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Solar PV offers significant untapped potential for Finland

PV Magazine (International) Jul 15, 2026 by Emiliano Bellini
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<p>Despite its high-latitude, Finland is poised to build nearly 70 GW solar PV that complements rich wind power resources and outcompetes new nuclear power. A stream of energy system research reveals how the "midnight sun" and deep sector coupling makes solar PV the unexpected summer backbone of the Nordic nation's carbon-neutral future to form a synergetic basis alongside wind power.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/15/solar-pv-offers-significant-untapped-potential-for-finland/">Solar PV offers significant untapped potential for Finland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

Longi sets new world record with 35.5%-efficient perovskite-silicon tandem cell

PV Magazine (International) Jul 15, 2026 by Emiliano Bellini
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<p>The result was certified by the European Solar Test Installation (ESTI).</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/15/longi-sets-new-world-record-with-35-5-efficient-perovskite-silicon-tandem-cell/">Longi sets new world record with 35.5%-efficient perovskite-silicon tandem cell</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

Australian grid operator backs grid-forming battery technology to bolster system strength

PV Magazine (International) Jul 15, 2026 by David Carroll
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<p>Grid-forming battery energy storage technology will play an expanded role in Transgrid’s plan to close system strength gaps in the New South Wales grid as coal generation exits and inverter-based resources continue to grow.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/15/transgrid-backs-grid-forming-battery-technology-to-bolster-system-strength/">Australian grid operator backs grid-forming battery technology to bolster system strength</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

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<p>Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have reported a perovskite–organic tandem solar cell with a claimed record efficiency of 28.04%, using a photo-transformable TDB molecule to improve perovskite film quality and device stability.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/15/chinese-scientists-achieve-world-record-efficiency-of-28-04-for-perovksite-organic-tandem-solar-cell/">Chinese scientists achieve world record efficiency of 28.04% for perovksite-organic tandem solar cell</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

New Zealand’s largest solar farm comes online

PV Magazine (International) Jul 15, 2026 by David Carroll
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<p>United Kingdom-headquartered renewables developer Harmony Energy, and joint venture partner, Australian investment company Igneo Infrastructure Partners, have announced New Zealand's biggest yet grid-connected solar farm has been successfully energized.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/15/new-zealands-largest-yet-solar-farm-successfully-energised/">New Zealand’s largest solar farm comes online</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

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<p>Developed with Cypress Creek Energy, the virtual power purchase agreement covers the Steel River Energy Center, which will add 2.5 GW of solar capacity and 2.9 GW/GWh of battery storage.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/15/google-agrees-to-purchase-100-of-power-from-largest-solar-plus-storage-project-in-u-s/">Google agrees to purchase 100% of power from largest solar-plus-storage project in U.S.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

500 kW Floating Offshore Solar Farm Arrives in Valencia

CleanTechnica Jul 15, 2026 by Zachary Shahan
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<p>Spain is getting its first floating solar PV platform — or has just got it, actually. The 500 kW floating solar PV platform, developed by BlueNewables, just arrived at the Port of Valencia. The system is supposed to be very quick to manufacture and require little, simple maintenance. For now, ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/14/500-kw-floating-offshore-solar-farm-arrives-in-valencia/">500 kW Floating Offshore Solar Farm Arrives in Valencia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

25% of EU Power Came from Solar for the First Time in June

CleanTechnica Jul 15, 2026 by Press Release
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<p>The EU saw a record share of power from solar in June 2026, making it the EU’s largest single source of power for only the third month ever. About This analysis looks at monthly records for solar generation in the EU and EU countries, finding that a quarter of EU ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/14/25-of-eu-power-came-from-solar-for-the-first-time-in-june/">25% of EU Power Came from Solar for the First Time in June</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

Fastest Renewable Energy Growth Ever

CleanTechnica Jul 15, 2026 by Press Release
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<p>The Renewable Energy Statistics 2026 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today shows that renewable electricity generation grew by 9.8% in 2024 — significantly higher than the growth rate recorded in 2023. Non-renewables continued to fall behind with an increase of 1.4% over the same period. Overall, renewables accounted ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/14/fastest-renewable-energy-growth-ever/">Fastest Renewable Energy Growth Ever</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

