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<p>Environmental law groups and nonprofits challenge EPA’s “unlawful termination” of funding meant to cut energy bills and create clean energy jobs The termination of the $7 billion Solar for All... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/news/new-lawsuit-seeks-to-reinstate-7-billion-solar-for-all-program/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>There were 1.7 million plugin vehicles registered worldwide in August. Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 14% in August 2025 compared to August 2024. There were over 1.7 million registrations. BEVs grew 23% YoY to over 1.1 million units, while plugin hybrids were actually down(!), even if by only 1%, ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/06/global-ev-sales-report-bevs-reach-18-share-in-august/">Global EV Sales Report — BEVs Reach 18% Share in August!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>Some believe the human race is engaged in a global suicide pact as institutions crumble and progress toward sustainability fades. </p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/06/inaction-on-climate-change-is-equivalent-to-a-suicide-pact/">Inaction On Climate Change Is Equivalent To A Suicide Pact</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>There has been a lot of good EV charging news lately. Just about one month ago, it was announced that a little over 1,200 EV charging ports were installed in one project in British Columbia. On the West Coast of the US, the state of California has over 201,000 EV ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/06/up-to-96-fast-charging-ev-ports-to-be-installed-in-alberta-british-columbia/">Up To 96 Fast-Charging EV Ports To Be Installed In Alberta &#038; British Columbia</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>New Canada-specific report models wind, solar, and storage costs across five provinces The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) has launched its first comprehensive national market outlook for wind, solar, and... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/canada/canrea-study-projects-205b-in-renewables-investment-by-2035-across-five-provinces/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) is accepting proposals for a six-year R&#38;D program to advance large-scale manufacturing technologies and field testing of next-generation tandem perovskite solar cells.

<p>The new documentary Bright Harvest: Powering Earth From Space has brought the painstaking labwork of space solar to the big screen, creating a minor buzz across the Intertubes over the prospect of beaming solar energy down to receivers on Earth for firm, reliable, 24/7 clean power regardless of the weather. ... [continued]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://cleantechnica.com/2025/10/06/nasa-space-solar-project-focuses-on-cutting-costs/">NASA Space Solar Project Focuses On Cutting Costs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cleantechnica.com">CleanTechnica</a>.</p>

<p>This edition of the Projects Weekly highlights several milestones in the world of solar. And speaking of projects, don&#8217;t forget to vote for the 2025 Project of the Year Awards.... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/projects/new-mexico-milagro-energy-center-projects-weekly/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

<p>Bowman Consulting Group, a national engineering services and project management firm, has acquired the assets of California-based Sierra Overhead Analytics (SOA) and its technology affiliate ORCaS. SOA is an engineering firm providing technology-centric civil design, precision mapping and hydrology services to a wide range of energy and general infrastructure customers. ORCaS provides proprietary tools for&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/bowman-acquires-solar-modeling-company-sierra-overhead-analytics/">Bowman acquires solar modeling company Sierra Overhead Analytics</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>WattFlow, a new software platform for C&#38;I energy storage and microgrid sales teams, has officially launched. Designed to streamline project qualification and proposal creation, WattFlow enables sales professionals to generate accurate, customer-ready proposals in less than ten minutes. Traditionally, sales teams in the C&#38;I storage market face long delays waiting on engineering support to model&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/wattflow-launches-new-proposal-software-for-ci-energy-storage-microgrids/">WattFlow launches new proposal software for C&#038;I energy storage, microgrids</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

The US Department of Energy canceled $7.56 billion in financial awards for 223 energy projects across 16 historically Democrat-led states, citing inadequate documentation and failing economic and security standards.

<p>Xcel Energy released a new proposal to build out a battery storage network across Minnesota, optimizing the state’s energy grid and helping the company meet the growing electricity needs of the communities it serves. Under its Capacity*Connect proposal, Xcel Energy will install up to 200 MW of battery storage resources at strategic locations on the&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/xcel-energy-proposes-200-mw-distributed-battery-storage-network-across-minnesota/">Xcel Energy proposes 200-MW distributed battery storage network across Minnesota</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Freight costs, which contribute towards the total cost of a solar installation, have fallen week-on-week on trade lines out of the Far East, helping to offset a price surge in the US-bound short-term market recorded at the start of September.

