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This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News , a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that covers climate, energy, and the environment. Sign up for their newsletter. In Alabama, a yearslong battle over one of the nation’s highest backup fees for residential solar customers may have finally come to…

Geothermal energy is on the cusp of a renaissance in the United States. But outdated and piecemeal rules could delay development of the around-the-clock, carbon-free energy source. Next-generation geothermal is something of a golden child, backed by everyone from climate advocates to leaders in the drilling-obsessed…

If the war in the Middle East has proved anything over the last month, it's that fossil fuel prices are extraordinarily unstable. But global conflict isn’t the only catalyst that can send the cost of oil and natural gas reeling. Factors such as extreme weather, policy changes, and pipeline outages can also set off a…

Esta evolución de precios corresponde a un consumidor medio con una potencia contratada de 4,4 kilovatios (kW) y una demanda anual de 3.900 kilovatios hora (kWh).

Distributed solar accounted for 15% of all new US power capacity in 2025, as residential and community projects reached record installation levels.

Researchers in India demonstrated that ion beam implantation enables precise boron doping in silicon solar cells, reducing defects and improving charge transport. The proposed approach could support more efficient and reproducible p–n junctions, offering a pathway to higher-performance silicon photovoltaics.

Las subestaciones de Belinchón (Cuenca), Beariz (Orense), Brovales (Badajoz) y Santa María de Grado (Asturias) acogerán estas grandes máquinas que ayudarán a controlar la tensión y estabilizar la red eléctrica

Los BESS ofrecen a América Latina la posibilidad de liderar una red eléctrica moderna y sostenible

La subida del precio del petróleo ha impulsado la subida de las acciones de las principales petroleras europeas. Sin embargo, el mercado ha tomado beneficios en los valores relacionados con el hidrógeno.

Developer-investor Hexa Energy Services has inaugurated what is thought to be Japan’s first operational battery storage project with a capacity market contract.

<p>In this episode of CleanTech Talk, Dylan McDowell, CEO of the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL), and Hawai‘i State Senator Chris Lee break down why state action matters now more than ever in the clean energy transition, how hands‑on learning is shaping real policy outcomes, and what trends are ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/31/how-states-are-powering-americas-clean-energy-future/">How States Are Powering America’s Clean Energy Future</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Waymo recently hosted an event in Tokyo to share more about our autonomous driving technology and our progress in Tokyo to the local media specializing in automotive technology. As the original pioneer in the autonomous driving technology industry, Waymo has developed industry-leading hardware, AI and operations, which enabled the company ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/31/waymo-visits-japan/">Waymo Visits Japan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>In a short note, T&#38;E presents its position on the revision of the EU car labelling rules. Having access to accurate information about a car’s CO2 emissions and its fuel and energy consumption can help consumers make more sustainable and affordable choices. Unfortunately, current rules on car labelling fail to do ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/31/car-labelling-revision-using-real-world-information-to-empower-consumers/">Car Labelling Revision: Using Real-World Information to Empower Consumers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Investigation by SourceMaterial and Politico, supported by data from T&#38;E, into Eni’s publicly-backed Kenyan biofuels project, shows that it is struggling to deliver on its promise to produce non-edible food crops on poor quality land. An investigation carried out by SourceMaterial and Politico, with support from T&#38;E data, shows that an Italian government ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/31/meloni-backed-biofuels-project-under-scrutiny-following-new-investigation/">Meloni-Backed Biofuels Project Under Scrutiny Following New Investigation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Under a signed Memorandum of Understanding (&#8220;MoU&#8221;), Volvo Cars is planned to take on Lynk &#38; Co&#8217;s commercial and brand operations in Europe, further supporting the brand&#8217;s growth plans in the region. Lynk &#38; Co will maintain its strict brand independence and remain an integral part of the Geely Auto ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/31/lynk-co-in-europe-to-be-operated-by-volvo-cars-to-support-growth-and-unlock-commercial-synergies/">Lynk &#038; Co In Europe To Be Operated By Volvo Cars To Support Growth And Unlock Commercial Synergies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Someone pushed another hydrogen trucking headline from China across my desk recently, this time tied to northern China, heavy trucks, refueling corridors, and the familiar implication that the future had somehow arrived. It is a recurring genre now. There is always another corridor, another station cluster, another policy target, another ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/31/hydrogen-trucks-in-china-are-a-policy-side-bet-not-a-market-winner/">Hydrogen Trucks In China Are A Policy Side Bet, Not A Market Winner</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

Australian BESS face new financing reality as spreads halve to AU$100/MWh and lenders demand 50-70% contracting amid 15GW deployment surge.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/mamdani-administration-opens-electric-vehicle-fast-charging-stat-1.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200" /></div><p>New York City just added another DC fast-charging hub, and this one is clearly aimed at the drivers who need it most.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/31/nyc-just-dropped-360-kw-chargers-where-drivers-really-need-them/#more-461881">more…</a>

<p>Vision, commitment, sustainability, leadership — this has been the ISEA way for four decades. As part of its fundraising activities to help advance solar energy in Illinois, the Illinois Solar Education Association (ISEA) has also been raffling off electric vehicles for years. This year, it&#8217;s all about Rivian — winners ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/31/win-yourself-a-rivian/">Win Yourself A Rivian!</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/3/2026/03/bp-pulse-Melbourne-Airport-charging-hub-render-2.jpg.img_.750.medium.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1200" /></div><p>bp pulse has broken ground on its first large-scale EV charging hub in Australia – and it’s landing in a high-traffic spot: Melbourne Airport.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/31/bp-pulse-is-building-australias-first-airport-scale-ev-charging-hub/#more-461867">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/10/Tesla-Robotaxi-hero.png?w=1600" /></div><p>Tesla has expanded the geofence for its unsupervised “Robotaxi” service in Austin, Texas, growing the area where vehicles can operate without a safety monitor inside the car.</p> <p>But social media sightings indicate that only a handful of vehicles — somewhere between 4 and 8 Model Ys — are actually running without a human safety monitor. And even those still operate under remote supervision from Tesla.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/31/tesla-expands-unsupervised-robotaxi-service-area-still-only-handful-vehicles/#more-461865">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/12/Hyundai-testing-new-Crater-EV-2.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The last time <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/hyundai/">Hyundai</a> said “something big” was coming, it was a cool new off-road electric SUV concept. In a few days, we will see what Hyundai is cooking up this time during a “major world debut” at the 2026 New York Auto Show. Here’s what to expect.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/31/hyundai-unveil-something-big-this-week-this-could-be-it/#more-461665">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/EV-57000-orders-Chery.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>BYD’s top-selling Seagull EV has a new rival after <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/chery-automotive/">Chery Automotive’s</a> new QQ3 secured close to 57,000 orders. Chery launched the new EV in China, starting at about $8,500.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/31/8500-ev-china-57000-orders/#more-461814">more…</a>

<p>A new electric vehicle bill passed recently in Wyoming. The title is sort of self-explanatory: &#8220;HB0145 &#8211; Removing triple taxation for resident EV drivers.&#8221; Removing the overtaxing of electric vehicles owned and driven by residents of Wyoming sounds like a great idea. Overtaxing them in the first place was not. ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/31/wyoming-reduces-electric-vehicle-taxes/">Wyoming Reduces Electric Vehicle Taxes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Georgia Power has started construction on a new 260 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project in eastern Georgia&#8217;s Jefferson County. Located near the city of Wadley, the project will... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/energy-storage/georgia-power-breaks-ground-on-new-bess-system/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>