six strategies for unlocking hidden grid capacity in commercial buildings — Six strategies to turn commercial buildings into reliable grid assets fast.

Inside Climate News · Kate Waxman

Malibu beach erosion tied to inland dam construction and sand mining — On a clean summer swell, the wave at Malibu’s Surfrider Beach arrives from the south, wraps around a cobblestone point and unspools toward…

Inside Climate News · Kiley Price, Dan Gearino, Nicholas Kusnetz

China's EV exports and Belt and Road climate footprint examined — Welcome to Inside Climate, a podcast from the staff of Inside Climate News. In this episode, we discuss China’s burgeoning electric-vehicle…

Sep 28, 2026 · 11:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories

Guardian Environment · Julia Kollewe

European residential heat pump sales surge 11% in first half of 2024 — EU to push members to cut tax rate below duty on gas, with 10%+ surge in sales also put down to fallout from Iran war Business live –…

More: PV Magazine

Guardian Environment · Guardian staff and agencies

Trump administration relaxes clean car emissions rules through 2031 — Environmentalists decry move that relaxes requirements on automakers to control pollution from gas-powered cars The Trump administration on…

Heatmap News · Emily Pontecorvo

Aging U.S. solar farms offer path to expand clean energy without new land — All across the United States, solar panels are withering on the vine. Equipment installed 10 to 15 years ago is still capturing sunlight…

PV Magazine · Ryan Kennedy

U.S. restricts solar imports before December 4 tariff deadline — Commerce capped import volumes and threatened to revoke broker licenses to prevent surge shipments aiming to evade Section 232 tariffs.

PV Magazine · Brian Publicover

EU launches infringement cases against 18 states over energy-sharing rules — Two-thirds of EU member states face infringement action for failing to enact a new right to share renewable electricity over the grid.

PV Magazine · Patrick Jowett

Global solar additions reach 690 GW in 2025, IEA-PVPS data shows — Latest report from IEA-PVPS says the world's cumulative solar capacity reached 2.96 TWh by the end of last year, a total theoretically…

Latitude Media · Latitude Studios

Data centers drive shift toward on-site clean power amid grid constraints — What the new energy paradigm for data centers signals for the entire C&I sector. The post Frontier Forum: The rush for clean, on-site power…

More: Catalyst (Shayle Kann)

PV Tech · Jonathan Touriño Jacobo

Solar industry shifts toward string inverters over central models — PV Tech Research writes about the PV inverter technological shift between string and central inverters across the markets.

Utility Dive · Robert Freedman

Data center backup generators face fewer emissions checks, raising health risks — Federal regulatory actions are allowing on-site generators at data centers and other power plants to release dangerous emissions with fewer…

Carbon Brief · Carbon Brief Staff

Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon slowed significantly under Lula since 2022 — An area of Amazon forest roughly the size of the US state of New Jersey has remained standing due to… The post Analysis: Lula presidency…

PV Tech · Shreeyashi Ojha

India adds 50.6GW of solar module capacity in first half of 2026 — India added 50.6GW of module manufacturing capacity and 9.7GW of cell capacity in 1H 2026, according to Mercom.

Utility Dive

Utilities face planning challenges as AI facilities drive unprecedented power demand — The AI boom is here. Can utilities plan fast enough to power it?

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.

Canary Media · Austin Corona, Grist

Senate permitting reform stalls as midterm recess looms — ​This story was originally published by Grist

Sightline Climate (CTVC) · CTVC

Data center power demand faces growing backlash amid energy security concerns — Data centers, backlash, and the security premium

Guardian Environment · Joanna Partridge

Most of UK's essential food crops grown in drought-risk areas, report finds — Keys crops such as cereals, potatoes, sugar and oils grown in areas with moderate to very high risk The vast majority of the UK’s essential…

Electrek · Jameson Dow

Trump administration finalizes fuel economy standards expected to raise gas prices 76 cents per gallon — The Department of Transportation has finalized new fuel economy standards that will raise gas prices by 76 cents a gallon and fuel use by…

More: Electrek

Sep 28, 2026 · 2:01 PM PT edition · 20 stories

Canary Media · Maria Gallucci

Fervo Energy's Utah geothermal plant begins utility-scale power sales — The geothermal startup Fervo Energy is now selling power to the grid from its Cape Station project in Utah — marking the first time a…

Heatmap News · Jonathan Gilmour

Texas governor orders halt to data center permits pending grid audit — In November 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a $40 billion Google investment in his state and declared , “Texas is the epicenter…

Guardian Environment · Julia Kollewe

European residential heat pump sales surge 11% in first half of 2024 — EU to push members to cut tax rate below duty on gas, with 10%+ surge in sales also put down to fallout from Iran war Business live –…

More: PV Magazine

Guardian Environment · Guardian staff and agencies

Trump administration relaxes clean car emissions rules through 2031 — Environmentalists decry move that relaxes requirements on automakers to control pollution from gas-powered cars The Trump administration on…

Electrek · Michelle Lewis

EIA projects 82.7 GW of renewables and storage additions in next 12 months — Renewables and battery storage are projected to add about 82.7 gigawatts (GW) of new generating capacity in the US in the next 12 months,…

Heatmap News · Emily Pontecorvo

Aging U.S. solar farms offer path to expand clean energy without new land — All across the United States, solar panels are withering on the vine. Equipment installed 10 to 15 years ago is still capturing sunlight…

PV Magazine · Ryan Kennedy

U.S. restricts solar imports before December 4 tariff deadline — Commerce capped import volumes and threatened to revoke broker licenses to prevent surge shipments aiming to evade Section 232 tariffs.

PV Magazine · Brian Publicover

EU launches infringement cases against 18 states over energy-sharing rules — Two-thirds of EU member states face infringement action for failing to enact a new right to share renewable electricity over the grid.

Latitude Media · Latitude Studios

Data centers drive shift toward on-site clean power amid grid constraints — What the new energy paradigm for data centers signals for the entire C&I sector. The post Frontier Forum: The rush for clean, on-site power…

More: Catalyst (Shayle Kann)

PV Tech · Jonathan Touriño Jacobo

Solar industry shifts toward string inverters over central models — PV Tech Research writes about the PV inverter technological shift between string and central inverters across the markets.

PV Magazine · Brian Publicover

Dubai refinances 950 MW Noor Energy 1 solar plant for $2.7 billion — The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has refinanced the 950 MW Noor Energy 1 concentrated solar power (CSP) and PV plant with…

Guardian Environment · Graham Readfearn Environment and climate correspondent

New tool quantifies environmental and economic costs of specific carbon emissions — Carbon Impacts Tracer can be used to estimate climate impact from emissions across eight different factors, including lost food production…

Canary Media · Sarah Shemkus

Massachusetts startup develops solar-powered boat prototype — The TruSolar20, all straight lines and right angles, was not the sleekest vessel on the Charles River when I visited at the end of August.

Canary Media · Austin Corona, Grist

Senate permitting reform stalls as midterm recess looms — ​This story was originally published by Grist

Inside Climate News · Story by Bob Berwyn, photos by Michele Lapini

European heat wave kills at least 30,000 as extreme temperatures hit vulnerable populations — The extreme heat scientists have warned about for decades came to Europe again this summer, killing at least 30,000 people like a silent,…

Utility Dive · Robert Freedman

Data center backup generators face fewer emissions checks, raising health risks — Federal regulatory actions are allowing on-site generators at data centers and other power plants to release dangerous emissions with fewer…

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