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Thermal management means cost, complexity and aux power consumption for battery storage projects, writes William Lauwers of Enertis Applus+.

<p>RICHMOND, Virginia — Yesterday Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a slate of energy bills that will help lower Virginians’ electricity bills, strengthen grid reliability, and boost the local economy by increasing solar and storage deployment in the Commonwealth. Following is a statement from Darren Van’t Hof, Interim President and CEO of the Solar Energy ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/14/governor-spanberger-delivers-on-energy-affordability-blazing-a-path-for-state-leaders-nationwide/">Governor Spanberger Delivers on Energy Affordability, Blazing a Path for State Leaders Nationwide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

Australian mining giant Fortescue has accelerated its timeline for deploying 4-5GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS) paired with 1.8GW of renewable energy generation, which it now expects to begin commercial operation by 2028.

Intercontinental Energy, the company driving two of Australia’s largest renewable energy projects, has announced key milestones for the system architecture that is to serve as the backbone for the proposed giga-scale green hydrogen projects.

<p>ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Yesterday the Maryland General Assembly passed the Utility RELIEF Act (HB 1532/SB 841) after House and Senate leaders came to a compromise agreement on the energy omnibus bill. The bill now goes to Governor Wes Moore’s desk for his signature. Solar trade groups issued the following statements in ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/14/solar-trade-groups-statements-on-passage-of-the-utility-relief-act/">Solar Trade Groups Statements on Passage of the Utility RELIEF Act</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>In my last article, I shared the story of our journey just to get started on Route 66 in California. As I mentioned in that article, we ran into plenty of problems, but none of them were caused by pulling a travel trailer with an electric truck. Now, let’s get ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/14/electric-rving-in-oatman-and-on-the-arizona-sidewinder/">Electric RVing in Oatman and on the Arizona Sidewinder</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>ACEA document told Environment Ministers to slash car CO2 targets, depriving motorists of more affordable EV models. The European car industry’s latest demands for weaker climate targets could result in an extra €74bn of oil imports — just as interest in buying EVs reaches new peaks. That’s according to T&#38;E ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/14/leaked-car-industrys-latest-demands-could-cost-eu-extra-e74bn-in-oil-imports/">Leaked: Car Industry’s Latest Demands Could Cost EU Extra €74bn in Oil Imports</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Millions of cubic yards of dangerous coal waste imperil North Carolina water. RALEIGH, North Carolina — More than 133 million cubic yards of coal ash at North Carolina coal-fired power plants, with 40.2 million cubic yards at the Duke Energy’s Roxboro plant alone, could more seriously impact local waterways after the ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/14/sierra-club-rallies-public-engagement-as-trump-epa-rolls-back-coal-ash-rules/">Sierra Club Rallies Public Engagement as Trump EPA Rolls Back Coal Ash Rules</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Advocates celebrate public engagement and clean energy benefits of jobs, health, and affordability. TOPEKA, Kansas — Today, the Shawnee County Commission voted 3-0 to approve an ordinance for utility-scale solar that moves beyond their initial moratorium toward a comprehensive, permitting framework, expanding the opportunity for cleaner, cheaper energy sources to ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/14/shawnee-county-open-for-business-in-3-0-vote-on-utility-solar-batteries-2/">Shawnee County “Open for Business” in 3-0 Vote on Utility Solar &#038; Batteries</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N sets new standards when it comes to what an electric driver’s car can be, prioritizing driver engagement and emotional connection. The model’s latest achievement — being named 2026 World Performance Car — is proof of its success. When the Hyundai IONIQ 6 N was named World ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/14/how-hyundai-motors-ioniq-6-n-is-redefining-the-electric-drivers-car-as-a-2026-world-performance-car-winner/">How Hyundai Motor’s IONIQ 6 N is Redefining the Electric Driver’s Car as a 2026 World Performance Car Winner</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

Engineering firm UGL is progressing the construction of two battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Australia, totalling 2,125MWh.

<p>As I was preparing the 1st quarter 2026 US EV sales report, one more thing jumped out at me that I wanted to highlight before working on our normal quarterly articles. Out of more than a couple dozen auto brands, only six had EV sales growth in the 1st quarter ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/14/only-6-auto-brands-had-ev-sales-growth-in-1st-quarter-2026/">Only 6 Auto Brands Had EV Sales Growth In USA In 1st Quarter 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Indonesia has reached the point where replacing remote diesel generation with solar and batteries is no longer a speculative clean energy idea. It is an economic and strategic proposition, and the timing of PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara&#8217;s (PLN), Indonesia’s state electricity company, latest announcement matters. While the utility’s April statement ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/14/find-the-lego-how-indonesia-can-turn-diesel-generator-retirement-into-a-scalable-program/">Find The Lego: How Indonesia Can Turn Diesel Generator Retirement Into A Scalable Program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>In many markets and individual cases already, and more by the day, solar-powered electric cars can offer big financial savings. The price of gas has been up, up, and away thanks to the USA&#8217;s apparent need to bomb a nation halfway around the world. At the same time, a growing ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/14/solar-powered-electric-cars-can-be-huge-money-savers-now/">Solar-Powered Electric Cars Can Be Huge Money Savers Now</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/3/2024/03/Aptera-IPO-Solar-EV.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>On today’s solar-powered episode of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ElectrekDaily" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><em>Quick Charge</em></a>, Aptera’s CEO shares more proof that his company’s solar car concept has legs, joining dozens of Electrek readers who are topping off their car (and home) batteries with the power of the sun!</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/14/solarama-big-proof-from-aptera-and-big-savings-for-solar-ev-drivers/#more-463553">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Kia-EV2-prices-Europe-2.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Global EV sales are still huge, but they’re not moving in the same direction everywhere: New data from <a href="https://www.benchmarkminerals.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Benchmark Mineral Intelligence</a> shows 4 million electric vehicles were sold worldwide in Q1 2026, down 3% year over year. </p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/14/global-ev-sales-hit-4m-in-q1-2026-but-growth-is-uneven/#more-463538">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/Ford-Trump-Chinese-EVs-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>“We should not let them into our country,” <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/ford/">Ford’s</a> CEO Jim Farley warned during a recent interview, admitting it wouldn’t be a fair fight.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/14/ford-ceo-chinese-evs-would-hit-heart-and-soul-of-the-us/#more-463512">more…</a>

