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<p>Sodium-based batteries aren&#8217;t new to the energy storage market, but interest in their technology began growing in the early 2020s as the industry explores alternatives to lithium. Sodium-ion batteries behave and can be manufactured similarly to common lithium designs, so their adoption is more straightforward than other advanced technology like flow batteries. But just as&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/08/what-is-a-sodium-ion-battery-and-why-is-everyone-talking-about-it/">What is a sodium-ion battery, and why is everyone talking about it?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>This week on Projects Weekly, Chicagoan utility company Commonwealth Edison and two partners have devised a plan for 60 new community solar projects across northern Illinois. In Oklahoma, RWE and... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/projects/comed-plans-out-60-new-rooftop-projects-in-illinois-projects-weekly/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

In 2025, customers in Puerto Rico experienced an average of 36 hours of power interruptions that were not caused by major events such as hurricanes, 19% more than in 2024. On average, between 2021 and 2025, Puerto Rican customers experience 29 hours of power loss each year. By comparison, electricity customers in the mainland United States generally experience about two hours of electricity interruptions per year without major events.

<p>If all planned solar inverter manufacturing expansion is completed, domestic companies could meet demand following the FCC&#8217;s ban on new foreign inverter products, according to a market analysis by Wood Mackenzie. There is more than 100 GWAC of new announced solar inverter manufacturing slated to start production before 2028. &#8220;The FCC&#8217;s intent here is clear.&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/08/woodmac-new-domestic-inverter-manufacturing-could-meet-us-solar-demand/">WoodMac: New domestic inverter manufacturing could meet US solar demand</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Energy Vault Holdings Inc. has announced the execution of a &#8220;strategic commercial agreement,&#8221; under the terms of which it will supply battery systems to hyperscalers for AI data centers. In... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/batteries/energy-vault-announces-bess-agreement-with-ai-hyperscalers/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>An international team of scientists has reviewed recent advances in sodium-ion battery components, highlighting their potential as a lower-cost, more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The researchers identify key challenges including lower energy density, shorter cycle life and manufacturing constraints, while pointing to advances in materials and electrolytes as important to future commercialization.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/10/advanced-sodium-ion-battery-prototypes-now-approaching-200-wh-kg/">Advanced sodium-ion battery prototypes now approaching 200 Wh/kg</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>The Italian government has finalized the FerX mechanism, setting a 10 GW quota for PV projects and a reference strike price of €80/MWh, with premiums for floating and asbestos-roof replacement projects.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/10/italy-to-allocate-10-gw-of-pv-under-new-ferx-incentive-scheme/">Italy to allocate 10 GW of PV under new FerX incentive scheme</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

Tragsa ha abierto un nuevo proceso de contratación para completar el Acuerdo Marco de suministro e instalación de sistemas fotovoltaicos aislados en Barcelona, con un presupuesto de 580.000 euros y financiación FEDER, y un plazo de ejecución de 36 meses.

<p>Researchers in China have demonstrated that zinc oxide (ZnO) thin films can act as a 'sunscreen' for heterojunction solar cells, reducing UV-induced degradation while maintaining high visible-light transmission. ZnO-coated modules achieved lower projected LCOE and 4.8% higher cumulative power generation over 25 years.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/10/zinc-oxide-uv-shield-cuts-heterojunction-solar-cell-degradation-and-boosts-lifetime-output-by-4-8/">Zinc oxide UV shield cuts heterojunction solar cell degradation and boosts lifetime output by 4.8%</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>The Sunshine Income Villages scheme plans to deploy solar installations across South Korea under a resident-led renewable energy profit-sharing model.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/10/south-korea-selects-first-villages-for-community-solar-scheme/">South Korea selects first villages for community solar scheme</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

Se eleva un 30-35% la demanda de conversiones de vehículos a gas, cuyo precio de instalación también aumentó hasta un 20%.

Este domingo, Irán ha reafirmado que no mantiene contactos con Estados Unidos y que no está dispuesto a reanudarlos mientras Washington siga incumpliendo el memorando de entendimiento alcanzado en junio.

Díaz-Canel denuncia el bloqueo estadounidense y alerta sobre los prolongados apagones que afectan al país y sus servicios básicos.

