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The Department of Energy is backing a major battery project to bolster Puerto Rico’s fragile electric grid — even as the Trump administration axes funding for key clean energy initiatives across the U.S. territory. Last week, the DOE said it closed a nearly $490 million loan to a subsidiary of Pattern Energy to…

Krzysztof Wasowicz, mayor of Justice, Illinois, has some concerns about solar: that it takes up farmland and enriches China. But he’s all-in on the community solar array that was recently deployed at a Public Storage facility in his village, a suburb of Chicago. The panels are located on otherwise unused roof space…

<p>Monochrome will test a perovskite PV prototype at an altitude of around 5,150 meters during an alpine expedition in Pakistan's Karakoram region. The field trial will assess power-generation performance and durability under harsh, off-grid conditions as the company explores perovskite technology for future BIPV applications.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/12/perovskite-solar-tested-at-over-5000-m-altitude/">Perovskite solar tested at over 5,000 m altitude</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

La fabrica de baterías promovida por Contemporary Star Energy, integrada en el complejo de Stellantis, se desarrollará en cuatro fases hasta marzo de 2029 e incluye nueve líneas de montaje de módulos y seis líneas de fabricación de celdas. El proyecto ha sido sometido a Declaración de Impacto Ambiental y a una modificación sustancial de la Autorización Ambiental Integrada.

La Autoridad Portuaria de Ceuta ha licitado una planta fotovoltaica para la estación marítima y las galerías de embarque del Muelle España, con 369 módulos y 204,795 kWp en la terminal y 226 módulos y 125,43 kWp en marquesinas, respectivamente, hasta completar 330 kWp en autoconsumo sin excedentes.

<p>Germany’s hydrogen industry finally has a demand number it can put in a headline: nearly 6 GW of paid reservations on the country’s emerging hydrogen core network. FNB Gas presented the reservations and customers’ willingness to pay as a strong indication that the hydrogen economy is gathering momentum. Six gigawatts ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/12/germany-6-gw-hydrogen-reservations-demand/">Germany’s Hydrogen Industry Is Overselling Its 6 GW Reservation Headline</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The European Patent Office has revoked Hanwha Solutions’ 689 patent covering passivation technology used in silicon solar cells, citing a lack of inventive step. The decision follows years of patent litigation between Hanwha Q Cells and solar manufacturers including JinkoSolar, Longi and REC across Europe, the US and Australia.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/12/european-patent-office-revokes-hanwhas-long-disputed-passivation-patent/">European Patent Office revokes Hanwha&#8217;s long-disputed passivation patent</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>The Chinese manufacturer said its new commercial and industrial energy storage solution combines 100 kW or 125 kW PCS units with 257.23 kWh battery clusters. It can be scaled to 2.5 MW.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/12/deye-launches-2-5-mw-ci-storage-system-with-0-ms-switching/">Deye launches 2.5 MW C&amp;I storage system with 0 ms switching</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>From Gen-4 heavy-duty trucks to L4 urban delivery vehicles, shared technology, automotive-grade production and industry partnerships are shaping the next phase of Pony.ai’s autonomous freight business. At a media briefing on August 3, He Xing, Vice President of Pony.ai and Head of the company’s Robotruck business, discussed how nearly a ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/11/scaling-autonomous-freight-inside-pony-ais-robotruck-business/">Scaling Autonomous Freight: Inside Pony.ai’s Robotruck Business</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Well, so much for climate pledges and grand goals to cut carbon emissions. It&#8217;s more important for ginormous tech companies and the tech-nerd billionaires who own them to keep up with the Joneses in the midst of the modern &#8220;AI era,&#8221; no matter the consequences. Amazon, one of the cofounders ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/11/the-single-largest-pollution-source-in-the-usa-going-to-be-an-amazon-ai-data-center/">The Single Largest Pollution Source In The USA Going To Be An Amazon AI Data Center</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>A New National Laboratory Study Finds that Underground Thermal Energy Storage Can Keep Servers Cool Year Round To ensure equipment in computing facilities function, they need to be kept cool, which can require a lot of energy and water—as much as 40% of their total annual energy consumption. Typical cooling systems ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/11/computing-facilities-can-save-big-and-keep-cool-by-looking-underground/">Computing Facilities Can Save Big and Keep Cool by Looking Underground</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/3/2026/07/Kia-vehicles-upgrade-Pleos.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Kia’s affordable electric SUV is now on sale in the US, starting at $29,890. The 2027 <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/kia-ev3/">Kia EV3</a> has an official EPA-estimated driving range of up to 321 miles.</p>

