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10hOtherpositive
U.S. solar manufacturing capex clears $2.5 billion, up from $150 million in 2020
U.S. solar manufacturing capex surges to $2.5 billion in 2026 from $150 million in 2020, driven by tariffs and federal incentives reshaping domestic supply chains.
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Home solar in rural America: a storm just took out your power, now what?

Rural homes require oversized solar and battery systems to survive multi-day outages when utilities prioritize urban restoration.

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1d·Launch·positive

Energy Dome, Invinity Energy Systems advance non-lithium LDES projects in the US

Energy Dome advances a 10-hour CO2 battery project in Arizona with SRP and Google; Invinity deploys North America's largest vanadium battery in California.

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Ontario IESO procures 640MW energy storage in LT2 Request for Proposals

Ontario's IESO awards 640MW of energy storage capacity under its Second Long-Term Request for Proposals.

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Ex-Tesla exec builds the home heat pump Tesla gave up for robots

Ex-Tesla SVP Drew Baglino launches Sadi Thermal Machines to commercialize a residential heat pump Tesla shelved in favor of robotics.

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1dOtherneutral
Northeast states eye offshore HVDC transmission as Trump drops wind fight
Northeast states recommend offshore HVDC transmission infrastructure development as a strategic alternative to onshore wind expansion.
Utility Dive
1dFundingpositive
US Roundup: Virginia’s biggest standalone BESS, Cypress Creek raises US$3.5 billion and Kore sells mobile battery business
Cypress Creek Renewables raises $3.5B to develop gigawatt-scale hybrid generation and storage resources.
Energy Storage News
1dResearchneutral
Satellite breakthrough enables accurate panel-scale temperature mapping for solar farms
Chinese researchers develop satellite-based thermal imaging method to map photovoltaic panel temperatures at utility scale using MODIS data.
pv magazine
1dFundingpositive
Australia’s Energy Security Corporation’s debut investment backs 650MW Ausgrid battery storage platform
NSW Energy Security Corporation invests AU$100M in a 650MW battery storage platform managed by Ausgrid.
Energy Storage News
1dOthernegative
Tesla’s self-driving safeguards fooled by $30 doll heads
Cheap plastic doll heads sold online defeat Tesla Autopilot's driver-monitoring camera, enabling dangerous unattended driving.
Electrek
1dLaunchpositive
Tesla Cybercab full specs revealed: 3,113 lbs, 219 HP, 48 kWh
Tesla's Cybercab EPA certification reveals a 3,113-lb vehicle with 219 HP, 48 kWh battery, and record EV efficiency.
Electrek
2dRegulationpositive
Trump tried to kill solar’s 5% safe harbor, a federal court brought it back
Federal court restores 5% safe harbor for solar clean energy tax credits ahead of July 4th deadline, blocking Trump's IRS effort to eliminate the provision.
Electrek
5dRegulationpositive
New Jersey Senators advance bill to incentivise customer-sited energy storage installations
New Jersey Senate advances legislation to create incentives for behind-the-meter energy storage installations.
Energy Storage News
5dOtherneutral
European BESS M&A ‘up materially’ in Q1, market maturing and repricing risk
European BESS M&A activity increases materially in Q1 as the battery energy storage market matures and repricing pressures emerge.
Energy Storage News
5dFundingpositive
A huge Arkansas solar + storage project locks in $3.5B in financing
Cypress Creek Renewables secures $3.5B in financing for a large-scale solar-plus-storage project in Arkansas.
Electrek
6dResearchpositive
DNV verifies 98.7% availability of Fluence’s global battery energy storage fleet
DNV independently verifies 98.7% MW-weighted availability across Fluence's global battery energy storage fleet.
Energy Storage News
Jun 10Otherneutral
Thermal energy storage tech analysis: Rondo, Antora, Malta Inc, MGA, 1414, EnergyNest, Polar Night and Brenmiller
A technical analysis of thermal energy storage companies commercializing large-scale systems including Rondo and Antora.
Energy Storage News
Jun 10Partnershippositive
US ROUNDUP: EDP 800MWh Arizona project, Pathway targets SPP & MISO, Waymo second-life partnership
EDP and SRP complete 200MW/800MWh battery storage in Arizona; Pathway Power secures $150M facility; B2U partners with Waymo for second-life EV batteries.