Serentica Renewables has commissioned the first phase of a battery storage project that will help deliver round-the-clock (RTC) renewable energy in Rajasthan, India.

<p>European transmission system operators are preparing for the August 12 solar eclipse, which is expected to temporarily reduce photovoltaic generation but pose no threat to electricity supply. French and German grid operators forecast PV output declines of around 9.7 GW and 2 GW, respectively, with the impact expected to be lower than during previous eclipses.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/10/european-transmission-system-operators-prepare-for-solar-eclipse/">European transmission system operators prepare for solar eclipse</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>France will expand its renewable curtailment mechanism to more solar and wind installations, lowering the capacity threshold from 10 MW to 1 MW in two stages from December 2026. The rules target periods of negative electricity prices, with EDF preparing affected operators for remote shutdowns while maintaining existing compensation arrangements.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/10/france-expands-renewable-curtailment-mechanism-amid-negative-prices-lowers-threshold-to-1-mw/">France expands renewable curtailment mechanism amid negative prices, lowers threshold to 1 MW</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

In many ways the world&#039;s oldest cheddar-maker hews to tradition. Since 1833, Barber’s Farmhouse Cheesemakers has operated from the rolling green pastures of southwest England, milking grass-fed cows and fermenting the milk with microbial starters passed down for generations. That heritage has led to award-winning…

Stew Miller, who launched his North Carolina rooftop solar company in the 2000s, says there’s “a lot of negativity” in his industry right now — and it’s easy to see why. A year ago, Republicans passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminating the 30% federal tax credit for households who buy rooftop panels. That…

<p>Samsung and Oak Ridge National Laboratory are testing a cold-climate vapor-compression heat pump designed to maintain stable heating performance below −30 C. The system combines a rotary scroll compressor with flash-injection technology to reduce energy losses, prevent overheating and improve reliability during prolonged operation in extreme cold.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/10/samsung-oak-ridge-national-laboratory-testing-cold-climate-vapor-compression-heat-pump-tech/">Samsung, Oak Ridge National Laboratory testing cold climate vapor compression heat pump tech</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>Nuclear power works. It produces low-carbon electricity, avoids the health burden of fossil-fuel combustion, provides firm generation and can operate for many decades. My skepticism about building large new nuclear fleets has never depended on pretending otherwise. The more interesting question is why countries that have built nuclear successfully have ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/10/new-nuclear-financing-government-risk/">New Nuclear Gets Built When Governments Run Development &amp; Taxpayers Take The Risk</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>The Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has discovered a lowest tariff of INR 5.25/kWh in its tender to procure 1 GW of firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) on a round-the-clock (RTC) basis from ISTS-connected renewable energy projects.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/10/secis-1-gw-fdre-rtc-power-tender-discovers-inr-5-25-kwh-tariff/">India&#8217;s round-the-clock renewables tender attracts lowest bid of $0.055/kWh</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>InfoLink’s Jenny Lin shares the latest analysis on the key markets accounting for nearly 80% of Latin America’s total PV capacity as solar continues to grow its share of regional electricity generation. Following years of accelerating deployment, Latin America is entering a new phase – one requiring investment in energy storage and grid infrastructure.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/10/pv-progress-across-latin-america/">PV Progress across Latin America</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.pv-magazine.com">pv magazine Global</a>.</p>

<p>Boston Celtics forward Paul George recently appeared on video exploring the upcoming XPENG G9L. The global 5-seat electric SUV was revealed last week, although we will have to wait for its official launch to know details. The premium vehicle is also anticipated to launch in Europe at the Paris Motor ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/09/nbas-paul-george-on-xpeng-g9l-i-need-one/">NBA’s Paul George On XPENG G9L: “I Need One”</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/lotus-canada.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">For the last few weeks, we’ve been running a sidebar survey how (or if) <em>Electrek</em> readers think the first Chinese electric cars will make it onto US roads. After receiving more than 3,000 responses, here’s what you told us.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/08/pony_ai.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p class="wp-block-paragraph">Chinese autonomy experts Pony.ai are planning to put 1,000 autonomous electric commercial trucks to work by 2027, but it’s the company’s plans to put 100,000 self-driving trucks on the road by 2030 that’s making headlines.</p>