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"En las discusiones que tuvimos, había más puntos en común que diferencias y eso me hace muy feliz", declaró Birol.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/Iron-Mountain-New-Jersey-data-center.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1212" /></div><p><a href="https://www.calibrantenergy.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Calibrant Energy</a> has signed a definitive agreement with Iron Mountain to build, own, and operate a 23-megawatt-hour (MWh) battery at the latter’s New Jersey data center.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/19/data-centers-are-becoming-power-plants-this-nj-project-proves-it/#more-456413">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/Ford-suvs-sedans-EV-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>After the midsize electric pickup, <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/ford/">Ford</a> is preparing to introduce several new affordable multi-powertrain vehicles, including SUVs and sedans</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/19/ford-plans-for-more-affordable-vehicles-after-30000-ev-pickup/#more-456399">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/MKBHD-Tesla-Cybercan-Elon-Musk.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Elon Musk has reiterated his claim that Tesla will sell the Cybercab directly to consumers for under $30,000 before the end of the year, following the first production unit rolling off the line at Giga Texas on February 17. The announcement immediately set Tesla fans ablaze, not with discussions about the vehicle’s autonomy challenges, but with AI-generated images of YouTuber Marques Brownlee sporting a freshly shaved head.</p> <p>Calm down, everyone. You almost certainly won’t get to see MKBHD’s bare head.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/19/tesla-fans-think-reviewer-have-to-shave-his-air-due-to-musk-30000-cybercab-claim/#more-456405">more…</a>

<p>The Iowa House Commerce Committee has advanced the Local Generation Act (HSB 629) on a strong 19-4 vote, sending the legislation to the full House for consideration. The bill is designed to give families, farmers and small businesses access to locally controlled community energy projects that lower electricity bills, strengthen grid reliability and keep energy&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/iowa-house-of-representatives-set-to-vote-on-community-solar-bill/">Iowa House of Representatives set to vote on community solar bill</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/3/2022/12/Toyota_2021_RAV4_PRIME_SE_011-e1671695996325.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>The largest real-world study yet, accounting for nearly a million plug-in hybrid vehicles, shows that PEVs use far more gasoline than previously claimed. The study comes just as Europe is about to change PHEV regulations, with industry lobbying to maintain the current highly inaccurate numbers.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/19/biggest-study-yet-shows-plug-in-hybrids-use-over-300-more-fuel-than-claimed/#more-456335">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/12/EcoFlow-DELTA-3-Max-Portable-Power-Station.png?w=1200" /></div><p>Our top three picks from today’s Green Deals include two power station flash sales, with the first being <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/02/19/four-ecoflow-units-delta-3-max-power-station-749-more/">EcoFlow’s 72-hour sale</a> that is offering up to 57% on units like the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/02/19/four-ecoflow-units-delta-3-max-power-station-749-more/">DELTA 3 Max Portable Power Station back at its second-lowest $749 rate</a>. There’s also <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/02/19/anker-solix-24-hour-flash-sale-58-savings-on-power-stations-from-449/">Anker’s 24-hour SOLIX flash sale</a> that is offering up to 58% savings to some of the best prices on popular models, like the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/02/19/anker-solix-24-hour-flash-sale-58-savings-on-power-stations-from-449/">F3800 Portable Power Station back at its $1,799 low</a>. You can also find Navee’s GT3 e-scooter series led by the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/02/19/find-my-equipped-navee-gt3-max-electric-scooter-600-more/">GT3 Max Electric Scooter at $600</a>, with many more deals waiting for you below – and don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/02/18/heybike-womens-day-sale-mars-e-bike-lows-starting-from-899/">Heybike Women’s Day sale</a> that is offering up to $800 savings on Mars e-bikes to low prices, and more. </p> <p>Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, <a href="https://electrek.co/best-electric-vehicle-prices/"><em>Electrek</em>’s best EV buying </a>and <a href="https://electrek.co/best-electric-vehicle-leases/">leasing deals</a>. Also, check out the new <a href="https://electrek.co/shop/"><em>Electrek</em> Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories</a>.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/19/ecoflow-delta-3-max-power-station-anker-solix-24-hour-sale-navee-more/#more-456353">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/BYD-Linghui-e9-EV-5.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>BYD revealed the first vehicle under its new Linghui sub-brand. The Linghui e9 is an all-electric sedan with a cruising range of 375 miles (605 km), but <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/byd/">BYD’s</a> latest EV is aimed at a new market.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/19/byd-reveals-new-low-cost-375-mi-range-ev-but-this-one-is-different/#more-456332">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/Slate-pricing-June.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>EV newcomer Slate Auto just shared an interesting new video on its social media, setting the stage to reveal pricing of its flagship <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/slate/">“Blank Slate” electric pickup</a> in June. From what the American startup is saying, it sounds like the bare-bones model will still be one of the most affordable EVs on the market.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/19/slate-pricing-junetruck-expected-mid-20k-range/#more-456340">more…</a>

