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<p>Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) is investing heavily in distributed solar and storage to avoid new base load investments with a multi-billion dollar program now one year old. The... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/canada/ontario-distributed-solar-massive-boost-with-save-on-energy-program/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

Energy-Storage.news spoke exclusively with Argentina's National Energy Secretary, María Tettamanti, about the launch of its second BESS tender.

Entre las más de 80 medidas para mitigar el impacto energético del conflicto en Oriente Próximo aprobadas por el Gobierno se cuentan la ampliación de la distancia máxima para autoconsumo de 2 a 5 km, el impulso a comunidades energéticas locales y el refuerzo de infraestructuras de almacenamiento, incluyendo baterías y bombeo hidroeléctrico, declarado de utilidad pública.

<p>The Harry Tompson Center day shelter in New Orleans will soon benefit from a renewable energy upgrade thanks to a new partnership with nonprofit solar provider Everybody Solar. The organization will install a 43.8-kW rooftop solar array at the Rebuild Center, home to three mission-driven nonprofits: The Harry Tompson Center, Lantern Light Ministries and Depaul&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/new-orleans-day-shelter-to-benefit-from-44-kw-solar-array/">New Orleans day shelter to benefit from 44-kW solar array</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Emissions from the new data centres set to drive the UK’s AI “revolution” could be...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-co2-from-uk-data-centres-could-be-hundreds-of-times-higher-than-thought/">Analysis: CO2 from UK data centres could be ‘hundreds of times’ higher than thought</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

Los investigadores observaron que el daño en los recubrimientos antirreflectantes es permanente y probablemente resultado de reacciones químicas, ya que no se detectaron efectos mecánicos durante los ensayos.

Se trata de sistemas de baterías de flujo de vanadio de 1 MW / 8 MWh; de sodio azufre, de 1 MW /n5,8 MWh de energía; e ion-litio de 600 kW / 1,3 MWh, que se hibridan con la planta fotovoltaica de 2,2 MWp.

ACME Solar has commissioned just over 480MWh of battery storage in Rajasthan, India, following the recent signing of several storage-backed renewable energy deals.

Una vez ejecutadas las dos fases del proyecto, el ayuntamiento estima que la producción de energía superará el millón de kWh anuales. La inversión global de las dos fases superaría los 2 millones de euros, e incluyen la creación de la comunidad energética con participación ciudadana.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/ridstarhead.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a stark warning to riders of the Ridstar Q20 and Q20 Pro electric bikes, urging owners to stop using them immediately due to a serious fire risk. But in a troubling twist, the manufacturer has refused to cooperate with a recall.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/23/cheap-e-bike-maker-refuses-recall-as-cpsc-tells-riders-to-stop-using-it-immediately/#more-460706">more…</a>

This story was originally published by Grist . Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter . When Krystal Steward started knocking on her neighbors’ doors in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2021, to discuss energy efficiency and sustainability upgrades, she was met with a lot of blank stares. She was new to the issues…

Big batteries have begun reshaping the U.S. grid. Now, the country has made surprising strides in making those energy storage systems itself, rather than depending on imports from China. Batteries were always crucial for the effort to scale up renewable energy production, but they have taken on even more…

Eku Energy and Valent Energy have recorded separate milestones in their respective expansions of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Australia.

Australian utility AGL has started commissioning its 500MW/1,000MWh Liddell battery energy storage system (BESS) in New South Wales.

