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<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/BYD-EVs-5-min-charging-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/byd/">BYD</a> launched its new Flash Charging system, enabling EV charging in as little as 5 minutes, in luxury vehicles like the Denza Z9 GT. Now, it’s set to roll out to some of its best sellers.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/20/byd-upgrading-top-selling-evs-with-5-min-flash-charging/#more-463591">more…</a>

<p>PowerUQ, a solar generation uncertainty analysis software platform, announced a partnership with Terabase Energy, makers of the PlantPredict solar energy modeling platform. The agreement makes PowerUQ&#8217;s Monte Carlo-based uncertainty engine available as an extension within the PlantPredict ecosystem. Now, owner-IPPs, financiers, independent engineers and asset managers can quantify project-term generation risk at every stage of the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/poweruq-extension-added-to-terabase-plantpredict-modeling-platform/">PowerUQ extension added to Terabase PlantPredict modeling platform</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/3/2025/06/Nissan-first-EV-solid-state-batteries-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>During a briefing on Monday, <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/nissan/">Nissan </a>revealed it had achieved a new milestone as it aims to launch its first vehicles powered by all-solid-state EV batteries by 2028.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/20/nissans-first-ev-solid-state-batteries-on-track-2028/#more-464147">more…</a>

<p>Silicon Valley-based solar panel manufacturer Tandem PV has opened a new factory in Fremont, California, which it claims will help commercialize the use of new, high-efficiency panels in utility-scale projects.... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/pv-modules/tandem-pv-opens-next-generation-solar-manufacturing-facility/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/04/BLUETTI-Elite-10-200W_128Wh-Power-Station-with-60W-Solar-Panel.png?w=1600" /></div><p>Today’s <em>9to5Toys Green Deals</em> is outfitted with <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/20/bluetti-elite-10-200w-128wh-power-station-with-60w-solar-panel/">BLUETTI’s compact Elite 10 128Wh power station and 60W solar panel bundle</a>, the exact <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/20/worx-20v-string-trimmer-and-leaf-blower-combo-kit/">Worx string trimmer and leaf blower combo</a> I use to tidy up my own lawn, as well as <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/04/17/tackle-any-terrain-with-aventons-aventure-3-smart-e-bike-1799-low/">Aventon’s Aventure 3 e-bike with smart features at its low</a>. These are just a few of the things listed down below, so continue reading to catch up on them all.</p> <p>Head below for other 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/2026/04/20/green-deals-apr/#more-464149">more…</a>

<p>For the first time in the history of Turkey, the combined sales of electric and hybrid vehicles have surpassed traditional internal combustion engines, claiming over 51% of the market in the first quarter of the year. At the center of this seismic shift is Togg, the national mobility brand that ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/20/togg-maintains-turkish-market-leadership-expands-in-germany-confident-of-diaspora-support/">Togg Maintains Turkish Market Leadership, Expands In Germany Confident Of Diaspora Support</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/Hyundai-IONIQ-3-debut.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The IONIQ 3 is <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/hyundai/">Hyundai’s</a> first compact electric vehicle under the series and a smaller, more affordable sibling to the IONIQ 5.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/04/20/hyundai-ioniq-3-debuts-class-leading-range-new-infotainment-images/#more-464117">more…</a>

<p>After writing about some of the worst foods for climate change, which are beef and dairy products, farmed shrimp, lamb, and pork, I wondered if vegetable oils too have a high carbon footprint. It turns out, they do, according to this article about a 2022 study: &#8220;“Whilst vegetable oils might ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/20/are-vegetable-oils-high-carbon-bad-for-climate-change/">Are Vegetable Oils High Carbon &#038; Bad For Climate Change?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Royal Enfield has officially moved past its century-long reliance on internal combustion with the commercial debut of the Flying Flea C6. This inaugural electric model from the world’s oldest motorcycle manufacturer in continuous production represents a strategic pivot toward sustainable urban mobility. The launch, which took place in Bengaluru this ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/20/royal-enfield-launches-the-flying-flea-its-first-electric-motorcycle/">Royal Enfield Launches The Flying Flea, Its First Electric Motorcycle</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>VinFast has addressed the critical pillars of supply and infrastructure by integrating its retail network with an aggressive energy ecosystem. As of April 2026, the company is shifting from administrative planning to the physical deployment of vehicles and energy infrastructure, positioning the Philippines as its primary testing ground for large-scale ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/04/20/vinfast-partners-with-14-more-motorcycle-distributors-aiming-for-a-major-june-launch/">VinFast Partners With 14 More Motorcycle Distributors, Aiming For A Major June Launch</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>This week on Projects Weekly, Roofit.Solar has made the jump to commercial installations in North America with a rooftop project in New York. Elsewhere in the northeast, Elevate Renewables has... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/projects/slew-of-solar-installations-strengthen-texan-energy-grid-projects-weekly/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Perovskite-silicon solar technology company Tandem PV has begun demonstration manufacturing in Fremont, California. In a 65,000-ft2 facility, Tandem PV is producing tandem perovskite-silicon solar panels. The line can accommodate 40 MW of annual capacity. “This factory marks the shift from impressive R&#38;D results to repeatable manufacturing at a commercially meaningful scale,” said Tandem PV CEO&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/tandem-pv-begins-perovskite-silicon-solar-panel-demonstration-manufacturing/">Tandem PV begins perovskite-silicon solar panel demonstration manufacturing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

