Mexico's RE+ 2026 expo in Guadalajara showcased growth in photovoltaic and energy storage markets with strong industry participation. Experts identified grid integration, digitalization, and transmission expansion as critical for future renewable energy development.
A proposed dam in Nepal aims to revive the polluted Bagmati River and address water shortages but threatens critically endangered pangolins in a nearby national park. Conservationists warn the project could cause significant ecological damage to the protected wildlife habitat.
A Cornish boat engineer is removing 166 abandoned fibreglass yachts from local rivers that leak plastic and toxins harmful to marine life. The decaying vessels release fibreglass shards comparable to asbestos into predominantly marine waters.
BMW unveiled its redesigned i7 electric sedan for 2027 with nearly 450 miles of range and updated Neue Klasse styling. The flagship EV offers advanced technology and improved efficiency.
Segway has sold over 1 million units of its Ninebot E2 series electric scooters globally, marking a significant milestone for micromobility adoption. The achievement demonstrates growing consumer interest in sustainable short-distance transportation alternatives.
ChargePoint unveiled a 600 kW EV charger, claiming it is the world's fastest standalone unit. The new charger offers improved charging speed and compact design for electric vehicle infrastructure.
New analysis compares the cost of advanced biofuels versus electric vehicles for cars. European car industry seeks to weaken EU CO2 targets by counting biofuel vehicles as zero-emission.
Hyundai Motor and TVS Motor formalized a partnership to develop and commercialize electric three-wheelers in India and other markets. The joint venture combines both companies' electric mobility expertise and engineering capabilities.
EU businesses including DHL and Volvo urge Transport Ministers to implement toll exemptions for zero-emission trucks under the Eurovignette Directive. The measure aims to accelerate clean freight adoption despite trucks representing only 2% of vehicles but 25% of transport emissions.
The article explores 16 electric-powered and electric-assisted personal transportation options beyond traditional electric cars, representing a growing revolution in smaller-scale mobility solutions. These alternatives aim to reduce reliance on larger vehicles and lower overall transportation emissions.
California is offering incentives to Philippine automaker Francisco Motors to establish an electric jeepney manufacturing facility. The move represents a significant investment in zero-emission vehicle production.
Ireland saw over 10,000 solar PV applications in early 2026 through its home energy upgrade program, a 65% increase from the previous year. The surge demonstrates growing residential adoption of renewable energy technology.
German utility Enercity is building a 30 MW heat pump in Hanover powered by wastewater to replace coal plant capacity. The project supports the company's transition away from fossil fuels toward renewable heating sources.
Peru's energy ministry has proposed market-based reforms for complementary electricity services to enhance grid stability. The changes aim to support increasing solar and wind generation capacity.
SolarEdge launches a new commercial and industrial battery system scaling up to 1 MW / 4 MWh with flexible inverter options. The all-in-one solution targets the growing C&I energy storage market.
African penguins, the continent's only penguin species, face critical endangerment due to declining fish stocks caused by rising ocean temperatures, pollution, and overfishing. Their primary food sources of sardines and anchovies have massively declined in recent decades.
Researchers found common UK garden birds contaminated with pet flea treatment chemicals banned in agriculture that damage brains and kill unborn chicks. Conservationists are calling for restrictions on these insecticide-containing pet products.
Nepal is experiencing increased human-wildlife conflict as rhino and tiger populations grow near Chitwan National Park. Local communities and authorities are implementing education and training programs to help people coexist with the expanding megafauna.
Ed Miliband's Labour government is advancing a clean energy transition that could become a legacy comparable to the NHS. The shift to homegrown renewable energy represents political and environmental success.
The UK is introducing voluntary long-term fixed-price contracts for renewable energy plants starting in 2026 to reduce dependence on volatile gas-driven wholesale prices. The new "Wholesale Contracts for Difference" regime aims to provide financial stability for solar installations without existing price agreements.
Investors are shifting residential battery storage investment focus from deployment growth to control platforms that optimize and monetize battery fleets. This strategic pivot emphasizes orchestration technology over capacity expansion.
Coca-Cola has expanded its Canadian electric truck fleet to over forty Volvo VNR Electric semis. The company is building its own EV logistics infrastructure alongside competitor PepsiCo's electric vehicle initiatives.
Ireland's fuel protests revealed vulnerabilities in rural energy dependence on fossil fuels, highlighting the need for agricultural electrification. The blockades of refineries and ports exposed how reliant farmers and hauliers are on petroleum-based energy.
United Solar operates a polysilicon factory in Oman with 100,000 metric tons annual capacity, the largest outside China. The facility represents expansion of solar manufacturing infrastructure globally.