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Researchers in Italy have developed a Pd/Si catalyst for upcycling silicon from end-of-life PV panels. The system showed performance comparable to commercial-silicon catalysts and stable recycling over six cycles.

The complementarity between Spanish photovoltaics and Danish offshore wind power could underpin a European green hydrogen market by enabling renewable hydrogen production and exports at costs close to €2/kg.

Utility-scale solar power is projected to surpass coal-fired generation in the ERCOT grid this year as massive capacity additions continue to reshape the state energy mix.

Third long-term decarbonization auction sees significant drop in BESS bids due to new rule on storage duration. However, awarded capacity for battery storage remained relatively strong.

<p>Following the theme of the week — Chinese EV producers expanding rapidly around the world — we have another story of a Chinese EV company opening up bigger pathways abroad. Stellantis and Leapmotor have had a partnership helping each other, and that&#8217;s expanding. Part of this is about expanding Stellantis&#8217; ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/16/leapmotor-gets-bigger-avenue-into-europe-and-beyond/">Leapmotor Gets Bigger Avenue Into Europe — And Beyond</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/3/2026/05/segway-dirt-bike-header.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Segway’s new Xaber 300 electric dirt bike is officially available for purchase starting today, with the company also confirming that the bike is now arriving at authorized dealers around the US.</p> <p>The launch marks Segway’s latest push deeper into the electric powersports market, and the Xaber 300 is easily the company’s most serious off-road machine yet.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/15/segways-wild-new-60-mph-electric-dirt-bike-is-now-officially-on-sale/#more-467593">more…</a>

<p>Plug-in balcony solar systems make it easy for homeowners and renters to install their own solar panels and offset the cost of electricity from the grid.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/15/trumps-fossil-fuel-fantasy-wilts-under-balcony-solar-pressure/">Trump&#8217;s Fossil Fuel Fantasy Wilts Under Balcony Solar Pressure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>While listening to the technical discussions at XPENG presentations and press conferences, I started to see the people behind the technology. While we can get caught up in the technical details, all the progress that we see comes from human ideas and the hard work of teams of people. Every ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/15/xpengs-human-approach-to-technology-part-1/">XPENG&#8217;s Human Approach To Technology: Part 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

Las emisiones de los centros de datos en EEUU son un 48 % superiores al promedio de la red eléctrica, mientras los créditos de energía renovable enfrentan un creciente escrutinio, según revela un análisis de Wood Mackenzie.

El marco se centra en la seguridad, la fiabilidad y el rendimiento a largo plazo.

La planta combina un electrolizador de hasta 15MW y producirá más de 200 toneladas de hidrógeno verde al año y hasta 4.500 toneladas diarias de amoníaco bajo en carbono.

Al recibir la luz solar, se retuerce adoptando una forma tensa y de alta energía. Permanece en esa forma hasta que un estímulo, como una pequeña cantidad de calor o un catalizador, la devuelve a su estado relajado, liberando la energía almacenada en forma de calor.

El siguiente objetivo será diseñar una planta comercial capaz de producir más de 100.000 toneladas anuales.

<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 updates to Tesla Robotaxi, Rivian R2 configurator going live, China taking over EU factories, and more.</p> <p><strong>Today’s episode is sponsored by GM Energy</strong>. If you want to experience more resilience and control over your home energy, the GM Energy Home System adds stationary battery power for always-ready backup energy for your home, and the GM Energy PowerBank takes in energy from the grid and stores it for when you need it most. Learn more at <a href="https://bit.ly/4ncPkx8" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">gmenergy.gm.com</a></p> <figure class="wp-block-audio"><audio controls="controls" src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Electrek_437.mp3"></audio></figure> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/15/podcast-tesla-robotaxi-rivian-r2-configurator-is-live-china-is-taking-over-eu-factories-and-more/#more-467584">more…</a>

El centro está especializado en resiliencia urbana para la gestión eficiente de recursos y la planificación territorial orientada a la adaptación al cambio climático.

El proyecto, desarrollado por Neoenergia, filial brasileña del grupo, contará con más de 30.000 paneles solares, supondrá una inversión de 350 millones de reales (más de 50 millones de euros) y se habrá terminado a finales de 2026.

