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<p>Source: CSPPlaza On May 19th, the Hami Molten Salt Tower 50MW CSP Project generated 1,167.6 MWh in a single day, its all-time highest since commencing operation, according to offtaker Shenergy Power. China Solar Thermal Alliance had noted a previous one-day record of 1.0315 MWh in 2024. Hami was an early adopter of the SolarPACES Technology [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org/50mw-csp-pilot-in-hami-breaks-another-generation-record-with-1167-6-mwh-in-24-hours/">50MW CSP pilot in Hami breaks another generation record with 1,167.6 MWh in 24 hours</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org">SolarPACES</a>.</p>

<p>I read through hundreds if not thousands of comments every week, and sometimes our highly intelligent, tremendously informed readers share information that really makes my eyes pop. Once in a while, something is shared that I really can&#8217;t believe I didn&#8217;t see or realize earlier. I just had one of ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/30/china-sold-more-plugin-vehicles-in-2025-than-the-usa-bought-vehicles-of-all-types/">China Sold More Plugin Vehicles in 2025 Than the USA Bought Vehicles of All Types!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>People in southeast New Mexico are concerned about a data center that will add 10 million tons of carbon emissions to the air.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/30/giant-data-center-in-new-mexico-will-be-powered-by-fuel-cells/">Giant Data Center In New Mexico Will Be Powered By Fuel Cells</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>I am getting ready to make the seasonal move from my Florida home to my northern getaway in Connecticut. The simple, older modular home sits on land that is bordered by a soothing meandering brook and pristine state forest. Unlike my fully electric southern condo, the Connecticut digs are in ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/30/connecticut-approves-plug-in-solar-its-so-exciting/">Connecticut Approves Plug-In Solar &#8212; It&#8217;s So Exciting!</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/3/2023/02/Tesla-Full-Self-Driving-Beta-smear-campaign.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>A Beijing court held its first hearing in a consumer fraud lawsuit against Tesla over its “Full Self-Driving” software, with 10 owners seeking more than 3.95 million yuan ($583,000) in damages.</p> <p>The case, which we <a href="https://electrek.co/2025/09/22/tesla-being-sued-china-over-not-delivering-self-driving-hw3-cars/">first covered when it was filed last September</a>, has grown from 7 to 10 plaintiffs and marks China’s first collective legal challenge targeting Tesla’s FSD promises.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/30/tesla-fsd-china-lawsuit-first-hearing-10-owners/#more-469641">more…</a>

<p>Elon Musk says that he wants SpaceX and Tesla teams to work together to build 100 gigawatts of solar power manufacturing capacity in the US — cells and modules. And he wants to do that within three years. There&#8217;s a lot to consider here. Before we get into some of ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/30/is-spacex-tesla-100-gigawatt-year-us-solar-system-production-plan-realistic/">Is SpaceX &#038; Tesla 100-Gigawatt/Year US Solar System Production Plan Realistic?</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/gm-solar_MAIN.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1498" /></div><p>A new bill extending home and community solar incentive programs has passed both houses of the Connecticut Senate, and just needs Governor Ned Lamont’s signature to make it into law. It’s taken us a while to parse through it, but one thing is clear: <strong>batteries are the big winners</strong>.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/30/ct-keeps-home-solar-incentive-alive-through-2035-batteries-are-the-big-winners/#more-469627">more…</a>

<p>With many gigawatts' worth of wind power surging along the West Coast, California is forging new ties with the global floating wind industry.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/30/floating-offshore-wind-us-california-global-norway-japan/">The Global Floating Wind Industry Flexes Its Muscles (Including California, Too)</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/Screenshot-2026-05-13-at-6.19.56-PM-e1778721645687.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>During a global moment where oil prices are spiking tremendously, a movement to increase gas taxes is brewing in Australia. And if it does succeed, it could provide a template that could help other countries not only fund their own prosperity, but reduce the tremendous damage done by fossil fuels.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/30/we-could-all-learn-from-australias-brewing-movement-to-tax-gas/#more-467274">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/fortescue_wind.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p><a href="https://electrek.co/?s=fortescue">Fortescue</a>‘s recently-acquired turbine subsidiary Nabrawind has done something that was believed to be impossible: they’ve installed a full-scale, energy producing wind turbine in harsh Namibian conditions using a new, <em>crane-less</em> deployment process.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/30/fortescue-nabrawind-deploy-first-crane-less-wind-turbine-in-africa/#more-469603">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/05/ev-on-ice.png?w=1600" /></div><p>Built to allow up to 52 guests to explore the frozen wilderness of Alberta’s Jasper National Park in serene, environmentally responsible silence, the new Electric Ice Explorer joining Pursuit Banff’s Columbia Icefield Adventure fleet is a machine that’s packed with firsts.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/30/tourists-can-experience-athabasca-glacier-in-this-first-ever-electric-ice-explorer-video/#more-469585">more…</a>

