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Taiwan researchers compared a 100 MW ground solar plant with a 181 MW offshore floating PV system and found the offshore setup produced about 12% more electricity over its lifetime. They attribute the gain to cooling and intertidal effects, suggesting offshore floating solar is technically viable, although it is currently around 30% more expensive and still faces durability and marine engineering challenges.

El contrato cuenta con un presupuesto de 2,51 millones de euros, un plazo de ejecución de cuatro meses y un periodo de recepción de ofertas abierto hasta el 19 de junio mediante procedimiento abierto y tramitación ordinaria.

<p>The U.S. energy storage industry installed 9.7 GWh of new capacity in the first quarter of 2026, the strongest first quarter in the sector’s history. According to the &#8220;U.S. Energy Storage Market Outlook Q2 2026&#8221; (ESMO) released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, energy storage installations in Q1 were&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/05/us-energy-storage-has-record-breaking-quarter/">US energy storage has record breaking Q1 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/05/energy-storage-products.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>The US energy storage industry kicked off 2026 with its strongest Q1 on record, despite the Trump administration continuing to attack clean energy.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/20/seia-ai-is-fueling-a-massive-us-energy-storage-boom/#more-468338">more…</a>

<p>XPENG has been quick to develop its autonomous driving capabilities. It feels like the company is still so young, and now it&#8217;s making robotaxis! A couple of days ago, the company announced &#8220;the official rollout of its first mass-produced Robotaxi in Guangzhou.&#8221; While there are other robotaxis roaming the roads ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/20/xpeng-starts-producing-riotaxis/">XPENG Starts Producing Robotaxis</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>I first encountered these blue-and-white little vans at the BYD Shark launch more than a year ago. I was inquisitive about what made it tick, because fellow journalists were teasing that there was a diesel-powered generator that ran an inverter to charge a large battery storage system. Of course, that ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/20/acmobilitys-power-on-wheels-shows-how-southeast-asia-may-solve-ev-charging-differently/">ACMobility’s Power-on-Wheels Shows How Southeast Asia May Solve EV Charging Differently</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Class action lawsuits against Tesla have been running for a while based on the claims and promises Elon Musk has made about Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) over the past decade. Basically, people who spent a lot of money expecting Full Self Driving to work within a reasonable period of ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/20/oracle-exec-sues-tesla-over-full-self-driving-promises-and-wins-10600/">Oracle Exec Sues Tesla Over Full Self Driving Promises And Wins $10,600</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

Singapore-based Equis has launched GreenPoint Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary consolidating its Australian renewable energy and battery storage operations under a dedicated platform with a 2.5GW portfolio of 12 battery energy storage systems (BESS) and wind projects across every National Energy Market (NEM)-connected state.

Edify Energy has reached financial close on two solar-plus-storage projects in Queensland, totalling 600MW/2,400MWh of BESS.

EDP Renewables Australia has secured AU$3 million in funding from ARENA to develop the Braidwood Renewable Microgrid Project.

<p>Steve Hanley wrote an article this morning about Tesla&#8217;s dysfunctional, wacky automatic windshield wipers, among other things. We happened to have a conversation earlier in the morning about them, but I didn&#8217;t realize the extent of his crisis in the pouring Florida rain, and I also didn&#8217;t share the followup ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/20/the-problem-with-teslas-non-automatic-windshield-wipers/">The Problem With Tesla&#8217;s NON-Automatic Windshield Wipers</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/Elon-Musk-spacex-Tesla-terab.png?w=1600" /></div><p>SpaceX filed its S-1 with the SEC today ahead of its blockbuster IPO, and buried in the 308-page document is a sobering reality check on the Tesla (TSLA) collaborations that Elon Musk has been hyping for months.</p> <p>The legal language in SpaceX’s own filing reveals that both Terafab and Macrohard — the two major joint projects between Tesla and SpaceX — are in “very early stages” with no financial terms, no intellectual property rights, and no binding commitments finalized.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/20/spacex-s1-tesla-terafab-macrohard-not-done-deal/#more-468369">more…</a>

