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Compliance credits for biomass-based diesel and ethanol have doubled in value since the start of this year. The credits, known as renewable identification numbers (RINs), have increased in price, mostly because of higher U.S. biofuel blending targets. The combination of high RIN prices and rising motor gasoline and diesel fuel prices has created an especially favorable market for producing and blending biofuels.

Weekly estimates suggest U.S. jet fuel production has increased to record highs in response to elevated jet fuel prices after the Strait of Hormuz closed on February 28. Higher crude oil prices and supply concerns, particularly in Europe and Asia, which previously imported much of their jet fuel supply from the Persian Gulf, have driven up jet fuel prices. Much of the increased U.S. jet fuel production is being exported, as domestic inventories remain above average.

<p>Concentrated solar power researchers have long known that porous ceramic “volumetric” receivers can deliver very high temperatures. What a new study from Cranfield University shows is that the internal shape of the cavity impacts heat retention. After testing different polygonal internal geometries, they found that the nine‑sided design &#8211; the nonagon &#8211; holds onto more [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org/the-optimal-internal-receiver-geometry-for-high-temperature-solar-fuels/">The optimal internal receiver geometry for high temperature solar fuels</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org">SolarPACES</a>.</p>

<p>&#160; Source: Powder2Power The Powder2Power project has reached a major milestone at the Themis solar tower in Targasonne, France, where the project MW-scale fluidised particle-based Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) prototype is approaching completion. Over the past two years, the consortium has transformed the existing Themis research infrastructure into a new demonstration platform designed specifically for [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org/themis-powder2power-particle-based-csp-begins-commissioning-in-france/">Themis Powder2Power particle-based CSP begins commissioning in France</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org">SolarPACES</a>.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/juiced-bikes-header-beach.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Juiced Bikes says its newly launched Scrambler e-bikes are now officially in stock and shipping, marking the next step in the brand’s return after its <a href="https://electrek.co/2025/05/01/the-crazy-untold-story-of-lectric-ebikes-secret-deal-to-save-juiced-bikes/">acquisition and relaunch</a> under the team behind Lectric eBikes.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/30/juiced-bikes-now-shipping-its-game-changing-electric-mopeds-in-the-us/#more-469658">more…</a>

<p>Solar power has grown to enormous levels in California, and that solar power is keeping wholesale prices low. Wind power, water power, and solar power all mean free fuel, and free fuel means low wholesale electricity prices. This is not news, but given how much people love to exclaim &#8220;California ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/30/california-lowest-wholesale-electricity-prices-in-usa/">California — Lowest Wholesale Electricity Prices in USA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Source: CSPPlaza On May 19th, the Hami Molten Salt Tower 50MW CSP Project generated 1,167.6 MWh in a single day, its all-time highest since commencing operation, according to offtaker Shenergy Power. China Solar Thermal Alliance had noted a previous one-day record of 1.0315 MWh in 2024. Hami was an early adopter of the SolarPACES Technology [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org/50mw-csp-pilot-in-hami-breaks-another-generation-record-with-1167-6-mwh-in-24-hours/">50MW CSP pilot in Hami breaks another generation record with 1,167.6 MWh in 24 hours</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org">SolarPACES</a>.</p>

<p>I read through hundreds if not thousands of comments every week, and sometimes our highly intelligent, tremendously informed readers share information that really makes my eyes pop. Once in a while, something is shared that I really can&#8217;t believe I didn&#8217;t see or realize earlier. I just had one of ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/30/china-sold-more-plugin-vehicles-in-2025-than-the-usa-bought-vehicles-of-all-types/">China Sold More Plugin Vehicles in 2025 Than the USA Bought Vehicles of All Types!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>People in southeast New Mexico are concerned about a data center that will add 10 million tons of carbon emissions to the air.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/30/giant-data-center-in-new-mexico-will-be-powered-by-fuel-cells/">Giant Data Center In New Mexico Will Be Powered By Fuel Cells</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>I am getting ready to make the seasonal move from my Florida home to my northern getaway in Connecticut. The simple, older modular home sits on land that is bordered by a soothing meandering brook and pristine state forest. Unlike my fully electric southern condo, the Connecticut digs are in ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/30/connecticut-approves-plug-in-solar-its-so-exciting/">Connecticut Approves Plug-In Solar &#8212; It&#8217;s So Exciting!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/Tesla-Full-Self-Driving-Beta-smear-campaign.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>A Beijing court held its first hearing in a consumer fraud lawsuit against Tesla over its “Full Self-Driving” software, with 10 owners seeking more than 3.95 million yuan ($583,000) in damages.</p> <p>The case, which we <a href="https://electrek.co/2025/09/22/tesla-being-sued-china-over-not-delivering-self-driving-hw3-cars/">first covered when it was filed last September</a>, has grown from 7 to 10 plaintiffs and marks China’s first collective legal challenge targeting Tesla’s FSD promises.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/30/tesla-fsd-china-lawsuit-first-hearing-10-owners/#more-469641">more…</a>