<p>Utility-scale solar projects are larger, interconnections are slower, and engineering decisions must anticipate regulation and supply chains years in advance. At the CT Solar Platform in Snyder, Texas – a 1.6 GW AC single-site development – the first phase, CT Solar One (110 MW AC), has been a test bed for integrating civil design, BOS optimization and domestic-content strategy. Levona Renewables led the development and engineering of the project and CEO Fernando Queiroz shares some key lessons.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/05/30/lessons-from-the-solar-frontier-2/">Lessons from the solar frontier</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>The K2 Carport is based on a modular aluminium structure, offering a wide span and sufficient clearance for all vehicle types, including utility vehicles. It enables the installation of photovoltaic modules in portrait orientation, including large-format modules up to 2.38 m.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/05/30/k2-systems-devoile-son-ombriere-photovoltaique-k2-carport/">K2 Systems unveils solar carport</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>The South African utility says the project is the first step in integrating utility-scale renewables into its existing fleet of coal-fired power stations.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/05/30/south-africas-eskom-starts-constructing-75-mw-of-solar/">South Africa’s Eskom starts constructing 75 MW of solar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>The Spanish company has been responsible for the design, manufacture, and supply of thermal systems for the plant being developed by Highview—considered the largest facility of its kind in the United Kingdom.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/05/30/lointek-suministra-un-sistema-de-almacenamiento-de-aire-liquido-de-50-mw-300-mwh-en-uk/">Lointek supplies 50 MW / 300 MWh liquid air energy storage system in the United Kingdom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>The Víctor Jara hybrid power plant in Tarapacá Region includes a battery storage system capable of delivering energy for 6.5 continuous hours after sunset. The project developer says the project is the longest-duration operational utility-scale BESS installation in Latin America.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/05/30/inauguran-en-chile-una-planta-hibrida-con-231-mwp-solares-y-un-bess-de-200-mw-13-gwh/">ContourGlobal inaugurates Chilean hybrid plant with 231 MW of solar and 200 MW/1.3 GWh BESS</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>The capacity mechanism will be open to projects - whether existing or new - that commit to being available during periods of scarcity, encompassing electricity generation, demand response, and storage.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/05/30/la-comision-aprueba-el-mercado-de-capacidad-para-espana/">EU approves capacity market for Spain</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>Proposal would leave investors with less information about climate risks while advancing legal theory that could weaken corporate disclosure more broadly. Proposal would leave investors with less information about climate risks while advancing legal theory that could weaken corporate disclosure more broadly WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Securities and Exchange Commission today formally ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/29/sec-formally-proposes-rescinding-climate-disclosure-rule-deepening-retreat-from-investor-protection/">SEC Formally Proposes Rescinding Climate Disclosure Rule, Deepening Retreat From Investor Protection</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Jacksonville Community Shared Testimony on Coal Ash Pollution and Demanded Stronger Protections JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Yesterday, Jacksonville residents joined advocates and environmental leaders from across the country to participate in a public hearing regarding EPA’s attempt to roll back its Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) rule, a move which experts warn would ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/29/local-residents-environmental-advocates-spoke-out-at-epa-coal-ash-public-hearing/">Local Residents, Environmental Advocates Spoke Out at EPA Coal Ash Public Hearing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>American car company Buick, huge with grandparents back when I was a kid, has released a very cool looking new sedan, the Buick Electra L7 BEV. Unfortunately, it won&#8217;t be available in the US. It&#8217;s a model developed solely for China. Of course, as things have evolved over time, Buick ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/29/the-buick-electra-l7-bev-looks-awesome-but-only-for-china/">The Buick Electra L7 BEV Looks Awesome — But Only For China</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

Enrique Riquelme mueve megavatios. Y aspira a mover masas. A sus 37 años, ha levantado un holding renovable presente en 30 países. Su último golpe: absorber los activos mexicanos de Iberdrola por más de 3.400 millones. Esta semana ha hecho pública su candidatura, su equipo y su ambición para plantar cara a Florentino Pérez.

<p>The new law should have a laser sharp focus on what needs to be onshored and localised. By Julia Poliscanova and Diane Strauss Another one bites the dust. Morrow Batteries is the latest in the sad saga of EU battery start-ups that have gone bankrupt. The company was burning through ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/29/how-the-industrial-accelerator-act-can-help-avoid-more-battery-factories-going-bust/">How the Industrial Accelerator Act Can Help Avoid More Battery Factories Going Bust</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

Las compañías Eni y Petronas iniciarán en julio las operaciones de su nueva empresa conjunta, destinada a abastecer la creciente demanda y fortalecer la seguridad energética en la región.

<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 kept fighting to delay payment, even just a few days at a time.</p> <p>(<em>5/29 Update</em>,<em> original post 5/2</em>: He finally got his money back. This article has been updated with new information below)</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/05/29/this-tesla-owner-won-10k-in-court-for-teslas-fsd-lies-tesla-is-still-fighting-him/#more-465509">more…</a>

El resultado global de estas votaciones ha sido del 67 por ciento de los votos a favor, el 32 por ciento en contra y un uno por ciento de abstenciones.