Los trabajadores exigen fechas sobre el horno de cocción y Gobierno y Xunta ven avances tras reunirse la comisión del acuerdo de viabilidad.

Los datos sobre las subestaciones eléctricas de Asturias son "francamente preocupantes" ya que, mientras en octubre del pasado año 52 de las 199 operativas carecían ya de capacidad disponible, en marzo este número se había incrementado hasta las 75, el 37,3 por ciento del total.

Durante la cumbre de ambos líderes en Pekín, ambos líderes coincidieron en la importancia de mantener abierto el estrecho de Ormuz para asegurar la estabilidad del suministro energético global.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Heybike-Tesla-Anker-eufy-Eve-GDs-FI.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>We are ending this week’s Green Deals with a jam-packed bang, led by the weekend flash sale on <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/15/heybike-flagship-ranger-3-0-pro-e-bike-bundle-1399-low-first-time-2026/">Heybike’s flagship Ranger 3.0 Pro Comfort Folding Fat Tire e-bike</a> and a FREE $257 bundle of gear at the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/15/heybike-flagship-ranger-3-0-pro-e-bike-bundle-1399-low-first-time-2026/">$1,399 low</a> for the first time since Black Friday. Right behind that, we spotted Amazon dropping the price on <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/14/tesla-universal-wall-connector-with-j1772-nacs-connectors-550/">Tesla’s Universal Wall Connector (type J1772 + NACS) Level 2 EV Charger to $550</a>. We also have <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/14/anker-solar-charging-eufy-solocam-s220-cameras-starting-from-60/">Anker’s eufy SoloCam S220 Solar Security Camera + multi-packs starting from $60</a>, as well as the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/14/two-eve-aqua-apple-home-smart-water-controllers-new-190-low/">two-pack of Eve Aqua Apple Home Smart Water Controllers hitting a new $190 low</a> – plus, even more lows on Bluetti’s 3,840Wh Elite 400 power station, Velotric’s Memorial Day e-bike sale, a new Greenworks 60V 8-inch electric edger low, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/14/ecoflows-expanded-5120wh-delta-3-ultra-plus-power-station-1999-more/">5,120Wh expanded EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra Plus power station flash offer</a> that ends tonight, the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/14/engwe-m20-3-0-moped-style-e-bike-114-bundle-from-1349-more-from-949/">three continuing ENGWE e-bike lows from $949</a>, 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/2026/05/15/heybike-ranger-3-0-pro-e-bike-tesla-universal-wall-connector-anker-solar-security-cam-more/#more-467573">more…</a>

This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. As the war in Iran spikes gasoline prices around the globe, drivers in many countries have headed for an obvious emergency exit: EVs. But buyers in the U.S. aren’t following suit, and a lack of affordable…

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/BMW-20-discount-EV-charging-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Through its new “preferred pricing program,” <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/bmw/">BMW</a> and MINI drivers can receive a 20% discount on all EV charging sessions now through the end of September.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/15/bmw-offers-20-discount-ev-charging-ionna-through-sept/#more-467548">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Rivian-R2-Configurator-hero.png?w=1600" /></div><p>Rivian has opened the online configurator for the R2, its critical mid-size electric SUV, giving reservation holders their first chance to spec out the vehicle ahead of deliveries. The Performance trim starts at $57,990 — just under Tesla’s Model Y Performance at $58,880.</p> <p>The configurator launch comes ahead of Rivian’s previously communicated June timeline, signaling confidence in the R2 production ramp at its Normal, Illinois factory.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/15/rivian-r2-configurator-live-pricing-options/#more-467549">more…</a>

The $220 million project has a capacity of 305 MW and is located in the province of Mendoza, in the sunny Cuyo region.

IDAE ha aprobado la propuesta de resolución provisional del programa de ayudas RENOVAL 2, destinado a impulsar la cadena de valor industrial de tecnologías limpias y sus componentes clave. La mayor ayuda se propone para el proyecto que la china y Hithium promueve en Navarra, con 81 millones de euros.