Renewable Energy Industry

Scrolling through the 75th edition of the Statistical Review of World Energy from the Energy Institute this week, several things jumped out to me. If you’ve missed my previous coverage of the report, also see “Renewables, Led By Solar, Were Largest Source of Energy Supply Growth Globally in 2025” and “US ... [continued] The post This Graph Shows Why Europe, India, & China Should Adopt Cleantech ASAP appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Over 10,000 entries from 177 countries mark the highest participation in the Prize’s history. Submissions increased 32% year-on-year, reflecting sustained local led momentum for scalable global impact. Through 139 winners, the Prize has positively impacted more than 411 million lives worldwide. ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — The Zayed Sustainability ... [continued] The post Zayed Sustainability Prize Closes 2027 Submissions with Strong Global Participation appeared first on CleanTechnica.

BARCELONA, Spain — Wallbox (NYSE: WBX), a global provider of electric vehicle charging and energy management solutions, and Turning Point Energy, a leading EV infrastructure provider in Saudi Arabia, today announced that they have surpassed 10,000 EV chargers sold and installed across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since the beginning ... [continued] The post Wallbox & Turning Point Energy Surpass 10,000 EV Chargers Deployed Across Saudi Arabia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Jackery has been one of the leaders in portable power stations since the early days, emerging as a key provider of emergency power, portable power for all your adventures, and the concept of solar generators. Disclaimer: Jackery provided the H1000 v2 to the author for the purposes of this review.  ... [continued] The post The Jackery HomePower H1000 v2 — CleanTechnica Tested appeared first on CleanTechnica.

I’ve long said that cities should do much more to electrify transport. They have resources and power, and they also typically suffer from air pollution issues that drastically hurt their residents. Delhi, India, is one of the most polluted cities in the world. It has tried for years to stimulate ... [continued] The post Delhi Launches Big New EV Policies appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Today, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) approved the permit application for Enbridge, a multibillion-dollar Canadian oil giant, to run the Line 5 oil tunnel in the Straits of Mackinac. This decision ignores the years-long opposition to the proposed tunnel project from Michiganders and people across the Great ... [continued] The post Line 5 Tunnel Permit Jeopardizes Safety of the Great Lakes appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Yesterday, the nation’s largest grid operator PJM held its capacity auction for the 2028/2029 Delivery Year. The auction ended when prices reached the price cap, signaling more costly energy bills for everyday Americans who have been paying soaring energy prices for years due to PJM’s poor planning and projected energy ... [continued] The post PJM Capacity Auction Hits Price Cap for Third Consecutive Time appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The GM Ultium platform is obsolete. The next Cadillac Optiq may ride on an advanced platform developed with SAIC in Shanghai. The post Cadillac OPTIQ May Switch To A Chinese Made Platform appeared first on CleanTechnica.

After writing the other day about Tesla’s profit per vehicle dropping considerably in the last few years, a discussion ensued of course about the matter and about whether Tesla’s profit per vehicle is that bad or not, and on the uptrend or downtrend. One thing that came to mind for ... [continued] The post How Is Tesla Offering 0% Financing? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Trump or no Trump, opportunities to develop more geothermal energy in the US are growing alongside the introduction of new, more sophisticated drilling and exploration technologies . The post Geothermal Energy Will Help Make The Strait Of Hormuz Irrelevant appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Boeing expects Chinese airlines to require 8,830 new commercial aircraft by 2043. That sounds like an enormous opportunity until the denominator is corrected. China is not starting with aircraft demand and asking which manufacturer should supply it. It is deciding how people should move, assigning dense corridors to electric rail, ... [continued] The post China Is Making Boeing Optional appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Well, only one of those countries in the title can cheer right now about their World Cup ambitions, as France was just knocked out by the super smooth unit that is Spain, Germany got knocked out very early … by Paraguay, and Italy somehow didn’t even qualify for the largest ... [continued] The post Solar Power Records Set in Spain, France, Germany, and Italy appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Electricity emissions surged at Amazon, Google and Microsoft in 2025, signaling new hazards for the corporate clean power movement. The post AI threatens Big Tech’s clean energy agenda appeared first on Trellis.

