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An international study has demonstrated that utility-scale solar PV paired with hydraulic hydro storage (HHS) could reach an LCOE as low as $0.022/kWh in select U.S. regions. The system could provide GWh-scale, cost-competitive, and highly reliable long-duration storage, capable of powering large commercial districts with minimal environmental impact.

The Colorado House of Representatives has passed a bill to legalize plug-in solar systems for renters and multifamily residents, establishing a regulatory framework for portable arrays that connect directly to standard home outlets.

The Trump administration has often evoked the plight of whales in its efforts to undermine U.S. offshore wind development — despite there being no evidence that wind-farm activities are harming the giant mammals. But those purported concerns didn’t stop federal officials last week from voting unanimously to override…

Scientists in Australia claim that TOPCon cells are rapidly closing the open-circuit voltage gap with heterojunction counterparts, now under 10 mV, while offering greater wafer tolerance and high industrial scalability. Despite slightly lower efficiency, TOPCon-based perovskite/silicon tandems can achieve a levelized cost of energy comparable to heterojunction-based tandems due to reduced fabrication costs, according to the researchers.

El presupuesto total del contrato, que se divide en tres lotes, es de 1,26 millones de euros y las empresas interesadas pueden presentar sus ofertas hasta el 5 de mayo. El plazo de ejecución de las obras es de dos años.

South Australia has opened up more than 11,000 square km of land for the potential development of renewable energy projects as it continues the march to its target of 100% net renewables by 2027.

Chinese power transformer manufacturer TBEA introduced a grid-forming string power conversion system (PCS) for utility-scale storage, renewable energy base projects, and weak-grid applications. The TE435/392K-HV-BL high-power converter focuses on improving power density and grid support. According to TBEA, its fully integrated liquid-cooling design increases volumetric power density by 78% and gravimetric power density by 32% <a class="more-link" href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/04/07/tbea-unveils-grid-forming-converter-for-large-scale-storage-renewables/">[&#8230;]</a>

The US manufacturer has launched a modular residential battery for Europe, scalable from 7.3 kWh to 47.9 kWh with LFP chemistry and IP65 protection. The system offers up to 23.3 kW nominal power, over 6,000 cycles, and a deapth of discharge of 90%.

Indian clean-tech startup Greenvize has launched a compact hydrogen-based cooking system designed for residential and commercial kitchens. The system integrates a proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser directly into a cooking unit, enabling on-site hydrogen generation from water without the need for storage or distribution infrastructure.

<p>Electric car sales are down significantly this year as the market remains &#8220;hung over&#8221; from the end of the $7,500 US EV tax credit. Several electric car models are seeing huge drops in consumer demand, and automakers have been pulling models off the market. The Honda Prologue is no exception ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/06/honda-offering-up-to-8000-off-the-prologue-ev/">Honda Offering Up To $8,000 Off The Prologue EV!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Tesla&#8217;s stock price continues to slide. It was down 2.15% today after a clear slide and then a leveling off at the lower level. It was definitely a &#8220;down and out&#8221; day rather than the roller-coaster ride you often see with stocks like TSLA. This follows months of decline. In ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/06/why-teslas-stock-price-has-dropped-nearly-20-in-6-months/">Why Tesla&#8217;s Stock Price Has Dropped Nearly 20% In 6 Months</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

The NSW IPC has approved Spark Renewables' Dinawan Solar Farm, an 800MW solar project paired with a 356MW/1,574MWh BESS.

