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A Japanese research team has evaluated the affordability of photovoltaic-battery systems featuring heat-pump water heaters and air conditioning units across nine regions of Japan. They analyzed three price policies and two loan types, identifiying a tradeoff between net demand and cost according to the capacity of the solar-plus-storage system.

La transición no será viable si seguimos obviando que una red saturada convierte cada megavatio de renovable en una promesa incumplida.

La compañía Savannah Resources asegura que el proyecto Barroso podría tener un potencial de mineralización de litio de más de 100 millones de toneladas a lo largo del tiempo.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/04/photo-1660330589243-4c640d878052.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Clean energy jobs surged in 2024, growing more than three times faster than the rest of the US economy and adding nearly 100,000 new positions. That brought the total clean energy workforce to 3.56 million people, according to the <a href="http://www.cleanjobsamerica.e2.org/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">10th annual Clean Jobs America</a> report from E2.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/09/18/us-clean-energy-jobs-2024/#more-434869">more…</a>

<p>Nissan was the first automaker to deliver an affordable production electric vehicle to the US market. For 2026, the LEAF has been given a full facelift from the inside out. Nissan invited CleanTechnica out to San Diego, California, to be some of the first people in the world to drive ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/18/first-drive-of-the-2026-nissan-leaf/">First Drive of the 2026 Nissan LEAF</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Volkswagen Group outsells Tesla in Europe with a single model. Yep, there is a single Volkswagen Group model that outsells the Model Y in Europe. And now you all think I am crazy and do not know what I am writing about. Now I ask you, find the differences: The ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/18/how-volkswagen-group-outsells-tesla-in-europe/">How Volkswagen Group Outsells Tesla in Europe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>When I was an early career teacher, I taught eighth grade. I remember a pattern of wrangling with parents about their children&#8217;s grades. The school guidance counselor would console me afterward, musing that, if the kids would only do their homework, things would be easier for them. It seemed to ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/18/need-data-to-support-your-climate-conspiracies-look-to-the-fake-research-black-market/">Need Data To Support Your Climate Conspiracies? Look To The Fake Research Black Market</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/3/2025/09/Genesis-GV90-space.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p><a href="https://electrek.co/guides/genesis/">Genesis</a> is turning 10, and it’s celebrating with a few big surprises. The rising luxury brand is rolling out a slate of new hybrids and EVs, including an ultra-luxe flagship SUV and off-roader.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/09/18/genesis-launch-slew-of-new-luxury-evs-and-hybrids/#more-434870">more…</a>

<p>Three years ago, I wrote an article titled “South Africa Needs Cheaper Electric Cars ASAP!” following a study that showed over 70% of South Africans would be interested in switching to electric if they had the option to buy an electric vehicle that costs less than R500,000 ($30,000). South Africans ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/18/byd-launches-the-highly-anticipated-dolphin-surf-in-south-africa-opening-electric-vehicles-to-the-mass-market/">BYD Launches The Highly Anticipated Dolphin Surf In South Africa, Opening Electric Vehicles To The Mass Market</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Waymo keeps adding robotaxi services in more and more cities. Its habit this year has been to partner with Uber in these new markets, making Waymo robotaxi rides available exclusively on the Uber app. However, in Waymo&#8217;s newest city, Nashville, the robotaxi company is partnering with Lyft. It makes sense. ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/18/waymo-diversifies-in-nashville-with-lyft/">Waymo Diversifies in Nashville with Lyft</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/3/2024/10/35000-Chevy-Equinox-EV-1.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Starting at under $35,000 with up to 319 miles of range, class-leading tech, and more, the <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/chevy-equinox-ev/">Chevy Equinox EV</a> is hard to beat. But, is “America’s most affordable 315+ miles range EV,” <em>really</em> the best value?</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/09/18/chevy-equinox-ev-best-bang-for-your-buck/#more-434855">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/EV-Realty-San-Bernardino_5.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200" /></div><p><a href="https://evrealtyus.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">EV Realty</a> just broke ground on its first big truck charging hub in San Bernardino, California. The site sits in a prime location: by the San Bernardino Intermodal Facility, 60 million square feet of warehouse space, and Interstates 10 and 215 – a major freight route from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/09/18/75m-boosts-ev-realtys-first-big-rig-charging-hub-in-california/#more-434848">more…</a>

