Stepchange News — 2026-06-27

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Far-right groups withdraw lawsuit challenging Dominion Energy's Virginia offshore wind project — 1. Virginia Beach, Virginia – The right-wing interest group lawsuit against Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia offshore wind is now dead,…

More: Heatmap News

2

Solar developers adapt strategy as data center boom drives energy demand — This week’s conversation is with Hanson Wood, chief development officer for solar developer RWE.

More: Heatmap News

3

Study ranks states by electric vehicle affordability and charging infrastructure — America’s EV industry has suffered a series of bad breaks over the last year and a half.

More: Canary Media

4

Farm owners resist data center development across U.S. counties — The movement against data centers is raising up a raison d'etre of the anti-renewables movement: protecting would-be farmland.

More: Heatmap News

5

Corporate PPA volumes fall 10% as GHG Protocol scope 2 changes create buyer uncertainty — Corporate PPA volumes fell 10% in 2025, and Renewabl CEO JP Cerda says uncertainty around pending scope 2 accounting changes are causing…

More: PV Magazine

6

NextPower expands into inverters and battery storage through acquisitions — At The smarter E Europe in Munich, NextPower CEO Dan Shugar discussed with pv magazine the company's transformation from a solar tracker…

More: PV Magazine

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Europe's solar industry gathers at Intersolar 2026 amid market concerns — Europe’s solar industry seemed a little downbeat as it trudged to Munich for Intersolar Europe 2026 this week.

More: PV Tech

8

Argentina battery storage auction receives bids starting at $7,397/MW-month — Financial bids in Argentina’s first large-scale battery storage procurement came in well below the auction price cap, with 232 qualified…

More: PV Magazine

9

GM's next-generation EV platform to debut in 2028 Chevy Equinox — The new version of GM’s dedicated electric vehicle platform is reportedly set to arrive near the end of 2028, and the Chevy Equinox EV will…

More: Electrek

10

Sunrun, Tesla, Renew Home aggregate 16 GW of home energy for data centers — An executive for Sunrun said active “distributed power plant” programs like one in Puerto Rico underscore the resource’s potential.

More: Utility Dive, Latitude Media, Heatmap News, Canary Media, Electrek, CleanTechnica

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Europe's heat wave renews debate over air conditioning adoption — There is a heat wave in Europe, the world’s fastest warming continent . And so, as you may have heard, a perennial topic of online climate…

More: Heatmap News

12

Jeep Recon electric off-roader launches at $67,000 with limited range — Jeep’s electric off-roader is now on sale, starting at $67,000, but its driving range comes up a bit short of expectations.

More: Electrek

13

Britain's grid operator again warns of tight power supplies as heatwave drives demand — Neso asks generators to provide extra electricity on Friday evening to meet demand from fans and air conditioning Business live – latest…

More: Guardian Environment

14

Italy's residential solar installations increasingly paired with battery storage — pv magazine has spoken with Federico Brucciani, secretary of Italian PV association Italia Solare, about the rapid expansion of residential…

More: PV Magazine

15

Midwest mayors attend London Climate Week to showcase U.S. city emissions-reduction efforts — London Climate Action Week opened in the British capital just as an unprecedented heat wave gripped the country and mainland Europe.

More: Inside Climate News

16

Environmental groups call for inquiry into Alligator Alcatraz detention center's Everglades impact — Environmentalists and immigrant-rights advocates seek accounting of damage done by notorious detention center While they welcome the recent…

More: Guardian Environment

17

Nextpower acquires Zimmermann, signals potential move into inverter business — PV Tech spoke with Bloomberg Intelligence about Nextpower's acquisition of Zimmermann and how this was a logical next step.

More: PV Tech

18

MIT-WPU researchers develop solar thermal battery storing heat for 14 hours — The prototype stores around 1.5 to 2 kWh of thermal energy and can maintain water temperatures between 50 C and 60 C for up to 14 hours…

More: PV Magazine

19

Waaree Renewable Technologies acquires majority stake in Associated Power Structures for $129 million — Waaree Renewable Technologies has acquired a 55% stake in Associated Power Structures for INR12.25 billion (US$129 million).

