A German homeowner in Augsburg has created a fully off-grid solar system using 49 kWp of solar panels paired with 270 kWh of sodium-ion battery storage. The installation demonstrates the viability of sodium-ion technology as an alternative energy storage solution for residential renewable systems.
An IEA PVPS Task 13 report identifies reliability risks in specialized solar applications including building-integrated PV, floating PV, and agrivoltaics. Current testing standards may not adequately address application-specific stresses like heat, shading, wave loads, and soiling.
A Columbia University report documents 567 contested renewable energy projects and 888 state and local restrictions, representing a 14% increase in opposition to renewable development in the U.S.
Indigenous Wiwa communities in Colombia's Sierra Nevada are relocating from their ancestral mountain settlements due to mounting environmental pressures. The story explores how these traditional guardians are adapting to climate and ecological challenges affecting the region.
California's bill to ban toxic PFAS pesticides was significantly weakened after chemical and agricultural industries spent hundreds of thousands lobbying against it. The final version only requires regulators to track pesticide applications rather than restricting the harmful forever chemicals.
Two-thirds of Utah voters support restoring Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments to their original boundaries after Trump reduced them. A Grand Canyon Trust poll shows strong public backing for reversing the downsizing of these protected lands.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio seeks mineral access and military expansion in South America, raising environmental concerns among defenders in the region. Right-wing governments in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru are receptive to the agenda.
Nissan is reviving the Pixo as an affordable entry-level electric vehicle with prices starting under $25,000. The new EV aims to expand access to electric transportation in budget-conscious markets.
EVgo is expanding its fast-charging network by adding over 400 chargers at grocery-anchored shopping centers across the US. This infrastructure expansion aims to provide EV drivers with convenient charging options while shopping or dining.
Hyundai Motor Group and the African Development Bank signed a Letter of Intent for strategic collaboration across clean energy, transport infrastructure, and EV value chain development in Africa. The partnership aims to unlock sustainable growth opportunities through combined business capabilities and development financing.
Energy Vault's Rudong gravity-storage project in China demonstrates a promising alternative battery technology with government support and established supply chains. The project tests scaled energy storage capabilities that could compete with traditional battery benchmarks.
Kashmir's wetlands, lakes and rivers have significantly declined over six decades, with paddy fields and waterways disappearing from the landscape. A new study questions whether conservation efforts are adequately keeping pace with this environmental degradation.
Climate hazards like floods and storms create disproportionate dangers for people with disabilities due to inaccessible evacuation routes and warning systems. The story highlights how disaster preparedness often fails to account for accessibility needs.
UK datacentres will employ 10,400 workers, significantly below industry predictions of 40,000, while consuming substantial energy. Environmental thinktank Verdant's analysis reveals a major gap between tech sector job creation claims and actual employment projections.
Great Power completed a full-scale fire test of its 5 MWh energy storage system with no fire propagation, structural damage, or thermal runaway in adjacent modules. The successful test demonstrates safety improvements in battery energy storage technology.
Hoymiles has introduced a bidirectional V2X DC charger with 22 kW charging capacity and enhanced durability features. The charger supports vehicle-to-grid technology, enabling potential energy storage and grid support applications.
Italy, Spain, and Portugal set new solar production records in September, but faced soaring electricity prices as gas costs surged. The renewable energy milestone coincided with energy market volatility across the region.
Austrian researchers developed an optimization framework for heat pump sizing that accounts for part-load efficiency. A case study showed potential electricity consumption reductions of 4.5% and annual cost savings of 2.9%.
Millions of birds migrate twice yearly between Europe, Asia, and Africa, but scientists have limited knowledge of their routes and the risks they face. BirdLife Africa's Alex Ngari discusses the challenges of tracking these transnational migrations.
The ogbono tree is an iconic African plant providing food and shelter for numerous species within rainforests. A series explores non-timber forest products and the importance of protecting this canopy tree for ecosystem health.
Hurricane Lowell caused widespread power outages and damage on Kauai, Hawaii, with nearly all island residents losing electricity. Flooding and mudslides are expected to continue as the storm moves away.
A 20-year Indiana study found no evidence that wind or solar farms reduce nearby home values, contradicting a common argument against renewable energy development. The research addresses a key concern used to oppose new clean energy installations.
Wisconsin is receiving $25 million in federal funding to build 42 new DC fast-charging stations across US and state highways. The expansion aims to grow the state's EV charging network beyond interstate corridors.
Women in Uttarakhand's villages are on the frontlines combating forest fires in the Himalayan region. The story documents how local women rely on these forests and are affected by the distinct burn patterns marking fire severity.
Mercury contamination in the Amazon's Madeira River is forcing riverside families to change their diets due to poisoned fish. A Mongabay Latam database analyzing over 7,000 human and 5,900 fish samples identified the most affected areas.