In our April Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we expect U.S. hydropower generation will increase by 5% in 2026 but remain 1.8% below the 10-year average following snow drought conditions in some states. Hydropower generation in 2025 increased to 245 billion kilowatthours (BkWh), about 4 BkWh more than the record-low generation year 2024. In 2026, we expect generation will be 259 BkWh, which would represent 6% of U.S. electricity generation.

<p>A solar and battery storage project developed and financed by Sunrock Distributed Generation is now in operation at the County Jail in Salinas, California. Funded through a PPA, it is expected to save the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, which operates the jail, more than $12 million over its lifetime. The installation includes a 1.243-MW carport solar&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/california-county-jail-to-save-12-million-in-energy-costs-with-solar-carport-and-tesla-battery/">California county jail to save $12 million in energy costs with solar carport and Tesla battery</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/3/2026/04/Hyundai-Venus-IONIQ-EV-spotted-2.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>After unveiling the new Venus and Earth last week, we are already getting our first look at <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/hyundai/">Hyundai’s</a> new IONIQ EV in real life.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/14/hyundais-new-venus-ioniq-ev-looks-fake-driving-in-public-video/#more-463296">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/Aptera-solar-production-hero.png?w=1600" /></div><p>Aptera co-CEO Steve Fambro posted a data point this morning that neatly illustrates what his company has been trying to build for more than a decade: his solar electric vehicle was generating more electricity from the sun than his house was.</p> <p>Just after 8 a.m., Fambro said his home rooftop was producing 136 watts of solar power while the Aptera sitting outside was putting more than 300W — more than double.</p> <p>Obviously, this is a particular example highlighting different solar optimization strategies, but neat nonetheless.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/14/aptera-ceo-solar-car-producing-more-energy-home-solar/#more-463491">more…</a>

<p>Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger campaigned on lowering spiking energy costs in America&#8217;s southernmost commonwealth state. That mission just became much easier, thanks to a flurry of signatures. On April 13,... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/policy/gov-spanberger-signs-suite-of-solar-storage-bills-for-virginia/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/ionna-circle-k.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>IONNA, the EV charging network created by a coalition of large automakers, will install fast chargers at over 350 sites across America in partnership with convenience store chain Circle K.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/14/ionna-will-install-hundreds-of-dc-fast-chargers-at-circle-ks-across-america/#more-463478">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/Lectric-Jackery-Heybike-EcoFlow-GDS-FI.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Our Tuesday Green Deals are jam-packed with notable sales, starting with <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/13/lectric-earth-day-e-bike-sale-up-to-694-savings-starting-from-799/">Lectric’s Earth Day Sale</a> that is offering up to $694 savings on e-bike bundles <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/13/lectric-earth-day-e-bike-sale-up-to-694-savings-starting-from-799/">starting from $799</a>. We also have <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/13/jackery-power-stations-and-solar-bundles-earth-day-sale-from-99/">Jackery’s Earth Day Sale</a> with up to 54% power station and accessories savings <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/13/jackery-power-stations-and-solar-bundles-earth-day-sale-from-99/">starting from $99</a>, as well as a flash sale on <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/13/exclusive-heybike-villain-electric-dirt-bike-new-1199-low/">Heybike’s new Villain Electric Dirt Bike with $150 in FREE gear at its $1,299 low</a>, a 24-hour EcoFlow flash sale that is offering a new low price on the 3,072Wh DELTA 3 Ultra Plus Power Station with a 500W modular solar kit + two expansion battery deals. We also have an advanced EGO carbon fiber LINE IQ electric string trimmer bundle with 2x batteries, Beatbot’s Pool Opening Sale with all-time lows on an array of robot pool cleaners, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the other hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s massive <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/13/anker-solix-earth-day-sale-power-stations-free-gear-exclusive-savings-from-120/">Anker SOLIX Earth Day power station sale</a> with up to 65% discounts, FREE gifts, and exclusive bonus savings, among others. </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/2026/04/14/lectric-e-bikes-jackery-power-stations-heybike-villain-electric-dirt-bike-ecoflow-more/#more-463457">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/BMW-iX3-EV-orders.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/bmw/">BMW</a> is pulling the iX from its US lineup as it prepares to launch the first Neue Klasse EV later this year, the all-new iX3.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/14/bmw-kills-off-ix-us-with-first-neue-klasse-ev-arriving/#more-463448">more…</a>