More: PV Tech

20

EU plans fourth hydrogen auction before end of 2026 — Hydrogen Europe says that the auction will be launched before the end of 2026. Meanwhile, according to its CEO, hydrogen is being…

More: PV Magazine

1

UK heat pump study finds real-world efficiency lags theoretical performance — A large-scale study of UK heat pump installations has revealed a major gap between hypothetical performance and real-world data.

More: PV Magazine

2

Right-wing group drops lawsuit against Virginia offshore wind project — 1. Virginia Beach, Virginia – The right-wing interest group lawsuit against Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia offshore wind is now dead,…

More: Heatmap News

3

Solar developers navigate local opposition as data center demand surges — This week’s conversation is with Hanson Wood, chief development officer for solar developer RWE.

More: Heatmap News

4

Swiss glaciers expected to reach "loss day" by Monday amid European heatwave — Accumulation on Switzerland’s glaciers from last winter expected to all be gone by Monday amid ‘enormous’ melt rates across Alps Swiss…

More: Guardian Environment

5

Study ranks states by EV-friendliness for buyers and drivers — America’s EV industry has suffered a series of bad breaks over the last year and a half.

More: Canary Media

6

Farm owners reject data center development offers across U.S — The movement against data centers is raising up a raison d'etre of the anti-renewables movement: protecting would-be farmland.

More: Heatmap News

7

Corporate renewable power purchase agreement volumes fall 10% as GHG Protocol accounting changes create buyer uncertainty — Corporate PPA volumes fell 10% in 2025, and Renewabl CEO JP Cerda says uncertainty around pending scope 2 accounting changes are causing…

More: PV Magazine

8

NextPower expands beyond solar trackers with acquisitions in inverters and battery storage — At The smarter E Europe in Munich, NextPower CEO Dan Shugar discussed with pv magazine the company's transformation from a solar tracker…

More: PV Magazine

9

Europe's solar industry gathers at Intersolar 2026 amid market uncertainty — Europe’s solar industry seemed a little downbeat as it trudged to Munich for Intersolar Europe 2026 this week.

More: PV Tech

10

Argentina battery storage auction receives bids starting at $7,397/MW-month for 700 MW — Financial bids in Argentina’s first large-scale battery storage procurement came in well below the auction price cap, with 232 qualified…

More: PV Magazine

11

GM's next-generation EV platform to debut in redesigned Chevy Equinox near end of 2028 — The new version of GM’s dedicated electric vehicle platform is reportedly set to arrive near the end of 2028, and the Chevy Equinox EV will…

More: Electrek

12

Tesla, Sunrun, and Renew Home partner to offer 16 GW of home battery capacity to data centers — An executive for Sunrun said active “distributed power plant” programs like one in Puerto Rico underscore the resource’s potential.

More: Utility Dive, Latitude Media, Heatmap News, Canary Media, Electrek, CleanTechnica

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Heat wave sweeps Europe as continent grapples with low air conditioning adoption — There is a heat wave in Europe, the world’s fastest warming continent . And so, as you may have heard, a perennial topic of online climate…

More: Heatmap News

14

Jeep Recon electric SUV launches at $67,000 with 260-mile range — Jeep’s electric off-roader is now on sale, starting at $67,000, but its driving range comes up a bit short of expectations.

More: Electrek

15

Britain's grid operator seeks extra power for Friday as heatwave strains supplies — Neso asks generators to provide extra electricity on Friday evening to meet demand from fans and air conditioning Business live – latest…

More: Guardian Environment

16

Battery adoption reshapes Italy's solar market as 80% of new residential systems include storage — pv magazine has spoken with Federico Brucciani, secretary of Italian PV association Italia Solare, about the rapid expansion of residential…

More: PV Magazine

17

Midwest mayors attend London Climate Week to showcase U.S. city climate policies — London Climate Action Week opened in the British capital just as an unprecedented heat wave gripped the country and mainland Europe.

