TrinaTracker has unveiled two AI-powered robots that automate solar panel installation and cleaning. The technology aims to improve construction efficiency, safety, and maintenance operations.
Greece could install between 5-8.6 GW of battery storage by 2030, according to different forecasts from the solar association and energy consultants. The rapid expansion is driven by growing renewable energy adoption and grid stabilization needs.
Italy introduced a voluntary mechanism allowing up to 10 GW of solar capacity to exit early incentives from 2028, requiring full repowering with EU-made modules by 2030. The scheme aims to boost renewable energy capacity while supporting domestic manufacturing.
Barcelona-based eRoots created a digital map of Spain's power grid to identify capacity and renewable curtailment risks through 2027. The platform integrates grid, generation, market, and permitting data to support renewable energy and storage investment decisions.
Chinese researchers found sodium-ion batteries produce 25% fewer manufacturing emissions than lithium iron phosphate, contradicting earlier European findings. The discovery suggests sodium-ion technology could offer environmental advantages in battery production.
BYD is testing a flagship luxury sedan featuring coach doors and solid-state battery technology. The vehicle reportedly represents the company's first EV to use solid-state batteries.
EVgo is developing a 750 kW DC fast charging system launching in 2027 that dynamically shares power among multiple stalls. The technology adjusts output based on individual battery needs and available grid capacity.
Sierra Club analysis reveals U.S. public pension funds hold billions in fossil fuel bonds despite climate concerns. The study highlights incomplete disclosure of fossil fuel investments across 40 pension portfolios.
The Philippines proposes over sevenfold funding increase for EV programs in 2027 to support accelerating electric vehicle sales and charging infrastructure expansion.
Ugandan pastoralists are increasingly relying on wild plants as a food source due to climate-driven droughts and floods. Scientists are investigating whether local plant resources can help communities adapt to ongoing food security crises.
Kenya faces legal challenge at the East African Court of Justice over plans for a 2,000-5,000 MW nuclear plant near Victoria Lake. The project has sparked resident protests citing security and environmental concerns.
Giraffes in war-torn South Sudan maintain genetically healthy populations with active gene flow despite decades of conflict. The research suggests conflict-affected regions can preserve significant biodiversity and warrant conservation attention.
Scientists have created a detailed map of terrain beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet, revealing hundreds of previously unknown or fragmented valleys. This improved mapping could enhance understanding of ice sheet dynamics and meltwater flow.
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Swarms of bogong moths have appeared across New South Wales, with researchers reporting increased sightings of the endangered species over two years. Experts attribute the surge to potential recovery of the native insect population.
Austria will launch peer-to-peer electricity sharing from October 5, initially between metering points on the same grid. Reduced grid charges and nationwide implementation are planned for 2027.
Chinese researchers developed a PVT-assisted heat pump system that recovers waste solar panel heat to improve heating in cold climates, achieving exergy efficiencies up to 49.3%. The technology reduces evaporator losses and frost formation while enhancing overall system performance.
TCL Solar launched its C2 back-contact module range in Europe with residential products up to 485W and bifacial modules up to 670W, featuring 24.8% efficiency and glass-glass construction. The modules include a 30-year linear power warranty and improved temperature coefficient performance.
Recent testing shows ultraviolet-induced degradation in solar panels is real but partially reversible and entirely preventable. The Renewable Energy Test Center shares findings from accelerated UV exposure module testing.
A podcast explores China's expanding electric-vehicle exports entering key U.S. markets and environmental impacts of Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative funding overseas infrastructure projects.
Japan is converting abandoned golf courses into solar farms to address land scarcity in its mountainous, densely populated geography. This adaptive reuse approach helps the country expand renewable energy capacity while repurposing legacy infrastructure from its 1980s economic boom.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito recused himself from a major climate case involving allegations that fossil-fuel companies deceived the public. The decision came after scrutiny over his oil company stock holdings.
A community near Blackpool discovered their garden produce and pets were contaminated with PFAS 'forever chemicals' from a nearby industrial plant. Residents underwent blood testing to determine their exposure levels to these persistent pollutants.
BYD is upgrading its affordable Seagull EV, which starts at $10,000 in China, with more substantial improvements than previously anticipated. The overhaul aims to enhance the budget-friendly electric vehicle's competitiveness in the growing EV market.
Volkswagen will launch the ID. Tiguan electric vehicle in 2027 to replace the ID.4 and ID.5 models. The move represents the automaker's continued expansion of its electric vehicle lineup.
Geely acquires a 30% stake in NIO Power, NIO's battery swapping subsidiary, signaling growing industry confidence in battery swapping technology for electric vehicles.