<p>Little BAIC Group EV startup Arcfox has gone an interesting route. Naturally, when we think of EV battery swapping, we typically think of NIO, which has far and away been the battery swapping leader in the industry. However, the world&#8217;s biggest battery producer, CATL, has also gotten into the battery ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/11/arcfox-goes-battery-swapping-with-the-help-of-catl/">Arcfox Goes Battery Swapping with the Help of CATL</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Expanded leadership roles for Shaun MacGarvie and Sophie Chadefaud reinforce Schneider Electric’s commitment to helping customers accelerate efficiency, resilience, and sustainability outcomes. MILTON, Ontario — Schneider Electric Canada is strengthening its commercial leadership to help customers navigate the new energy landscape. As the world’s most sustainable energy technology company, Schneider ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/11/schneider-electric-canada-strengthens-commercial-leadership-to-help-customers-navigate-the-new-energy-landscape/">Schneider Electric Canada Strengthens Commercial Leadership to Help Customers Navigate the New Energy Landscape</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>&#8220;If you haven&#8217;t done anything wrong, you&#8217;ve got nothing to worry about.&#8221; That is the mantra of those who believe surveillance technology is a public benefit. The UK has perhaps the largest number of security cameras per capita of any nation, and its citizens seem to be perfectly happy knowing ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/11/flock-cameras-spark-community-backlash/">Flock Cameras Spark Community Backlash</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/3/2026/08/hyundai-ioniq-9-black-ink-launch.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">The new <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/hyundai-ioniq-9/">Hyundai IONIQ 9</a> Black Ink edition sits above the Calligraphy as the new range-topping trim.</p>

<p>MANILA, Philippines — ACMobility has expanded its electric vehicle infrastructure initiatives to strengthen public transportation networks through dual partnerships with Basic Energy Corporation and Grab Philippines. The Ayala Group&#8217;s mobility unit is deploying physical charging stations along major traffic corridors while launching digital fleet management technology to support electric buses, ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/11/acmobility-sets-up-chargers-supporting-public-transport-in-the-philippines/">ACMobility Sets Up Chargers Supporting Public Transport</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/3/2026/08/Anker-SOLIX-AeroGarden-ECOVACS-GDs-FI.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">We’ve got a power station-heavy Green Deals for you today, starting with the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/08/10/anker-solix-fan-fest-mega-sale-power-station-exclusive-from-190/">freshly launched Anker SOLIX Fan Fest Mega Sale</a> with up to 48% initial discounts, an exclusive bonus savings code, a FREE power station gift – all <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/08/10/anker-solix-fan-fest-mega-sale-power-station-exclusive-from-190/">starting from $190</a>. We also spotted a one-day-only deal on <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/08/11/anker-solix-1024wh-c1000x-gen2-power-station-480/">Anker’s SOLIX C1000X 1,024Wh Portable Power Station down at $480</a>, as well as a similar one-day deal on the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/08/11/bluetti-488wh-ac50b-portable-power-station-259/">Bluetti AC50B 488Wh Portable Power Station for $259</a>. From there, we also have <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/08/10/aerogarden-harvest-xl-indoor-hydroponic-garden-system-81-low/">AeroGarden’s Harvest XL Indoor Hydroponic Garden System at its $81 low</a>, the ECOVACS Ultramarine P1 cordless robot pool cleaner at a new low, an overdue discount on EGO’s 21-inch Select Cut and Touch Drive mower bundled with 2x 6.0Ah batteries, and more below. That includes the hangover deals from last week at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s ENGWE launch promotion on the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/08/10/engwe-early-access-launch-eagle-electric-dirt-bike-1099/">new Eagle Electric Dirt Bike</a>, the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/08/10/bluetti-emergency-backup-sale-2016wh-fridgepower-899-more/">Bluetti Emergency Backup Sale lineup</a> of power station deals, and more. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">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>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/06/gas-vs-electric.png?w=1600" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">The structural collapse of gas car sales has continued in the world’s largest auto market, with July numbers showing that the only type of vehicle doing well is pure battery-electric cars, while sales of every other type of vehicle continue to drop precipitously for months on end.</p>

<p>Alongside various energy partners, home energy technology firm dcbel has announced its participation in the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center&#8217;s (MassCEC) V2X Pilot Program. Aiming to give Bay State homeowners independence... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/news/dcbel-joins-massachusetts-energy-independence-pilot-program/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>AI has changed the data-center electricity story. Demand is rising much faster than it did through much of the 2000s and 2010s, hyperscale facilities are being proposed and built at extraordinary scale, and utilities in several US regions are confronting loads large enough to affect generation planning, substations, transformers and ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/11/ai-data-center-electricity-demand-us-grid/">AI Data Centers Are A Regional US Grid Issue, Not A Global Power Crisis</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/3/2026/08/Cadillac-Escalade-IQ-Curated.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph"><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/cadillac/">Cadillac</a> is giving buyers the opportunity to customize the flagship electric SUV through its bespoke program, which will be hand-built in Michigan. The catch? It’s not going to be cheap.</p>

El presidente de FEGECA, Vicente Gallardo, defiende una transición energética realista y tecnológicamente diversa, en la que convivan bombas de calor, sistemas híbridos y calderas alimentadas con gases renovables. El sector de la calefacción recupera el crecimiento, mientras FEGECA reclama un marco regulatorio estable y ayudas accesibles para impulsar la descarbonización del parque edificatorio.

El Ministerio ha cedido ante la petición del Operador del Sistema con unas medidas que perjudican a otros actores como plantas de renovables y almacenamiento energético que podrían dar la misma solución de control dinámico de tensión.

<p>Despite the sharp U-turn in federal energy policy, US innovators continue to push the long duration energy storage envelope, with organic flow batteries in play among other solutions.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/11/energy-storage-organic-flow-battery-us-innovation-startups/">Organic Flow Batteries Get Another Shot At Long Duration Energy Storage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>