Panasonic launched the Aquarea High-Performance N Series air-to-water heat pumps using R454C refrigerant for residential heating and hot water, with models ranging from 3 kW to 9 kW.
Sunrun and Tesla delivered record residential battery power to California’s grid during a heat wave, with 745 MW on October 6—enough to power San Francisco and San Jose homes during peak hours.
Heliup and Holcim’s Elevate brand launched Solar Light TPO, a lightweight rooftop PV system combining Stykon modules with UltraPly TPO membrane, eliminating roof penetrations and reducing weight to 7 kg/m².
A Utah county once reliant on coal now faces opposition to two large data center projects: one nuclear-powered by Valar Atomics and another gas-fired by Altigen Energy, both raising environmental and safety concerns.
A Chicago nonprofit’s solar workforce program celebrated 500 graduates, offering training and job placement to residents from underserved communities amid industry-wide diversity gaps.
California’s push to expand grid-scale batteries faces local opposition amid recent fires, prompting experts to highlight improved safety data and community engagement strategies at a state energy conference.
The Trump administration seeks to reopen permits for the operational Revolution Wind offshore project, injecting uncertainty despite its completed turbines and power generation.
EcoFlow launched the Titan Series, a scalable 5-kWh residential energy storage system designed to integrate with existing solar setups and the grid, reducing installation complexity and costs.
Leapting introduces an autonomous forklift designed to transport solar modules weighing up to 3,000 kg at utility-scale solar sites using GPS-RTK, LiDAR, and 3D vision for navigation and obstacle avoidance.
Exide Technologies unveiled Solition Powerflex, a modular BESS for commercial and industrial use, combining a 261 kWh LFP battery with a 125 kW PCS in an outdoor cabinet.
Georgia’s Public Service Commission race could shift control to Democrats, with solar industry spending $250,000 to support clean energy-friendly candidates amid rising utility bills and gas plant expansions.
Energy Dome inaugurated a CO2 Battery manufacturing plant in Piacenza, Italy, to supply components for global long-duration energy storage projects, including a 20 MW/160 MWh project in India.
South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has published draft rules for an auction-based renewable energy contract market to replace the quota system starting January 1, 2027, with details on pricing,...
A clean-energy super PAC plans a $15 million campaign targeting seven Republican House candidates in the general election, including incumbents who voted to end renewable energy tax credits.
EUPD Research warns that China’s battery supply chain dominance will persist through 2026, while rising European storage shipments may drive residential and C&I price declines by late 2026.
Heat pump demand remains strong in 2026 despite the loss of federal tax credits, defying expectations and outpacing other clean energy sectors.
Valley Farms Energy Center donated over $114,000 to Coolidge for an emergency generator to support facilities like the Coolidge Adult Center during power outages.
FPL is deploying a 12,000-person restoration team and supplies ahead of Hurricane Isaias, urging customers to finalize emergency plans as the storm threatens power outages and severe impacts across Florida.
An EU advisory group recommends restricting high-risk solar suppliers, citing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in inverters and dependence on Chinese-origin equipment.
Four-hour battery storage is now cheaper to install than open-cycle gas turbines in all 43 modeled global markets, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest LCOE report, reshaping power system economics.
AMMP introduces Ray, an AI coworker designed to automate routine tasks for renewable energy asset managers handling expanding portfolios across multiple sites and systems.
A North Carolina mayor launched a coalition for small-town leaders to pool resources and advocate for clean energy policies, addressing funding and membership gaps in national organizations.
California enacts new law to accelerate delayed transmission projects critical for clean energy interconnection amid grid buildout delays threatening climate goals.
Solar and storage sectors employed nearly 1 million people in the EU in 2025, with Germany, Spain and Italy leading job creation as utility-scale projects gained prominence.
Sunstone Credit introduced Flex, a financing product for commercial energy projects beyond solar, including HVAC, roofing, and EV charging, to streamline contractor sales and customer payments.
AuroraCell launched a 9.7 kWh residential sodium-ion battery using NCO cathode chemistry, targeting stationary storage with improved cycle life and thermal stability.
France’s largest battery storage project, a 240 MW/480 MWh system in Cernay-lès-Reims, has begun operations, marking a milestone for the country’s energy transition.
Hithium advances sodium-ion storage toward commercial deployment, citing material abundance and long cycle life, while cautioning that bankability hinges on real-world validation and cost comparisons with LFP.
NextEra Energy announced a proposed settlement of shareholder derivative litigation, including $15.5 million from directors' and officers' insurance and governance reforms lasting at least four years.
Tesla expands Powershare Home Backup to Model 3 and Model Y owners, allowing vehicles to power homes during outages when paired with Powerwall 3.