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<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/first-solar.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>First Solar, the US’s largest solar panel manufacturer, has now announced the location of its <a href="https://electrek.co/2025/10/31/us-largest-solar-panel-maker-to-open-a-new-3-7-gw-factory/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">new solar factory</a>. The company says it will build a new facility in Gaffney, South Carolina, to handle the final production steps for its Series 6 Plus thin film modules. Those components are currently made by First Solar’s factories overseas, but once the South Carolina plant opens in the second half of 2026, they’ll be finished on US soil.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/11/14/first-solar-pours-330m-into-a-new-south-carolina-solar-factory/#more-443846">more…</a>

<p>The EV revolution in Australia is sputtering along but has not yet caught on. BYD intends to change that with its new affordable Atto models. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/14/byd-leads-surge-in-ev-sales-in-australia/">BYD Leads Surge In EV Sales In Australia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The crew over at Electric Classic Cars has been doing bespoke electric conversions and recently started building ready-to-install conversion kits for a range of classic cars. They do all of this out of their workshop in Newtown, Wales, in the UK for a decade now. Their creations have traversed several ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/14/electric-classic-cars-is-upgrading-the-quintessential-game-safari-vehicle-with-an-electric-powertrain/">Electric Classic Cars Is Upgrading The Quintessential Game Safari Vehicle With An Electric Powertrain</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/3/2017/12/business_card-1.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>In the <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/electrek-podcast/">Electrek Podcast</a>, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Apple CarPlay possibly coming to Tesla cars, VW getting access to Superchargers, a Toyota electric pickup, and more.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/11/14/podcast-apple-carplay-tesla-cars-vw-on-superchargers-toyota-electric-pickup/#more-443801">more…</a>

<p>It&#8217;s clear that former Vice President Kamala Harris missed an important opportunity to highlight climate change and use it as a starting point to target other policies in her campaign for US President in 2024. Such a position would&#8217;ve driven more Gen Z voters &#8212; those individuals  born between 1997 ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/14/looking-to-the-future-kamala-harris-gen-z-climate-action/">Looking To The Future: Kamala Harris, Gen Z, &#038; Climate Action</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/3/2025/07/Hyundai-IONIQ-5-lease.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>US EV sales declined in October following the expiration of the $7,500 federal tax credit on September 30, and the average transaction price (ATP) edged up, according to initial estimates from Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. However, there are still deals to be had.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/11/14/october-ev-sales-slid-but-deals-and-rebates-are-still-in-play/#more-443809">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/arff_main.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>The <a href="https://electrek.co/2025/02/01/oshkosh-airport-of-the-future-features-autonomous-ground-support-evs/">Oshkosh</a>-built Striker Volterra Electric Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighter (ARFF) packs advanced battery technology to deliver ultra-fast emergency response performance no matter how long it needs to be in action — and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport just put six of the awesome 6×6 machines to work!</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/11/14/dfw-deploys-six-new-striker-volterra-electric-arff-6x6-fire-trucks/#more-443810">more…</a>

La refinería de Lukoil en Bulgaria es la mayor de los Balcanes y la única en ese país.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/Velotric-Nomad-2X-e-bike.png?w=1200" /></div><p>Following in the same tracks from last week, we’re closing out this week’s Green Deals with three notable e-bike leads. Things start with <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/11/14/velotric-black-friday-flash-sale-nomad-2x-e-bike-2299/">Velotric’s early Black Friday weekend flash sale</a>, which is giving us the first discount on the newest <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/11/14/velotric-black-friday-flash-sale-nomad-2x-e-bike-2299/">Nomad 2X Multi-Terrain Full Suspension e-bike</a> with $96 in FREE gear at <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/11/14/velotric-black-friday-flash-sale-nomad-2x-e-bike-2299/">$2,299</a>, as well as the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/11/14/velotric-summit-1-e-bike-1799-low-flash-sale/">Summit 1 Versatile Multi-Terrain e-bike</a> with $160 in FREE gear at its <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/11/14/velotric-summit-1-e-bike-1799-low-flash-sale/">$1,799 low</a> for the first time in 2025. We also have <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/11/13/ride1up-early-black-friday-sale-trailrush-e-bike-1995/">Ride1Up’s early Black Friday Sale</a> with up to $600 savings, including the first discount on the latest <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/11/13/ride1up-early-black-friday-sale-trailrush-e-bike-1995/">TrailRush German Mid-Drive e-bike at $1,995</a>. From there, we have Lectric’s Stocking Stuffer weekend accessory flash sale exclusive returning lows on Bluetti’s new Na(Sodium) power station and bundles, as well as ALLPOWERS 2-pound, airline-approved mini power station at a new low price, and a roundup of Best Buy’s early Black Friday Deals of the Day on expansion batteries, tools, kitchen appliances, and more (all ending tonight). And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/11/12/bluetti-early-black-friday-sale-new-lows-from-209/">full Bluetti Black Friday Sale</a> lineup, the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/11/13/navee-e-scooters-exclusive-savings-from-340/">exclusive Navee e-scooter deals</a> we secured, 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/2025/11/14/velotric-nomad-2x-e-bike-summit-1-ride1up-bluetti-allpowers-best-buy-more/#more-443773">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/Nissan-Juke-EV-first-look-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Following the new LEAF, the <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/nissan/">Nissan</a> Juke is next in line for a glow-up. The new Juke EV was recently spotted in public, giving us our first look at the electric crossover SUV.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/11/14/nissan-juke-ev-spotted-first-time-with-familiar-look/#more-442691">more…</a>