More: Inside Climate News

18

Nextpower expands into inverters following Prevalon and Zimmermann acquisitions — PV Tech spoke with Bloomberg Intelligence about Nextpower's acquisition of Zimmermann and how this was a logical next step.

More: PV Tech

19

MIT-WPU researchers develop solar thermal battery storing heat for 14 hours — The prototype stores around 1.5 to 2 kWh of thermal energy and can maintain water temperatures between 50 C and 60 C for up to 14 hours…

More: PV Magazine

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Waaree Renewable acquires 55% stake in Associated Power Structures for $129 million — Waaree Renewable Technologies has acquired a 55% stake in Associated Power Structures for INR12.25 billion (US$129 million).

More: PV Tech

1

Scientists study California reef ecosystem amid climate change pressures — BOLINAS, Calif.—Kent Khtikian pointed at a seemingly barren inch of reef. His hair, curly, long and grey blew wildly in the wind underneath…

More: Inside Climate News

2

UK study finds heat pump efficiency gap between expected and actual performance — A large-scale study of UK heat pump installations has revealed a major gap between hypothetical performance and real-world data.

More: PV Magazine

3

Scientists use artificial ponds in Arizona to protect endangered Chiricahua leopard frog from drought — WHITE MOUNTAINS, Ariz.—As the warming climate drops less rain on the White Mountains and the thirsty atmosphere and soils suck up more of…

More: Inside Climate News

4

Scientist Suzanne Simard discusses "mother trees" and forest networks — From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood and Jenni…

More: Inside Climate News

5

UK families book hotel rooms to escape heatwave, air conditioning searches triple — Hotels report increase in last-minute bookings, including from families attempting to escape hot homes Europe heatwave: latest updates…

More: Guardian Environment

6

Right-wing legal challenge to Virginia offshore wind project withdrawn — 1. Virginia Beach, Virginia – The right-wing interest group lawsuit against Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia offshore wind is now dead,…

More: Heatmap News

7

Solar developers advising data centers on local community engagement strategies — This week’s conversation is with Hanson Wood, chief development officer for solar developer RWE.

More: Heatmap News

8

States emerge as leaders in EV adoption as federal support wanes — America’s EV industry has suffered a series of bad breaks over the last year and a half.

More: Canary Media

9

Farm owners resist data center development on agricultural land across U.S — The movement against data centers is raising up a raison d'etre of the anti-renewables movement: protecting would-be farmland.

More: Heatmap News

10

Corporate PPA volumes fall 10% as GHG Protocol accounting changes create buyer uncertainty — Corporate PPA volumes fell 10% in 2025, and Renewabl CEO JP Cerda says uncertainty around pending scope 2 accounting changes are causing…

More: PV Magazine

11

NextPower expands beyond solar trackers with acquisitions in inverters and battery storage — At The smarter E Europe in Munich, NextPower CEO Dan Shugar discussed with pv magazine the company's transformation from a solar tracker…

More: PV Magazine

12

Europe's solar industry gathers at Intersolar 2026 amid market uncertainty — Europe’s solar industry seemed a little downbeat as it trudged to Munich for Intersolar Europe 2026 this week.

More: PV Tech

13

Argentina receives 232 bids for 700 MW battery storage at $7,397/MW-month floor — Financial bids in Argentina’s first large-scale battery storage procurement came in well below the auction price cap, with 232 qualified…

More: PV Magazine

14

GM's next EV platform to debut on redesigned Chevy Equinox in 2028 — The new version of GM’s dedicated electric vehicle platform is reportedly set to arrive near the end of 2028, and the Chevy Equinox EV will…

More: Electrek

15

Jeep Recon EV starts at $67,000 with limited driving range — Jeep’s electric off-roader is now on sale, starting at $67,000, but its driving range comes up a bit short of expectations.

