Decon Corporation completed a trial of solar laminate panels wrapped around a National Broadband Network fixed wireless monopole in Victoria. The technology transforms telecommunications towers into renewable power generators.
Syngenta faces Parkinson's lawsuits in the US as undisclosed safety data on paraquat emerges, despite the pesticide being banned in dozens of countries and China. California and Vermont have recently banned the weedkiller citing health risks.
An uncrewed solar and wind-powered vessel has begun a 22,000km journey around Antarctica to collect climate data. The seven-meter craft will help Australian scientists better understand how oceans absorb emissions over several months.
BYD announced its flagship Han EV electric sedan will launch next month with over 1,000 km of range per charge. Pre-orders start at approximately $37,000.
Drive Electric Month features over 150 events across the US and Canada to educate consumers about switching from gasoline to electric vehicles. The initiative comes as global oil prices spike, highlighting the benefits of energy independence through EV adoption.
Geely has developed an AI-powered fast charging system that uses micro-pulse currents to reverse battery damage and extend cycle life by up to 20%. The technology aims to address the battery degradation problem associated with ultra-fast charging.
Green Water & Power deployed its 10,000th EV charging port in three years, marking a significant milestone in charging infrastructure expansion. The company's rapid growth demonstrates accelerating progress in EV infrastructure development.
Tesla officially began high-volume production of the Tesla Semi at its Nevada factory, capable of building 50,000 electric trucks annually. The Class 8 truck was originally unveiled in 2017 with production promised for 2019, arriving seven years behind schedule.
XPENG expands EV operations in Malaysia and prepares to launch its G9L model across 64 markets globally. The Chinese automaker continues aggressive international expansion in Asia and beyond.
Sierra Club released its sixth Dirty Truth Report grading utilities on coal retirement, gas planning, and renewable energy adoption. NV Energy's Sierra Pacific Power Company received the lowest grade in the report.
Austrian agrivoltaics provider EWS reported a 14% increase in winter wheat yield at its Sonnenfeld research site compared to control areas without PV modules. The company attributes the higher yield to shading and microclimate changes created by its tracking solar arrays.
South Korean researchers recovered silver from end-of-life solar panels and created electrocatalysts for converting CO2 into carbon monoxide. The recycled-silver electrode demonstrated sustained performance over 600 hours with improved durability.
Farmers in South Africa's Limpopo province face severe drought and water scarcity, forcing some to abandon crop production. The region's unpredictable rainfall is threatening agricultural livelihoods and forcing farmers to adapt to increasingly difficult conditions.
Scientists are cloning Southern Africa's wild fruit trees as deforestation threatens forest ecosystems and local livelihoods. The conservation effort aims to preserve both biodiversity and the income sources of rural communities dependent on these trees.
Plastic and rubber waste have been discovered in a remote deep-sea canyon off Argentina's coast, with researchers finding items like plastic bags on the seafloor. The findings highlight how marine pollution has reached even the most isolated ocean environments.
A new developer levy for housing in Norfolk Broads has been reduced and may be insufficient to offset environmental damage from 16,000 new homes. Environmental critics dispute government claims that the scheme benefits both development and nature conservation.
Midea Energy launched its energy storage systems portfolio in the UK market through an exclusive distribution partnership with Project Better Energy. The company introduced all-in-one and standalone energy storage solutions alongside intelligent energy management systems.
A Spanish study found six raptor species using a 150 MW solar plant for perching and hunting over 2.5 years with no observed collisions. Researchers note longer-term studies are needed to fully understand solar deployment's effects on bird populations.
AEG has launched a 6 kWh plug-in home battery system featuring IP66 protection, smart energy management, and virtual power plant functionality. The system includes a 10-year technical warranty and enables residential energy storage and backup power capabilities.
A South Australian water treatment plant installed a containerised off-grid solar power system to meet its energy needs in an area without grid connection. The system ensures continuous operation of essential water movement and filtration processes.
Maine's salmon farming industry faces conflict with traditional lobstering communities over environmental and economic concerns. Local fishers like Glenda Beal worry about impacts on their livelihoods and the marine ecosystem.
Mercedes-Benz has secured exclusive rights to ProLogium's Gen4 solid-state battery cells, building on a decade-long partnership. This development marks progress in next-generation EV battery technology.
BYD has unveiled sketches of the second-generation Seagull EV, featuring a larger design and enhanced technology. The updated model represents the Chinese automaker's continued development of affordable electric vehicles.
Utah advocates urged the state air quality agency to maintain a coal plant shutdown deadline in its regional haze plan revision. The plan currently fails to adequately reduce pollution from major coal polluters in the state.
LA Metro approved the purchase of 220 battery-electric buses, more than doubling its current fleet and advancing its commitment to 100% zero-emission transit buses.