Timeless design — SUV with strong proportions exudes high quality, at an entry‑level price from 27,995 euros High-quality interior with feel-good atmosphere — spacious five-seater offers high seating comfort, fabric-covered surfaces and optionally a premium sound system and massage seats Technologies from higher vehicle classes — ID. Cross can be optionally ... [continued] The post World Premiere of the All-New Electric ID. Cross: Premium Class in Compact Format appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Spain is getting its first floating solar PV platform — or has just got it, actually. The 500 kW floating solar PV platform, developed by BlueNewables, just arrived at the Port of Valencia. The system is supposed to be very quick to manufacture and require little, simple maintenance. For now, ... [continued] The post 500 kW Floating Offshore Solar Farm Arrives in Valencia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The EU saw a record share of power from solar in June 2026, making it the EU’s largest single source of power for only the third month ever. About This analysis looks at monthly records for solar generation in the EU and EU countries, finding that a quarter of EU ... [continued] The post 25% of EU Power Came from Solar for the First Time in June appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Renewable Energy Statistics 2026 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today shows that renewable electricity generation grew by 9.8% in 2024 — significantly higher than the growth rate recorded in 2023. Non-renewables continued to fall behind with an increase of 1.4% over the same period. Overall, renewables accounted ... [continued] The post Fastest Renewable Energy Growth Ever appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Project will include 2.5 GWdc of solar and 2.9 GWh of battery storage once fully complete Will support 700 construction jobs per phase Built with Arkansas steel and American-made components, the project strengthens America’s manufacturing base by tapping it to power America’s energy future Google and Cypress Creek are committing ... [continued] The post Cypress Creek & Google Break Ground on America’s Largest Solar Project appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Well, we don’t know exactly how much EU tariffs on EVs produced in Chinese hit different brands, but a new analysis from Transport & Environment (T&E) sure provides some strong implications that made my eyes pop. Scrolling through the report, I saw this chart and found it fascinating: First of ... [continued] The post How EU’s Tariffs on EVs Produced in China Affected Different Brands appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Who gets the most stationary energy storage batteries integrated into the grid? That’s been a question many have wondered about for years. Well, Wood Mackenzie has just started publishing a new report on this. Unfortunately, we’re not getting many details from Wood Mackenzie — no numbers for the top 10 ... [continued] The post The 10 Top Battery Integrators in the World appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Rulemaking Claims Habitat Destruction Does Not ‘Harm’ Endangered Species. Conservation groups today sued the Trump administration over its decision to strip endangered species of protections for the places where they live, a decision that contradicts all scientific and legal understanding of the importance of habitat to America’s most vulnerable plants and animals. The U.S. ... [continued] The post Lawsuit Seeks to Protect America’s Wildlife From Trump Administration appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Oliver Blume's grand plan to resuscitate Volkswagen Group suffered a setback last week at a company board meeting. The post Volkswagen Board Rejects Blume Restructuring Plan appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Yesterday, Masdar reached financial close on what it calls the “world’s first gigascale Round-the-Clock (RTC) renewable energy project.” As indicated in the title, this project involves a 5.2 gigawatt (GW) solar power installation and a 19 gigawatt-hour (GWh) battery storage installation. The project will provide 1 GW of continuous clean ... [continued] The post Insane “Gigascale” 5.2GW, 19GWh Solar + Storage Project Moves Forward appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Volkswagen has hooked up with the premium e-bike maker n+ to launch a new two-wheeler billed as the "world's smarted Ebike." The post Can The World’s Smartest E-Bike Save Volkswagen? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

We have thousands of subscribers, and many more supporters and longtime readers. Most people who support the work we do provide $3/month (via PayPal, Patreon, Stripe, and Substack). That’s great. We appreciate every dollar. But … a few things have been going on lately and we’d definitely appreciate more support ... [continued] The post $10 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Blair Swedeen, global head of net zero and sustainability, says the social media company is prioritizing ways to build on past renewable energy investments. The post Why Meta is betting on long-duration energy storage and ‘space solar’ appeared first on Trellis.

Oil forecasts that still depend on sustained Chinese road-fuel growth now have a heavy-truck problem. Passenger electric vehicles have already weakened the gasoline story, but freight diesel is the more important system denominator. Commercial trucks operate for longer hours, carry heavier loads and burn far more fuel per vehicle than ... [continued] The post China’s Electric Trucks Are Breaking The Diesel Assumptions In Oil Forecasts appeared first on CleanTechnica.