<p>In a new Power Forward episode, BayWa r.e.’s Josh Tinaglia breaks down tax credit changes, TPO, loans, and why installers should take a deep breath before 2026 When the residential... <a class="view-article" href="https://solarbuildermag.com/featured/whats-next-for-residential-solar-financing-as-25d-expires/">View Article</a></p> <p>-- Solar Builder magazine</p>

All generation and energy storage facilities of 5 MW or larger in Romania will be required to secure grid access via annual auctions beginning January 2026. The country's transmission and system operator, Transelectrica, has published how it plans to implement the auctions.

<p>Arevon Energy&#8217;s latest solar projects, Ratts 1 and Heirloom Solar projects in Pike County, Indiana, are now operational. Together, the projects add 264 MWDC of solar power to the grid. Ratts 1 and Heirloom represent an investment of nearly $400 million and will disburse more than $86 million to local governments over their lifespans, supporting&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/arevon-brings-264-mw-of-solar-online-in-indiana/">Arevon brings 264 MW of solar online in Indiana</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Crude oil prices were relatively stable in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25), ending the quarter just 9 cents per barrel (b) less than they started, while refinery margins increased to their highest levels so far this year. In this quarterly update, we review petroleum markets price developments in 3Q25, covering crude oil prices and refinery margins.

Nightpeak Energy has announced commercial operations of its 150MW/300MWh Bocanova Power battery energy storage system (BESS) in Brazoria County, Texas, US.

Asset manager AIP Management has bought a 49% stake in a 2.4GWh UK portfolio from global BESS investment platform BW ESS for a deal in excess of £650 million (US$873 million).

<p>Conservation and community groups have won a legal challenge to federal plans to spend billions of dollars to rebuild Puerto Rico’s electric grid back to the centralized, fossil fuel-dependent status quo instead of investing post-disaster funding in distributed renewable energy. Thursday’s ruling by the U.S. District Court in Puerto Rico holds that the Federal Emergency&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/district-court-rules-renewable-energy-must-be-considered-in-puerto-rico-energy-rebuild/">District court rules renewable energy must be considered in Puerto Rico energy rebuild</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>Last week, SMA Solar announced further layoffs as part of ongoing restructuring in its residential and commercial business lines. The company plans to cut approximately 300 full-time jobs in Germany and 50 full-time jobs internationally in Asia and South America through the end of 2026. No U.S. jobs are included in this announcement, according to&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/sma-plans-to-cut-350-more-jobs-in-residential-and-commercial-solar-business/">SMA plans to cut 350 more jobs in residential and commercial solar business</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

<p>The Trump Administration’s attack on renewables has rocked the solar industry this year. The full impact of anti-solar legislation and executive orders may not be understood until 2026, when the residential tax credit ends, material restrictions begin and start-construction deadlines arrive for the large-scale ITC. Instead of abandoning all hope, solar advocates are shifting focus&#8230;</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2025/10/burned-by-the-federal-government-solar-advocates-turn-focus-to-state-policy/">Burned by the federal government, solar advocates turn focus to state policy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.solarpowerworldonline.com">Solar Power World</a>.</p>

Following the recent notification, the Rajasthan government will develop 500MW/2,000MWh of standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) with a four-hour single-cycle configuration and extended operational life.

Las tarifas se sitúan así muy por debajo del precio de reserva de 37.000 €/ MWh hora al año. Las capacidades licitadas se adjudicaron en su totalidad.

Lithium-ion OEM Hithium's failed Hong Kong listing amidst a lawsuit from larger competitor CATL may point to wider industry trends, with an increasingly competitive and larger battery industry meaning ever higher stakes.