More: Electrek

16

Britain's grid operator seeks extra power supplies as heatwave strains electricity demand — Neso asks generators to provide extra electricity on Friday evening to meet demand from fans and air conditioning Business live – latest…

More: Guardian Environment

17

Battery storage now included in 80% of new solar installations in Italy — pv magazine has spoken with Federico Brucciani, secretary of Italian PV association Italia Solare, about the rapid expansion of residential…

More: PV Magazine

18

Nextpower expands into inverters following Prevalon and Zimmermann acquisitions — PV Tech spoke with Bloomberg Intelligence about Nextpower's acquisition of Zimmermann and how this was a logical next step.

More: PV Tech

19

MIT researchers develop solar thermal battery that stores heat for 14 hours — The prototype stores around 1.5 to 2 kWh of thermal energy and can maintain water temperatures between 50 C and 60 C for up to 14 hours…

More: PV Magazine

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Waaree Renewable acquires 55% stake in Associated Power Structures for $129 million — Waaree Renewable Technologies has acquired a 55% stake in Associated Power Structures for INR12.25 billion (US$129 million).

More: PV Tech

1

Intersolar Europe 2026 draws solar industry to Munich amid market concerns — Europe’s solar industry seemed a little downbeat as it trudged to Munich for Intersolar Europe 2026 this week.

More: PV Tech, CleanTechnica

2

Mercedes-Benz electric semi trucks achieve Tesla-comparable efficiency in winter testing — Despite the rapidly growing number of heavy-duty EVs on western roads, a number of myths still persist about range, charging…

More: Electrek

3

Federal appeals court blocks EPA attempt to eliminate soot pollution rule — Decision leaves in place Biden-era standard on pollution from coal-fired plants, factories and other industrial sources A federal appeals…

More: Guardian Environment

4

The Future of Duxbury Reef — BOLINAS, Calif.—Kent Khtikian pointed at a seemingly barren inch of reef. His hair, curly, long and grey blew wildly in the wind underneath…

More: Inside Climate News

5

UK heat pump study finds efficiency gap between laboratory ratings and real-world performance — A large-scale study of UK heat pump installations has revealed a major gap between hypothetical performance and real-world data.

More: PV Magazine

6

Environmental defenders face heightened targeting globally, report finds

More: Grist

7

Scientists use constructed ponds to protect endangered Chiricahua leopard frog in Arizona — WHITE MOUNTAINS, Ariz.—As the warming climate drops less rain on the White Mountains and the thirsty atmosphere and soils suck up more of…

More: Inside Climate News

8

Right-wing lawsuit against Virginia offshore wind project dismissed — 1. Virginia Beach, Virginia – The right-wing interest group lawsuit against Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia offshore wind is now dead,…

More: Heatmap News

9

Solar developers navigate data center demand as local opposition grows — This week’s conversation is with Hanson Wood, chief development officer for solar developer RWE.

More: Heatmap News

10

States emerge as primary EV incentive source as federal tax credits end — America’s EV industry has suffered a series of bad breaks over the last year and a half.

More: Canary Media

11

Farm owners reject data center development deals across U.S — The movement against data centers is raising up a raison d'etre of the anti-renewables movement: protecting would-be farmland.

More: Heatmap News

12

Corporate power purchase agreement volumes decline 10% in 2025 amid GHG Protocol uncertainty — Corporate PPA volumes fell 10% in 2025, and Renewabl CEO JP Cerda says uncertainty around pending scope 2 accounting changes are causing…

More: PV Magazine

13

NextPower expands beyond solar trackers with acquisitions in inverters, batteries and mounts — At The smarter E Europe in Munich, NextPower CEO Dan Shugar discussed with pv magazine the company's transformation from a solar tracker…

More: PV Magazine

14

Argentina battery storage auction receives bids starting at $7,397/MW-month — Financial bids in Argentina’s first large-scale battery storage procurement came in well below the auction price cap, with 232 qualified…

More: PV Magazine

15

GM's next-generation EV platform to debut in 2028 Chevy Equinox — The new version of GM’s dedicated electric vehicle platform is reportedly set to arrive near the end of 2028, and the Chevy Equinox EV will…

More: Electrek

16

Jeep Recon electric off-roader begins sales at $67,000 with limited range — Jeep’s electric off-roader is now on sale, starting at $67,000, but its driving range comes up a bit short of expectations.

