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<p>Green hydrogen is beginning to intersect with drone warfare and robotic devices on the ground as well as in the skies.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/27/combat-drones-are-pivoting-into-green-hydrogen-fuel-cells/">Combat Drones Are Pivoting Into Green Hydrogen Fuel Cells</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/Chevy-Equinox-EV-auto-braking.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Automatic braking is designed to stop the vehicle when a threat is detected that you may not be able to see. While it’s a helpful feature, auto braking “damn near gave me whiplash,” a <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/chevy-equinox-ev/">Chevy Equinox EV</a> driver said after trying to back into the garage as usual.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/27/chevy-equinox-ev-driver-nearly-gets-whiplash-from-auto-braking/#more-461412">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Anker-eufy-Bluetti-Segway-Greenworks-GDs-FI.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>It’s day 3 of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, and we’re continuing our coverage of all the best ongoing deals there and elsewhere through the rest of March. Among today’s headliners, we have <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/27/anker-eufy-smart-security-devices-at-lows-from-60/">Anker’s massive lineup of eufy smart security devices</a> seeing up to 50% discounts, like the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/27/anker-eufy-smart-security-devices-at-lows-from-60/">SoloCam S220 Solar Security Camera 2-Pack at its $100 low</a>. There’s also <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/27/bluetti-increased-spring-savings-power-stations-starting-from-329-exclusive/">Bluetti’s expanded Spring Sale event</a> with increased power station savings up to 58% off + our exclusive bonus savings codes for even lower rates – all <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/27/bluetti-increased-spring-savings-power-stations-starting-from-329-exclusive/">starting from $329</a>. We also have <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/27/segway-e-scooters-spring-sale-max-g2-650-more-from-150/">Segway’s extended Spring EV Sale</a> with hundreds of savings on e-scooters <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/27/segway-e-scooters-spring-sale-max-g2-650-more-from-150/">starting from $150</a>, an amazing roundup of all Greenworks’ cordless electric tools at up to 42% off, Mammotion robot lawn mowers down at lows, and much more waiting for you below. And for all the ongoing hangover deals from past days and latest Big Spring Sale deals alike, you can find them all <a href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/25/big-spring-sale-green-deals-hub-e-bikes-e-scooters-power-stations-tools-more/">collected into our Green Deals spring shopping hub here</a>.</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/2026/03/27/day-3-spring-sale-green-deals-anker-eufy-security-bluetti-power-station-segway-more/#more-461394">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Nissan-new-LEAF-recall-battery.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The new <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/nissan-leaf/">LEAF EV</a> is a cornerstone of Nissan’s comeback plan, but it’s already facing a recall in Japan due to a battery defect.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/27/nissan-recalls-new-leaf-evs-japan-battery-defect/#more-461380">more…</a>

GlobalData says hydrogen capacity could reach 82.3 million metric tons per annum (mtpa) by 2030, while Topsoe has ended supply agreements with First Ammonia.

China's National Energy Administration (NEA) says newly installed solar capacity reached 32.48 GW in the first two months of 2026, while the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (CNMIA) says polysilicon prices fell by as much as 7.95% in the latest week.

An industry analysis argues that agrivoltaic systems using trackers or vertical designs can outperform conventional solar on both revenues and land use, challenging conclusions from a recent German study.

<p>Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed.&#160;An essential guide to the week&#8217;s key developments relating to climate...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/debriefed-27-mach-2026-north-sea-myths-debunked-indias-climate-plan-ipcc-and-indigenous-knowledge/">DeBriefed 27 Mach 2026: North Sea myths debunked | India’s climate plan | IPCC and Indigenous knowledge</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Kia-EV2-remote-parking-2.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Parking in a busy city is never fun. Kia’s new entry-level electric SUV makes life easy with Remote Smart Parking Assist, enabling <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/kia-ev2/">the EV2</a> to park itself.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/27/kia-ev2-affordable-ev-suv-that-can-park-itself-video/#more-461350">more…</a>