So, top of Google News today is that Donald Trump and crew are bombing Iran again. Then there’s the whole idea of the US controlling the Strait of Hormuz and charging a 20% toll. There’s a lot to unpack, including what this means for the electric vehicle market. First of ... [continued] The post Trump Is Bombing Iran Again, Hormuz Toll Fantasies — EV Revolution Back On? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Happy Planet Index (HPI) is the world’s leading measure of sustainable wellbeing. It is calculated from three components: average life expectancy, self-reported wellbeing, and ecological footprint. The latest edition, released today by the Hot or Cool Institute, reveals that, while no country has yet achieved a fully sustainable “Good ... [continued] The post Happy Planet Index Reveals Uneven Progress Toward Climate Goals appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Hope, not alarm, is what actually moves boards and employees to act. The post Why The Nature Conservancy’s chief scientist says our climate theory of change was always broken appeared first on Trellis.

A range of mechanisms already exists to manage reversal risk, and a wave of innovation is filling in the gaps. The post Beyond ‘permanence’: A buyer’s guide to managing carbon credit reversal risk appeared first on Trellis.

What stories have caught the most reader attention in the past week? Here’s a weekly roundup of the top stories of the week. Interesting enough, it was a simple press release from the Sierra Club that topped the list — that was a surprise! For all of the stories, scroll ... [continued] The post EPA Eliminating Public from Data Center Permitting, New California EV Incentives — Top Stories of the Week appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Imports of Chinese batteries, which face virtually no tariffs, increased seven fold. The EU’s electric car tariffs succeeded in reducing the market share of EVs made in China, according to T&E analysis of the trade measures. But while the share of electric cars produced in China by western brands fell, imports ... [continued] The post Are the EV Tariffs Working? Western Carmakers Shifted Production to EU, but Chinese Brands Continue to Grow — Analysis appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Donald Trump made his disdain for global climate action clear the day he pulled the United States out of the Paris Agreement. Since then, his administration has been on a climate bashing marathon, dismantling wind turbines, weakening fuel-efficiency standards, and scuppering an agreement on global maritime transport just a few ... [continued] The post The Climate Deal Trump Won’t Kill appeared first on CleanTechnica.

XPENG has been developing self-driving tech in a very similar way as Tesla for several years. In fact, while pretty much everyone else has decided radar and/or lidar sensors are needed in addition to cameras, XPENG has stuck with Elon Musk’s argument that cameras are the only sensors needed. Our ... [continued] The post XPENG Aims to Go Head to Head with Tesla in Europe with Self-Driving Tech appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Canada’s electricity strategy is finally becoming specific enough to test. Ottawa is no longer speaking only about clean power, energy security, nation building and doubling grid capacity. The federal government has started naming provincial boundaries where new electricity infrastructure may cross: British Columbia–Yukon, Alberta–British Columbia, Alberta–Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan–Manitoba and Prince Edward ... [continued] The post Canada Has Named Five Interties. It Still Has To Build A National Grid appeared first on CleanTechnica.

On February 31, 2014, twelve years and four months ago, I took the plunge and leased my first battery electric car, a 2014 Nissan Leaf. As you can see from the 100% electric sticker, I immediately became an EV evangelist. At $200/month, I figured that I would easily save that ... [continued] The post My 12 Year EV Saga … Finishing with FSD V14, the Ultimate Driving Machine appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Ever since Trump 2.0 ascended the golden staircase to the White House, clean energy has been boo’d, discredited, and denied. Individuals with conservative, closely-held cultural models and domains have spread renewable energy misinformation, sometimes without malice and often without enough prior knowledge to question clean energy controversies spread daily in ... [continued] The post Indigenous Organizations And Tribal Nations Are Innovating Energy Solutions appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The 19th "Levelized Cost of Energy+" from the leading asset manager Lazard makes a strong case for renewable energy, particularly wind and solar. The post Renewable Energy Beats Fossil Fuels On Speed-To-Power (Shocker!) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

New Jersey is considering legislation that would require robotaxis to have three kinds of sensor technology and 3 years of testing. The post New Jersey Welcomes Robotaxis, But Only If They Have Three Sensor Technologies appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Split heat pump water heaters (HPWH), where the water tank is separated from the compressor, are having a moment. After a decade of just having one model in the US, we have two new technologies that entered the market in the last year and a prize that will announce the ... [continued] The post Split Heat Pump Water Heaters Are Having a Moment, Spurred on by Innovation Prize appeared first on CleanTechnica.

