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<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/Original-19651-still-03-nacs-v-2-0-4k.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Volkswagen EVs can finally use Tesla Superchargers starting November 18th, after the better part of a year worth of delays getting the system up and running.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/11/12/volkswagen-evs-finally-get-access-to-tesla-superchargers-for-real-this-time/#more-443465">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/Waymo-cities-freeway.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Robotaxi network <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/waymo/">Waymo</a> is continuing to expand the reach and capabilities of its driverless vehicles to public riders in new cities. Today, the Alphabet, Inc. subsidiary announced freeway trips in three major US cities, as well as an expansion of its service availability in a familiar region.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/11/12/waymo-expands-service-several-cities-adds-freeway-access/#more-443445">more…</a>

<p>New York-based Dispatch Energy announced the acquisition of Vermont community and commercial solar developer Green Lantern Solar. Dispatch Energy, founded in 2024, will acquire over 64 solar and battery storage projects from GLS at various stages of development and operations, totaling 208.9 MWDC. This acquisition expands Dispatch’s footprint in the growing distributed generation market across&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/11/green-lantern-solar-acquired-by-new-renewable-energy-developer/">Vermont&#8217;s Green Lantern Solar acquired by new renewable energy developer</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Last year&#8217;s commercial introduction of the locally-developed manned airship, the AS700, was the start of what China calls its low-altitude economy. America calls it the blimp economy. News agency Xinhua reported how the ten-seater airship was first delivered by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) to Guangxi Guilin Ark ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/12/its-called-the-low-altitude-economy-in-china-we-call-it-a-blimp-here/">It&#8217;s Called The Low Altitude Economy in China. We Call It A Blimp Here</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/3/2025/10/Toyota-EV-sales-crash-2.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Production is now underway at <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/toyota/">Toyota’s</a> new $13.9 billion battery plant in North Carolina, <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">the company’s first </span>outside Japan.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/11/12/toyota-opens-first-ev-battery-plant-in-the-us/#more-443436">more…</a>

<p>SunPower continues its revival tour as the solar technology, services, and installation company has agreed to acquire Ambia Solar. Based in Lindon, Utah, just 1.7 miles from SunPower’s headquarters in... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/residential-solar/sunpower-to-acquire-ambia-solar-amid-comeback/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and Open Access Technology International (OATI) announced a collaboration to advance tribal energy sovereignty and resilience through the design and deployment of multiple solar + storage microgrids across the reservation in northern Washington. The program represents a significant step toward improving reliability, reducing outages and providing long-term energy&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/11/washington-tribes-set-to-deploy-multiple-solar-powered-microgrids-across-reservation/">Washington tribes set to deploy multiple solar-powered microgrids across reservation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Loose connections, damaged or faulty wiring among leading causes of solar panel fires, according to new analysis from insurer QBE. Freedom of information requests to UK fire services find increase in number of solar installation fires, with incidents recorded on residential properties.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says emergency generators, some powered by solar panels, are being deployed as Cuba struggles to restore electricity after the storm.

<p>Istanbul, Turkey — AcePower, a leading Chinese EV charger module supplier, has announced its partnership with IMECAR, a leading Turkish EV equipment provider, at EV Charge Show 2025 (November 12–14, 2025 &#124; Istanbul Expo Center &#124; Hall 3, Booth G4b). This collaboration will see AcePower supply its advanced full-SiC high-efficiency ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/12/acepower-partners-with-imecar-to-accelerate-turkeys-ev-charging-infrastructure/">AcePower Partners with IMECAR to Accelerate Turkey’s EV Charging Infrastructure</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/3/2025/11/Evotrex-RV-Trailer_MAIN.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Calling it, “the world’s first power-generating RV,” California-based startup Evotrex has a new towable caravan concept that pairs efficient batteries with a small ICE powerplant to deliver an off-grid experience that’s a bit further away from home.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/11/12/anker-backed-rv-startup-thinks-youll-love-their-extended-range-camper/#more-443420">more…</a>