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<p>Project will include 2.5 GWdc of solar and 2.9 GWh of battery storage once fully complete Will support 700 construction jobs per phase Built with Arkansas steel and American-made components, the project strengthens America’s manufacturing base by tapping it to power America’s energy future Google and Cypress Creek are committing ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/14/cypress-creek-google-break-ground-on-americas-largest-solar-project/">Cypress Creek &#038; Google Break Ground on America’s Largest Solar Project</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

How EU’s Tariffs on EVs Produced in China Affected Different Brands

CleanTechnica Jul 15, 2026 by Zachary Shahan
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<p>Well, we don&#8217;t know exactly how much EU tariffs on EVs produced in Chinese hit different brands, but a new analysis from Transport &#38; Environment (T&#38;E) sure provides some strong implications that made my eyes pop. Scrolling through the report, I saw this chart and found it fascinating: First of ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/14/how-eus-tariffs-on-evs-produced-in-china-affected-different-brands/">How EU&#8217;s Tariffs on EVs Produced in China Affected Different Brands</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

The 10 Top Battery Integrators in the World

CleanTechnica Jul 15, 2026 by Zachary Shahan
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<p>Who gets the most stationary energy storage batteries integrated into the grid? That&#8217;s been a question many have wondered about for years. Well, Wood Mackenzie has just started publishing a new report on this. Unfortunately, we&#8217;re not getting many details from Wood Mackenzie — no numbers for the top 10 ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/14/the-10-top-battery-integrators-in-the-world/">The 10 Top Battery Integrators in the World</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

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<p>Rulemaking Claims Habitat Destruction Does Not ‘Harm’ Endangered Species. Conservation groups today sued the Trump administration over its decision to strip endangered species of protections for the places where they live, a decision that contradicts all scientific and legal understanding of the importance of habitat to America’s most vulnerable plants and animals. The U.S. ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/14/lawsuit-seeks-to-protect-americas-wildlife-from-trump-administration/">Lawsuit Seeks to Protect America’s Wildlife From Trump Administration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

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<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/06/SpaceX-colossus-gas-turbines-pollution.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Elon Musk has quietly bought APR Energy, a Jacksonville-based company that operates a fleet of mobile gas and diesel turbines totaling more than 1 GW of generation capacity.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The self-styled champion of a “solar electric economy” now owns a fossil fuel power company — and he’s buying it to feed the electricity-hungry data centers running xAI’s Grok.</p>

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<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/07/BYD-Qin-Max-EV-spotted.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Qin Max is a “completely different new B-segment fast-charging sedan,” according to BYD. Shortly after previewing it for the first time, <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/byd/">BYD’s</a> new electric sedan was spotted driving in public.</p>

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<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/polestar_4_MAIN.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">If you’ve been waiting to buy an EV, the latest <a href="https://www.carsdirect.com/buildyourcar/style?make=subaru&amp;model=uncharted&amp;src=1001054&amp;lnk=subIDMichelle" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Kelley Blue Book</a> June price data may give you another reason to wait a bit longer.</p>

Volkswagen Board Rejects Blume Restructuring Plan

CleanTechnica Jul 14, 2026 by Steve Hanley
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<p>Oliver Blume's grand plan to resuscitate Volkswagen Group suffered a setback last week at a company board meeting. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/14/volkswagen-board-rejects-blume-restructuring-plan/">Volkswagen Board Rejects Blume Restructuring Plan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

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<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/07/Nissan-recalls-new-Leaf-EVs.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Nissan is recalling nearly 4,000 new 2026 <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/nissan-leaf/">Leaf EVs</a> after a Consumer Reports test found the rear seat belt assemblies failed to meet federal requirements.</p>

Concentrated solar thermal in China’s 15th Five-Year Plan

SolarPACES (CSP) Jul 14, 2026 by Susan Kraemer
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<p>An interview with Lauri Myllyvirta, co-founder and lead analyst of the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, an independent research organization headquartered in Finland with staff across Europe and Asia, about China’s 15th Five-Year Plan. SK: I was surprised that in this 15th Five-Year Plan, concentrated solar thermal was sort of singled out, [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org/concentrated-solar-thermal-in-chinas-15th-five-year-plan/">Concentrated solar thermal in China’s 15th Five-Year Plan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org">SolarPACES</a>.</p>