Energy Storage News
Jun 10Researchpositive
Solar + storage keeps winning so much in the US power race
Solar and storage accounted for 91% of new US grid capacity in Q1 2026, per SEIA and Wood Mackenzie analysis.
Electrek
Jun 10Otherpositive
Solar beats coal in the US electricity mix for the first month ever
Solar surpassed coal for the first time in US electricity generation, supplying 12.8% vs. coal's 12.2% in May 2026.
Electrek
Jun 9Partnershippositive
GM becomes first automaker to partner with Redwood across full battery lifecycle
GM and Redwood Materials expand partnership to cover full battery lifecycle, including a 1.5 MW / 7.2 MWh second-life storage system at a Michigan plant projected to save $3M in electricity costs.
Electrek
Jun 9Partnershippositive
One company is building a massive 1.4 GW solar portfolio for Meta
Zelestra is building a 1.4 GW solar portfolio for Meta to meet the tech giant's growing power demands.
Electrek
Jun 9Regulationneutral
‘Critical’ for Germany’s capacity market design to enable battery storage participation
Industry experts call for German capacity market design to enable battery storage revenue generation.
Energy Storage News
Jun 9Partnershippositive
CATL, Rolls-Royce & Fluence secure Northern Europe, Poland BESS supply deals
Fluence secures battery energy storage orders in Poland and partners with Rolls-Royce and CATL on Northern European deployments.
Energy Storage News
Jun 8Othernegative
Donut Lab’s ‘solid-state’ battery exposed as regular li-ion in damning investigation
Donut Lab's "solid-state" battery revealed as conventional lithium-ion in independent investigation by battery researchers.
Electrek
Jun 5Researchneutral
Modelling approaches to detecting and preventing thermal runaway risk in Li-ion BESS
Thermal runaway detection and prevention methods for lithium-ion battery storage systems examined through modelling and safety standards.
Energy Storage News
Jun 2Partnershippositive
Planned solar gigafactory in France welcomes new investor
Ecolab commits €100M to HoloSolis, a planned French photovoltaic gigafactory targeting 10M panels annually, and GravitHy, a hydrogen-based steel production project launching in 2030.
pv magazine
Jun 2Regulationneutral
Philippines proposes stricter PV, battery product certification rules
Philippines proposes mandatory product certification for solar panels, inverters, batteries, and related equipment to ensure safety and technical standards.
pv magazine
Jun 2Regulationpositive
EU approves Spain’s €9 billion capacity market for generation, demand response and energy storage
EU approves Spain's €9 billion capacity market supporting generation, demand response, and energy storage projects.
Energy Storage News
Jun 2Researchneutral
German startup advancing compressor-free electrocaloric heat pump technology
Qurie GmbH, a Fraunhofer spinoff, develops solid-state electrocaloric heat pumps claiming over 70% efficiency with potential 30% energy reduction vs. vapor-compression systems.
pv magazine
Jun 2Researchpositive
A safer nuclear fuel is gaining steam — but cost remains a hurdle
TRISO fuel technology advances toward commercialization as companies work to scale safer, meltdown-resistant nuclear materials from lab prototypes.
Canary Media
Jun 2Partnershippositive
Fluence to integrate Smartstack into Siemens’ Nvidia AI data centre reference architecture
Siemens, Fluence Energy, and Nvidia collaborate on an AI data-centre reference architecture integrating Fluence's Smartstack energy platform.
Energy Storage News
Jun 2Opinionneutral
Strategic procurement in a dynamic BESS market: The power of early engagement and strong partnerships
Fluence Energy explores early supplier engagement and procurement strategies to manage battery energy storage supply chain pressures.
Energy Storage News
Jun 2Regulationnegative
New Guidance from DOE Weakens Popular Home Energy Rebate Programs
DOE issues guidance that narrows eligibility for home energy rebate programs, complicating access to appliance-upgrade funds.
CleanTechnica
Jun 1Otherpositive
Battery Storage Boom Brings Free Electricity To Australia
Australia's grid reaches oversupply from battery storage scaling, prompting the regulator to offer free electricity next month.
CleanTechnica
Jun 1Launchpositive
Texas adds another huge solar farm as ERCOT grid demand soars
A large solar project advances in Texas as ERCOT grid demand rises.
Electrek
Jun 1Opinionneutral
