Rivian is launching its new R2 model with additional features and variants, including potential in-house lidar technology. The more affordable electric vehicle could boost EV adoption in the mass market.
Kalyon PV has opened a new 1 GW TOPCon solar cell factory in Ankara, Turkey. The company's total solar cell production capacity has increased to 2.1 GW.
Nel ASA has launched a new pressurized alkaline electrolyzer designed to reduce hydrogen production costs to below $1,450 per kW for 25 MW plants. The company expects further cost reductions at larger scales.
Palestine has launched a $25 million solar financing program for local authorities with support from the Palestine Monetary Authority, Austria, Finland, and Norway. The initiative aims to expand renewable energy infrastructure across Palestinian municipalities.
Germany faces potential €45 billion taxpayer liability for hydrogen infrastructure costs by 2055, with true costs approaching €50 billion versus the cited €19.8 billion construction figure, according to IEEFA analysis.
U.S. researchers developed a new electrolyte technology that improves sodium-ion battery performance through optimized ion solvation structure. The advancement enables faster ion transport, extended cycle life, and more stable electrode interfaces compared to conventional electrolytes.
Indonesia's national parks face severe underfunding, receiving $5 per hectare annually versus the estimated $18 needed. The commentary warns against controversial funding programs while highlighting conservation financing gaps in developing nations.
Paraguay expanded a biosphere reserve in the Gran Chaco over a decade ago to protect tropical dry forest and Indigenous communities. However, weak enforcement has allowed deforestation from agribusiness and cattle ranching to continue rising.
Research identifies how ultraviolet light degrades TOPCon solar cells through hydrogen dynamics and defect formation at material interfaces. The findings suggest that optimizing passivation layer design could improve long-term stability of these advanced solar cells.
Researchers developed bandgap-engineered perovskite solar cells achieving 37.44% efficiency under indoor LED lighting. The technology demonstrates improved spectral alignment and stability exceeding 2,000 hours.
EU-27 negative electricity price hours doubled in Q1 2026 to 1,223, driven by renewable energy surpluses in southern Europe. Germany's data shows negative prices correlating with large renewable forecast errors and potential curtailment during oversupply periods.
Perigus Energy has secured major corporate power purchase agreements with Meta, Amazon, and Johnson & Johnson, covering 204.85 MW of its 578 MW European renewable portfolio. The contracts represent over 35% of the company's operational capacity.
Ukrainian officials presented solar and battery storage systems at a Brussels summit, demonstrating their effectiveness in powering hospitals and schools during grid outages and cyberattacks. The systems showcase renewable energy's resilience benefits and offer lessons for EU energy security.
A remote Western Australian First Nations community received approval for a solar and 3.25 MW battery storage project to reduce diesel dependence and energy insecurity. The Sun Turtle project represents a renewable energy milestone for the remote community.
SEG Solar plans to invest $200 million to build a 4 GW solar module manufacturing plant in the U.S. The expansion will bring the company's total domestic production capacity to 6 GW by late 2026.
South Korea's KEPCO plans to install 95 MW of solar capacity across 500 substations by 2030, utilizing surplus land to support the nation's renewable energy targets. The project aligns with South Korea's K-RE100 public-sector renewable energy commitment.
Greece's small and medium-sized solar investors face bankruptcy due to negative wholesale electricity prices and inadequate energy storage policies. Abundant solar resources are insufficient to protect asset owners from market volatility and grid challenges.
German startup Lade GmbH unveiled an AC charging system supporting up to 22 kW in both single and three-phase configurations. The hardware is designed to enable bidirectional charging at large-scale charging parks.
The Salween River, Asia's longest free-flowing waterway between Thailand and Myanmar, is contaminated with dangerous arsenic levels exceeding WHO safety standards. Researchers from Chiang Mai University discovered the toxic contamination in September 2025.
Researchers in Madagascar found native tufted-tailed rats thriving in intact forest but absent from degraded areas. The contrasting findings highlight how habitat degradation impacts native wildlife populations.
An elephant death in Bangladesh's Rangamati district reveals serious conservation failures and gaps in wildlife protection. The incident highlights inadequate forest management and lack of public awareness regarding elephant conservation.
NSW parliament passes legislation to resume water flows to the Gwydir region's parched wetlands within weeks. Water Minister Rose Jackson describes the halt to environmental flows as devastating to wildlife rescue efforts.
Blink and Emobi are partnering to enable plug-and-charge functionality across 56,000 EV charging ports. The collaboration aims to streamline EV charging by improving interoperability between apps, networks, and vehicles.
Toyota's bZ3X electric SUV has become China's top-selling joint venture EV, delivering over 80,000 units in its first year. The model has maintained the leading position for seven consecutive months.