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Researchers reviewed 110 studies on cold thermal energy storage in liquid-air energy storage, finding that cold storage performance has a far greater impact on system efficiency than previously assumed. While phase change materials offer high theoretical efficiency gains, simpler packed-bed sensible heat systems are currently the most mature and cost-effective option, with further experimental validation needed to bridge the gap to large-scale deployment.

US companies SolSource Solutions and TriBeam Financial have launched a prepaid residential solar and storage financing product designed to unlock federal tax credits of up to 40%.

El consejero delegado de Iberdrola España, Mario Ruiz-Tagle, cree que con una mayor demanda España podrá ser más competitiva y ser un ejemplo de transición con energía limpia y asequible.

El precio del gas natural para entrega a un mes en el mercado TTF de Países Bajos, de referencia en Europa, sube el 1,38 %, hasta 50,32 euros por megavatio hora (MWh).

La generación diaria de las centrales hidroeléctricas supera los 200 GWh y alcanza una cuota superior al 30% durante esta semana.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/talaria-xxx-header.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>A Southern California father is facing felony charges after his 12-year-old son was critically injured while riding a modified electric motorbike, a case that prosecutors say highlights the growing legal consequences for parents when children ride high-powered electric two-wheelers illegally.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/05/california-dad-hit-with-felony-after-son-runs-red-light-crashes-illegal-electric-motorbike/#more-458339">more…</a>

El curtailment no es una señal de fracaso. Es una señal de madurez del sistema. Nos está diciendo que hemos ido rápido.

La gasista presentó resultados del 2025, perspectivas pare el 2026 y el nuevo plan de inversiones para los próximos cinco años.

La industria estima que unos 9,5 millones de barriles de crudo ruso están actualmente flotando cerca de aguas indias y podrían arribar en semanas.

El programa CRESS permite a las empresas comprar electricidad renovable directamente a desarrolladores privados, manteniendo la estabilidad del sistema eléctrico, según Aurora.

Un panorama más débil para Henry Hub impulsa la demanda eléctrica, ralentiza las inyecciones y aumenta el riesgo de precios para el invierno 2026/27.

<p>Earlier today, BYD launched its second-generation Blade Battery and Flash Charging system. While the specifications that we have seen so far for the battery and charging pile are impressive on their own, the integrated approach pushes electrification forward. The “chicken or egg” dilemma is avoided with more capable chargers combined ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/05/byd-launches-next-generation-blade-battery-flash-charging/">BYD Launches Next-Generation Blade Battery &#038; Flash Charging</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Any discussion of solar power on Oʻahu has to begin with the amount of electricity the island actually needs in a fully electrified system. Earlier analysis stripped out aviation fuel for overseas flights, fuel bunkered for ships leaving the islands, and military fuel use. It also electrified transportation, buildings, and ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/05/parking-lots-rooftops-farms-mapping-o%ca%bbahus-solar-potential/">Parking Lots, Rooftops, &#038; Farms: Mapping Oʻahu’s Solar Potential</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Manufacturers in Germany are bringing new technology to maximize the efficiency of cargo trailers for the future. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/05/electrified-lightweight-semi-trailers-key-to-battery-powered-freight/">Electrified &#038; Lightweight Semi Trailers Key To Battery-Powered Freight</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>My attention was drawn to a Facebook post announcing that an EV support group was launching a register of strata title (condo) buildings that offered charging for tenants with an electric vehicle. I contacted Peter Campbell and we had a great conversation via email and phone. Mind you, I may ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/05/aeva-registers-progress-on-ev-charging-in-strata-title-apartment-buildings/">AEVA Registers Progress on EV Charging in Strata Title Apartment Buildings</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/SunZia-Vestas-wind-turbines.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Vestas has finished installing its wind turbines in New Mexico at Pattern Energy’s SunZia, the <a href="https://patternenergy.com/projects/sunzia/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">largest clean energy project in the US</a>.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/05/the-us-largest-clean-energy-project-just-installed-242-giant-wind-turbines/#more-458316">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/BYD-flagship-electric-SUV.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>During its Disruptive Technology event on Thursday, <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/byd/">BYD</a> revealed its new flagship electric SUV, the Great Tang.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/05/byd-unveils-stunning-flagship-electric-suv-images/#more-457863">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Honda-Insight-EV.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The Insight is set to return this spring, but this time as an all-electric crossover SUV. <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/honda/">Honda</a> unveiled the Insight EV in Japan on Thursday, with a WLTC driving range of over 310 miles (500 km).</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/05/honda-brings-insight-back-ev-sleek-crossover-style/#more-458295">more…</a>