<p>We&#8217;ve already written about the top selling electric vehicles in the USA in the 3rd quarter and auto companies&#8217; shares of US EV sales. Now we are on to the third analysis in this series, examining the share of auto brands&#8217; and auto groups&#8217; overall auto sales that were electric. ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/14/the-auto-companies-electrifying-fastest-in-usa-ev-shares-of-overall-sales/">The Auto Companies Electrifying Fastest in USA — EV Shares of Overall Sales</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

New York just slammed the brakes on rules that would’ve prohibited fossil fuels in new homes and businesses. The Empire State was on the precipice of fully enacting the All-Electric Buildings Act that Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul signed in 2023. The first-in-the-nation standard requires most new buildings to install…

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/Kia-hub-electric-vans.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Kia officially opened its first production hub dedicated to building electric vans. Once fully operational, <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/kia/">Kia’s</a> Hwaseong EVO Plant will be about the size of 42 soccer fields.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/11/14/kia-opens-first-production-hub-for-electric-vans-campers-and-more/#more-443759">more…</a>

This analysis and news roundup comes from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. Back in May of 2021, Ford’s F-150 Lightning debuted with star-spangled flair. Then-President Joe Biden visited Ford’s sparkling new Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Michigan, where the company displayed…

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/isinwheel-Black-Friday-Hero.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Black Friday and Cyber Monday just got a whole lot more electrifying, thanks to isinwheel. The urban mobility brand known for its powerful electric bikes, electric scooters, and electric skateboards is kicking off its biggest sale of the year from November 14 through December 1. True to its motto – Move Smart, Move Fun – isinwheel blends intelligent tech with pure riding joy, and now you can snag your dream ride for a whole lot less. </p> <p>During the BFCM event, in addition to generous markdowns, shoppers can stack savings like never before: get an extra 10% off when you buy two items, plus up to $100 in additional discounts on bigger orders ($30 off $500, $50 off $1,000, and $100 off $1,500). Members will earn 5X points that can be redeemed for accessories, and Electrek readers get something special: <strong>use promo code electrek50</strong> for an exclusive $50 off any isinwheel product.</p> <p>Time to ride smarter, faster, and more fun this holiday season – check out the deals below.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/11/14/ride-smart-save-big-isinwheels-epic-black-friday-sale-is-now-live/#more-443073">more…</a>

The European Commission has launched its first Hydrogen Mechanism call to link suppliers with buyers, while Italian researchers say PV, wind, storage, and electrolyzers can slash island transport emissions by 90% and cut costs nearly one-third.

Wuxi DK Electronic Materials (DKEM) has filed a patent lawsuit against Zhejiang Guangda Electronic Technology over alleged infringement of its conductive silver-paste patents.

Italy’s grid operator, Terna, says 2025 solar installations through October point to a slower annual expansion rate than in 2024.

<p>There has been some great news about EV chargers in California recently. In San Diego, 750 to 800 new EV chargers will be installed, and in Long Beach 20 were just installed. Now comes the news of 90 public curbside chargers being installed too. That makes 860 or more. The ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/11/14/90-new-ev-chargers-to-be-installed-in-los-angeles/">90 New EV Chargers To Be Installed In Los Angeles</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed.&#160;An essential guide to the week&#8217;s key developments relating to climate...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/debriefed-14-november-2025-cop30-debriefed-finance-and-1-5c-loom-large-at-talks-chinas-emissions-dip-negotiations-explained/">DeBriefed 14 November 2025: COP30 DeBriefed: Finance and 1.5C loom large at talks; China’s emissions dip; Negotiations explained</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

<p>First Solar announced it will establish a new manufacturing facility in Gaffney, South Carolina, to onshore final production processes for Series 6 Plus modules. The company expects to spend approximately $330 million to establish the new facility, which is scheduled to commence commercial operations in the second half of 2026. The onshored processes will transform&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/11/first-solar-plans-new-south-carolina-panel-manufacturing-facility/">First Solar plans new South Carolina panel manufacturing facility</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

BESS and flexible generation provider Statera Energy has secured £235 million (US$309 million) in debt financing for its 680MW/1,360MWh Carrington BESS project in Manchester, UK.

Working natural gas in storage in the Lower 48 states ended the natural gas refill season (April 1-October 31) with more than 3,900 billion cubic feet (Bcf), according to estimates based on data from our Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report released on November 6. U.S. inventories are starting winter 2025-26 at about the same level as last year, the most since 2016. As of October 31, inventories are 4% above the five-year (2020-24) average after above-average injections into storage throughout much of the injection season.

This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Clémence Leclair, ESG Manager at Germany's Belectric. She says active listening, empathy, and self-reflection are are essential components of strong leadership within the renewable-energy industry. "As professionals in research and development already know very well, there is rarely just one path to excellence. In fact, some of the most unconventional approaches can turn out to be the most effective or innovative," she states.

Latest analysis by UK consultancy GlobalData expects annual solar additions in the Netherlands to reach between 4.5 GW and 5.5 GW through to 2035.