Trinasolar introduced the Vertex N Shield, a 620W solar panel with hail-resistant design and n-type TOPCon technology for the North American market. The module features reinforced mechanical durability for enhanced performance.
A LUT University study shows data centers can run on renewable energy with significant solar and wind overbuild, backup generation, and demand flexibility. However, achieving continuous renewable power would require sevenfold capacity expansion and careful management to remain cost-competitive with traditional baseload sources.
The Port of Valencia is deploying solar panels on breakwaters through the EU-funded Renewport project to test large-scale vertical photovoltaics. The pilot aims to validate the technical, economic, and environmental feasibility of renewable energy in Mediterranean ports.
Researchers developed a cooling panel combining solar power, thermoelectric cooling, and waste cooking oil for heat storage. Simulations show the system can deliver 6-15 kWh of daily cooling per panel.
Nine female white rhinos arrived in Mozambique's Zinave National Park after a two-day translocation. The reintroduction marks the completion of a decade-long effort to rebuild a viable breeding population in the park.
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo threatens critically endangered gorillas, which have suffered devastating population losses from the virus in previous outbreaks. Health authorities are monitoring the situation as human cases continue to rise.
Researchers detected pharmaceutical contamination including ibuprofen, caffeine, and carbamazepine in Djibouti's Gulf of Tadjourah coastal waters from untreated urban wastewater.
Researchers tested perovskite tandem solar cells outdoors for one year and found efficiency declined from 17-18% to 13-14% due to voltage loss, encapsulation issues, and layer degradation. The study identifies specific failure mechanisms to guide improvements in this promising solar technology.
Algerian researchers developed perforated hexagonal-fin heat sinks that reduce solar panel cell temperature by up to 20.93% and boost efficiency. The cooling technology was optimized through CFD analysis to maintain high thermal performance under forced convection.
A Spanish study shows tandem solar cells have 30% lower environmental impact than crystalline silicon due to higher efficiency. However, cadmium telluride thin-film technology still performs best, and tandem systems need improved stability to prove long-term sustainability advantages.
South Africa's state power utility Eskom has established a dedicated renewables unit amid operational improvements but continued financial strain from coal and diesel generation costs.
Europe and Australia face growing end-of-life solar panel waste, with silver recovery identified as key to improving recycling economics. Technical barriers and lack of industry purity standards are hindering progress in the sector.
Indonesian fishers in Lombok are discovering that mangrove reforestation efforts are improving food security and supporting local livelihoods. The story explores the connection between coastal ecosystem restoration and fishing community resilience.
Researchers and coffee growers are exploring alternative coffee species to replace Arabica and Robusta as climate change reduces yields and quality. Overlooked coffee varieties offer potential climate resilience against rising temperatures, rainfall shifts, and increased pest pressure.
China's government implements tech restrictions while provinces develop energy plans amid extreme weather events. The briefing covers climate policy developments and provincial renewable energy strategies in China.
ArcBest is purchasing two Tesla Semi electric trucks following a successful pilot program that achieved 1.55 kWh per mile efficiency. The logistics company plans to expand electric Class 8 vehicle testing across its operations.
Europe's aviation sector and airports must reduce emissions and transition away from fossil fuels as part of the continent's sustainable energy transition. Transport & Environment provides consultation response on draft EU guidelines for state aid to the air transport sector.
GM announced a partnership with Peak Energy to deploy sodium-ion battery technology for energy storage facilities. This development expands the use of alternative battery chemistry beyond electric vehicles.
Bangladesh implements a 0% tax rate for the solar power sector to accelerate renewable energy adoption. The policy aims to revive momentum in small-scale solar expansion that has slowed since initial rapid growth over a decade ago.
T1 Energy CEO Dan Barcelo argues the US solar industry faces significant permitting obstacles compared to other major markets. The CEO highlights permitting reform as critical for the solar sector's growth amid subsidy cuts.
A hydrogen bus fire in Crawley highlights operational challenges with small hydrogen fleets. The incident demonstrates why the transit industry is shifting focus toward electric buses over hydrogen technology.
UK plugin EV market share reached 35.2% in Q1 2026, up from 30.0% a year prior, with Tesla leading BEV sales. Overall auto volume grew 6% year-on-year to 614,854 units.
ASEAN nations committed to environmental justice for 680 million people last October. Implementation of these commitments remains a significant challenge ahead.
Sri Lanka's hill country has become the deadliest region for the country's threatened leopard populations, despite supporting important populations outside protected areas. A 17-year mortality study reveals human-wildlife conflict in tea estates and mountain valleys where humans and big cats overlap.
Rainforest Action Network demonstrates how activist organizations can pressure corporations and development banks without traditional political power. The network built influence through grassroots activism and strategic connections rather than budget, legal resources, or political access.