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"When we started back in two years ago, there was a lack of understanding in the market about how the grid-forming inverters operate," said Ghasem Jahedi, principal grid engineer at AGL.

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/EVs-100000-discount.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>With gas prices surging, driving an EV sounds even more attractive right about now. This month, several automakers are offering discounts of $10,000 or more on popular EVs like the <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/hyundai-ioniq-5/">Hyundai IONIQ 5</a> and Chevy Equinox EV.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/19/top-selling-evs-10000-off-right-now/#more-460360">more…</a>

<p>The BMW i3 battery-electric sedan goes into production this August. It features a host of innovative thinking in a modern package.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/19/bmw-i3-delivers-impressive-440-mile-estimated-epa-range/">BMW i3 Delivers Impressive 440-Mile Estimated EPA Range</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Volkswagen is preparing to unleash another new EV onto the European auto market. The Volkswagen ID. Cross is coming in the fall at a starting price of around €28,000, but Volkswagen is already showing it off in camouflage in the Netherlands. The vehicle is in that sweet spot that is ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/19/vw-id-cross-could-be-huge-hit-on-european-market/">VW ID. Cross Could Be Huge Hit on European 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/3/2026/03/Lego-Solar-Panels-Drone.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>The LEGO Group is installing a large solar array at its new US factory in Chesterfield County, Virginia, as it moves toward powering the site with 100% renewable energy.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/19/lego-is-building-a-huge-solar-park-at-its-new-us-factory/#more-460359">more…</a>

<p>The Michigan Senate Energy and Environment Committee advanced two bills for establishing and regulating virtual power plants (VPPs) in the state. VPPs use networks of distributed energy resources, such as solar, energy storage and EV chargers, to supply power to the grid alongside or in lieu of larger power plants. Senate Bills 731 and 732&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/michigan-senate-committee-advances-bills-for-state-vpp-program/">Michigan Senate committee advances bills for state VPP program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, March 16, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced via notice in the Federal Register that the Endangered Species Committee — a federal panel created in 1978 that has rarely met over the past decade — would convene a meeting on March 31 to address a potential Endangered Species Act ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/19/trump-administration-considers-endangered-species-act-exemption-to-support-oil-gas-activities-in-gulf-of-mexico/">Trump Administration Considers Endangered Species Act Exemption to Support Oil &#038; Gas Activities in Gulf of Mexico</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey this week signed an executive order that directs her administration to secure 10 new GW of energy resources for Massachusetts by 2035, as well as 5 GW of new energy storage. Governor Healey&#8217;s directive requires agencies to pursue a range of energy resources and ensure adequate supplies in place to meet&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/massachusetts-governor-signs-executive-order-for-10-gw-new-energy/">Massachusetts governor signs executive order for 10 GW new energy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Genesis-GV90-Hyundai-IONIQ-5.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The GV90 is set to arrive as the largest, most prestigious <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/genesis/">Genesis</a> electric SUV to date. With its debut approaching, the flagship EV was spotted charging alongside a Hyundai IONIQ 5, revealing its true size.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/19/genesis-gv90-looks-massive-next-to-hyundai-ioniq-5/#more-460330">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/Anker-SOLIX-alternator-charger.png?w=1600" /></div><p>Our Thursday Green Deals headliner focuses on the <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/19/anker-solix-gen-2-c1000-c2000-f3000-power-stations-alternator-chargers-from-749/">alternator charger bundles available for Anker’s SOLIX C1000 Gen 2, C2000 Gen 2, and F3000 power stations</a> – all of which are hitting returning or new exclusive low prices <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/19/anker-solix-gen-2-c1000-c2000-f3000-power-stations-alternator-chargers-from-749/">from $749</a> during the updated/expanded <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/17/anker-solix-spring-sale-7680wh-f3800-plus-power-station-bundle-3798-more/">Spring Sale event</a>. We also shined a spotlight on <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/19/segway-f3-electric-scooter-down-at-700-150-off/">Segway’s F3 Electric Scooter down at $700</a>, as well as the Greenworks 13A 2,100 PSI Compact Electric Pressure Washer, the Worx 20V GT 3.0 12-inch Cordless Electric String Trimmer/Edger with 2x batteries at a yearly low, and plenty more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive drop to a <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2026/03/17/anker-solix-f3800-power-station-bundles-from-exclusive-1804-more/">near-low price on the Anker SOLIX F3800 power station</a>, other Segway e-scooter deals, 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/2026/03/19/anker-solix-alternator-charger-bundles-for-gen-2-c1000-c2000-f3000-power-stations-segway-tools-more/#more-460324">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/BMW-leaks-new-i3-EV.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>With the new i3 set to go on sale later this year, <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/bmw/">BMW</a> is planning to discontinue another EV to make room for it.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/19/bmws-new-i3-will-go-on-sale-soon-but-another-ev-is-on-its-way-out/#more-460304">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/BU026_038EV.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1500" /></div><p>As of today, Jeep, Dodge and Stellantis EVs can plug in and charge on Tesla’s Supercharger network, the largest DC charging network in North America. Stellantis was the last brand set to gain access, so now just about every EV in America can use Superchargers, with the right adapters.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/19/the-last-domino-falls-stellantis-evs-now-have-tesla-supercharger-access/#more-460313">more…</a>

The Japanese government has set 2026 feed-in tariff (FIT) terms for solar below 250 kW, set the renewable energy levy at JPY 4.18 ($0.026)/kWh, and confirmed that feed-in premium (FIP) auctions for large-scale solar will end after 2026.