More: Electrek

17

Britain's grid operator requests additional power for Friday as heatwave strains electricity supplies — Neso asks generators to provide extra electricity on Friday evening to meet demand from fans and air conditioning Business live – latest…

More: Guardian Environment

18

Italy's residential solar installations increasingly paired with battery storage — pv magazine has spoken with Federico Brucciani, secretary of Italian PV association Italia Solare, about the rapid expansion of residential…

More: PV Magazine

19

Nextpower explores inverter business expansion following recent acquisitions — PV Tech spoke with Bloomberg Intelligence about Nextpower's acquisition of Zimmermann and how this was a logical next step.

More: PV Tech

20

MIT-WPU researchers develop solar thermal battery storing heat for 14 hours — The prototype stores around 1.5 to 2 kWh of thermal energy and can maintain water temperatures between 50 C and 60 C for up to 14 hours…

More: PV Magazine

Jun 26, 2026 · 5:01 PM PT edition · 20 stories

Far-right groups withdraw lawsuit challenging Dominion Energy's Virginia offshore wind project — 1. Virginia Beach, Virginia – The right-wing interest group lawsuit against Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia offshore wind is now dead,…

Solar developers adapt strategy as data center boom drives energy demand — This week’s conversation is with Hanson Wood, chief development officer for solar developer RWE.

Study ranks states by electric vehicle affordability and charging infrastructure — America’s EV industry has suffered a series of bad breaks over the last year and a half.

Farm owners resist data center development across U.S. counties — The movement against data centers is raising up a raison d'etre of the anti-renewables movement: protecting would-be farmland.

Corporate PPA volumes fall 10% as GHG Protocol scope 2 changes create buyer uncertainty — Corporate PPA volumes fell 10% in 2025, and Renewabl CEO JP Cerda says uncertainty around pending scope 2 accounting changes are causing…

NextPower expands into inverters and battery storage through acquisitions — At The smarter E Europe in Munich, NextPower CEO Dan Shugar discussed with pv magazine the company's transformation from a solar tracker…

Europe's solar industry gathers at Intersolar 2026 amid market concerns — Europe’s solar industry seemed a little downbeat as it trudged to Munich for Intersolar Europe 2026 this week.

Argentina battery storage auction receives bids starting at $7,397/MW-month — Financial bids in Argentina’s first large-scale battery storage procurement came in well below the auction price cap, with 232 qualified…

GM's next-generation EV platform to debut in 2028 Chevy Equinox — The new version of GM’s dedicated electric vehicle platform is reportedly set to arrive near the end of 2028, and the Chevy Equinox EV will…

Sunrun, Tesla, Renew Home aggregate 16 GW of home energy for data centers — An executive for Sunrun said active “distributed power plant” programs like one in Puerto Rico underscore the resource’s potential.

Europe's heat wave renews debate over air conditioning adoption — There is a heat wave in Europe, the world’s fastest warming continent . And so, as you may have heard, a perennial topic of online climate…

Jeep Recon electric off-roader launches at $67,000 with limited range — Jeep’s electric off-roader is now on sale, starting at $67,000, but its driving range comes up a bit short of expectations.