<p>The Accelerating Resilient Infrastructure Initiative launches with more than 20 partners to deploy microgrids, storage, and other distributed energy resources for critical facilities Communities across the United States are losing... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/news/schneider-electric-microsoft-and-partners-target-7-5b-to-fast-track-u-s-microgrids-and-resilient-energy-systems/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/02/Mercedes-solid-state-battery-EV.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Solid-state EV batteries will be here before you know it, Mercedes-backed Farasis Energy claims. During a recent investor meeting, Farasis said it will begin delivering <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/solid-state-batteries/">solid-state EV batteries</a> by the end of 2025.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/09/18/solid-state-ev-batteries-on-track-for-2025-says-mercedes-partner/#more-434820">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/Bluetti-Alternator-Charger-1.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200" /></div><p>We’ve got plenty of Green Deals to help you enjoy far more in fall, headlined by <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/09/17/bluettis-power-stations-with-alternator-chargers-from-618/">Bluetti’s power station and alternator charger bundles</a> for on-the-go backup support with exclusive pricing <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/09/17/bluettis-power-stations-with-alternator-chargers-from-618/">starting from $618</a>. There’s also <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/09/18/heybike-golden-fall-e-bike-sale-starting-from-999/">Heybike’s Golden Fall e-bike sale</a> that you can jump on to travel around your town or beyond and enjoy the changing season – with <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/09/18/heybike-golden-fall-e-bike-sale-starting-from-999/">deals starting from $999</a>. We also have tools from EGO and Husqvarna, as well as some travel-friendly devices like portable water heaters, projectors, and ongoing sales waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/09/17/jackery-72-hour-flash-sale-explorer-2000-plus-bundle-new-1499-low-more/">Jackery 72-hour sale</a> that dropped the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/09/17/jackery-72-hour-flash-sale-explorer-2000-plus-bundle-new-1499-low-more/">Explorer 2000 Plus 400W solar bundle</a> to a new low, <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2025/09/17/velotric-fall-sale-t1-st-plus-e-bike-with-free-rack-1299-more/">Velotric’s Ride into Fall e-bike Sale</a>, and more.</p> <p>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> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/09/18/bluetti-power-station-alternator-charger-bundles-up-to-1000-off-heybike-golden-fall-e-bike-sale-offers-600-savings-more/#more-434822">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/10/Panasonic-Tesla-4680-battery-cells.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Panasonic, the Japanese manufacturing giant, says it is working on a new battery cell that can add 90 miles of range to the Tesla Model Y – pushing it to over 450 miles (725 km).</p> <p>Of course, it could also just use fewer batteries and reduce the weight of the vehicle or other EVs. </p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/09/18/panasonic-claims-battery-can-give-tesla-model-y-450-miles-range/#more-434821">more…</a>

<p>The headline number is startling. The top 10% of American households now account for roughly half of all consumer spending, according to data reported by the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg in 2025. That has never been true in the modern era. It creates a situation where the economic pulse ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/18/why-us-inequality-makes-evs-solar-heat-pumps-fragile/">Why US Inequality Makes EVs, Solar, &#038; Heat Pumps Fragile</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Demand Side Grid Support battery fleets delivered 720 MW of capacity, but future is uncertain without Cap-and-Trade support, says CALSSA California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom have cut funding for... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/policy/california-pulls-funding-from-worlds-largest-virtual-power-plant-program/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>India is piling into the renewable energy space as it seeks to lower its emissions, and Australia is also raising its ambitions. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/18/good-news-from-india-australia-on-emissions/">Good News From India &#038; Australia On Emissions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>With New York Climate Week approaching, clean tech stakeholders are pumping out all the good news about renewable energy -- despite the abrupt shift in federal energy policy this year.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/18/trump-celebrates-ny-climate-week-by-lowering-renewable-energy-borrowing-costs/">Trump Celebrates NY Climate Week By Lowering Renewable Energy Borrowing Costs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Manufacturers are either bundling inverters, batteries, EV chargers, and smart panels under one brand or leaning on partnerships for flexibility — all while trimming costs and avoiding costly main panel... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/news/smarter-boxes-fewer-boxes-residential-inverter-and-ess-highlights-from-re-2025/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/Nissan-cuts-Ariya-US.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The Ariya, Nissan’s all-electric SUV, won’t be offered in the US in 2026. Nissan officially cut <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/nissan-ariya/">the Ariya</a> from its 2026 lineup as it prepares to launch the new and improved LEAF EV.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2025/09/18/nissan-cuts-ariya-electric-suv-from-us-lineup-for-2026-leaf-ev/#more-434796">more…</a>

<p>SolarEdge announced its first international shipments are now underway from its U.S. manufacturing facilities. The first exports for the residential solar segment are now being shipped to international customers in Australia, with shipments to additional international markets expected in the fourth quarter of 2025. C&#38;I solar products are also on track to begin international shipments&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/09/solaredge-begins-exporting-us-made-residential-inverters/">SolarEdge begins exporting US-made residential inverters</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, announced the local launch of the Tang DM-i seven-seater plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) on September 17, 2025. The vehicle is the largest SUV in BYD’s local electrified lineup, positioned to bring the brand’s Super DM-i technology to the family vehicle segment in ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/18/byd-rolls-out-tang-dm-i-plug-in-hybrid-suv-in-the-philippines/">BYD Rolls Out Tang DM-i Plug-In Hybrid SUV In The Philippines</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Vingroup&#8217;s recently organized energy arm plans ambitious rooftop solar rollout, though experts warn about infrastructure challenges. VinEnergo Energy Joint Stock Company has announced plans to install 43 megawatts of rooftop solar power and 45 megawatt-hours of battery storage across three Vingroup manufacturing plants in Ha Tinh province. The ambitious project ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/09/18/vinenergos-43mw-solar-push-tests-vietnams-grid-strained-energy-ambition/">VinEnergo&#8217;s 43MW Solar Push Tests Vietnam&#8217;s Grid-Strained Energy Ambition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>