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El equipo de Biotecnología Molecular de la Universidad de Cádiz ha desarrollado un sistema biotecnológico secuencial capaz de transformar glicerol residual del biodiésel en ácido málico y, posteriormente, en hidrógeno mediante fermentación oscura y fotofermentación.

El proyecto Abadín integra una planta de electrólisis dentro de un complejo fotovoltaico de 51 hectáreas, con producción de hidrógeno a partir de agua subterránea, almacenamiento en origen y una configuración de 36.000 módulos bifaciales y 80 inversores, promovido por Hydron (Ansasol) en Arcos de la Frontera.

El presupuesto total del contrato asciende a 7,36 millones de euros. Las empresas interesadas pueden presentar sus ofertas hasta el 4 de junio y el plazo de ejecución previsto es de 15 años.

Insurance premiums for renewable energy projects in Australia are expected to decrease this year despite natural catastrophe and extreme weather exposures remaining a major concern, particularly for large-scale solar asset owners and investors.

La agencia destaca que las baterías superaron récords del gas natural en 2025, liderando la flexibilidad eléctrica. Este avance, sumado al impulso nuclear, permite estabilizar el sistema ante la intermitencia renovable, garantizando seguridad energética en la nueva era.

Con récords de generación y el inicio de construcción de 12 GW, esta tecnología se consolida como eje de soberanía energética. Para 2026, el reinicio de reactores y el despegue de los SMR fortalecerán este sistema bajo en emisiones.

Según la consultora PwC, el recibo de la luz se habría incrementado un 24% para hogares y pequeñas empresas y un 35% para el sector industrial.

A report from LevelTen Energy finds North American solar PPA prices rose 4.6% in the first quarter of 2026 as developers navigate a complex regulatory and geopolitical environment.

Tandem PV has opened a 40 MW commercial demonstration factory in Fremont, California, marking a significant transition for perovskite-silicon technology from laboratory development to repeatable manufacturing at scale.

<p>Newest member of the IONIQ lineup makes electric mobility more intuitive, comfortable and relevant for everyday European needs New “Aero Hatch” typology combines aerodynamic efficiency with generous interior space Simple and intuitive technology focused on everyday usability, with Pleos Connect infotainment system based on Android Automotive OS (AAOS) debuting in ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/20/hyundai-motor-introduces-ioniq-3-aero-hatch-elevates-ev-technology-for-simple-spacious-intuitive-mobility/">Hyundai Motor Introduces IONIQ 3: Aero Hatch Elevates EV Technology for Simple, Spacious, &#038; Intuitive Mobility</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>All this year we’re exploring why we love heat pump water heaters. On Valentine&#8217;s Day, we talked about how HPWHs are so lovable because they save so much money on utility bills. For Earth Day, we want to talk about how much we love HPWHs for cleaning our air. Yes, ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/20/switching-to-heat-pump-water-heaters-could-save-8-billion-annually-in-health-care-costs/">Switching to Heat Pump Water Heaters Could Save $8 Billion Annually in Health Care Costs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Things are getting strange in the New Zealand plug-in vehicle market as sales bounce back. In March 2026, plug-ins achieved  26% of all auto sales, doubling month on month. Also, the Toyota BZ4X just outsold the Tesla Model 3! But first, some history. It wasn’t that long ago that I ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/20/toyota-bz4x-outsells-the-tesla-model-3/">Toyota BZ4X Outsells the Tesla Model 3</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

Victorian energy storage designer and manufacturer PowerPlus Energy has secured AU$2.3 million (US$1.65 million) in funding from ARENA.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/ev-numbers-copy.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>On today’s pumped-up episode of <em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ElectrekDaily" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Quick Charge</a></em>, we notice how funny it is that Tesla makes a big Robotaxi announcement every time the TSLA earnings call looks like a disappointment.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/20/tesla-robotaxi-expansion-heavy-duty-evs-and-last-weeks-pain-at-the-pump/#more-464215">more…</a>

New Zealand generator-retailer Genesis Energy has reached Final Investment Decision (FID) on the second stage of its Huntly battery energy storage system (BESS).

