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<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. What is ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/19/enhanced-geothermal-systems-could-expand-geothermal-power-generation/">Enhanced Geothermal Systems Could Expand Geothermal Power Generation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>MONTGOMERY, AL — A new report released today has found PFAS in nearly all of Alabama’s waterways, confirming the statewide threat of these deadly toxins. PFAS are man-made “forever chemicals” that don’t break down in the environment and are highly toxic to people. They are virtually unregulated by the US ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/19/sierra-club-report-pfas-found-in-nearly-all-alabamas-waterways/">Sierra Club Report: PFAS Found in Nearly All Alabama’s Waterways</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>If someone told you off-grid solar power was used to charge an electric Subaru in the sub-Arctic, would you believe it? Well, a pilot project conducted by Easee and Subaru just demonstrated it is possible to use portable solar panels and a portable EV charger to charge an electric Subaru ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/19/solar-power-used-to-charge-an-ev-in-the-sub-arctic/">Solar Power Used To Charge An EV In The Sub-Arctic</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/3/2024/08/Hyundai-Tesla-Cybertruck.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Tesla is now selling a base model all-wheel drive Cybertruck starting at $60k, and has cut the price of its top-end Cyberbeast model to $100k, down from $115k. The move comes as the company struggles to sell the controversial truck, which has heretofore never come close to meeting its projected volume.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/19/tesla-launches-60k-awd-cybertruck-cuts-cyberbeast-price-by-15k/#more-456446">more…</a>

<p>The Trump administration&#8217;s efforts to force coal and other dirty fossil fuels on Americans while blocking solar and wind energy projects are so blatant and obvious that there&#8217;s really no debate what&#8217;s going on. There are some lame excuses being trotted out, though. In Colorado, as in some other places, ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/19/coloradans-push-back-on-trump-trying-to-force-coal-on-them/">Coloradans Push Back On Trump Trying To Force Coal On Them</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>FAW reportedly has equipped a prototype sedan with a battery that has an energy density of 500 Wh/kg yet cost less than an LFP battery. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/19/faw-begins-testing-semi-solid-state-battery-with-500-wh-kg-energy-density/">FAW Begins Testing Semi-Solid-State Battery With 500 Wh/kg Energy Density</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

El coste medio de reparar un vehículo eléctrico bajó un 5% durante el 2025, aunque los siniestros reparables aumentaron un 14%, según el informe anual de Mitchell sobre las colisiones de los coches cero emisiones.

<p>The German Bundesrat’s recent plea to Brussels to double green hydrogen-base fuel quotas is less a bid to accelerate decarbonization than a request to manufacture demand for an infrastructure program that never made economic sense and had weak demand signals from the start. The upper chamber’s proposal to increase mandated ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/19/germanys-bid-to-double-hydrogen-fuel-targets-ignores-operator-demand-and-cost-signals/">Germany’s Bid To Double Hydrogen Fuel Targets Ignores Operator Demand And Cost Signals</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

Los operadores de los sistemas de transmisión de los tres países elaborarán un concepto de implementación de cable híbrido para el interconector báltico-alemán.

La última encuesta de compradores de GNL de McKinsey revela un giro estratégico en un mercado energético marcado por la volatilidad geopolítica y la reconfiguración de los flujos comerciales.

Los datos de BNEF muestran que el costo de referencia global de un proyecto de baterías de cuatro horas cayó un 27% interanual hasta 78 dólares por megavatio-hora (MWh) en 2025.

GlobalData prevé que la capacidad de producción de hidrógeno bajo en carbono alcance los 65,3 mtpa en un escenario alto.

"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.