Bangkok (AFP) Feb 10, 2026 Planned or under-construction solar and wind projects slowed last year, analysis showed Tuesday, casting doubts on whether countries will hit a goal of tripling renewable capacity by decade-end. Dozens of nat?
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Berlin, Germany (SPX) Feb 18, 2026 Despite being riddled with impurities and defects, solution processed lead halide perovskites continue to defy expectations as highly efficient solar cell materials, with performance now approaching that?
https://www.solardaily.com/reports/Defect_networks_boost_performanc...

London, UK (SPX) Feb 13, 2026 Pioneering research led by Northumbria University shows how the global solar industry can expand manufacturing of photovoltaic technology while further shrinking its environmental footprint. As solar power d?
https://www.solardaily.com/reports/Study_maps_path_to_cleaner_teraw...

London, UK (SPX) Feb 16, 2026 Manufacturing the next generation of solar panels could cut global carbon emissions by as much as 8.2 billion tonnes by 2035, according to a new international study led by researchers at the University of War?
https://www.solardaily.com/reports/Next_generation_solar_manufactur...

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 16, 2026 Hydrogen bonds, best known for holding water and biomolecules together, now show a powerful role in solar energy conversion as part of a new supramolecular photocatalyst for water oxidation. Researchers fro?
https://www.solardaily.com/reports/Hydrogen_bond_design_advances_so...

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 17, 2026 A research team from the Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics and the School of Optical and Electronic Information at Huazhong University of Science and Technology has reported a new advance in all?
https://www.solardaily.com/reports/Golden_bridge_tunnel_junction_de...

Zelestra, a renewable energy company, has commenced construction on its two largest U.S. solar projects to date. Lead EPC McCarthy Building Cos. has started work on both the 253-MWDC Echols Grove in Lamar County, Texas, and the 188-MWDC Ced?
https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/meta-signs-ppa-on-441...

Swedish engineering company Alfa Laval and South Korea’s Institute for Advanced Engineering (IAE) plan to build a liquid air energy storage (LAES) facility designed to liquefy up to 10 tons of air per day for long-duration grid balancing.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/03/05/alfa-laval-iae-plan-south-ko...

Enel Colombia has started transmitting power from its Atlántico solar project near Sabanalarga and Usiacurí, Colombia, featuring more than 403,000 panels and an investment of around $200 million.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/03/05/enel-colombias-180-mw-atlant...

Smaller utilities face wildfire risks and liability but lack resources to expand programs. They must adopt baseline readiness strategies for safety.
https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/power-grid/right-sizing-utilit...

Estimates indicate Japan added between 5.8 GW and 6 GW of solar last year, likely taking the country past 100 GW of cumulative solar capacity. Last year's installations were led by the commercial and industrial market, while the residential?
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/03/05/japan-adds-5-8-gw-of-solar-i...

The EU’s proposals for an Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) could see the bloc impose strict local content requirements for wind power companies in a bid to counter the growing influence of Chinese firms in the industry, while also strengthe?
https://www.windpowermonthly.com/article/1950622/made-eu-industrial...

Fossil fuel price surge after US-Israeli attacks on Iran prompts calls to end dependence on ‘volatile’ energy sourceMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe UK government must double down on its clean energy drive to protect bill payers?
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/05/uk-clean-energy...

California startup Aikido Technologies has unveiled plans to co-locate AI-grade computing capacity with wind power generation and battery storage on its floating platform.
https://www.windpowermonthly.com/article/1950612/floating-wind-firm...

The conflict in the Middle East has sent energy prices soaring, and for countries that import a high proportion of their fuel, it’s a reminder of the perils of energy dependence. As the recipient of almost 90% of Iran’s crude oil, China kno?
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/audio/2026/mar/05/will-chin...

On today’s solar-powered episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got EnergySage director of insights Emily Walker with a look inside the company’s 22nd industry report, this time featuring home solar, EV charging, and whole home electrification.?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/04/interview-its-all-solar-all-the-time...

Solar PV plants demonstrate how integrating renewable energy with agriculture, conservation and land restoration can improve environmental conditions, enhance biodiversity and increase productivity.
https://www.irena.org/News/articles/2026/Mar/The-Multi-Benefits-of-...

European energy giant Vattenfall has started construction on a new hybrid renewable energy project in southwest Germany that combines wind and solar power at a single site. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/03/04/germany-wind-solar-hybrid-power-plan...

IG Metall’s vote share at Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin decreased from 39.4% to just 31.1% in the works council election that concluded today, a devastating 8-percentage-point drop that came after weeks of threats, police involvement, and a di?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/04/tesla-giga-berlin-ig-metall-union-vo...

