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<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%.

A diferencia de una ampliación convencional, la planta no se conecta a través de alta tensión (HV-A) mediante la subestación original de la planta, sino que se integra directamente a la red local mediante una conexión específica en baja tensión (LV).

El Boletín Oficial del Estado ha publicado cinco proyectos renovables en la última semana de abril, entre los que destaca un módulo de almacenamiento de 40 MW en Sevilla.

The United States has taken one of its biggest steps yet to encourage the construction of commercial microreactors — the latest move in its broader push to overhaul the country’s nuclear regulatory processes. In late April, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission released its draft rule for a proposed new licensing…

In the face of soaring energy demand and electric rates, battery developers across the U.S. are stepping in with massive, multihundred-megawatt systems that can cheaply dispatch power when it’s needed most. Virginia — the world’s data center capital — is starting to catch on to the big-battery trend. But a new…

<p>Two California electric utilities have moved to exit long-term contracts to buy power from Ivanpah, a unique first-of-its-kind utility-scale solar tower project that has delivered only around 70–80% of its projected annual generation since it began operating in 2014. The partners, which included Google, Pacific Gas &#38; Electric, and Southern California Edison, have cited underperformance [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org/solar-experts-offer-a-solution-to-satisfy-both-sides-in-ivanpah-decommissioning-battle/">Solar experts offer a solution to satisfy both sides in Ivanpah decommissioning battle</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org">SolarPACES</a>.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/segway-dirt-bike-header.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Segway may still be best known for its <a href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/22/segway-just-sold-1-million-of-a-single-e-scooter-model-and-thats-a-bigger-deal-than-it-sounds/" id="464232" type="post">scooters</a>, but the company has been quietly (and sometimes not so quietly) expanding deeper into the electric two-wheeler space. Between its growing e-bike lineup and earlier Sur Ron-style off-road models, the trajectory has been clear. Now with the launch of the new Xaber 300, Segway is diving headfirst into the electric powersports market.</p> <p>And make no mistake: this is a motorcycle, not an e-bike or an e-scooter.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/02/segway-launches-60-mph-electric-dirt-bike-and-its-basically-a-full-e-motorcycle/#more-465490">more…</a>

<p>Tesla wins gold and silver in a market running at different speeds. BEVs vs. PHEVs Plugin vehicle registrations were up 5% year over year (YoY) in March, ending the month at around 1.7 million units. Interestingly, BEVs (+12% YoY) and PHEVs (-8% YoY) behaved very differently, with pure electrics back ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/02/top-selling-electric-vehicles-in-the-world-march-2026/">Top Selling Electric Vehicles in the World — March 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Caitlin Cassidy is a journalist in Sydney, Australia, home to two of the world&#8217;s most iconic buildings. The first is the Queen Victoria Building &#8212; known to city residents as the QVB. Opened in 1898, it contains five stories of shops and restaurants and occupies an entire city block. The ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/02/living-without-fossil-fuel-is-harder-than-we-think/">Living Without Fossil Fuel Is Harder Than We Think</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Tribal Energy Alternatives recently awarded $3.2 million in grant funding to 14 Tribal Nations, plus Tribal-serving organizations and community-serving entities. The grants will support solar energy access, workforce development, and long-term energy resilience. Tribal Energy Alternatives is a Tribal-led affiliate of GRID Alternatives. Solar power is a clean, renewable source ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/02/3-2-million-awarded-for-tribal-solar-projects/">$3.2 Million Awarded For Tribal Solar Projects</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The IMO’s Net-Zero Framework came out of the latest Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting bruised, delayed, and still alive. For maritime climate policy, that matters. The International Maritime Organization has spent decades moving at the pace of the most cautious flag states, the most exposed bulk exporters, and the most ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/02/maritime-decarbonization-is-closer-cheaper-and-more-practical-than-it-looks/">Maritime Decarbonization Is Closer, Cheaper, And More Practical Than It Looks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The USA is becoming a true backwater nation. Following the lame, anti-EV trend that is so atypical globally right now (more on that coming later today), Nissan has decided not to produce electric vehicles in the United States (as once planned) and to instead produce expensive gas powered pickup trucks ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/02/nissan-to-produce-ice-trucks-suvs-instead-of-evs-in-usa/">Nissan to Produce ICE Trucks &#038; SUVs Instead of EVs in USA</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/3/2026/05/Tesla-FSD-in-Mustang.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>A Tesla auto parts shop owner in Sacramento spent about $40,000 and two years converting a 1966 Ford Mustang into a fully functional Tesla — complete with the Model 3’s dual-motor drivetrain, 15-inch touchscreen, and working “Full Self-Driving” (Supervised).</p> <p>It’s likely the first non-Tesla vehicle to run FSD, and it achieves 258 Wh/mi — roughly matching the efficiency of an actual Model 3.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/02/tesla-1966-mustang-ev-conversion-full-self-driving/#more-465623">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/04/Tesla-FSD-1500.webp?w=1500" /></div><p>For over a decade now, Tesla has sold a promise of vehicles that can drive themselves, even stating that every car it produced <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/08/24/tesla-deletes-its-blog-post-stating-all-cars-have-self-driving-hardware/">had all the hardware for self-driving</a>.</p> <p>But after years of the company being unable to deliver, some owners want their money back. Ben Gawiser is one of those owners, who recently won a $10,600 judgment due to Tesla’s failure to deliver. But Tesla is still fighting to delay payment, even just a few days at a time.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/02/this-tesla-owner-won-10k-in-court-for-teslas-fsd-lies-tesla-is-still-fighting-him/#more-465509">more…</a>

<p>In its latest quarterly report for shareholders, Tesla mentions &#8220;robots&#8221; three times. Two of those times were in the &#8220;Robotics&#8221; paragraph/section: &#8220;Preparations for our first large-scale Optimus factory will begin shortly in Q2. The first-generation line, designed for 1 million robots a year, will replace the Model S and Model ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/01/who-is-tesla-selling-1-million-humanoid-robots-a-year-to/">Who Is Tesla Selling 1 Million Humanoid Robots A Year To?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>