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Technology coverage follows emerging and scaling tools for cutting emissions, removing carbon, and improving climate resilience, with attention to real-world evidence rather than hype.
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An Australian wind energy project has achieved financial close with support from Australian banks, marking another milestone in renewable energy financing. A major global oil company has exited its stake in the project, reflecting the energy sector's ongoing transition away from fossil fuels.
CoverageRenewEconomyPV Magazine
Electrekbusiness
BYD's budget Seagull EV gets a second-gen redesign with larger size and luxury features while staying under $10,000.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has reversed his position on AI data centers, shifting from promoting a $40 billion Google investment in November 2025 to opposing their construction in rural areas by mid-2026. Abbott has instructed the state's environmental agency to halt permitting for data center projects, suggesting concerns about local impacts have overridden earlier economic enthusiasm.
Corporate lawyer Deatheridge on communities rising up to challenge air pollution permits granted to data center projects: “This is the next…
CoverageHeatmapNew York Times - Climate
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Primark has announced a long-term purchase agreement with Circ to scale up the use of recycled polyester made from textile waste. The deal aims to boost the retailer's use of textile-to-textile recycled fibres, supporting circular economy practices in the fashion industry. This partnership represents a commitment to reducing textile waste and promoting sustainable materials sourcing.
CoverageBusinessGreenedie
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NSW is launching an $11 million virtual power plant pilot project in the Illawarra region, designated as the state's first urban renewable energy zone. The project will integrate solar panels and battery storage in social housing, with solar installers and VPP operators helping to design the commercial and technical framework.
Social housing tenants to get coordinated rooftop PV and home batteries in first urban renewable zone ->Renew Economy | More on "Social…
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A new analysis shows electric trucks now have a lower total cost of ownership than diesel trucks in six of nine major EU markets, covering 46% of new heavy truck sales. As diesel prices remain volatile, electrification is emerging as a practical solution for EU hauliers to protect themselves against future oil price shocks.
Electric trucks have to be the answer. It's not just cheaper - what happens if diesel supplies run out, even for brief…
CoverageCleanTechnicaThe Driven
Canary Mediapolicy
California passes law to lower electric truck costs for commercial fleet operators.
Inside Climate Newsbusiness
Meta backs a 144-MW Texas solar project but still powers some data centers with gas.
Utility Divebusiness
Facilities are using federal investment tax credits to install battery storage systems that reduce energy costs.
Electrekbusiness
E-bike and renewable energy storage products discounted during Amazon Prime Day sales event.
CleanTechnicabreaking
Norway found cybersecurity flaws in a Chinese electric bus during testing but could not attribute them to Chinese sources.
PV Magazinebusiness
UK's largest compressed air energy storage project advances to second funding round.
Heatmapbusiness
Startup develops wall-mounted batteries to cut peak demand charges for commercial buildings.
Electrekopinion
E-bikes are giving teenagers independent mobility and social connection that previous generations lacked.
BusinessGreenresearch
Freezing food at minus 15C cuts energy use by seven percent while remaining safe, new research shows.
PV Magazinebusiness
Over Easy Solar launches 256 W vertical rooftop solar panel with high bifaciality and HJT cell technology.
RenewEconomyanalysis
Advanced methane detection technology may fail to fit into current regulatory requirements, limiting its climate impact potential.
Electrekbusiness
Rivian delays R2 LiDAR and autonomous features to 2027 for customers, employees get access in 2026.
CleanTechnicabusiness
GM moves forward with cheaper, higher-performance LMR EV batteries regardless of federal policy changes.
PV Magazineresearch
Chinese scientists model hydrogen-powered heating system with CO₂ heat pump and thermal storage for domestic use.
RenewEconomypolicy
Australian farming rules force farmers to pay market rates for their own solar power, hindering electric machinery adoption.
Electrekbusiness
BMW's new 2027 i3 electric sedan offers 468-mile range but carries a high price tag.
PV Magazine Australiabusiness
A 100 MW battery storage facility has been commissioned in Victoria, expanding Australia's grid capacity.
PV Magazinebusiness
Fox ESS launches modular battery system for businesses, scalable to 96 MWh capacity.
BBC News - Science & Environmentresearch
UK digitizes 70 million museum specimens using AI to create an online super-museum for research and public access.
Electrekbusiness
Patent lawsuit between Chinese solar suppliers threatens Tesla's Texas gigafactory expansion plans.
PV Magazine Australiabusiness
Australian supermarket chain Coles opens fully electric store with rooftop solar and battery storage, planning 15 MW solar expansion.
PV Magazinebusiness
Nine of ten PV cables tested in Belgium fell short of manufacturers' fire-safety claims, but additional lab tests resolved the discrepancies.
CleanTechnicabusiness
BAIC Foton launches Cavan Beacon freight truck at German trade show, expanding European commercial vehicle operations.
Electrekbusiness
Tesla opens $30 billion credit line as profits decline and spending plans increase.
Canary Mediabusiness
Mesabi Metallics plans a $15 billion low-carbon steel mill in Iowa, advancing cleaner steelmaking in the US.
PV Magazinebusiness
Cuba's solar capacity reaches 1.42 GW, with renewables supplying 21.4% of electricity generation.
New York Times - Climatepolicy
TVA wins approval to build small modular nuclear reactor, only the second such U.S. approval for next-generation commercial reactors.
Electrekbusiness
BYD's new luxury EV will be the first to use its solid-state batteries, marking a major advancement in battery technology.
Utility Divebusiness
Data center projects face labor shortages, equipment scarcity, and local opposition despite tech industry investment.
PV Magazinepolicy
Norway simplifies regulations for residential solar installations to boost household adoption of photovoltaic systems.
ediepolicy
UK launches publicly owned Great British Grid to invest in electricity network infrastructure and accelerate grid upgrades.
Electrekbusiness
GM will mass-produce prismatic LMR batteries with 33% higher energy density than LFP at similar cost.
Trellisbusiness
New tool converts AI token usage into energy and emissions estimates, helping companies measure their AI's climate footprint.
PV Magazinepolicy
South Korea targets 2030 commercialization of sodium-ion batteries for energy storage market competitiveness.
CleanTechnicapolicy
Philippines plans sevenfold budget increase for EV charging infrastructure as electric vehicle sales accelerate.
Electrekbusiness
Lucid charges older Air owners $950 for hardware upgrade to access new Gravity interface software.
Utility Diveopinion
Inclusive investment models enable virtual power plants to scale beyond wealthy early adopters to mainstream markets.
PV Magazinebusiness
U.S. homeowners report fewer negative experiences with solar companies in recent quarters.
CleanTechnicaopinion
Philippines holds electric vehicle summit to evaluate national EV policy implementation and progress.