Britain's grid operator again warns of tight power supplies as heatwave drives demand — Neso asks generators to provide extra electricity on Friday evening to meet demand from fans and air conditioning Business live – latest…

Italy's residential solar installations increasingly paired with battery storage — pv magazine has spoken with Federico Brucciani, secretary of Italian PV association Italia Solare, about the rapid expansion of residential…

Midwest mayors attend London Climate Week to showcase U.S. city emissions-reduction efforts — London Climate Action Week opened in the British capital just as an unprecedented heat wave gripped the country and mainland Europe.

Environmental groups call for inquiry into Alligator Alcatraz detention center's Everglades impact — Environmentalists and immigrant-rights advocates seek accounting of damage done by notorious detention center While they welcome the recent…

Nextpower acquires Zimmermann, signals potential move into inverter business — PV Tech spoke with Bloomberg Intelligence about Nextpower's acquisition of Zimmermann and how this was a logical next step.

MIT-WPU researchers develop solar thermal battery storing heat for 14 hours — The prototype stores around 1.5 to 2 kWh of thermal energy and can maintain water temperatures between 50 C and 60 C for up to 14 hours…

Waaree Renewable Technologies acquires majority stake in Associated Power Structures for $129 million — Waaree Renewable Technologies has acquired a 55% stake in Associated Power Structures for INR12.25 billion (US$129 million).

EU plans fourth hydrogen auction before end of 2026 — Hydrogen Europe says that the auction will be launched before the end of 2026. Meanwhile, according to its CEO, hydrogen is being…

Jun 26, 2026 · 11:01 PM PT edition · 20 stories

UK heat pump study finds real-world efficiency lags theoretical performance — A large-scale study of UK heat pump installations has revealed a major gap between hypothetical performance and real-world data.

Right-wing group drops lawsuit against Virginia offshore wind project — 1. Virginia Beach, Virginia – The right-wing interest group lawsuit against Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia offshore wind is now dead,…

Solar developers navigate local opposition as data center demand surges — This week’s conversation is with Hanson Wood, chief development officer for solar developer RWE.

Swiss glaciers expected to reach "loss day" by Monday amid European heatwave — Accumulation on Switzerland’s glaciers from last winter expected to all be gone by Monday amid ‘enormous’ melt rates across Alps Swiss…

Study ranks states by EV-friendliness for buyers and drivers — America’s EV industry has suffered a series of bad breaks over the last year and a half.

Farm owners reject data center development offers across U.S — The movement against data centers is raising up a raison d'etre of the anti-renewables movement: protecting would-be farmland.

Corporate renewable power purchase agreement volumes fall 10% as GHG Protocol accounting changes create buyer uncertainty — Corporate PPA volumes fell 10% in 2025, and Renewabl CEO JP Cerda says uncertainty around pending scope 2 accounting changes are causing…

NextPower expands beyond solar trackers with acquisitions in inverters and battery storage — At The smarter E Europe in Munich, NextPower CEO Dan Shugar discussed with pv magazine the company's transformation from a solar tracker…

Europe's solar industry gathers at Intersolar 2026 amid market uncertainty — Europe’s solar industry seemed a little downbeat as it trudged to Munich for Intersolar Europe 2026 this week.

Argentina battery storage auction receives bids starting at $7,397/MW-month for 700 MW — Financial bids in Argentina’s first large-scale battery storage procurement came in well below the auction price cap, with 232 qualified…

GM's next-generation EV platform to debut in redesigned Chevy Equinox near end of 2028 — The new version of GM’s dedicated electric vehicle platform is reportedly set to arrive near the end of 2028, and the Chevy Equinox EV will…

Tesla, Sunrun, and Renew Home partner to offer 16 GW of home battery capacity to data centers — An executive for Sunrun said active “distributed power plant” programs like one in Puerto Rico underscore the resource’s potential.

Heat wave sweeps Europe as continent grapples with low air conditioning adoption — There is a heat wave in Europe, the world’s fastest warming continent . And so, as you may have heard, a perennial topic of online climate…

Jeep Recon electric SUV launches at $67,000 with 260-mile range — Jeep’s electric off-roader is now on sale, starting at $67,000, but its driving range comes up a bit short of expectations.

