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<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/07/Lectric-EcoFlow-EGO-Power-Anker-eufy-GDs-FI.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Closing out this week’s Green Deals is the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/07/10/464-savings-lectric-xpress2-xpeak2-and-xp4-750-e-bikes-from-1299/">newly launched Lectric 250th Anniversary Sale with up to $464 increased savings</a> from its July 4th deals on three e-bikes – the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/07/10/464-savings-lectric-xpress2-xpeak2-and-xp4-750-e-bikes-from-1299/">XP4 750, Xpress2, and Xpeak2 – all starting from $1,299</a>. We also have a <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/07/10/ecoflow-weekend-flash-sale-716wh-river-2-pro-700-power-station-369-more/">weekend flash sale from EcoFlow</a> with offers like the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/07/10/ecoflow-weekend-flash-sale-716wh-river-2-pro-700-power-station-369-more/">716Wh RIVER 2 Pro 700 Portable Power Station</a> bundled with a waterproof and dustproof bag at a <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/07/10/ecoflow-weekend-flash-sale-716wh-river-2-pro-700-power-station-369-more/">new $369 low</a>, among others. You can also score <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/07/09/ego-power-3200-psi-electric-pressure-washer-with-2x-batteries-new-679-low/">EGO’s 3,200 PSI Electric Pressure Washer with 2x batteries at a new $679 low</a>, as well as <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/07/09/anker-eufy-solocam-e42-4-cam-kit-with-homebase-3-470-more/">Anker’s eufy SoloCam E42 4-Cam Kit with Homebase 3 at $470</a> (plus tons of other security device deals), or we also have some exclusive alternator charger deals from Bluetti, a camping-ready telescopic light, some outdoor wall light upgrades, and more. As always, you can find the latest hangover deals down at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s full lineup of <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/07/08/ecoflow-outdoor-season-sale-power-station-savings-from-259/">EcoFlow Outdoor Season Sale</a> deals, the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/07/09/velotric-discover-2-commuter-e-bike-apple-find-my-sensorswap-1799-more/">Velotric Discover 2 commuter e-bike at $1,799</a>, and more. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">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>

<p>Energy company and Iberdrola Group member Avangrid Inc. has announced that it has begun panel installation at its Oregon Trail Solar project in Gilliam County, Oregon. The 57 MWdc /... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/projects/avangrid-begins-panel-installation-work-on-oregon-trail-solar/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday. Last week brought soaring temperatures to much of the U.S., forcing Americans to switch on their air conditioners — or, in many cases, flex their heat pumps’ cooling capabilities. And to cope with it all,…

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/Volkswagen-ID-Buzz-2027-EV.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Ahead of the updated 2027 model, sales of <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/volkswagen/">Volkswagen’s</a> electric minibus bounced back, rising 120%. Meanwhile, the ID.4 is on a brief hiatus as it undergoes a major refresh.</p>

<p>The board of directors for Volkswagen AG met on July 9 to approve a new plan proposed by CEO Oliver Blume for the company's future. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/10/volkswagen-may-discontinue-up-to-half-its-current-models/">Volkswagen May Discontinue Up To Half Its Current Models</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Last month, COP31 president-designate Murat Kurum launched a target for 35% of the world’s final...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/interview-cop31-president-says-electrification-is-surest-way-to-protect-citizens/">Interview: COP31 president says electrification is ‘surest way to protect citizens’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

<p>Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week&#8217;s key developments relating to climate...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/debriefed-10-july-2026-deadly-europe-heat-eu-electrification-leak-cop31-president-interview/">DeBriefed 10 July 2026: Deadly Europe heat | EU electrification leak | COP31 president interview</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

Up until recently, the U.S. was in a yearslong dry spell in the construction of new nuclear power plants. The hiatus finally ended in April , when two next-generation nuclear developers broke ground on their debut plants. Though those facilities will take years to finish, the next reactor set to patch onto the U.S.…

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/07/Lexus-LFA-EV.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Toyota’s luxury marque is bringing back its iconic sports car as an EV. The all-electric <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/lexus/">Lexus</a> LFA made a public appearance at the Goodwood FOS, but will it ever reach production?</p>

<p>As successive heatwaves hit Europe, air-conditioning (AC) has emerged as a new front in the...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/eight-facts-about-air-conditioning-amid-an-overheated-global-debate/">Eight facts about air conditioning amid an overheated global debate</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

<p>Asylon, a provider of automated robotic security solutions, is helping solar operators strengthen physical security with its flagship security robot, DroneDog. Combining autonomous robotic patrols with around-the-clock AI-powered detection and live human monitoring, DroneDog provides an added layer of protection for utility-scale solar facilities while helping reduce reliance on traditional guarding services. DroneDog is a robotic guard&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/07/asylon-dronedog-pitched-as-physical-security-for-large-solar-sites/">Asylon DroneDog pitched as physical security for large solar sites</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Un estudio de la Universidad de Évora concluye que las olas de calor provocan pérdidas de rendimiento concentradas en las horas de máxima temperatura, con caídas horarias del Performance Ratio de hasta el 90,4 %, y demuestra que los modelos basados en el Año Meteorológico Típico (TMY) sobreestiman sistemáticamente la producción fotovoltaica durante episodios extremos.