<p>With its largest-ever product campaign for electric vehicles, the Volkswagen Group is consistently implementing its “In China, for China” strategy—starting with “Auto China 2026” in Beijing. Under the motto “Rise Up”, the Volkswagen Group will present ten models from four brands at its Media Night on April 21, while also ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/06/in-china-for-china-4-world-premieres-and-the-latest-ai-powered-systems-make-their-debut-at-the-volkswagen-group-night-in-beijing/">“In China, for China”: 4 World Premieres and the Latest AI-Powered Systems Make Their Debut at the Volkswagen Group Night in Beijing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Covering how different electric vehicles have been faring in the US market this year compared to last, we&#8217;ve seen some huge drops in performance, but I was also happy and surprised to see Hyundai&#8217;s EVs performing even better! How about sibling (or cousin?) Kia? Well, Kia&#8217;s EV sales are a ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/06/kia-ev-sales-holding-up-okay-in-2026-in-usa/">Kia EV Sales Holding Up Okay In 2026 In USA</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Outta Gas. CleanTechnica Press. “This book helps those fighting climate change to clearly understand the challenge we are facing, to focus our efforts on the most effective solutions, and to let go of the distractions, noise, and stress. Focused effort on what is truly working will make an enormous difference, ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/06/cleantechnicas-first-published-book-outta-gas/">CleanTechnica&#8217;s first published book — Outta Gas</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Over the past week, announcements by Tesla and BYD have shown different approaches to building out DC charging systems. The differences have implication not just for charging infrastructure strategies, but also for the vehicle electrification trajectories in different markets. Along with announcing their sales totals for March, BYD also announced ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/06/byd-tesla-show-different-ev-infrastructure-approaches/">BYD &amp; Tesla Show Different EV Infrastructure Approaches</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/GLS-Orange-EV-Terminal-Truck-LR.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>GLS Canada has become one of the first major parcel and freight carriers in the country to deploy heavy-duty electric yard hostlers at its logistics terminals – and they’re helping the company clean up in a big way.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/06/orange-ev-electric-terminal-tractors-clean-up-in-canada/#more-462460">more…</a>

<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>On today’s independent episode of <a href="https://electrek.co/podcasts/quick-charge/"><em>Quick Charge</em></a>, we take a look at refining and distributing our own fuel supply with home solar as America’s war in Iran rages on, shooting gas prices (and EV sales) into the stratosphere.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/06/us-war-in-iran-is-pushing-up-gas-prices-and-making-a-case-for-home-solar/#more-462450">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/Everged_LLC__EV_charging_station.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1574" /></div><p><a href="https://everged.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Everged</a> is rolling out a new program aimed at fixing one of the EV industry’s most persistent problems: broken and outdated chargers that never seem to get repaired.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/06/broken-ev-chargers-this-program-replaces-them-for-free/#more-462440">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Kia-EV2-prices-3.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1500" /></div><p>The <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/kia-ev2/">EV2</a> is now available to order in Europe, with the first customer deliveries starting next month. Kia opened EV2 orders at lower prices than expected.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/06/kia-launches-most-affordable-ev-lower-prices-than-expected/#more-461173">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/Michigan-NEVI-map.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200" /></div><p>Michigan just hit a key milestone in its National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, unlocking the remaining funds for the state’s EV charging buildout.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/06/michigan-just-unlocked-51m-to-fix-ev-charging-gaps/#more-462415">more…</a>

<p>Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the sales practices of residential solar companies in the state. As part of the initiative, Paxton has issued civil investigative demands (CIDs) to a number of companies (including Freedom Forever, Sunrun, Lone Star Solar Services and CAM Solar). Collectively, there have been over 100 complains&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/texas-attorney-general-launches-investigation-into-residential-solar-sales-practices/">Texas attorney general launches investigation into residential solar sales practices</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors published a new report, &#8220;PPAs &#38; Solar Leases: A practical guide to understanding third-party solar ownership,&#8221; to help consumers navigate these pathways to rooftop solar adoption. The report highlights how third-party ownership (TPO) models — including power purchase agreements (PPAs) and solar leases — are expanding access to clean energy&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/solar-united-neighbors-publishes-consumer-guide-to-ppas-leases/">Solar United Neighbors publishes consumer guide to PPAs, leases</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/3/2026/04/BYD-EV-orders-energy-crisis.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/byd/">BYD</a> expects soaring oil prices to drive overseas sales to “another level” as EV orders are already surging across several markets.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/06/byd-ev-orders-surge-to-another-level-overseas-energy-crisis/#more-462375">more…</a>

Balcony solar is one of the hottest ideas in renewable energy right now. Boosters say the systems — DIY kits that can be plugged right into a standard outlet — save users money without any need for subsidies, government incentives, or utility permission. As Americans continue to struggle with soaring power prices,…