Tesla has quietly reversed a key change to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) transfer program, switching the deadline back from “order by March 31” to “delivery by March 31.” The move effectively kills the transfer path for thousands of Cybertruc?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/04/tesla-changes-fsd-transfer-rules-aga...

Refrigerants are the invisible workhorses of modern climate control. They play a critical role in the operation of both heat pump hot water (HPHW) units and air conditioning (AC) systems. These specialised chemical compounds cycle continuou?
https://www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/the-best-refrigerants-for-hot-w...

Enverus will acquire Spatial Business Systems, enhancing utility engineering workflows with AI-driven design automation solutions.
https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/energy-business/enverus-to-acq...

I drove the latest Cadillac Vistiq electric SUV for a week. I added almost a thousand miles on it and put it through Electrek’s new EV review battery of tests. Here are all the results and my thoughts about what turned out to be an enjoyabl?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/04/cadillac-vistiq-2026-review-audiophi...

Real estate development and design-build construction company Clayco has announced the launch of its Clayco Power and Energy business unit, which will focus on moving Clayco’s integrated delivery model into... View Article -- Solar Builder?
https://solarbuildermag.com/utility-scale-solar/clayco-launches-sol...

Municipal utility CPS Energy in San Antonio, Texas, promotes smart city initiatives through data-sharing and partnerships, enhancing infrastructure and community services.
https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/power-grid/smart-grids/smart-c...

Following the trend of headlining firsts from the last two days, our mid-week Green Deals here are being led by the $700 launch deal on Hiboy’s newest EX11 Full Suspension e-bike that boasts up to 100 miles of travel at $1,300. Other notabl?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/04/hiboy-ex11-full-suspension-e-bike-13...

Volkswagen is preparing to introduce a new entry-level electric SUV to sit below the ID.4. With its launch coming up, Volkswagen offered a closer look at the new ID. Cross. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/03/04/volkswagens-affordable-electric-suv-...

The IONIQ 5 made a comeback after sales jumped 33% last month, and now Hyundai is offering a $10,000 discount to sweeten the deal. more…
https://electrek.co/2026/03/04/hyundai-ioniq-5-hot-10000-cheaper/

Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen has reportedly threatened to leave Denmark and take some of the turbine giant’s activities with him if a wealth tax is introduced for the country’s richest.
https://www.windpowermonthly.com/article/1950523/vestas-ceo-threate...

Elon Musk declared today that Tesla will be “one of the companies to make AGI” and “probably the first to make it in humanoid/atom-shaping form.” It’s the latest in a long string of grand AI predictions from the Tesla CEO. The problem is?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/04/elon-musk-tesla-agi-claims-desperate...

Clayco, a turnkey real estate development and construction firm, is launching Power and Energy, a new business unit that expands the company into the renewable energy sector. With an initial focus on utility-scale solar and energy storage p?
https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/real-estate-firm-clay...

Arevon Energy, a renewable energy developer, started operations at the 430-MWDC Kelso Solar Project in Scott County, Missouri. Arevon developed, built and will own and operate the Kelso Solar Project. The two-phase facility, Arevon’s first?
https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/arevons-430-mw-projec...

Solar sales operating system Enerflo is partnering with Palmetto to offer Palmetto Energy Backup, a battery-only lease product fully integrated into the Enerflo platform. This new offering enables residential solar installers to sell backup?
https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/enerflo-palmetto-offe...

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Electric bike maker Heybike has just officially unveiled its latest model, the Venus, a lightweight commuter-focused e-bike designed to bridge the gap between practical urban transportation and relaxed recreational riding. The new model lau?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/04/heybike-launches-new-lightweight-com...

The US and Israel’s attacks on Iran have provoked a furious response, with the Islamic Republic launching its own strikes across the Middle East. The ongoing crisis has disrupted global shipping lanes and caused a spike in energy prices. Wi?
https://www.windpowermonthly.com/article/1950400/analysis-middle-ea...

Why are solar roofing options in the Philippines ideal for modern property developments? Significant energy cost savings High property value and market appeal Reliable renewable energy source Space efficiency and modern design Environmental?
https://solaric.com.ph/blog/why-solar-roofing-options-philippines-i...

On today’s disturbingly dirty episode of Quick Charge, Elon Musk is undoing nearly two decades of decarbonization by pumping out massive amounts of pollution to keep his xAI and Grok slop-machines rolling – and hurting some of America’s mos?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/03/elons-dirty-deals-teslas-credit-loss...

Global lithium demand could top 13 million tonnes by 2050 if the world moves fast on clean energy, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest Energy Transition Outlook for Lithium. The warning is blunt: Without major new investment, lithium short?
https://electrek.co/2026/03/03/lithium-shortages-could-hit-by-2028-...