<p>Elon Musk says that he wants SpaceX and Tesla teams to work together to build 100 gigawatts of solar power manufacturing capacity in the US — cells and modules. And he wants to do that within three years. There&#8217;s a lot to consider here. Before we get into some of ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/30/is-spacex-tesla-100-gigawatt-year-us-solar-system-production-plan-realistic/">Is SpaceX &#038; Tesla 100-Gigawatt/Year US Solar System Production Plan Realistic?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/gm-solar_MAIN.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1498" /></div><p>A new bill extending home and community solar incentive programs has passed both houses of the Connecticut Senate, and just needs Governor Ned Lamont’s signature to make it into law. It’s taken us a while to parse through it, but one thing is clear: <strong>batteries are the big winners</strong>.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/30/ct-keeps-home-solar-incentive-alive-through-2035-batteries-are-the-big-winners/#more-469627">more…</a>

<p>With many gigawatts' worth of wind power surging along the West Coast, California is forging new ties with the global floating wind industry.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/30/floating-offshore-wind-us-california-global-norway-japan/">The Global Floating Wind Industry Flexes Its Muscles (Including California, Too)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Screenshot-2026-05-13-at-6.19.56-PM-e1778721645687.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>During a global moment where oil prices are spiking tremendously, a movement to increase gas taxes is brewing in Australia. And if it does succeed, it could provide a template that could help other countries not only fund their own prosperity, but reduce the tremendous damage done by fossil fuels.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/30/we-could-all-learn-from-australias-brewing-movement-to-tax-gas/#more-467274">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/fortescue_wind.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p><a href="https://electrek.co/?s=fortescue">Fortescue</a>‘s recently-acquired turbine subsidiary Nabrawind has done something that was believed to be impossible: they’ve installed a full-scale, energy producing wind turbine in harsh Namibian conditions using a new, <em>crane-less</em> deployment process.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/30/fortescue-nabrawind-deploy-first-crane-less-wind-turbine-in-africa/#more-469603">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/ev-on-ice.png?w=1600" /></div><p>Built to allow up to 52 guests to explore the frozen wilderness of Alberta’s Jasper National Park in serene, environmentally responsible silence, the new Electric Ice Explorer joining Pursuit Banff’s Columbia Icefield Adventure fleet is a machine that’s packed with firsts.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/30/tourists-can-experience-athabasca-glacier-in-this-first-ever-electric-ice-explorer-video/#more-469585">more…</a>

<p>Utility-scale solar projects are larger, interconnections are slower, and engineering decisions must anticipate regulation and supply chains years in advance. At the CT Solar Platform in Snyder, Texas – a 1.6 GW AC single-site development – the first phase, CT Solar One (110 MW AC), has been a test bed for integrating civil design, BOS optimization and domestic-content strategy. Levona Renewables led the development and engineering of the project and CEO Fernando Queiroz shares some key lessons.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/05/30/lessons-from-the-solar-frontier-2/">Lessons from the solar frontier</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>The K2 Carport is based on a modular aluminium structure, offering a wide span and sufficient clearance for all vehicle types, including utility vehicles. It enables the installation of photovoltaic modules in portrait orientation, including large-format modules up to 2.38 m.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/05/30/k2-systems-devoile-son-ombriere-photovoltaique-k2-carport/">K2 Systems unveils solar carport</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>The South African utility says the project is the first step in integrating utility-scale renewables into its existing fleet of coal-fired power stations.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/05/30/south-africas-eskom-starts-constructing-75-mw-of-solar/">South Africa’s Eskom starts constructing 75 MW of solar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>The Spanish company has been responsible for the design, manufacture, and supply of thermal systems for the plant being developed by Highview—considered the largest facility of its kind in the United Kingdom.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/05/30/lointek-suministra-un-sistema-de-almacenamiento-de-aire-liquido-de-50-mw-300-mwh-en-uk/">Lointek supplies 50 MW / 300 MWh liquid air energy storage system in the United Kingdom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>The Víctor Jara hybrid power plant in Tarapacá Region includes a battery storage system capable of delivering energy for 6.5 continuous hours after sunset. The project developer says the project is the longest-duration operational utility-scale BESS installation in Latin America.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/05/30/inauguran-en-chile-una-planta-hibrida-con-231-mwp-solares-y-un-bess-de-200-mw-13-gwh/">ContourGlobal inaugurates Chilean hybrid plant with 231 MW of solar and 200 MW/1.3 GWh BESS</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>The capacity mechanism will be open to projects - whether existing or new - that commit to being available during periods of scarcity, encompassing electricity generation, demand response, and storage.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/05/30/la-comision-aprueba-el-mercado-de-capacidad-para-espana/">EU approves capacity market for Spain</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>Proposal would leave investors with less information about climate risks while advancing legal theory that could weaken corporate disclosure more broadly. Proposal would leave investors with less information about climate risks while advancing legal theory that could weaken corporate disclosure more broadly WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Securities and Exchange Commission today formally ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/29/sec-formally-proposes-rescinding-climate-disclosure-rule-deepening-retreat-from-investor-protection/">SEC Formally Proposes Rescinding Climate Disclosure Rule, Deepening Retreat From Investor Protection</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Jacksonville Community Shared Testimony on Coal Ash Pollution and Demanded Stronger Protections JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Yesterday, Jacksonville residents joined advocates and environmental leaders from across the country to participate in a public hearing regarding EPA’s attempt to roll back its Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) rule, a move which experts warn would ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/29/local-residents-environmental-advocates-spoke-out-at-epa-coal-ash-public-hearing/">Local Residents, Environmental Advocates Spoke Out at EPA Coal Ash Public Hearing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>