Access to real-time electricity data should be a basic consumer right
Joel Hicks argues that real-time electricity usage data should be a consumer right, citing available technology and infrastructure.
Utility Dive
Jun 1Regulationpositive
Mexico launches fast-track permitting programme for renewables and BESS
Mexico's Ministry of Energy launches a fast-track permitting programme for renewable and battery energy storage projects.
Energy Storage News
Jun 1Regulationpositive
Thanks to two new laws, more Virginians can save with community solar
Virginia enacts two new laws expanding community solar access and enabling more landowners and renters to participate in distributed solar projects.
Canary Media
May 30Regulationpositive
CT keeps home solar incentive alive through 2035, batteries are the big winners
Connecticut extends home and community solar incentive programs through 2035, with expanded battery storage support.
Electrek
May 30Regulationnegative
SEC Formally Proposes Rescinding Climate Disclosure Rule, Deepening Retreat From Investor Protection
SEC proposes rescinding its climate disclosure rule, reducing mandatory climate-risk reporting for public companies.
CleanTechnica
May 30Opinionneutral
How the Industrial Accelerator Act Can Help Avoid More Battery Factories Going Bust
Op-ed examines how the EU Industrial Accelerator Act could support battery manufacturing and prevent failures like Morrow Batteries.
CleanTechnica
May 29Regulationnegative
This Tesla owner won $10k in court for Tesla’s FSD lies (Updated)
Tesla loses $10.6k judgment to owner over unfulfilled Full Self-Driving promises after years of delay.
Electrek
May 29Regulationnegative
Republicans devise another way to make electricity more expensive with new fees
Republicans propose new inspection fees for renewable energy projects, raising costs for clean-energy development.
Electrek
May 29Regulationpositive
German regulator’s grid fee decision ‘restores investor confidence’ in energy storage market
German regulator maintains grid fee exemptions for battery storage, backing private investment in the market.
Energy Storage News
May 28Otherneutral
US clean energy is booming and unraveling at the same time
Clean energy developers announce 50+ utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects in Q1 2026 ahead of federal deadline.
Electrek
May 28Researchnegative
Tesla’s own AI trainers don’t trust ‘Full Self-Driving’ or its safety stats, Reuters finds
Reuters investigation finds Tesla's Full Self-Driving safety claims rest on flawed methodology and distrust from the company's own AI trainers.
Electrek
May 28Regulationpositive
ERCOT incentivises grid-forming BESS with US$25 million programme
ERCOT launches a $25M incentive program to encourage battery energy storage systems to adopt grid-forming technology.
Energy Storage News
May 27Otherpositive
Robotaxi has the wrong kind of momentum, but wind, and solar are doing GREAT
Wind and solar generation continue expanding in the US while Tesla's Robotaxi fleet faces momentum headwinds.
Electrek
May 27Researchpositive
Most big US solar projects don’t spark backlash after all, study finds
UMass Amherst research finds most large-scale US solar projects advance without significant public opposition.
Electrek
May 27Launchpositive
One of North America’s largest solar farms just came online in Texas
Enbridge commissions the first phase of its $1.1B Sequoia Solar project in Texas, one of North America's largest solar farms.
Electrek
May 27Launchpositive
Pine Point Schools cuts the ribbon on new, 2.7 MWh microgrid project
Pine Point Schools commissions a 2.7 MWh solar-plus-battery microgrid to reduce exposure to local energy-rate inflation from data center buildout.
Electrek
May 27Regulationpositive
California Energy Commission approves 3.2GWh BESS project through Newsom’s accelerated permitting scheme
California Energy Commission approves a 400MW/3.2GWh grid-scale battery storage project under the state's accelerated permitting program.
Energy Storage News
May 27Regulationpositive
German government confirms August 2029 grid fee exemption date for storage, but sets 2027 FID deadline
Germany confirms August 2029 grid fee exemption for battery storage projects, removing investment uncertainty and requiring FID decisions by 2027.
Energy Storage News
May 27Launchpositive
The hidden innovation behind Antora’s massive new heat battery
Antora Energy launches a 5-gigawatt-hour thermal storage system at a POET ethanol plant in South Dakota to convert wind energy into industrial heat.
