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An Algerian research team has developed a smart water-spray cooling system for PV panels that activates only when temperatures exceed a set threshold, boosting efficiency while minimizing water use in desert conditions. The system raised power output and reduced module temperatures, offering similar efficiency to continuous cooling but with far lower water consumption, pump operation, and costs.

La gestión energética de la industria ya no puede tratarse como un coste a minimizar, sino como un activo de soberanía que define la competitividad.

La subida de los precios del gas, como consecuencia del conflicto en Irán, favoreció estos incrementos. Los futuros de gas TTF registraron el precio de cierre más alto desde febrero de 2025, mientras que los futuros de Brent alcanzaron su nivel más alto desde septiembre de 2023

Las petroleras europeas vuelven a destacar en el mercado bursátil, mientras que todas las acciones involucradas con la descarbonización salen escaldadas en la primera semana tras el conflicto de Oriente Medio.

El operador de red amplía las redes terrestres e incrementa en 2 gigavatios la capacidad de transmisión en las redes marinas del mar del Norte.

A largo plazo, existe el riesgo de que la innovación se ralentice y de que la competitividad de Alemania como ubicación empresarial se debilite, según ZEW.

El presidente norteamericano mantuvo ayer una rueda de prensa desde Florida cuyo objetivo no era otro que tranquilizar el mercado del petróleo cuyo precio se había desorbitado desde primera hora, y lo logró.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/totalenergies-texas-solar-farms_2026-1.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>The US installed 43 gigawatts (GW) of new solar capacity in 2025, marking the fifth straight year that solar has been the largest source of new power added to the grid.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/09/43-gw-solar-tops-new-us-power-for-the-5th-year-in-a-row/#more-458865">more…</a>

<p>This may well end up being the year of the robotaxi. Several companies are trying to scale up robotaxi service significantly after early testing and initial rollout. You can count Chinese auto giant Geely and self-driving partner WeRide in that group. Geely Holding Group brand Farizon and WeRide announced today ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/09/geely-weride-planning-2000-robotaxis-for-this-year/">Geely &#038; WeRide Planning 2,000 Robotaxis for This Year</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The U.S. Department of Energy Helped Cordova With Its Local Microgrid. Now the Remote City Is Localizing Its Data Too. For years, the Cordova Electric Cooperative in Alaska has worked to source its energy closer to home. Hydropower and battery energy storage now supply Cordova’s highly seasonal electric demand. This ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/09/in-alaska-a-data-center-inside-a-power-plant-inside-a-microgrid/">In Alaska, a Data Center Inside a Power Plant, Inside a Microgrid</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Following North Carolina Approval, Stage Set for Final Merger COLUMBIA, S.C. — A settlement agreement was reached by groups, including the Sierra Club, with Duke Energy on its proposed merger of its subsidiaries in South Carolina. A Sierra Club priority included in the settlement agreement is the commitment from Duke ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/09/duke-merger-settlement-agreement-reached-in-south-carolina/">Duke Merger Settlement Agreement Reached in South Carolina</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Scope extension, revenue generation and the use of SAF and contrail allowances under the EU ETS. The revision of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) in July 2026 represents a unique opportunity for European aviation. In order to meet the temperature targets set out in the Paris Agreement and ensure ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/09/boosting-aviation-decarbonisation-through-the-revision-of-the-eu-ets/">Boosting Aviation Decarbonisation Through the Revision of the EU ETS</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The new Nissan LEAF has been on a tear, winning award after award after award. It deserves it. The model is a great value-for-money buy. The model has essentially kept the same price it had more than a decade ago — despite all the wild inflation — while massively boosting ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/09/new-nissan-leaf-wins-another-award-from-women-this-time/">New Nissan LEAF Wins Another Award — From Women This Time</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/3/2026/03/affordability.png?w=1600" /></div><p>As the average transaction price of a new car creeps towards $55,000, a coming wave of low mile, off-lease EVs with massive depreciation could help car dealers solve the affordability crisis, combat sticker shock, and move more units. CDK’s David Thomas talks us through it on today’s surprisingly affordable episode of <a href="https://electrek.co/podcasts/quick-charge/"><em>Quick Charge</em></a>.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/09/can-evs-help-solve-the-affordability-crisis-dave-thomas-from-cdk-talks-it-out/#more-458875">more…</a>

El nuevo programa de ayudas a la compra de coches electrificados empieza a carburar aunque ya son varias las marcas que han decidido tomar su propio camino y adelantar las ayudas: te contamos cuáles.

