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In a new weekly update for <b>pv magazine</b>, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that April 2026 brought mixed solar irradiance conditions across South America, with above-average GHI along Colombia’s Pacific and Caribbean coasts and parts of southern Argentina, while eastern and northern temperate regions — including Buenos Aires to Bolivia — saw reduced irradiance due to persistent cloud cover and wetter-than-average conditions.

<p>By Terence Parker, Compliance &#038; Technical Training Specialist America is entering what could be the largest expansion of electrical infrastructure since the modern grid was built. Rapid growth in electric vehicles, heat pumps, AI-driven data centers, and more is expected to dramatically increase electricity demand, potentially requiring two to four times the power the grid&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/05/solar-without-sacrificing-farmland-why-parking-lots-may-become-the-next-layer-of-energy-infrastructure/">Solar Without Sacrificing Farmland: Why Parking Lots May Become the Next Layer of Energy Infrastructure</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Large-scale BESS projects have been progressed to construction, financing or operations across the EU this week, by project owners, investors and EPC firms re:cap, LONGi, Teos, Flower, Goldbeck Solar, SPP and Tavion.

TotalEnergies and Philippines-based developer Nextnorth have started construction of a 440 MWp solar plant in Isabela province after reaching financial close on $300 million of international bank financing.

Bangladesh's solar capacity is forecast to increase more than sixfold over the next decade, driven by a shift from off-grid rural deployment toward grid-connected and distributed generation, according to a new GlobalData report.

M Energy d.o.o. has signed a grid-connection agreement with Montenegro's transmission operator for a 385 MW solar project, which would be the largest in a country with around 30 MW of installed PV capacity.

Australia, India, Japan, and the Philippines are driving a transformation in the APAC batteryenergy storage market, says Trina Storage.

Qatari researchers found that bifacial 2P horizontal single-axis tracking PV systems in desert conditions produced up to 13.5% more electricity than fixed-tilt systems over long-term field testing in Qatar. The study also showed strong seasonal and technology-dependent performance, with tracker advantages varying with irradiance and weather conditions.

Escalating Middle East tensions and global energy supply risks are accelerating Europe’s shift toward solar and storage, particularly in commercial, industrial, and utility-scale segments where energy security, resilience, and price stability are becoming central investment drivers. At the same time, expanding manufacturing capacity in China and India is redirecting surplus solar and storage supply toward Europe, creating a highly competitive and increasingly selective market where long-term success depends on quality, reliability, ESG alignment, and strategic market positioning.

See more from Canary Media’s “Chart of the Week” column . When it comes to electric vehicles, old is gold. In the U.S., sales of new EVs are slumping — but more used EVs are being driven off the lot than ever, per Cox Automotive data . With hundreds of thousands of battery-powered vehicles coming off leases soon,…

An international research team has proposed a perovskite solar cell architecture incorporating a thin tetraphenyl-porphine zinc interfacial layer to enhance surface potential, passivate defect states, and improve charge transport. The strategy leads to improved device efficiency and operational stability, enabling power conversion efficiencies exceeding 13%.

Researchers at the University of Queensland have developed a scalable, lead-free perovskite solar cell manufacturing process that achieves record indoor-light efficiency while avoiding toxic materials and enabling flexible consumer electronics applications.

California is asserting state authority to revive the $700 million Soda Mountain project, marking a new era where Sacramento can reclaim authority from local counties to force stalled utility-scale solar and storage across the finish line.