<p>General Motors announced it will begin offering its GM Energy home energy management systems and PowerBank residential batteries in lease programs. Homeowners can lease the GM Energy products similar to leasing a vehicle. &#8220;We built GM Energy to unlock new benefits unique to EVs. How incredible is it that a GM EV can provide power&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/gm-energy-open-to-idea-of-leasing-residential-batteries-bidirectional-ev-chargers/">GM Energy open to idea of leasing residential batteries, bidirectional EV chargers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Five years ago, Winter Storm Uri brought the Texas power grid to its knees. Temperatures plunged across the state for nearly a week, power plants froze, natural gas supply lines failed, and the grid operator came within minutes of a total system collapse. More than 4 million Texans lost electricity, many for days.…

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/RPSLinkIN-Pumping-Station-High-1-copy.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p id="h-">A wastewater pumping station in Erie County, New York, is now running backup power on a battery storage system instead of a diesel generator, and local officials say it could cut costs, emissions, and maintenance headaches.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/19/this-new-york-pump-station-ditched-diesel-for-battery-backup/#more-456334">more…</a>

Nuevo contrato de suministro de Grenergy para un proyecto híbrido en Reino Unido, Forestalia se adjudica 410 MW en el concurso de acceso a demanda, y Nexwell Power obtiene más de 245 millones de euros para desarrollar renovables en España.

A team from Open Energy Transition discusses the benefits of open energy system modelling in assessing resources, including energy storage of varying durations.

<p>Intertek has expanded its qauality assurance offering for the solar industry with the acquisition of Aerial PV Inspection GmbH (AePVI), which provides high-speed technology-powered inspection and diagnostic solutions for solar... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/operations-maintenance/intertek-acquires-pv-inspection-provider-aepvi/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/china-briefing-19-february-2026-co2-emissions-flat-or-falling-first-tariff-lifted-ma-jun-on-carbon-data/">China Briefing 19 February 2026: CO2 emissions ‘flat or falling’ | First tariff lifted | Ma Jun on carbon data</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

<p>Viridi deployed a battery energy storage system (BESS) at a wastewater pumping station in Erie County Sewer District No. 2 in Hamburg, New York. The project strengthens public infrastructure while reducing operational costs and diesel emissions, while replacing traditional backup generators. Wastewater pumping stations are critical to public health, but typically rely on diesel generators&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/viridi-replaces-new-york-municipal-diesel-generator-with-battery/">Viridi replaces New York municipal diesel generator with battery</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

The first large-scale commercial enhanced geothermal system (EGS) power generator in the United States is under construction with the company reporting in our generator survey that it plans to bring the project online in June 2026. Below, we examine what enhanced geothermal systems are and how they differ from conventional geothermal systems.

In this US news roundup, CC Power signs an agreement with Hydrostor for 400MWh of its Willow Rock LDES project, PowerSecure builds microgrids in New Mexico, and ESS Inc acquires VoltStorage.

<p>GameChange Solar has launched a new logistics platform to streamline site receiving, improve material visibility and reduce installation delays across utility-scale solar projects. With GeniusShip, every GameChange Solar delivery now arrives equipped with a unique QR code, giving site teams access to detailed shipment information. Teams can view component-level data, including part descriptions, quantities and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/gamechange-solar-launches-geniusship-logistics-aide/">GameChange Solar launches GeniusShip logistics aide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

We hear from Netherlands-based 'distributed hybridisation' sodium-ion BESS startup Moonwatt, as it announces its first project 18 months after being founded and around a year after executives introduced its tech and strategy to Energy-Storage.news.

<p>Talon PV, the solar cell manufacturer building a facility outside Houston, has signed a supply agreement with NexWafe, a German silicon wafer company. Talon PV will use NexWafe EpiNex silicon wafers in its TOPCon solar cell manufacturing operations, scheduled to come online next year. Under the agreement, NexWafe and Talon anticipate wafer supply volumes initially&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/talon-pv-secures-german-wafer-supply-for-american-made-solar-cells/">Talon PV secures German wafer supply for American-made solar cells</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Distribution intelligence company ProEnergy Supply (PES) has officially launched its proprietary and AI-driven transactional gateway, bridging the gap between solar system design and distributor ERP systems. Working with OpenSolar, PES enables distributors to sell equipment directly within the new OpenSolar &#8220;Shop&#8221; platform. “Live” inventory can be viewed and now purchased by over 28,000 active solar&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/proenergy-supply-opensolar-partner-on-distributor-inventory-platform/">ProEnergy Supply, OpenSolar partner on distributor inventory platform</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Calibrant Energy will build, own and operate a 23-MWh on-site battery energy storage system at Iron Mountain’s New Jersey data center. The project integrates large-scale storage with the facility’s existing 7.2-MW rooftop solar installation, creating a resilient energy ecosystem that supports Iron Mountain’s 24/7 carbon-free energy commitment. “This is what the future of powering large&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/nj-data-center-already-equipped-with-solar-is-now-adding-on-site-energy-storage/">NJ data center already equipped with solar is now adding on-site energy storage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

La innovación se basa en una lámina ultrafina (~100 nm) depositada por plasma que protege las celdas de perovskita frente a la humedad y mejora su rendimiento óptico. Además, actúa como superficie triboeléctrica, convirtiendo la energía del impacto de las gotas de lluvia en electricidad.