A camouflaged XPENG MONA was recently seen testing its VLA 2.0 intelligent driving system in Munich ahead of its European launch this week. In context, the vehicle seems to fit well for European roads and attracted some attention. While XPENG said they would release their intelligent driving system shortly after ... [continued] The post XPENG MONA L03 Seen Testing VLA 2.0 In Munich. What Do You Want To See? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

I wrote about the 75th edition of the Statistical Review of World Energy a few days ago with some bad news, that the US accounted for 47% of the world’s CO2 emissions growth in 2025, due in part to completely fossil/pollution-biased Trump administration policies and due in part to the gigantic ... [continued] The post Renewables, Led By Solar, Were Largest Source of Energy Supply Growth Globally in 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Perpetual loss-making hydrogen fuel cell firm Ballard Power is paying £275 million for GeoPura, but only £82.5 million is cash. Most of the price is 50.8 million newly issued and dilutive Ballard shares, leaving GeoPura’s investors with about 14.4% of the combined company and subjecting much of their consideration to ... [continued] The post Ballard’s GeoPura Deal Turns Private Hydrogen Losses Into Public Dilution appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The UK has been better than most at adopting electric cars. Electric cars just recently outsold “normal” petrol cars for the first time, and in the first quarter of 2026 plugin cars accounted for 35% of all UK car sales, with full electrics (BEVs) accounting for 22%. It’s one of ... [continued] The post This Electric Car Is Now The UK’s Cheapest Car appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The US startup Sofab is among the stakeholders pushing perovskite solar cell technology out of the laboratory and into the marketplace, offering improved supply chain stability alongside further cuts in the cost of solar power. The post Perovskite Solar Cells Will Make Solar Power Even Cheaper appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Electric car sales in the US are trending upward again, after plummeting last year when the Inflation Reduction Act was repealed. The post It Was The Best Of Times, It Was The Worst Of Times For Electric Car Sales In America appeared first on CleanTechnica.

I just saw the headline “Tesla’s profit per vehicle drops 40%, within Toyota’s striking range.” Now, I’m not sure why this came out as news at the moment, as it’s been a while since Tesla’s 2025 financials came out, but I didn’t remember the company’s profit per vehicle declining so ... [continued] The post Tesla’s Profit Per Vehicle Has Been Dropping Significantly appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Europe still uses a lot of fossil fuels. Four years since Russian invaded Ukraine and threw European energy supply into chaos, one would think the continent would have electrified heating and transport more in order to quickly ween itself off of fossil fuel dependence. Well, Fatih Birol, executive director of ... [continued] The post Head of IEA Roasts Europe for “Slow Electrification” appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Climate Contribution Framework goes beyond emissions to include supplier engagement, low-carbon products and other forms of climate efforts. The post Diversity of corporate climate action revealed by new scoring framework appeared first on Trellis.

New GlobeScan research shows regulatory requirements now surpass reputation as the leading driver of sustainability action, reflecting growing compliance pressures and stakeholder expectations. The post A decade of change in what drives corporate sustainability appeared first on Trellis.

The company’s carbon footprint expanded 25 percent in its 2025 fiscal year, surpassing double-digit increases at Amazon and Google. The post Microsoft adjusts climate agenda as emissions leap appeared first on Trellis.

The fast food purveyor has transitioned sustainability and social impact initiatives to its lead executive for diversity, equity and inclusion, Suheily Natal Davis. The post McDonald’s reassigns its chief sustainability officer to beef strategy appeared first on Trellis.

In the new world, waiting and seeing is no longer a viable strategy. The post What’s your space strategy? Why organizations must determine what matters before markets do appeared first on Trellis.

Sustainability strategists at both companies emphasize cost savings and new revenue opportunities. The post How Coach and Amazon put an internal value on reuse and recycling appeared first on Trellis.