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<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/Segway-GT3-SuperScooter.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>We’ve got an exciting edition of Green Deals filled with new and returning low prices alike, starting with <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/02/05/segway-gt3-superscooter-back-at-1500-low/">Segway’s highly advanced GT3 SuperScooter back at its $1,500 low</a> and featuring Apple Find My, proximity locking, navigation, and so much more. From there, we have been surprised by a wide array of EcoFlow device lows, starting with the latest flash sale that has dropped the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/02/05/ecoflow-delta-2-max-power-station-new-829-low-more/">DELTA 2 Max Portable Power Station to a new $829 low</a>. We also have increased exclusive savings on the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/02/05/ecoflow-delta-pro-ultra-x-power-station-exclusive-new-6999-low/">DELTA Pro Ultra X Portable Power Station at a new $6,899 low</a> ($1,400 off), as well as the bundled <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/02/05/ecoflow-delta-pro-ultra-station-smart-home-panel-2-free-trolley-exclusive-4409/">DELTA Pro Ultra Portable Power Station, Smart Home Panel 2, and FREE trolley at a new $4,319 low</a> ($3,479 off). There’s also EcoFlow’s solar-charging Power Hat at a steal of a price, Worx’s Nitro 24-inch cordless electric hedge trimmer, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/02/04/anker-solix-e10-smart-hybrid-whole-home-backup-system-from-4299/">Anker SOLIX E10 Smart Hybrid Whole-Home Backup System</a> officially launching with $2,846+ savings, the early-bird perks on <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/02/03/early-perks-velotric-discover-3-and-discover-m-e-bike/">Velotric’s upcoming Discover 3 and Discover M e-bikes</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/2026/02/05/segway-gt3-superscooter-ecoflow-delta-2-max-delta-pro-ultra-more/#more-454419">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/elon-musk-tesla-meeting-1.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>Apple once had ambitions of building an electric car, and during that period, per a <a href="https://cheekypint.substack.com/p/elon-musk-on-space-gpus-ai-optimus">new interview with Elon Musk</a>, the company was “relentlessly” trying to poach Tesla employees.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://9to5mac.com/2026/02/05/apple-was-once-carpet-bombing-tesla-with-recruiting-calls-per-elon-musk/#more-454456">more…</a>

<p>SolarPACES (Concentrating Solar Power, Thermal and Chemical Energy Systems) is delighted to announce the SolarPACES 2026 conference, taking place September 15-18, 2026 in Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany. SolarPACES is the premier international network advancing research, development, and commercial deployment of concentrating solar power, thermal and chemical energy systems. In 2026, the SolarPACES community will convene in [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org/call-for-abstracts-for-solarpaces-2026-deadline-march-23rd/">Call for Abstracts for SolarPACES 2026 &#8211; Deadline March 23rd</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpaces.org">SolarPACES</a>.</p>

<p>By Tammy Sinensky, SolarEdge &#124; Backup power remains the primary selling point for home batteries in the U.S. market. In many regions, it’s the clearest value proposition: protection from outages,... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/energy-storage/beyond-backup-untapped-potential-of-home-batteries-in-grid-services/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Indiatlantic, Florida-based solar installer J&#38;B Solar has instituted an in-house Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) compliance and apprenticeship program, aiming to further develop the utility-scale solar workforce. Led by company IRA... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/training/jb-solar-launches-renewable-revolution-apprentice-program/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/Subaru-first-in-house-EV.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The new electric SUV is now rolling off the production line at <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/subaru/">Subaru’s</a> Gunma Yajima Plant, the first time an EV has been made at the facility.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/05/subaru-builds-first-in-house-ev-new-electric-suv/#more-454411">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/12/Chinese-EVs-Toyota-Xiaomi-SU7.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>A Xiaomi SU7 owner in China has achieved what might be the most impressive real-world battery longevity test we’ve seen yet: 265,000 kilometers (165,000 miles) in just 18 months of ownership, with battery health still at 94.5%.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/05/xiaomi-su7-owner-puts-165000-miles-on-his-ev-in-18-months-battery-health-at-94-5/#more-454412">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/Kia-EV-hatch-cold.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/kia-ev4/">EV4</a>, Kia’s electric hatchback, proved its prowess in the El Prix Winter Test, driving almost 250 miles (390 km) in temperatures as low as –31°C (-23.8 °F). It also recharged from 10% to 80% in just over 30 minutes.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/05/kias-ev-hatch-drove-250-miles-recharged-in-33-mins-frigid-cold/#more-454357">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/02/QuantumScape-solid-state-pilot-production.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Solid-state battery developer <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/quantumscape/">QuantumScape</a> is off and running in 2026, inaugurating its shiny new Eagle Line for pilot production. Eagle Line lays the groundwork for scaled solid-state battery production and will produce cells to support OEM customer sampling.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/02/05/quantumscape-inaugurates-eagle-line-pilot-solid-state-battery-production/#more-454365">more…</a>