Britain's grid operator seeks extra power for Friday as heatwave strains supplies — Neso asks generators to provide extra electricity on Friday evening to meet demand from fans and air conditioning Business live – latest…

Battery adoption reshapes Italy's solar market as 80% of new residential systems include storage — pv magazine has spoken with Federico Brucciani, secretary of Italian PV association Italia Solare, about the rapid expansion of residential…

Midwest mayors attend London Climate Week to showcase U.S. city climate policies — London Climate Action Week opened in the British capital just as an unprecedented heat wave gripped the country and mainland Europe.

Nextpower expands into inverters following Prevalon and Zimmermann acquisitions — PV Tech spoke with Bloomberg Intelligence about Nextpower's acquisition of Zimmermann and how this was a logical next step.

MIT-WPU researchers develop solar thermal battery storing heat for 14 hours — The prototype stores around 1.5 to 2 kWh of thermal energy and can maintain water temperatures between 50 C and 60 C for up to 14 hours…

Waaree Renewable acquires 55% stake in Associated Power Structures for $129 million — Waaree Renewable Technologies has acquired a 55% stake in Associated Power Structures for INR12.25 billion (US$129 million).

Jun 27, 2026 · 5:01 AM PT edition · 20 stories

Scientists study California reef ecosystem amid climate change pressures — BOLINAS, Calif.—Kent Khtikian pointed at a seemingly barren inch of reef. His hair, curly, long and grey blew wildly in the wind underneath…

UK study finds heat pump efficiency gap between expected and actual performance — A large-scale study of UK heat pump installations has revealed a major gap between hypothetical performance and real-world data.

Scientists use artificial ponds in Arizona to protect endangered Chiricahua leopard frog from drought — WHITE MOUNTAINS, Ariz.—As the warming climate drops less rain on the White Mountains and the thirsty atmosphere and soils suck up more of…

Scientist Suzanne Simard discusses "mother trees" and forest networks — From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood and Jenni…

UK families book hotel rooms to escape heatwave, air conditioning searches triple — Hotels report increase in last-minute bookings, including from families attempting to escape hot homes Europe heatwave: latest updates…

Right-wing legal challenge to Virginia offshore wind project withdrawn — 1. Virginia Beach, Virginia – The right-wing interest group lawsuit against Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia offshore wind is now dead,…

Solar developers advising data centers on local community engagement strategies — This week’s conversation is with Hanson Wood, chief development officer for solar developer RWE.

States emerge as leaders in EV adoption as federal support wanes — America’s EV industry has suffered a series of bad breaks over the last year and a half.

Farm owners resist data center development on agricultural land across U.S — The movement against data centers is raising up a raison d'etre of the anti-renewables movement: protecting would-be farmland.

Corporate PPA volumes fall 10% as GHG Protocol accounting changes create buyer uncertainty — Corporate PPA volumes fell 10% in 2025, and Renewabl CEO JP Cerda says uncertainty around pending scope 2 accounting changes are causing…

NextPower expands beyond solar trackers with acquisitions in inverters and battery storage — At The smarter E Europe in Munich, NextPower CEO Dan Shugar discussed with pv magazine the company's transformation from a solar tracker…

Europe's solar industry gathers at Intersolar 2026 amid market uncertainty — Europe’s solar industry seemed a little downbeat as it trudged to Munich for Intersolar Europe 2026 this week.

Argentina receives 232 bids for 700 MW battery storage at $7,397/MW-month floor — Financial bids in Argentina’s first large-scale battery storage procurement came in well below the auction price cap, with 232 qualified…

GM's next EV platform to debut on redesigned Chevy Equinox in 2028 — The new version of GM’s dedicated electric vehicle platform is reportedly set to arrive near the end of 2028, and the Chevy Equinox EV will…

Jeep Recon EV starts at $67,000 with limited driving range — Jeep’s electric off-roader is now on sale, starting at $67,000, but its driving range comes up a bit short of expectations.