<p>The series examining Oʻahu’s energy transition has followed a consistent structure. It began by defining the island’s fully electrified energy system and stripping away energy uses that do not serve the civilian economy. Aviation fuel for flights leaving Hawaiʻi, maritime bunkering for ships crossing the Pacific, and military energy consumption ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/09/demand-shifting-in-hawai%ca%bbi-the-other-half-of-the-energy-transition/">Demand Shifting in Hawaiʻi: The Other Half of the Energy Transition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Electricity demand is rising as transport, heating, and industry electrify, with additional growth coming from data centers and expanding industrial loads. The transmission network that moves electricity was built over many decades, but expanding it has become increasingly difficult. Building new transmission lines often takes ten to fifteen years once ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/09/unlocking-hidden-capacity-in-the-grid-with-advanced-conductors/">Unlocking Hidden Capacity in the Grid With Advanced Conductors</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/3/2026/03/Alpharetta-city-branded-Tesla-Superchargers.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200" /></div><p>A city in Georgia may have just launched something the EV charging world hasn’t seen before: a city-branded Tesla Supercharger station.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/09/georgia-city-first-city-branded-tesla-supercharger/#more-458857">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Chevy-Equinox-EV-color.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/chevy-equinox-ev/">Chevy Equinox EV</a> is “America’s most affordable 315+ mile range EV” for a reason, right? For the 2026 model year, buyers will have one less exterior color option to choose from.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/09/chevy-dropping-equinox-ev-option-2026-model-year/#more-458835">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Kia-EV4-GT-hot-hatch.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/kia-ev4/">Kia EV4</a> is available as a hatchback and fastback, both of which are due for a GT upgrade. Which one would you choose?</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/09/kias-electric-hot-hatch-or-fastback-which-ev-are-you-buying/#more-458807">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Bluetti-Elite-300-Portable-Power-Station-Fi.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200" /></div><p>We’re kickstarting this week’s Green Deals with headliners from Bluetti – both a brand-new launch alongside a packed sale event lineup – both featuring exclusive bonus savings of 5% to 8% for our readers only. To start, there’s <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/09/exclusive-savings-3014wh-bluetti-elite-300-power-station-from-1011/">the launch of Bluetti’s Elite 300 Portable Power Station and bundles</a> with up to $1,873 savings that <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/09/exclusive-savings-3014wh-bluetti-elite-300-power-station-from-1011/">start from $1,011</a>. Right behind it is <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/09/bluetti-spring-sale-power-stations-exclusive-deals-from-349/">Bluetti’s Spring Forward Sale</a> with up to 55% discounts (and extra savings) on power stations starting from $349, like the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/09/bluetti-spring-sale-power-stations-exclusive-deals-from-349/">Apex 300 Versatile Power Station with a B300K Expansion Battery at $2,374</a> (best price since Black Friday/Cyber Monday). We also have Velotric’s latest Spring e-bike sale with up to $512 savings, Greenworks’ popular 24-inch compact chainsaw kit, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals from last week at the bottom of the page, collected together in our <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/07/electrified-weekly-engwe-m20-3-0-moped-e-bike-hiboy-ex11-e-bike-ecoflow-anker-more/">latest roundup edition of Electrified Weekly</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/2026/03/09/bluetti-3014wh-elite-300-power-station-launch-spring-sale-from-349-more/#more-458793">more…</a>

<p>Avangrid, member of the Iberdrola Group, has completed installation on the 166-MWDC Tower Solar project in Morrow County, Oregon. The project features SEG Solar panels assembled in Houston. The project should reach commercial operation by the end of the year. “This is a major milestone for Tower Solar and demonstrates how investment in America’s energy&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/avangrid-completes-mechanical-install-of-166-mw-tower-solar-project-in-oregon/">Avangrid completes mechanical install of 166-MW Tower Solar project in Oregon</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Geely-1500-kW-EV-chargers-4.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/byd/">BYD’s</a> Flash Chargers can charge an electric vehicle just as fast as filling up at a gas station, but it’s not the only automaker with ultra-fast 1,500 kW EV chargers.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/09/automaker-joins-byd-ultra-fast-1500-kw-ev-chargers/#more-458775">more…</a>

<p>China takes another step towards demonstrating a viable global market for green ammonia, produced from green hydrogen and renewable energy.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/09/us-farmers-need-green-ammonia-and-china-has-it/">US Farmers Need Green Ammonia, And China Has It</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>A friend of mine — longtime EV evangelists David Havasi — sent me a meme this weekend about EV owners not having to deal with the problem of fast rising gas prices. My first thought was, &#8220;Are gas prices really rising a lot?&#8221; Because, driving an EV for several years, ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/09/are-gas-prices-going-up/">Are Gas Prices Going Up?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>