<p>TWAICE Battery Storage Analytics has released a second edition of its BESS Pros Survey. Based on responses from more than 100 BESS sector professionals and built on last year&#8217;s results,... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/energy-storage/survey-of-bess-professionals-highlights-issues-in-rapidly-growing-industry/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>The parent company behind Boviet Solar wants out of the solar industry and is exploring sale options of Boviet&#8217;s Vietnam and U.S. entities. Ningbo Boway Alloy Material, a China-based technology company involved in the alloy, semiconductor and machinery industries, acquired Boviet Solar in 2016. Boviet originally got its start in Vietnam in 2013, and Boway&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/chinese-parent-company-plans-quick-sale-of-boviet-solar-panel-business/">Chinese parent company plans quick-sale of Boviet Solar panel business</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Beijing’s new rule lets standalone storage earn fixed-cost payments for availability, not energy delivered.

<p>Southeast conservative renewables advocacy group Energy Right has found that Virginia voters largely support solar development in the state. Energy Right issued a survey last month to 861 likely voters on the topic of energy affordability and solutions to stabilizing those prices, including solar PV. In nearly every survey category, 50% of respondents or greater&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/conservative-renewables-groups-poll-finds-most-virginia-voters-support-solar/">Conservative renewables group&#8217;s poll finds most Virginia voters support solar</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Welcome to Carbon Brief’s China Briefing. China Briefing handpicks and explains the most important climate...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/china-briefing-5-february-2026-clean-energys-share-of-economy-record-renewables-thawing-relations-with-uk/">China Briefing 5 February 2026: Clean energy’s share of economy | Record renewables | Thawing relations with UK</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

<p>REC Solar has contracted with cold storage solutions and logistics company Arctic Cold on a 3.3-MW rooftop solar system at its new location in Santa Maria, California. The Santa Maria facility primarily provides cold storage for fresh and frozen fruits distributed to regional food service providers and big-box retailers. The ballast-mounted solar system will offset&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/rec-solar-building-3-3-mw-solar-project-on-california-cold-storage-facility/">REC Solar building 3.3-MW solar project on California cold storage facility</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>U.S. solar tracker company Nextpower (formerly Nextracker) is at the top of Wood Mackenzie’s global PV tracker manufacturer rankings based on data for the first half of 2025, with Chinese manufacturer Trina Tracker following in second place and another U.S.-based company, Array Technologies, in third. This ranking evaluates 24 leading manufacturers across five countries. “Our&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/nextpower-array-technologies-rank-in-wood-mackenzies-top-solar-tracker-companies/">Nextpower, Array Technologies rank in Wood Mackenzie&#8217;s top solar tracker companies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Working natural gas stocks fell 360 billion cubic feet (Bcf) in the Lower 48 states for the week ending January 30, 2026, amid Winter Storm Fern-the largest weekly net withdrawal reported in the history of the Weekly Natural Gas Storage Report. The withdrawal exceeded the five-year average for the same week by 89% (170 Bcf). The large withdrawals resulted from increased heating demand for natural gas and natural gas production curtailments because of severe winter weather. Working gas stocks are now 1.1% below the five-year average for this time of year.

Energy-Storage.news Premium speaks with Noon Energy co-founder and CEO Chris Graves about the company’s approach to long-duration energy storage.

Energy storage developer-operator Aypa Power has closed a US$1.5 billion construction warehouse revolving credit facility to advance projects across the US.

<p>In contrast to some forecast reports for solar in the near future, Economy + Environment (E2) says 2025 was a year of loss in investments, jobs, and manufacturing across the... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/policy/2025-a-year-of-loss-for-renewable-energy-jobs-and-investments-e2-says/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

La asociación alerta de que la estabilidad de las redes con electrónica de potencia exige nueva generación de monitorización en tiempo real, y ha publicado un nuevo informe técnico que evalúa tecnologías de detección de inestabilidad basadas en mediciones en sistemas dominados por la electrónica de potencia.

That was the view of Søren Juel Hansen, energy storage director at Nordic Solar, when asked by Energy-Storage.news about the role of transmission system operators (TSO) in the industry.

La Comisión impulsa varios proyectos piloto para que las empresas y fábricas participen en el control dinámico de la tensión eléctrica mientras que REE se encargará de diseñar el nuevo proyecto, que deberá completarse antes del 12 de junio de 2026, contando con la participación de los consumidores y los distribuidores.

System integrator Fluence saw revenue of US$475.2 million in the last quarter of 2025, while its net loss grew around 10% to US$62.6 million.

Sungrow afirma que los productos fabricados en la planta polaca están destinados a cumplir con la Ley de Industria Cero Neto (NZIA), y tiene previsto invertir 230 millones de euros en su primera fábrica europea en Wałbrzych para producir inversores y sistemas BESS.