<p>Optoelectronic Synapse Shows Exceptional Photoresponse for Neuromorphic Vision Like so much else in nature, the human visual system has both a complex structure and functional efficiency that is difficult for scientists to replicate. The system is both a sensor and a processor, with the eyes and the brain working together ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/20/scientists-shine-light-on-materials-that-remember/">Scientists Shine Light on Materials That Remember</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Hyundai Motor Group expands its Hyundai Center of Excellence (Hyundai CoE) to seven universities through four additional partnerships The expanded joint platform, India’s premier academic-industrial network for battery and electrification research, builds on the initial 2025 launch The platform is advancing 39 joint research projects through the Hyundai CoE network ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/20/hyundai-motor-group-expands-pan-india-network-to-accelerate-battery-electrification-research/">Hyundai Motor Group Expands Pan-India Network to Accelerate Battery &#038; Electrification Research</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>MONACO, Monte-Carlo — Nissan Formula E Team claimed victory at Monaco in Round 10 of the 2025/26 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship with Oliver Rowland, recovering superbly from a difficult Saturday in the Principality. Lining up 12th and 14th for Saturday’s Round 9, both Rowland and teammate Norman Nato had ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/20/nissan-formula-e-team-clinches-superb-monaco-victory/">Nissan Formula E Team Clinches Superb Monaco Victory</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The Youth on Track coalition presents its demands for the EU Passenger Package following the presentation of the European Commission&#8217;s set of proposals. The Youth on Track coalition, uniting youth organisations, consumer groups, and environmental NGOs, calls in an open letter to EU institutions on raising the ambition of the ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/20/open-letter-eu-passenger-package-is-a-golden-opportunity-for-rail-to-reach-its-full-potential/">Open Letter: EU Passenger Package Is A Golden Opportunity For Rail To Reach Its Full Potential</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/3/2026/02/gm-energy-1-5.webp?w=1600" /></div><p>Can an EV really help power your home when the power goes out? It’s one of the biggest FAQs people have about electric cars — but the answer can be a bit confusing. It’s either a yes, with a but – or a no, with an unless. To find out which EVs can offer vehicle-to-home (V2H) tech to keep the lights on or even lower your energy bills, keep on reading.</p> <p><strong>UPDATE 20MAY2026</strong>: <a href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/20/yes-an-ev-really-can-power-your-home-if-its-one-of-these/#:~:text=New%20EX60%20arrives%20in%20the%20US">a new Volvo</a>, <a href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/20/yes-an-ev-really-can-power-your-home-if-its-one-of-these/#:~:text=Volkswagen%20ID.BUZZ-,Photo%20by%20Volkswagen,-.">and the return of ID.BUZZ</a>!</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/20/yes-an-ev-really-can-power-your-home-if-its-one-of-these/#more-432861">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/ymx_MAIN.png?w=1600" /></div><p>In the world of business, there are two kinds of sustainability – sustainability in the sense that we need a planet to live and breathe on, and sustainability in the sense that the business needs to stay in business. For years, EV proponents have been talking about sustainability of the first kind, but Trump’s war with Iran is proving that going electric can help with sustainability of the second kind, too.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/20/electrifying-your-fleet-isnt-just-about-going-green-its-about-staying-in-business/#more-468164">more…</a>

<p>A driver in Texas decided to test "Wade Mode" in his Tesla Cybertruck. He wound up getting arrested for his trouble.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/20/epic-fail-hold-my-beer-cybertruck-escapade-goes-wrong-in-spectacular-fashion/">Epic Fail! &#8220;Hold My Beer&#8221; Cybertruck Escapade Goes Wrong In Spectacular Fashion</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/3/2026/03/SunZia-Vestas-wind-turbines.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Wind and solar just hit a major global milestone: For the first time ever, they generated more electricity than gas for the full month of April.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/20/in-a-first-wind-solar-generated-more-power-than-gas-globally-april-2026/#more-468305">more…</a>

<p>The number of new coal-fired power plants built around the world hit a “10-year high”...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/new-coal-plants-hit-10-year-global-high-in-2025-but-power-output-still-fell/">New coal plants hit ‘10-year’ global high in 2025 – but power output still fell</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

<p>I wondered for a while about Rivian&#8217;s timing. Tesla had already gotten huge. All automakers had electric vehicles on the market, more coming, and growing EV sales. They were all advertising their EVs at high volume — in my region, at least. How was Rivian going to squeeze its way ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/20/rivian-has-the-perfect-opening/">Rivian Has The Perfect Opening</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/Chevy-Equinox-EV-2027-updates-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Although the new Bolt is now on sale, GM is still calling the <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/chevy-equinox-ev/">electric Chevy Equinox</a> “America’s most affordable 315+ mile range EV.” For the 2027 model year, GM is addressing at least one of the biggest complaints with the current model.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/20/chevy-equinox-ev-gains-few-big-updates-2027/#more-468303">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/BOJ_EV_Select-3.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Southern fast-food chain Bojangles is getting into EV charging, debuting its first DC fast-charging station in Savannah, Georgia.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/20/now-bojangles-wants-ev-drivers-to-fast-charge-while-they-eat/#more-468284">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/BYD-flagship-electric-SUV-orders-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/byd/">BYD’s</a> new flagship electric SUV, equipped with its new Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging tech, has received over 100,000 orders. The new Song Ultra EV secured over 61,000. BYD said it can’t keep up with demand.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/20/byd-struggles-to-meet-demand-for-new-fast-charging-evs/#more-468271">more…</a>