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We forecast U.S. marketed natural gas production will average 122.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in 2026, surpassing the previous record of 118.5 Bcf/d set in 2025, in our August 2026 Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO).

<p>Renewable energy platform Common Energy has teamed up with Clearbrook, Illinois&#8217;s largest home-based disability services provider, to cut energy costs with community solar. The agreement covers energy utility bill savings... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/projects/common-energy-to-provide-community-solar-for-illinois-disability-services-provider/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Solar- and wind-dominated grids need abundant long-duration storage, and off-river pumped hydro offers enormous potential, with 800,000 sites worldwide and storage capacity vastly exceeding global requirements. Pumped hydro is mature, low-cost, long-lived, and locally deployable, complementing batteries by providing economical deep storage for periods of low wind and solar generation.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/12/unlimited-long-duration-long-lived-pumped-hydro-storage/">Unlimited long duration, long-lived pumped hydro storage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

Spanish renewables developer Acciona Energía has unveiled plans to install two battery energy storage systems (BESS).

<p>A new free online map details renewable energy and storage systems connected to Germany’s 871 distribution grids, with data updated every six months.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/12/new-online-map-shows-germanys-renewable-energy-feed-in-capacity-across-distribution-grids/">New online map shows Germany&#8217;s renewable energy feed-in capacity across distribution grids</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

La agencia prevé un déficit de oferta de 1,8 millones de barriles diarios en el tercer trimestre, más del doble de lo estimado anteriormente, aunque espera una recuperación del mercado desde finales de 2026 y un fuerte aumento de la oferta en 2027.

Los ingresos de Rusia por exportaciones de petróleo y derivados cayeron en julio a 13.760 millones de dólares, debido al menor precio y, sobre todo, a los ataques ucranianos contra refinerías e infraestructuras.

Vestas reportó unos ingresos de 8.689 millones, un 20 % más, y un Ebit de 511 millones, seis veces superior al de 2025.

La orden exige que buena parte del trabajo se realice dentro del país, aunque el sector sigue enfrentando críticas por la desigualdad económica y los daños ambientales denunciados por comunidades del sur.

<p>South Korea’s government has approved new national limits on the setback distances that local governments can impose on renewable energy installations in a bid to open up more suitable sites for future solar and wind projects.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/12/south-korea-approves-upper-limits-on-renewable-energy-setback-distances/">South Korea approves upper limits on renewable energy setback distances</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>Unauthorized distributed-generation expansions in Brazil could add up to 14 GW of unregistered capacity, complicating grid planning and operation, TÜV Rheinland warns. The expansion of PV systems up to 5 MW without proper design reviews or approvals also raises electrical safety risks and compliance concerns.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/12/around-14-gw-of-irregular-distributed-solar-threatens-grid-security-in-brazil-warns-tuv-rheinland/">Around 14 GW of irregular distributed solar threatens grid security in Brazil, warns TÜV Rheinland</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

EPEC Group has been awarded a contract to cover the high-voltage connection works for the Lower Wonga Solar Farm in Queensland, Australia, by the EPC contractor INTEC Energy Solutions.

La tercera economía de Africa estudia reformar el suministro de crudo a sus refinerías para abaratar costes, permitiendo entregas directas y descuentos que eviten cargos de flete no asumidos.

Ahead of the Battery Asset Management Summit Australia 2026, we take a look at some of the key debates set to take centre stage at the event.

<p>A magnitude-7.4 earthquake in Colombia disrupted electricity supplies, leaving up to 20% of demand unmet in some affected regions. No damage has been reported at utility-scale solar plants, with the main impacts concentrated on transmission and distribution infrastructure.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/12/colombia-earthquake-affects-power-grid-but-no-damage-reported-at-solar-plants/">Colombia: Earthquake affects power grid, but no damage reported at solar plants</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

Octopus Australia has shifted its focus to constructing a DC-coupled battery energy storage system (BESS) in Victoria.

La resolución, firmada el 10 de agosto por la jueza Loren L. AliKhan, rechaza la petición de España de paralizar la ejecución de una sentencia que reconoce a los inversores más de 156,6 millones de dólares, más intereses de demora, y permite a los demandantes incautar activos soberanos susceptibles de embargo para satisfacer dicha deuda.

Australia's grid-scale battery storage fleet set a cluster of dispatch-interval records on 11 August in the NEM.

Energy-Storage.news Premium speaks with Mona Dajani of law firm Cooley, about how FEOC has changed BESS project negotiations and financing.

Enneo Ingeniería pone en servicio una instalación fotovoltaica distribuida con 36,58 kWp en 62 módulos y microinversores asignados a 27 viviendas y a los servicios comunes de una comunidad de vecinos de Garrucha. La planta está diseñada para evitar la tramitación del autoconsumo colectivo y activar la generación en cuanto finaliza la obra.

A medida que la robótica impulsada por la inteligencia artificial (IA) sale de las fábricas para extenderse a un uso comercial más amplio, emerge una nueva fuente de demanda.

El Gobierno reactiva la inversión solar y eólica con 20.000 MW renovables y 5.000 MW de almacenamiento previstos hasta 2030.

Operators anticipate bringing an additional 54GW of battery storage capacity online over the next two and half years, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

<p>The shift to battery-powered tools and portable power stations in the trades has been hampered by hazardous materials regulations set before the battery revolution. A new US ruling better clears the way for the portable storage industry. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/12/us-eases-transport-rules-for-portable-lithium-batteries-raising-limits-and-cutting-regulation/">US eases transport rules for portable lithium batteries, raising limits and cutting regulation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>A. O. Smith has launched the Voltex X, an outdoor split-system heat pump water heater using CO₂ refrigerant and designed for cold-climate operation down to -31.7 C. The system offers up to 303 L of storage, smart controls, leak and freeze protection, and a 10-year limited warranty.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/12/a-o-smith-launches-co%e2%82%82-split-heat-pump-water-heater-for-residential-use/">A. O. Smith launches CO₂ split heat pump water heater for residential use</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>