Canary Media
May 26Researchneutral
Renewables’ installed capacity to beat natural gas by 2027 – EIA data
EIA data projects renewables will surpass natural gas in installed capacity by early 2027, driven by continued solar deployment.
Electrek
May 26Regulationnegative
Strong regulatory uncertainty ‘cools’ investor interest in Germany, clarity in 2027 at earliest
German regulatory uncertainty on energy storage policy suppresses investor interest, with clarity unlikely before 2027.
Energy Storage News
May 26Demopositive
This AI tool helps community solar developers connect to the grid sooner
An AI tool accelerates grid-interconnection processes for community solar developers, reducing bottlenecks in project deployment.
Canary Media
May 26Otherpositive
The grid is in better shape this summer. Thank solar and batteries.
U.S. grid reliability improved this summer thanks to new solar, battery storage, and gas capacity additions.
Canary Media
May 26Regulationneutral
Battery storage dominates Australia’s Capacity Investment Scheme Tender 7 as hybrid projects secure 7.9GWh
Australia's Capacity Investment Scheme awards 2GW/7.9GWh of battery storage capacity in Tender 7, validating hybrid energy projects as grid infrastructure.
Energy Storage News
May 25Researchpositive
BloombergNEF ups BESS forecast as renewables add resilience from fossil fuel price shocks
BloombergNEF raises battery energy storage system (BESS) forecasts, citing resilience gains from renewables against fossil-fuel price volatility.
Energy Storage News
May 22Launchpositive
Tesla Cybercab: hate it or love it, it is the most efficient EV ever
Tesla's Cybercab achieves 165 Wh/mi efficiency rating, the most efficient EV ever produced, via a two-seat autonomous vehicle design.
Electrek
May 22Regulationnegative
Tesla recalls 14,575 Model Ys because they may be missing a sticker
Tesla recalls 14,575 Model Y vehicles produced November 2025–April 2026 due to a missing certification label.
Electrek
May 22Otherpositive
Another first for renewables: Wind and solar outgenerate gas in April
Wind and solar combined to outgenerate natural gas globally for the first time in April 2026, per Ember data.
Canary Media
May 22M&Aneutral
NextEra Energy wants to buy its way into Data Center Alley
NextEra Energy pursues acquisition strategy to expand into data-center power markets in Virginia.
Canary Media
May 21Otherpositive
24/7 renewables could happen sooner than you think
Falling technology costs and operational improvements make 24/7 renewable projects economically viable at scale.
Canary Media
May 20Regulationneutral
Where does balcony solar stand in your state?
States adopt balcony solar permitting rules, enabling plug-and-play rooftop generators without major hardware installation.
Canary Media
May 18Regulationpositive
X-energy gets federal environmental approval for Texas nuclear reactors
X-energy receives NRC environmental approval for its Texas high-temperature gas-cooled reactor facility.
Canary Media
May 18Otherneutral
Solar to overtake coal on Texas grid for the first time ever this year
Solar generation surpasses coal for the first time on the Texas grid in 2024, driven by rapid solar deployment.
Canary Media
May 15Otherpositive
The world is installing grid batteries at a blistering pace
Grid battery installations surged 48% in 2025 to reach 112 gigawatts globally, accelerating energy storage deployment.
Canary Media
May 14Regulationnegative
North Carolina groups fight regulator’s order to cancel solar for 2026
North Carolina's utility regulator halts Duke Energy's solar farm investments for 2026; clean energy groups file a motion to overturn the order.
Canary Media
May 13Fundingpositive
Fervo Energy’s IPO is a milestone for next-gen geothermal
Fervo Energy completes its IPO, raising $1.9B and achieving a $7.7B valuation as the first next-gen geothermal firm to go public.
Canary Media
May 12Researchneutral
Can the US harness old oil and gas wells to produce geothermal energy?
States explore repurposing abandoned oil and gas wells for geothermal energy production as a clean energy source.
Canary Media
May 11Regulationnegative
Confusing ballot wording may have tipped Ohio vote on renewables ban
Confusing ballot wording likely swung Richland County, Ohio vote to uphold renewable energy ban despite majority intent to oppose it.
Canary Media
May 8Regulationnegative
250+ onshore wind projects stalled as Pentagon freezes permitting
Pentagon freezes permitting for onshore wind projects, stalling 250+ projects and 30 GW of potential capacity nationally.