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/Tesla-Cybertruck-Powershare-installation.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>PG&amp;E and Tesla have announced that the Cybertruck is now approved to sell power back to California’s grid through the utility’s residential Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) pilot program. The approval comes with up to $4,500 in incentives toward equipment and installation costs.</p> <p>What makes this notable: it’s the first time California has approved an AC-based vehicle-to-grid system for residential use — a technically simpler and cheaper approach than the DC-based setups that Ford and GM rely on in the same pilot.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/20/pge-tesla-cybertruck-first-ac-vehicle-to-grid-california/#more-464211">more…</a>

<p>Trust in Ai is slipping among young people and many older people are finding it as addictive as alcohol. Is it worth it?</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/20/with-wider-use-the-dangers-of-ai-become-apparent-to-more-people/">With Wider Use, The Dangers Of AI Become Apparent To More People</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/3/2016/03/img_1665-e1457955946161.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Tesla has settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of an 18-year-old passenger killed in a 116 mph crash in Fort Lauderdale.<br /><br />Plaintiffs alleged that a Tesla technician disabled a speed limiter without parental consent.</p> <p>The settlement, with undisclosed terms, was confirmed Monday just as jury selection was set to begin in Broward County court.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/20/tesla-settles-wrongful-death-lawsuit-speed-limiter-not-autopilot/#more-464208">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/Isuzu-D-Max-EV-pickup-UK.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>While Toyota is preparing to launch the Hilux BEV in the UK, another Japanese electric pickup is now on sale. The <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/isuzu/">Isuzu D-MAX EV</a> can tow over 7,700 lbs, wade through close to 24″ (600 mm) of water, and it even has a dedicated Rough Terrain Mode for off-roading. However, it’s not cheap.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/20/isuzu-launches-first-electric-pickup-uk-not-cheap/#more-464172">more…</a>

<p>Renewable energy has overtaken coal to become the world&#8217;s largest source of electricity in 2025,...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/clean-energy-pushes-fossil-fuel-power-into-reverse-for-first-time-ever/">Clean energy pushes fossil-fuel power into reverse for ‘first time ever’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

Fervo Energy is set to complete the first commercial-scale enhanced geothermal power plant in the United States later this year. It won’t be its last. The Houston-based startup filed for its long-awaited initial public offering last Friday, and the document offers a more concrete look into the company’s long-term…

<p>Romania’s award of a contract for 12 hydrogen trains to Siemens Mobility looks, at first glance, like a late but determined embrace of cleaner regional rail. Read more closely, it looks like something else. It looks like a governance failure made visible. The contract was awarded only after repeated failed ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/20/romanias-hydrogen-train-deal-reveals-a-governance-failure-not-a-technology-win/">Romania’s Hydrogen Train Deal Reveals a Governance Failure, Not a Technology Win</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>By Alexia Melendez Martineau, Senior Policy Manager, Plug In America Thinking about buying an EV? Here&#8217;s one more reason to go electric. A new ranking of the world&#8217;s biggest automakers reveals that EVs aren&#8217;t just saving drivers money on gas and maintenance; they&#8217;re better products, built in a fundamentally different ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/20/evs-are-driving-cleaner-automotive-supply-chains-heres-how/">EVs Are Driving Cleaner Automotive Supply Chains — Here&#8217;s How</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/eACTROS_400_MAIN.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>First shown at last year’s Bauma construction expo, the all-new Mercedes-Benz eActros promised great range, awesome performance, and massive payload capacities from its new, HD vocational electric semi truck. Now, the company is ready to take orders.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/20/hot-and-ready-mercedes-is-taking-orders-for-its-new-earocs-400-vocational-truck/#more-464177">more…</a>

<p>The new Fronius Essential Backup Load Unit (Fronius EBLU), a microgrid interconnect device, will be available to U.S. customers starting April 30, 2026. A companion to the Fronius GEN24 Plus inverter, the microgrid interconnect device automatically disconnects the grid connection from the Fronius GEN24 Plus and subpanel to safely power the backup circuits. This allows&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/fronius-releases-microgrid-interconnect-device-eblu/">Fronius releases microgrid interconnect device EBLU</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>