<p>Nextracker has been evolving beyond a mere tracker supplier for quite some time. This year it went into acquisition mode, adding Bentek eBOS and Origami Solar&#8217;s module frames to the... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/news/nextracker-no-more-meet-nextpower/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Intersolar &#38; Energy Storage North America (IESNA), the premier U.S. tradeshow and conference series for solar, energy storage, EV infrastructure, and manufacturing, today unveiled an expanded program for IESNA Texas, its regional event taking place November 18-19, 2025 at the Gaylord Texan Resort &#38; Convention Center in Grapevine, TX. Building on its successful debut, this&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/11/intersolar-energy-storage-north-america-texas-2025-features-40-larger-exhibition-and-enhanced-programming/">Intersolar &#038; Energy Storage North America Texas 2025 Features 40% Larger Exhibition and Enhanced Programming &lt;br&gt;&lt;span style=&#039;color:#404040;font-weight:600;font-size:15px;&#039;&gt;Second-annual event developed to expand opportunities for solar + storage professionals in the Lone Star State.&lt;/span&gt;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Create Energy continues to build its un-Evil Empire, this week announcing a strategic manufacturing partnership with Swiss-based Stäubli to produce a next-generation PV connector for solar tracker sites. As we... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/news/staubli-create-energy-to-manufacture-next-generation-pv-connectors-in-u-s-designed-to-handle-dynamic-mechanical-stress/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Global solar tracker supplier Nextracker announced on Wednesday that it is rebranding the company as Nextpower. The name change comes as Nextpower has recently expanded its product lines to include solar module frames, O&#38;M, robotics and electrical balance of systems, in addition to solar tracker technology. “Our customers want coherent, integrated solutions that install faster,&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/11/solar-tracker-giant-nextracker-rebrands-as-nextpower/">Solar tracker giant Nextracker rebrands as Nextpower</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Create Energy announced it is partnering with Swiss-based electrical connector company Stäubli to develop next-generation connectors that would then be manufactured at Create Energy&#8217;s campus in Tennessee. “The misuse of PV connectors in the tracker market has been a huge issue, compromising EBOS integrity and long-term performance,” said Dean Solon, founder and CEO at Create&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/11/create-energy-staubli-to-develop-next-gen-connector-for-solar-tracker-market/">Create Energy, Stäubli to develop next-gen connector for solar tracker market</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Solar manufacturer, contractor and engineer DCE is expanding its family of brands with DCE Design, a dedicated firm specializing in solar project electrical design. DCE Design bridges the gap between concept and construction, offering complete electrical design solutions that streamline the path from feasibility to final build. Created to complement the capabilities of DCE Solar (racking solutions)&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/11/dce-sets-up-dedicated-solar-electrical-design-firm-dce-design/">DCE sets up dedicated solar electrical design firm DCE Design</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Google has signed a 15-year PPA with TotalEnergies for energy from its 49-MW Montpelier solar farm in Ohio. The solar facility, nearing completion, is connected to the PJM grid system and will support Google’s data center operations in Ohio. The deal reflects Google’s strategy of enabling new, carbon-free energy to the grid systems where it&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/11/google-inks-ppa-for-49-mw-solar-project-to-power-ohio-data-center-operations/">Google inks PPA for 49-MW solar project to power Ohio data center operations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

India’s Adani Group has made its first entry into the battery storage market, announcing a ‘flagship deployment’ that will be the country’s largest project so far when completed.

Energy-Storage.news Premium speaks with Joe DeBellis, Global Head of Clean Energy at Firetrace International, about the company’s latest report detailing public support for battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Energy storage developer and system integrator Energy Vault has released its Q3 2025 financial results, showing growth credited to expanding projects in Australia and its ‘Asset Vault’ subsidiary.

Two Finland BESS project announcements, with Exilion ordering grid-forming energy storage technology from Merus Power and Nala Renewables ordering units from Sungrow for 2-hour systems.

<p>Lithium battery recycler Ascend Elements has signed a multi‑year offtake agreement for lithium carbonate with Trafigura, a player in the global commodities industry. The agreement totals 15,000 metric tons (15 kilotons) to be delivered between 2027 and 2031. Under the terms of the agreement, Trafigura will provide global marketing and logistics capabilities, while Ascend Elements&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/11/ascend-elements-ready-to-put-recycled-lithium-carbonate-supply-on-market/">Ascend Elements ready to put recycled lithium carbonate supply on market</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Ampion Renewable Energy has enrolled more than 1,400 low-income residents in the Erie County Low-Income Program for Sustainable Energy (ECLIPSE) during its first six months of operation. The community solar initiative is supporting residents of Erie County, New York. Current enrollees are expected to save a combined $63,000 per year on electricity costs through discounted&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/11/1400-low-income-residents-sign-on-to-ny-community-solar-program-in-first-six-months/">1,400 low-income residents sign on to NY community solar program in first six months</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

El ITE ha puesto en marcha un proyecto que desarrollará una electrónica integrada capaz de combinar en un mismo sistema las ventajas de las baterías de litio y de las pilas de hidrógeno para propulsar drones y patinetes eléctricos, basada en convertidores multipuerto.