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<p>Apparently the United States can manage aircraft carriers, satellites, nuclear submarines, stealth bombers, hypersonic missiles, cyber commands, and a colossal defense budget, but it now needs emergency protection from farmers leasing land for wind turbines. That is the story Washington is asking Americans to take seriously. The Trump Administration has ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/04/americas-new-national-security-threat-farmers-with-wind-leases/">America’s New National Security Threat: Farmers With Wind Leases</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

La cuota de mercado de eléctricos y phev sigue creciendo al ritmo que suben sus ventas, mientras que en eléctricos Tesla vuelve a caer estrepitosamente para beneficio de otros.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/its-electric.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Philadelphia is gearing up for a major buildout of curbside EV chargers. </p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/04/1000-curbside-ev-chargers-philadelphia/#more-465835">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Kias-EV-bet.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/kia/">Kia</a> has quietly become a dark horse in the EV space, with a full lineup of models that range from electric sedans to vans.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/04/kias-ev-bet-paying-off-sales-surge-new-models-launching/#more-465804">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Toyota_Hyroad_Class-8.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Toyota and Nikola fueling station spinoff Hyroad have announced that they’re joining <s>farces</s> forces to scale hydrogen-powered transportation with integrated fueling, vehicles, and logistics support throughout Southern California.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/04/toyota-announces-new-hydrogen-collab-with-nikola-fueling-spinoff/#more-465785">more…</a>

<p>Manila Electric Company, commonly known as Meralco, is the largest private electric distribution utility in the Philippines, serving Metro Manila and surrounding provinces with a franchise area that covers more than seven million customers. Its role is comparable to a regulated distribution utility in the United States, responsible for delivering ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/04/guerilla-solar-installations-discovered-need-to-be-controlled-says-philippine-power-distributor/">&#8220;Guerilla&#8221; Solar Installations Discovered, Need To Be Controlled, Says Philippine Power Distributor</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/3/2025/11/Crossover_Wind_PR3-scaled-1.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>The Trump administration has effectively frozen 165 new onshore wind farm developments in the US, leaving the projects on private land in limbo, the <em>Financial Times</em> reported yesterday. Combined, they represent around 30 gigawatts of electric generating capacity.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/04/trump-just-blocked-165-us-wind-projects-heres-whats-behind-it/#more-465769">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/BYD-flagship-electric-SUV-orders-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The stunning three-row electric SUV can drive up to 590 miles (950 km) and is equipped with <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/byd/">BYD’s</a> new 5-minute Flash Charging.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/04/byds-flagship-electric-suv-secures-30000-orders-24-hours/#more-465038">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/Tesla-Semi-electric-truck-hero.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>With the Tesla Semi now rolling off the high-volume production line at a qupted price of $290,000 for the 500-mile version, we ran a full total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis against a comparable diesel Class 8 truck. At current diesel prices of $5.35 per gallon, the results are striking.</p> <p>The Tesla Semi saves fleets between $147,000 and $404,000 over 5 to 10 years of ownership — but those savings hinge almost entirely on what operators pay for electricity and the price of diesel, which is spiking right now.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/04/tesla-semi-tco-analysis-diesel-savings-electricity-price/#more-465778">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/nivalis-act-expo.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Nivalis Energy has already established itself as a pioneer in the electric refrigerated trailer space, and their acquisition of the SolarEdge e-Mobility business is going to help them pull ahead even further – with the power of the sun!</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/04/nivalis-buys-solaredge-paving-the-way-for-solar-powered-reefer-trailers-in-the-us/#more-465761">more…</a>

<p>The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) has ruled in favor of rooftop solar customers in a decision that has solar customers across Virginia feeling relieved. Announced April 30, the commission... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/policy/virginia-commission-protects-compensation-rates-for-rooftop-solar-customers/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/ENGWE-Baseus-Mango-Power-Tenways-GDs-FI-1.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Headlining this week’s starting Green Deals is a spotlight on the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/04/engwe-ep-2-3-0-long-range-folding-e-bike-new-949-low/">ENGWE EP-2 3.0 Fast Charging Long-Range Foldable Commuter e-bike</a> that comes with a $214 FREE gear bundle at a <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/04/engwe-ep-2-3-0-long-range-folding-e-bike-new-949-low/">new $949 low</a> (with an extra savings code that we found works on the two other e-bikes in this sale). We also spotted <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/01/baseus-x1-pro-wireless-outdoor-dual-tracking-solar-security-camera-150-low/">Baseus’ X1 Pro Wireless Outdoor Dual-Tracking Solar Security Camera back at its $150 low</a>, as well as Tenways’ latest sale with the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/04/tenways-ago-x-all-terrain-mid-drive-e-bike-1899-low-more/">AGO X All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bike and a FREE $307 gear bundle at its $1,899 low</a>. There’s also Mango Power’s Brand Month power station sale with up to 72% discounts, some solid savings on a pro-grade Greenworks 3,000 PSI electric pressure washer, EGO electric chainsaw, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals from last week at the bottom of the page, collected together in <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/05/02/electrified-weekly-lectric-e-bike-engwe-e-bikes-more/">our latest Electrified Weekly roundup edition</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/2026/05/04/engwe-ep-2-3-0-folding-commuter-e-bike-baseus-x1-pro-dual-tracking-solar-camera-more/#more-465732">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/New-Holland-Construction-E25X.png?w=1600" /></div><p>New Holland Construction released its first battery-powered mini excavator, the E15X, all the way back in 2023 – but enough of you called CNH to tell them your loads were just too big for the E15X. If that sounds like you, you’re in luck! New Holland is expanding its EV equipment lineup with the new, 2.5 ton E25X electric excavator.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/04/e-quipment-highlight-new-holland-e25x-electric-excavator/#more-465702">more…</a>