El fabricante estadounidense asegura que Na+Casa es compatible con la mayoría de los inversores híbridos existentes y ya ha completado las primeras instalaciones en viviendas de varios países europeos.

<p>In a new weekly update for <b>pv magazine</b>, Solcast, a DNV company, forecasts that the second half of 2026 will bring above-normal irradiance across much of Europe, Southeast Asia, northern South America and eastern Australia, with the strongest model agreement in Southeast Asia and the greatest uncertainty in North America. Combined with first-half observations, the outlook suggests Europe will finish well above average overall, while regional contrasts persist in the Americas, Australia and Asia.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/10/strengthening-el-nino-to-reshape-global-irradiance-for-the-second-half-of-2026/">Strengthening El Niño to reshape global irradiance for the second half of 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

Wood Mackenzie considera que una menor población no reducirá la necesidad de invertir en la transición energética, sino que favorecerá una mayor automatización, incrementando la demanda eléctrica, el despliegue de centros de datos y el consumo de minerales críticos.

La planta solar, construida en 2023 por el hotel Royal Son Bou en Menorca y limitada a un 30 % de inyección por capacidad de red, se conectará directamente al hotel mediante una línea de media tensión de 15 kV para aprovechar los 1,82 GWh que generaría al año. La actuación, que se encuentra en fase de tramitación, cuenta con una inversión de 400.000 euros.

Wood Mackenzie prevé que la prohibición de la UE de financiar proyectos que utilicen inversores solares procedentes de China y otros países considerados de alto riesgo afectará al 14 % de la demanda solar de la UE hasta 2030, así como al 12 % de las instalaciones de almacenamiento de energía.

<p>Canadian Solar has launched upgraded EP Cube Single-Phase 2.0 and Three-Phase Pro energy storage systems, combining hybrid inverters with modular LFP batteries for residential, C&#38;I, and scalable backup applications. The new systems deliver higher output, expanded MPPT flexibility, and storage capacities up 200 kWh.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/10/canadian-solar-unveils-new-ep-cube-systems-featuring-higher-power-scalable-storage/">Canadian Solar unveils new EP Cube systems featuring higher power, scalable storage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

La Comisión Europea ha publicado el borrador de las condiciones de la cuarta subasta del Banco Europeo del Hidrógeno, prevista para finales de 2026 con un presupuesto de 500 millones de euros. El proceso de adjudicación mantendrá el sistema de licitación competitiva y las ayudas con prima fija, al tiempo que introducirá requisitos de elegibilidad más estrictos, entre los que se incluyen la resiliencia de la cadena de suministro de electrolizadores, la ciberseguridad y el cumplimiento de la normativa sobre ayudas estatales.

<p>TCL Zhonghuan approved a CNY 2.6 billion ($382 million) upgrade project to convert 20 GW of TOPCon cell and 25 GW of TOPCon module capacity into BC production lines, with ramp-up expected from Q3 2026 and full production by Q1 2027.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/10/tcl-zhonghuan-converts-20-gw-of-topcon-cell-capacity-to-back-contact/">TCL Zhonghuan converts 20 GW of TOPCon cell capacity to back-contact</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>The European Commission has published draft terms and conditions for the fourth European Hydrogen Bank auction, planned for end-2026 with a €500 million budget.<br /> The procurement exercise will maintain competitive bidding and fixed-premium support while introducing strengthened eligibility requirements, including electrolyzer supply-chain resilience, cybersecurity, ans state aid compliance. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/10/eu-publishes-draft-terms-of-4th-hydrogen-auction/">EU publishes draft terms of 4th hydrogen auction</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

El proyecto abarca el diseño y construcción del equipamiento de fabricación por parte de Mondragon Assembly, así como el desarrollo del proceso, la selección de materiales y la producción de 60 m² de paneles fotovoltaicos destinados a su integración en fachadas de edificios.

El Boletín Oficial del Estado ha publicado en el mes de junio 36 proyectos renovables. Entre ellos destacan cuatro proyectos con un total de 841 MW promovidos por Iberdrola y otros cuatro proyectos que suman 416 MW solicitados por Enel Green.

El Ente Regional de la Energía de Castilla y León ha licitado una planta solar de 114,84 kWp destinada al autoconsumo sin excedentes en la Residencia de Personas Mayores San Lorenzo, en Segovia, con un presupuesto de 191.980 euros y un plazo de ejecución de cinco meses.

Peak Energy, ESS Tech Inc, and Unigrid have made recent announcements advancing sodium-ion energy storage technology in the US and Europe.