<p>BEVs reach 22% market share! Thanks to a number of factors (new, cheaper and/or better models, record high gas prices, mass arrival of Chinese models, etc.), EVs have risen to record highs in Europe, with over half a million plugin vehicles being registered in Europe in March, 349,000 of them ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/30/record-month-for-ev-sales-in-europe/">Record Month for EV Sales in Europe!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Between the week ending March 20 and the week ending April 24, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a total of 17.5 million barrels of crude oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), according to data in our Weekly Petroleum Status Report. DOE released 7.1 million barrels in the ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/30/us-doe-has-released-17-5-million-barrels-from-the-strategic-petroleum-reserve-since-march/">US DOE Has Released 17.5 Million Barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve since March</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>America’s family farmers are facing mounting challenges. Input costs like fertilizer and diesel are going up while international markets recede and commodity prices crater. Despite these challenges, American farmers are resilient and resourceful. They make decisions every day that balance risk, reward, and long-term stewardship. They adapt to volatile commodity ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/30/farmers-are-choosing-solar-to-maintain-their-farms-localities-shouldnt-take-away-that-choice/">Farmers Are Choosing Solar to Maintain their Farms. Localities Shouldn’t Take Away That Choice.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Modeling Advancements Could Help Developers Build More Robust, Seaworthy Devices Wave energy technologies can provide reliable, local power for autonomous underwater vehicles, and at-sea applications across U.S. coastal regions, especially where traditional energy supply is limited or costly. Although some wave energy devices have demonstrated promising performance, most are still ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/30/riding-the-oceans-data/">Riding the Ocean&#8217;s Data</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Sacramento, CA — In a written decision today, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) denied a SoCalGas application that would have charged customers $266 million to fund the controversial Angeles Link Project pipeline. This decision means that SoCalGas will either drop the project entirely or require shareholders to pay to develop the risky ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/30/cpuc-protects-ratepayers-rejects-socalgas-attempt-to-charge-customers-for-hydrogen-pipeline/">CPUC Protects Ratepayers, Rejects SoCalGas’ Attempt to Charge Customers for Hydrogen Pipeline</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Washington, DC — Today, the nation’s largest and most influential environmental advocacy organization weighed in on the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais that will further erode the landmark Voting Rights Act and dilute the voting power of minorities. In response, Sierra Club Executive Director Loren Blackford released the following ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/30/sierra-club-statement-on-supreme-court-ruling-to-gut-the-voting-rights-act/">Sierra Club Statement on Supreme Court Ruling to Gut the Voting Rights Act</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Washington, DC — Yesterday, U.S. Steel announced it will invest nearly $2 billion to build a direct reduced iron (DRI) facility at Big River Steel Works in Osceola, Arkansas. The DRI will provide a cleaner input to feed into the company’s electric arc furnaces that produce steel. Nippon Steel, the parent company of ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/30/sierra-club-nippon-investment-in-dri-in-the-south-a-good-first-step-must-not-overlook-greening-midwest-steel/">Sierra Club: Nippon Investment in DRI in the South a Good First Step, Must Not Overlook Greening Midwest Steel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>In fiscal year 2026, Tahara Plant became the first Toyota plant to attain carbon neutrality. At the genba, a &#8220;One Tahara&#8221; spirit could be seen throughout, from large-scale equipment initiatives to small, on-the-ground improvements. Tahara Plant is located in Tahara City, Aichi. About 9,000 people work at the plant, which ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/30/the-first-toyota-plant-to-go-carbon-neutral-one-tahara/">The First Toyota Plant to Go Carbon Neutral: &#8220;One Tahara&#8221;</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/3/2026/04/Gateway-fleets.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200" /></div><p>Workhorse just landed a <a href="https://workhorse.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">100‑truck order</a> – and it’s tied to a model that could make electric fleets easier to run.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/30/65-percent-cost-cut-this-100-electric-van-rollout-is-ready-to-prove-it/#more-465461">more…</a>

Convertir a España en un referente no pasa únicamente por atraer inversión, sino por garantizar un modelo operativo eficiente, resiliente y sostenible.

La dotación presupuestaria se reparte en un millón de euros para proyectos de investigación geológico-minera y otro millón para estudios relacionados con el aprovechamiento de residuos extractivos.

Poder desconectar plantas y rampas de 15 minutos para todos, entre las propuestas del operador del sistema para evitar nuevos apagones.