<p>While exploring booths at New York Build Expo, Copper’s electric range stood out. In a show targeting professionals, there were not a lot of home cooking appliances. The design was simple and attractive. But the battery within the base of the range was what really makes it exciting. Steve Hanley ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/21/coppers-battery-equipped-induction-range-makes-electrification-storage-accessible/">Copper’s Battery-Equipped Induction Range Makes Electrification &amp; Storage Accessible</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>SunLine Transit Agency, which provides transportation for the large western California county that includes Palm Springs and Coachella, has spent a quarter century doing more than almost any transit agency in North America to try to make hydrogen buses work. It started hydrogen production and dispensing around 2000, has cycled ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/21/gray-hydrogen-high-costs-and-the-real-emissions-of-sunlines-fuel-cell-fleet/">Gray Hydrogen, High Costs, and the Real Emissions of SunLine’s Fuel Cell Fleet</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/3/2025/08/Mahindra-BE-6-Batman-Edition-2-copy.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Indian ag and automaker <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/03/12/mahindra-electrifying-its-three-wheelers-across-india-with-the-help-of-irp/">Mahindra</a> has launched a limited-run Batman Edition of its BE 6 Electric Origin SUV, calling it, “a production car that brings to life a rare fusion of cinematic heritage and modern luxury, inspired by Christopher Nolan’s critically acclaimed <em>The Dark Knight</em> Trilogy from Warner Bros. Pictures.”</p> <p><strong>UPDATE 21MAR2026</strong>: if you bought one last year, Mahindra could buy it back.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/21/mahindra-reveals-batman-be-6-ev-and-its-kind-of-amazing/#more-430208">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Truck-photo_Charging.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>UK-based Zenobē backed up its ambitions of fleet electrification leadership by closing on its acquisition of California-based Revolv, signaling the company’s continued confidence in North America’s commercial EV market.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/21/zenobe-acquires-revolvs-100-unit-electric-delivery-van-fleet/#more-460583">more…</a>

<p>The war in Iran has already eaten a big chunk of the US defense budget. Now the government wants $200 billion more from us.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/21/who-should-pay-for-trumps-war-on-iran/">Who Should Pay For Trump&#8217;s War On Iran?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>In Part I, I discussed how bikes and ebikes can be used for: Last-mile transportation in conjunction with public transport — you can take your bike with you on a commuter train, streetcar, or bus. Transporting our children with us on bikes with jump seats and with trailers. Bike transport ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/21/bikes-for-everything-much-of-what-ive-learned-riding-bikes-for-75-years-part-ii-safety/">Bikes for Everything, + Much of What I’ve Learned Riding Bikes for 75 Years (Part II Safety)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>With Tesla CEO Elon Musk dropping hints of a 100-GW solar power plan, it's no mystery why MAGA influencers have suddenly caught the PV bug.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/21/maga-suddenly-loves-solar-power-but-will-brooke-rollins-get-the-memo/">MAGA Suddenly Loves Solar Power, But Will Brooke Rollins Get The Memo?</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/3/2026/03/ha-news-2017-autonomous_roller-stage.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Autonomous construction tech startup Bedrock Robotics has just closed on a $270 million Series B funding round that brings total investment in the self-driving roller and excavator firm to more than $350 million. (!)</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/21/autonomousbots-roller-out-the-1-75-billion-future-of-self-driving-asphalt/#more-460568">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/enphase_battery.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Vermont utility Green Mountain Power is expanding one of the country’s most exciting virtual power plant programs, adding a new battery lease program to its menu of home energy offerings that lets customers add backup power at little to no upfront cost.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/21/vermont-utility-makes-it-easier-than-ever-to-add-a-home-backup-battery/#more-460551">more…</a>

<p>A week ago, I wrote an article pondering why the best news we get about the Tesla Semi, after nearly a decade, is still just small pilot program announcements. This was supposed to be a revolutionary semi truck that beat fossil-fueled semi trucks at almost everything and offered breakthrough improvements. ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/21/does-the-tesla-semi-face-critical-market-challenges/">Does The Tesla Semi Face Critical Market Challenges?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>When we think of the US war against Iran, US gas price increases immediately come to mind. As we gather more information about the war, we start to consider inter-nation tensions. We recognize how oil infrastructure is actively weaponized, how fires generate emissions, and how our already fragile planet is ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/21/wars-long-lines-hunger-and-health-crises/">War&#8217;s Long Lines, Hunger, and Health Crises</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>