In the 1970s, the United States and other OECD countries established strategic oil stocks aimed at mitigating the impact of supply disruptions. In March 2026, the United States, along with other members of the International Energy Agency, agreed to a coordinated emergency release of strategic oil stocks following the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

In this US news roundup, Eos and Turbine-X, CPower and Vertiv, and Elevate Renewables highlight the 'bring your own capacity’ model in data centre-focused announcements.

Los datos de 2025 presentados por la AIE evidencian que el sistema energético global ha entrado en una fase en la que las renovables, con la solar a la cabeza, lideran la expansión de la oferta y comienzan a desplazar de forma estructural a los combustibles fósiles.

El efecto rebote fotovoltaico se produce cuando las instalaciones fotovoltaicas residenciales conllevan un aumento del consumo eléctrico de los hogares, y según un reciente estudio podría generar costes adicionales en el sistema europeo de hasta 23.500 millones de euros anuales.

<p>The growing connectivity of power technologies has granted greater control over how distributed energy resources (DERs) interact with both the grid and energy loads behind the meter. But as these devices connect with more avenues of electrical distribution, there are rising implications for proper cybersecurity measures within them. The solar industry is trying to establish&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/solar-inverter-advancements-stress-growing-need-for-cybersecurity/">Solar inverter advancements stress growing need for cybersecurity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Trinity St. Peter&#8217;s Episcopal Church in San Francisco, a historic landmark built in the 19th century, is now home to a 19.74-kW solar system. The system, installed by SunSource and supported by RE-volv and California Interfaith Power &#38; Light (CIPL), will save the church more than $261,000 in electricity costs over its lifetime. These savings&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/04/19th-century-san-francisco-church-gets-solar-upgrade/">19th century San Francisco church gets solar upgrade</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Lennart Hinrichs, executive VP and general manager for Americas at TWAICE, discusses the value proposition of BESS data analytics for the North American market.

El Boletín Oficial del Estado ha publicado en la segunda semana de abril tres proyectos renovables, entre los que destaca una planta fotovoltaica de 235 MW en Mérida.

<p>Countries attending a first-of-its-kind fossil-fuel summit have been asked to consider “action recommendations” such as...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/revealed-scientists-tell-colombia-fossil-fuel-transition-summit-to-halt-new-expansion/">Revealed: Scientists tell Colombia fossil-fuel transition summit to ‘halt new expansion’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

Según Montel, en España se contabilizaron 397 horas con precios negativos entre enero y marzo, una cifra muy superior a las 48 horas registradas en el mismo periodo de 2025 y cercana al total anual de ese año (555 horas).

Un nuevo informe del grupo de expertos en energía global Ember revela que en 2025 se instalaron 814 GWdc de nueva capacidad solar y eólica, pero el ritmo de implantación de la energía eólica aumentó un 47 % interanual, frente a solo un 11 % en el caso de la energía solar.

For decades, utilities have used smart thermostats to reduce strain on the grid when electricity consumption is super-high. Paying customers to let utilities turn down air conditioning on hot summer afternoons or electric heating on cold winter mornings is called demand response , and it’s delivering gigawatts of…

Enfield, North Carolina — a small rural town with big clean-energy dreams — just passed a key milestone on its quest to lower costs and strengthen resilience. A seed grant of nearly $300,000 will jump-start a neighborhood form of geothermal energy that can heat, cool, and provide hot water to households. If the…