UK startup Eleven Energy unveiled a residential sodium-ion battery storage system designed for rooftop solar installations. The integrated platform combines sodium batteries, inverters, and AI management to enhance safety and enable tariff-driven optimization.
Dinto Solar unveiled a new 775 W heterojunction solar module with 25.05% efficiency for utility-scale applications. The panel features high bifaciality and demonstrates strong long-term power retention.
Wuxi Autowell launches a 1.3 GW heterojunction solar module encapsulation line using advanced automation and low-temperature processing. The system reduces silver consumption and production costs while improving efficiency through integrated data-driven support.
Greater Cairo, Africa's largest megacity, is exploring solar PV to meet rising energy demand while reconnecting with its ancient solar heritage. The city could leverage renewable energy as a cornerstone of its energy transition strategy.
Next2Sun introduced a new vertical solar mounting system that generates more electricity during morning and evening hours. This design improves alignment with peak electricity pricing periods.
A Malaysian conservationist is installing recycled fire hoses as bridges to help endangered dusky langurs safely cross busy roads on Penang Island. The initiative aims to reduce vehicle-related deaths following a tragic incident in 2016.
The UK's Climate Change Committee states that faster electrification will reduce energy bills and improve energy security while putting money back into people's pockets. The report positions electrification as the most effective strategy for achieving lower costs and greater energy independence.
UK fish and chip shops are replacing expensive cod with cheaper alternatives like coley and pollack as prices double since 2019. A Cornish shop owner's experiment removing cod found surprisingly positive customer reception to the sustainable fish substitutes.
Port of Long Beach CEO discusses how the busiest North American port is implementing environmental cleanup measures. The interview covers port authority efforts to reduce emissions and improve sustainability practices.
BYD is expanding its electric vehicle presence in overseas markets including Europe and the UK with surging sales. The company plans to launch additional new vehicles soon, potentially accelerating its global EV market share.
UK homes with rooftop solar panels can power approximately five hours of air conditioning daily during extreme heatwaves, as solar generation peaks align with cooling demand. Research from think tank Ember highlights how renewable energy adoption provides relief during dangerous heat events.
A French shipping firm VELA Transportation has launched a high-tech cargo catamaran incorporating wind power technology. The development signals renewed interest in wind-assisted maritime shipping to reduce emissions.
Sierra Club and Make Polluters Pay launched ads targeting Colorado Rep. Jeff Hurd over Republican efforts to grant fossil fuel corporations immunity from climate damages through the proposed Stop the Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026.
The UK faces record-breaking temperatures during an extreme heat dome. Conservative voters reportedly prefer policies that could worsen climate conditions.
An Australian gold mine successfully operated for 155 consecutive hours using 100% renewable energy from solar and battery storage. The development demonstrates the viability of renewable power systems for off-grid mining applications.
The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians and OATI are developing two solar microgrids for a Northern California tribal community. The project aims to increase energy independence and local control over electricity supply on tribal lands.
Swiss firm Hitachi Energy has developed new transmission technology enabling long-distance clean energy transport and improving grid reliability across remote US regions. The technology supports broader clean energy infrastructure goals.
Talon PV plans to establish a 9.6 GW domestic solar cell manufacturing facility using advanced PVD technology to strengthen U.S. solar supply chain independence. The company aims to leverage European R&D partnerships to drive domestic photovoltaic leadership.
Global demand for ayahuasca threatens Amazonian plant biodiversity and Indigenous knowledge systems. Indigenous leaders warn that accelerating pressure on forest medicines contributes to broader Amazon destruction.
Canada plans Arctic road expansion while Indigenous guardians work to understand caribou migration impacts. The winter road project raises concerns about ecological and cultural effects on northern communities.
Rodenticide baits used for pest control are poisoning small wild cat species globally through their prey. Researchers have documented population declines in wild cats from rodenticide exposure, yet the issue remains understudied.
Researchers in Salonga National Park are habituating a bonobo group to human presence for sustainable wildlife tourism. This conservation effort aims to balance research and tourism with the great apes' wellbeing.
Conservationists in Taï Forest, Côte d'Ivoire are using chimpanzee research and wildlife photography to promote rainforest protection. Social media engagement could help raise awareness and support for preserving this critical habitat and its endangered species.
Researchers assessed solar PV potential in Norway's northernmost settlement, finding strong summer capacity and rooftop availability. The study demonstrates solar's viability in Arctic regions when integrated with wind and storage systems.
Chinese researchers developed a solar-driven system combining reversible heat pumps and organic Rankine cycle technology for flexible building heating, cooling, and electricity generation. Simulations demonstrate strong performance with COP up to 4.1 at optimal solar irradiance levels of 600-850 W/m².