<p>Terabase Energy announced it is ready for commercial shipment of its automated solar panel construction platform, Terafab. The first-generation Terafab has been deployed across five solar power projects, and Terafab V2 is now available to the market. Terafab automates solar construction with AI and autonomous robotics. “We built the technology that deploys the safest, fastest and&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/terabase-automated-solar-construction-platform-is-ready-for-its-full-market-debut/">Terabase automated solar construction platform is ready for its full market debut</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/new-2026-Lexus-ES-EV.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>The luxury electric sedan is more affordable than expected. <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/lexus/">Lexus</a> launched the 2026 ES EV with over 300 miles of range and prices starting under $50,000.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/19/lexus-launches-es-ev-with-300-mi-range-undercuts-rival-prices/#more-458182">more…</a>

<p>The Lego Group announced it is installing two solar projects at its under-construction manufacturing facility in Virginia. A 22-MW ground-mount array will be installed on 80 acres of the site in Chesterfield County, and a separate 6.11-MW system is being installed on its rooftop. “We’re proud of the progress we continue to make. These initiatives&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/lego-is-building-two-massive-solar-projects-to-power-new-virginia-factory/">Lego is building two massive solar projects to power new Virginia factory</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

A first project outside the US has been announced by Form Energy, the developer of a novel battery technology promising ‘multi-day’ duration energy storage.

Entre las iniciativas seleccionadas destacan 36 nuevas instalaciones industriales de tratamiento y valorización de paneles fotovoltaicos, palas de aerogeneradores y baterías.

<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-19-march-2026-china-joins-nuclear-pledge-energy-approach-vindicated-new-ecological-code/">China Briefing 19 March 2026: China joins nuclear pledge | Energy approach ‘vindicated’ | New ecological code</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

<p>Battery solution provider Renon Power USA will now offer energy storage systems paired with Ginlong Solis inverters. The pairings include the Renon Xcellent Plus battery with Solis 9.6- to 16-kW hybrid inverters for residential applications, and the Renon ECube battery with Solis 30- to 60-kW hybrid inverters for commercial settings. “Solis is committed to building&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/new-relationship-pairs-renon-batteries-with-solis-inverters/">New relationship pairs Renon batteries with Solis inverters</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/BYD-DENZA-Z9GT-EV-Europe-fast-charging-3.jpeg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1400" /></div><p>Buy the new Song Ultra EV in China, and <a href="https://electrek.co/guides/byd/">BYD</a> will give you 18 months of ultra-fast charging, for free. With gas prices soaring, electric vehicles are looking even more attractive.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/19/byd-offers-18-months-free-5-min-ev-charging-as-gas-prices-soar/#more-460260">more…</a>

<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://electrek.co/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/super73-SE-header-1.jpg?quality=82&#038;strip=all&#038;w=1600" /></div><p>SUPER73 is back with a major shake-up to its lineup. The Southern California-based electric bike brand has just unveiled its all-new A-Series, a collection of redesigned models that signal a shift toward more practical, commuter-friendly machines while still leaning into the company’s signature moto-inspired styling.</p> <a class="more-link" href="https://electrek.co/2026/03/19/super73-debuts-new-e-bike-lineup-with-modular-batteries-and-commuter-focus/#more-460102">more…</a>

<p>Methane, a potent greenhouse gas, is responsible for about 30% of the global temperature increase...</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org/guest-post-how-changes-to-coal-mining-have-affected-chinas-methane-emissions/">Guest post: How changes to coal mining have affected China’s methane emissions</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.carbonbrief.org">Carbon Brief</a>.</p>

Detenidos 3 hombres por el asesinato de un joven de 29 años en Plasencia de Jalón, en la operación Heliosencia en referencia al Sol (helio), ya que el cadáver se encontró en un campo fotovoltaico, y la localidad donde se produjo.

<p>Solar design platform PVFARM is currently accepting participants for a beta test of its under-development new layout tool. RE PILOT expands on PVFARM&#8217;s flagship software to automate solar layout evaluation to help solar teams design an optimal and profitable project, according to a press release. RE PILOT considers design factors like pitch distance, DC/AC ratios&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/03/pvfarm-seeks-beta-testers-for-new-solar-layout-software/">PVFARM seeks beta testers for new solar layout software</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>