Canary Media
May 6Regulationnegative
Resident-led campaign fails to reverse Ohio county’s ban on renewables
Richland County, Ohio voters narrowly uphold a utility-scale solar and wind ban despite a resident campaign to reverse it.
Canary Media
May 6Launchpositive
Tesla Semis are about to hit the road. That’s good news for California.
Tesla Semi enters production, delivering electric trucking capacity to California fleet operators.
Canary Media
May 5Otherpositive
America’s nuclear dry spell is over
Southern Company's second Westinghouse AP1000 reactor at Vogtle Generating Station grid-connects, ending a 10-year construction cycle and marking the first U.S. commercial nuclear unit built in over three decades.
Canary Media
May 4Otherpositive
For cheaper power, Virginia’s local utilities build small grid batteries
Virginia utilities deploy grid battery storage systems to manage peak power demand and lower energy costs across data-center-heavy regions.
Canary Media
May 4Regulationpositive
Top US nuclear regulator is rewriting its rules for new era of reactors
The NRC releases draft rules for a new licensing pathway designed to accelerate commercial microreactor deployment.
Canary Media
Apr 30Regulationneutral
Two California bills would push utilities to get more out of their grids
California lawmakers introduce bills requiring major utilities to improve grid efficiency and reduce electricity rates.
Canary Media
Apr 29Regulationpositive
A new bill would help VPPs replace peaker plants in California
California bill advances to enable virtual power plants to compete with peaker plants, potentially reducing grid reliance on fossil fuels.
Canary Media
Apr 28Regulationpositive
Virginia’s new law blocks counties from banning solar
Virginia governor signs law blocking counties from banning large-scale solar farms, clearing barriers to clean power deployment.
Canary Media
Apr 27Regulationnegative
Trump is blocking solar for farmers. Can the Farm Bill fix that?
Trump administration restricts Rural Energy for America Program, limiting farmer access to solar subsidies and funding.
Canary Media
Apr 22Researchneutral
Why smartphone cameras could unlock cheaper, faster rooftop solar
Smartphone camera technology could reduce inspection costs and timelines for rooftop solar installations through faster automated analysis.
Canary Media
Apr 22Demopositive
A new thermal battery could help this Minnesota campus electrify heat
University of Minnesota, Morris deploys a Rondo Energy thermal battery to capture excess wind-generated heat for campus heating.
Canary Media
Apr 22Regulationpositive
US judge halts Trump admin’s blockade on new wind and solar projects
Federal judge orders Trump administration to lift blockade on new wind and solar projects after finding the policy "arbitrary and capricious."
Canary Media
Apr 20Fundingpositive
Fervo Energy unveils new power plant details in IPO filing
Fervo Energy files for IPO with details on its first commercial-scale U.S. enhanced geothermal plant launching later this year.
Canary Media
Apr 20Otherneutral
As utility costs rise, can ‘background’ smart thermostats offer relief?
Demand response programs using smart thermostats help utilities manage grid strain during peak consumption periods, with participation growing as electricity costs rise.
Canary Media
Apr 20Researchneutral
Are long-promised solar perovskites finally hitting mass production?
Perovskite tandem solar cell manufacturing reaches pilot-scale production in Fremont, still awaiting commercial viability.
Canary Media
Apr 16Otherpositive
Big grid batteries are finally on a roll in New England
New England sees accelerating grid battery deployments driven by regional power needs and state climate mandates.
Canary Media
Apr 10Otherpositive
In a first, renewables beat natural gas on US grid last month
U.S. grid sourced more electricity from renewables than natural gas in March 2026, marking a milestone in energy generation mix.
Canary Media
Apr 9Partnershippositive
Fervo Energy inks big turbine deal to build more next-gen geothermal
Fervo Energy signs a three-year turbine supply agreement with Turboden America for 1.75 GW of organic Rankine cycle capacity.
Canary Media
Apr 8Regulationpositive
New Jersey becomes second state this year to lift its nuclear moratorium
New Jersey repeals its nuclear moratorium, clearing a path for new reactor construction across the state.
Canary Media

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