Bluetti says its FridgePower system offers a plug-and-play battery solution designed to keep refrigerators and key household devices running during outages, without permanent installation.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Slate-winter-testing-slush.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Young American EV startup, <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/slate/">Slate Auto</a>, has shared its latest video update, and it’s a chilly one. The company’s development prototypes were recently put through extreme winter testing in Northern Michigan, where, in true Slate fashion, the team had some fun while making great progress. See the video below.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/27/slush-slate-pickup-winter-testing-video/#more-461354">more…</a>

This week Women in Solar+ Europe gives voice to Irene Mihai, Policy Director at the Romanian Photovoltaic Industry Association (RPIA). She says her personal experiences show how mentorship, collaboration, and inclusive workplace practices are essential for attracting and retaining talent while empowering the next generation to contribute to a sustainable future.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/01/GM-Electrify-America-EV-Charging.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The US electric vehicle market has split into two diverging realities. New EV sales cratered 28% year-over-year in Q1 2026 to just 212,600 units, according to new data from Cox Automotive — but used EV sales surged 12% to 93,500 units, with prices now within $1,300 of equivalent gas cars.</p> <p>The data, presented in Cox Automotive’s Q1 2026 Industry Insights call on March 25, reveals the clearest picture yet of how the federal tax credit’s expiration is reshaping the EV market — and creating what may be the best buying opportunity in the history of electric vehicles.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/27/used-ev-sales-boom-new-ev-sales-drop-28-percent-q1-2026/#more-461345">more…</a>

The European Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating an unnamed solar company after it breached conditions of a public tender for the co-financing of small solar plants. The office says house searches were carried out this week by Slovenian police, leading to the seizure of documents, electronic data and devices.

Quantica dijo a <b>pv magazine</b> que el sistema fotovoltaico consta de 4 inversores SigenStor y 170 paneles Risen de 600 Wp. La instalación generaría 148.614 kWh anuales, y cubriría el 53% de la demanda directa, mediante un contrato PPA.

Desde el inicio de ataque de Estados Unidos e Israel a Irán, la generación renovable ha evitado el equivalente a aproximadamente 330 TWh de generación con gas, lo que se traduce en un ahorro potencial superior a 40.000 millones de dólares.

Greener says Brazil imported 17.9 GWp of PV modules in 2025, with distributed generation accounting for 79% of volumes despite a slowdown in installations.

<p>Arctic sea ice has reached its peak extent for this winter, clocking in as the...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/very-alarming-winter-sees-arctic-sea-ice-hit-record-low-for-second-year-running/">‘Very alarming’ winter sees Arctic sea ice hit record-low for second year running</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

<p>India has set a new target to reduce its “emissions intensity” – greenhouse gas emissions...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/qa-what-does-indias-new-paris-agreement-pledge-mean-for-climate-action/">Q&amp;A: What does India’s new Paris Agreement pledge mean for climate action?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

Según un informe de VDMA Services en colaboración con Fraunhofer ISE y ISC Konstanz, la inversión anual en equipos para la producción fotovoltaica aumentará de 16.600 millones de dólares en 2025 a 43.800 millones en 2035.

Ecoener ha sido adjudicataria de 200 MW en la mayor subasta eléctrica de Guatemala, y Prodiel desarrollará la ingeniería del Parque Solar Melo, una planta fotovoltaica de 100 MWp ubicada en el departamento de Cerro Largo, en Uruguay.

EDP pone en marcha 90 MW en Navarra, Sonnedix compra 194 MW en Italia, Cuerva pone en marcha 4 MW en Granada, Grenergy comunica la emisión de un bono verde de 170 millones de euros y Soltec vuelve a beneficios en 2025, con 12,4 millones de euros.

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has opened a Section 337 investigation into tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar cells, modules, panels, and related products following a complaint by First Solar, naming 47 entities across 11 countries as respondents.

Form Energy has signed a 12GWh supply agreement in the US for its iron-air batteries with AI data centre infrastructure developer Crusoe.

Australia’s Inland Rail project says it has installed standalone solar power systems at two level crossings, removing the need for grid connections as construction progresses.