<p>The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) yesterday approved three initiatives to expand in-state clean energy generation, improve grid reliability and help control electricity costs for New Jersey families and businesses. NJBPU opened incentives to solar and battery storage projects, opened a second round of storage solicitations, advanced the Competitive Solar Incentive (CSI) Program&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/new-jersey-expands-state-community-solar-program-by-3-gw/">New Jersey expands state community solar program by 3 GW</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/3/2026/03/Aikido-floating-wind.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p><a href="https://www.aikidotechnologies.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Aikido Technologies</a> has unveiled a concept that combines floating offshore wind turbines, battery storage, and AI data centers on a single platform.</p> <p>The offshore infrastructure company says its new platform, called AO60DC, is designed to co‑locate AI-grade computing directly with renewable energy generation at sea.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/05/floating-wind-turbines-could-soon-power-ai-data-centers-at-sea/#more-458288">more…</a>

<p>Oh the irony, it burns. US President Donald Trump swept into office with a vendetta against electric vehicles along with wind and solar power, only to upend the political calculation by launching a war against Iran. EVs are more attractive now that the price of gasoline is rising again, while ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/05/spotlight-on-texas-as-trump-makes-solar-power-great-again/">Spotlight On Texas As Trump Makes Solar Power Great Again</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/BMW-new-i3-EV-debut.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>BMW will finally reveal the <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/bmw-i3/">new i3</a>, the second Neue Klasse EV following the iX3 SUV, on March 18. With its debut less than two weeks away, BMW revealed a few more details about what to expect.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/05/bmws-new-i3-ev-debut-less-than-two-weeks-video/#more-458254">more…</a>

<p>Origis Energy is slated to complete three solar projects totaling 413 MW in Ector County, Texas, this summer. The Rockhound Projects have received their final round of financing and will join Swift Air Solar II and III in West Texas to produce more than 700 MW of solar energy upon completion. &#8220;This financing reflects the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/origis-developing-413-mw-west-texas-solar-portfolio/">Origis developing 413-MW West Texas solar portfolio</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Someone recently asked me about small, distributed hydrogen use cases and whether those markets might eventually be served by imported green methanol cracked onsite to produce hydrogen. The idea is not irrational. Hydrogen is difficult to transport and store. Methanol is a liquid fuel with existing global shipping infrastructure. Catalytic ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/05/why-small-hydrogen-markets-are-likely-to-shrink/">Why Small Hydrogen Markets Are Likely to Shrink</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/Lectric-XPeak2-St.-Paddys-Day-Sale-FI.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Leading our Thursday Green Deals here is the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/04/lectric-st-paddys-day-sale-e-bike-savings-starting-from-799/">freshly launched Lectric St. Paddy’s Day Sale</a> with up to $694 e-bike savings <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/04/lectric-st-paddys-day-sale-e-bike-savings-starting-from-799/">starting from $799</a>, including options like the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/04/lectric-st-paddys-day-sale-e-bike-savings-starting-from-799/">XPeak2 Off-Road e-bikes</a> with up to $400 in FREE bundled gear <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/04/lectric-st-paddys-day-sale-e-bike-savings-starting-from-799/">starting from $1,499</a>. We also have <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/05/spring-ecoflow-power-station-discounts-starting-from-169/">EcoFlow launching its Spring Sale lineup</a> with up to 62% power station savings, including two free gift thresholds, all <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/05/spring-ecoflow-power-station-discounts-starting-from-169/">starting from $169</a>, as well as <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/05/heybike-ranger-3-0-pro-folding-fat-tire-e-bike-1499-more/">Heybike’s Ranger 3.0 Pro Comfort Folding Fat-Tire e-bike with a pannier bag at $1,499</a>, and other deals on Anker eufy solar security cameras, a Greenworks mini chainsaw, an EGO leaf blower, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s launch deal on the 100-mile trekking <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/03/hiboy-launches-ex11-full-suspension-e-bike-1300/">Hiboy EX11 Full Suspension e-bike</a>, the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/04/bluetti-elite-10-mini-power-station-113-low-more-from-219/">Bluetti 128Wh to 3,840Wh Elite power station series</a> discounts, 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/2026/03/05/lectric-st-paddys-sale-e-bike-bundles-from-799-ecoflow-power-stations-more/#more-458256">more…</a>