<p>This week on Projects Weekly, Canadian solar powerhouse PowerBank Corp. has offered a new update on its community solar project in Nova Scotia. Just south of the Great White North,... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/projects/powerbank-offers-update-on-nova-scotian-solar-center-projects-weekly/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Tigo Energy has improved features on its Predict+ platform, now offering integrated real-time spot market pricing for ISO customers in the United States. Predict+ provides utilities with insights into grid demand, renewable generation and energy market dynamics, enhancing the precision, scalability and robustness of energy forecasting to up to 97.5% accuracy through machine learning and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/05/tigo-adds-real-time-spot-market-pricing-to-predict-platform/">Tigo adds real-time spot market pricing to Predict+ platform</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved the the 300MW/1200MWh Soda Mountain solar project in San Bernardino County.

ESN Premium examines likely reasons why owner SK Innovation E&#038;S is seeking financing options for Key Capture Energy (KCE), including a potential sale.

The volume of coal delivered in the United States for uses other than power generation—primarily, for manufacturing—decreased by about half in the last 15 years. Coal delivered for these purposes in the South decreased the most in percentage terms between 2010 and 2025, falling 75%, or 14.7 million short tons (MMst), according to our Annual Coal Distribution Report and Quarterly Coal Distribution Report. In 2010, the South received more than double the amount of coal received in the Northeast; by 2025 the two regions received about the same amount. Manufacturers' increasing use of natural gas instead of coal and the closure of manufacturing plants using coal were major factors in this decline.

<p>Facebook parent company Meta and EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA) have arranged a long‑term power purchase agreement (PPA) for Cypress Knee Solar, a 250‑MW solar energy project to be built in Arkansas. Cypress Knee Solar is Meta’s third new energy agreement with EDPR NA, making the total procured energy between the companies 545 MW.&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/05/meta-signs-250-mw-ppa-on-edp-renewables-arkansas-solar-project/">Meta signs 250-MW PPA on EDP Renewables&#8217; Arkansas solar project</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>SOLV Energy announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Roberson Waite Electric (RWE), a California-based provider of utility substation construction, testing, commissioning and related infrastructure services. “This acquisition advances SOLV’s strategy to build a diversified, scalable energy and infrastructure services platform aligned with utility investment,” said George Hershman, Chief Executive Officer of SOLV&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/05/solv-energy-buys-utility-substation-company-rwe/">SOLV Energy buys utility substation company Roberson Waite Electric</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>A seven-project portfolio for the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System (CTECS) is nearing completion. Verogy, with help from Connecticut Green Bank, built the seven solar projects totaling 4.7 MW. CTECS will save approximately $5.4 million in energy costs over the lifetime of the systems. Representatives attending a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event at the 756.8-kW carport&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/05/verogy-completes-7-solar-projects-for-connecticut-trade-school-system/">Verogy completes 7 solar projects for Connecticut trade school system</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Con un 25 % del total, la fotovoltaica a liderado la generación del mix nacional por primera vez en un mes de abril. En concreto, ha generado 5.067,7 GWh. Estos datos no incluyen la energía generada por instalaciones de autoconsumo.

<p>As utility-scale solar expands rapidly across the United States, operators are encountering environmental and operational challenges that mirror those faced in Australia’s solar market. From fire risk and extreme heat to vegetation growth and equipment reliability, post-construction performance has become as critical as the build itself. In Australia, the utility-scale solar industry has a common&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/05/america-take-note-solar-om-lessons-from-australia/">America, take note: Solar O&#038;M lessons from Australia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

El proyecto Nexus ha instalado 1,6 MW de paneles fotovoltaicos cubriendo un canal de riego en EE. UU. y ha monitorizado variables clave como la generación eléctrica, las pérdidas por evaporación, la calidad del agua, el crecimiento de vegetación acuática y los requerimientos de mantenimiento durante un temporada de riego.

Las pruebas realizadas por parte der investigadores de la UCAvcon modelos de lenguaje de diferentes tamaños lograron reducir el consumo energético en más de un 13% y el tiempo de ejecución en cerca de un 20%.