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<p>Three years ago, I outlined why a 100-GW fab dedicated to solar cell production in the United States could be pivotal to the country re-establishing itself as a technology leader — stimulating demand for upstream components such as wafers and polysilicon, and acting as a “depository” of cells for module assemblers. The article was framed&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/imagine-if-teslas-100-gw-solar-factory-gets-built/">Imagine if Tesla&#8217;s 100-GW solar factory gets built</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Researchers in Sweden developed a new methodology to optimize agrivoltaic systems across Europe, showing that row pitch, system type, and panel orientation must be tailored to local climate, crops, and regulatory constraints.

EnergyAustralia’s 50 MW/245 MWh Stage 1 Hallett battery energy storage system (BESS), co-located with a gas-fired power station, has reached financial close and is moving into the delivery phase.

State-owned energy company Stanwell Corporation has commenced commercial operations of its 300MW/600MWh Tarong battery energy storage system (BESS) in Queensland.

Fox ESS and Origin Energy have partnered to enable home battery storage systems to participate in Origin's Loop VPP programme in Australia.

UNSW researchers have developed a thermal-aware tracking algorithm that reduces solar module temperatures and UV exposure during inverter clipping and curtailment, slowing degradation without lowering AC output. Tested in Chile’s Atacama Desert, the strategy was found to lower module temperatures by up to 7.7 C.

Moeve, Stellantis, ACS, Mercedes o Hydnum Steel, entre los adjudicatarios.

By embedding quality benchmarks into procurement and manufacturing incentives, policymakers are ensuring that India’s energy transition is durable, not disposable. The focus has moved from rapid installation to long-term reliability — a sign of sectoral maturity.

<p>December saw plugin EVs at 43.8% share in the UK, up from 40.0% year on year, with BEVs alone taking 32.2% share. Full year 2025 saw EVs at 34.6% share, up from 28.1% in 2024. Overall December auto volume was 146,249 up some 4% YoY. Full year 2025 auto volume ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/16/uk-evs-at-34-6-share-in-2025-tesla-model-y-best-seller/">UK EVs At 34.6% Share In 2025 &#8211; Tesla Model Y Best-Seller</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

This story is from Floodlight, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates the powerful interests stalling climate action. Sign up for Floodlight&#039;s newsletter here . From her home in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, less than 3 miles from the world’s largest ammonia plant, Ashley Gaignard says the air itself carries a…

PowerBank Corp., a North American developer and operator of solar and battery energy storage projects, reported $22.3 million in revenue for the second half of 2025 and secured new credit facilities to expand its project pipeline.

La presidenta de ASDAE defiende la consolidación del sistema de Certificados de Ahorro Energético tras el salto de 2025 y reclama automatización urgente para evitar cuellos de botella en 2026.

La semana ha supuesto un punto de inflexión en lo que respecta al marco acordado por ambas partes para el sector petrolero después de la operación militar para la captura de Nicolás Maduro.

"Las renovables son resilientes frente a los 'shocks' y difíciles de dominar por un solo actor, lo que las hace ideales para garantizar seguridad energética", cuenta La Camera en una entrevista con EFE.

"Las renovables pueden proporcionar electricidad de forma muy segura", insiste La Camera, que entiende que el 'cero eléctrico' de la pasada primavera "ha fortalecido a España y le ha dado una mayor capacidad para gestionar las redes".

La delegación esta formada por eurodiputados de Polonia, Grecia, Países Bajos, Alemania y España de distinto signo político.

El objetivo del organismo supervisor es emitir el informe final con su aprobación o no durante este verano.

El Boletín Oficial del Estado publicó en la segunda semana de febrero once proyectos renovables, entre los que destaca una planta fotovoltaica de 296 MW ubicada en Navarra.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/tern-quick-haul-taiwan-header.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>I’ve spent countless hours here at <em>Electrek</em> doing detailed <a href="https://electrek.co/2023/01/11/radtrike-review-testing-rad-power-bikes-electric-trike/">hands-on testing</a> of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget.</p> <p>Below are some of the top e-bikes I’ve hand-tested for every price range, current as of February 2026. While some of us are buried in snow, others are starting to see the first glimpse of riding season on the horizon! Check out the awesome e-bikes below, any one of which could become your next electric bike.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/15/here-are-the-best-electric-bikes-you-can-buy-at-every-price-level/#more-228361">more…</a>

Las empresas del sector energético enfrentan varios desafíos que influyen directamente en la organización del trabajo y en la demanda de talento.

El presupuesto total del contrato asciende a 164.844 euros. Las empresas interesadas podrán presentar sus ofertas hasta el 2 de marzo. El plazo de ejecución del contrato es de tres meses.

El proyecto nacional Moneflex desarrolla una solución para trasladar el 60% del consumo eléctrico hacia las horas más económicas.

La volatilidad de los precios de emisiones de carbono de la semana pasada penalizaron a los principales valores de generadores eléctricos europeos.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/man-megawatt.png?w=1600" /></div><p>MAN showed off the megawatt charging capabilities of its eTruck electric semi this week in the brutal, blistering cold weather conditions at the Kempower MCS Live Winter Days 2026 event in Norrköping, Sweden.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/15/man-trucks-shows-off-its-megawatt-charging-in-subzero-temperatures/#more-455790">more…</a>

<p>Remember the MiBot, that tiny Japanese EV predicted by many EV pundits to be the next spawn of electric mobility in Japan because of its affordable ¥1 million (~$7000) price tag? Well, MiBot manufacturer KG Motors delivered the first completed MiBot units on December 30, 2025, after some delays which ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/15/japans-smallest-ev-gets-backing-from-one-of-its-largest-energy-companies/">Japan’s Smallest EV Gets Backing From One Of Its Largest Energy Companies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>