Britain's grid operator seeks extra power supplies as heatwave strains electricity demand — Neso asks generators to provide extra electricity on Friday evening to meet demand from fans and air conditioning Business live – latest…

Battery storage now included in 80% of new solar installations in Italy — pv magazine has spoken with Federico Brucciani, secretary of Italian PV association Italia Solare, about the rapid expansion of residential…

Nextpower expands into inverters following Prevalon and Zimmermann acquisitions — PV Tech spoke with Bloomberg Intelligence about Nextpower's acquisition of Zimmermann and how this was a logical next step.

MIT researchers develop solar thermal battery that stores heat for 14 hours — The prototype stores around 1.5 to 2 kWh of thermal energy and can maintain water temperatures between 50 C and 60 C for up to 14 hours…

Waaree Renewable acquires 55% stake in Associated Power Structures for $129 million — Waaree Renewable Technologies has acquired a 55% stake in Associated Power Structures for INR12.25 billion (US$129 million).

Jun 27, 2026 · 11:02 AM PT edition · 20 stories

Intersolar Europe 2026 draws solar industry to Munich amid market concerns — Europe’s solar industry seemed a little downbeat as it trudged to Munich for Intersolar Europe 2026 this week.

Mercedes-Benz electric semi trucks achieve Tesla-comparable efficiency in winter testing — Despite the rapidly growing number of heavy-duty EVs on western roads, a number of myths still persist about range, charging…

Federal appeals court blocks EPA attempt to eliminate soot pollution rule — Decision leaves in place Biden-era standard on pollution from coal-fired plants, factories and other industrial sources A federal appeals…

The Future of Duxbury Reef — BOLINAS, Calif.—Kent Khtikian pointed at a seemingly barren inch of reef. His hair, curly, long and grey blew wildly in the wind underneath…

UK heat pump study finds efficiency gap between laboratory ratings and real-world performance — A large-scale study of UK heat pump installations has revealed a major gap between hypothetical performance and real-world data.

Environmental defenders face heightened targeting globally, report finds

Scientists use constructed ponds to protect endangered Chiricahua leopard frog in Arizona — WHITE MOUNTAINS, Ariz.—As the warming climate drops less rain on the White Mountains and the thirsty atmosphere and soils suck up more of…

Right-wing lawsuit against Virginia offshore wind project dismissed — 1. Virginia Beach, Virginia – The right-wing interest group lawsuit against Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia offshore wind is now dead,…

Solar developers navigate data center demand as local opposition grows — This week’s conversation is with Hanson Wood, chief development officer for solar developer RWE.

States emerge as primary EV incentive source as federal tax credits end — America’s EV industry has suffered a series of bad breaks over the last year and a half.

Farm owners reject data center development deals across U.S — The movement against data centers is raising up a raison d'etre of the anti-renewables movement: protecting would-be farmland.

Corporate power purchase agreement volumes decline 10% in 2025 amid GHG Protocol uncertainty — Corporate PPA volumes fell 10% in 2025, and Renewabl CEO JP Cerda says uncertainty around pending scope 2 accounting changes are causing…

NextPower expands beyond solar trackers with acquisitions in inverters, batteries and mounts — At The smarter E Europe in Munich, NextPower CEO Dan Shugar discussed with pv magazine the company's transformation from a solar tracker…

Argentina battery storage auction receives bids starting at $7,397/MW-month — Financial bids in Argentina’s first large-scale battery storage procurement came in well below the auction price cap, with 232 qualified…

GM's next-generation EV platform to debut in 2028 Chevy Equinox — The new version of GM’s dedicated electric vehicle platform is reportedly set to arrive near the end of 2028, and the Chevy Equinox EV will…

Jeep Recon electric off-roader begins sales at $67,000 with limited range — Jeep’s electric off-roader is now on sale, starting at $67,000, but its driving range comes up a bit short of expectations.