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May 10, 2026

New products from Hubbell designed to redefine grid moder... + 29 more energy stories

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New products from Hubbell designed to redefine grid modernization efforts for utilities
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renewableenergyworld.com • Yesterday
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☀️ Solar
U.S. solar panel manufacturers need to learn to solder
pv-magazine.com • Yesterday • 2 sources
CEA’s 2026 manufacturing quality report finds that yield rates vary widely based on the age of solar module assembly facilities, with mature Chinese firms nearing 100% and U.S. outlier facilities rang...
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Iberdrola passes 5 million MWh milestone in Italy
energylivenews.com • 2 days ago
New PPA backed by solar power strengthen industrial decarbonisation and expand renewable energy supply across Italy The post Iberdrola passes 5 million MWh milestone in Italy appeared first on Energy ...
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Solar foundation manufacturer American Steel and Aluminum expands production
pv-tech.org • 3 days ago • 2 sources
American Steel and Aluminum (ASA, which produces US-made solar foundations, has opened a new facility in Syracuse, New York.
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Pacific ridge reversal brings Western U.S. solar conditions back to average in April
pv-magazine.com • 2 days ago • 2 sources
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that April 2026 marked a reversal from March’s widespread high irradiance across North America, as weakening Atlantic and Pacifi...
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The balcony solar boom is coming to the US
technologyreview.com • 3 days ago
Dozens of US states are considering legislation to allow people to install plug-in solar systems, often called balcony solar. These small arrays require little to no setup and could help cut emissions...
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💨 Wind
US fund threatens to divest TotalEnergies stake over offshore wind exit
ft.com • 2 days ago
Symbolic move indicates growing resistance to Trump administration’s payments to stop such projects
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⚛️ Nuclear
NTPC prepares first feasibility study for nuclear project; to apply for approval soon
energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com • Today
This move paves the way for NTPC's standalone nuclear projects, aiming for 2 GW by 2032. The company is also exploring projects in Bihar's Banka district and other states. NTPC plans to establish 30 G...
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🔋 Electric Vehicles
UK public EV charging network surpasses 120,000 chargers
energylivenews.com • 2 days ago
Zapmap data shows 11% year-on-year growth as ultra-rapid charging and hub numbers hit new milestones The post UK public EV charging network surpasses 120,000 chargers appeared first on Energy Live New...
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EVs hit price parity with petrol on monthly lease deals
energylivenews.com • 2 days ago
The median monthly EV lease is now £40 cheaper than a comparable petrol car The post EVs hit price parity with petrol on monthly lease deals appeared first on Energy Live News.
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📦 Storage
NASA just tested a powerful new thruster that could send humans to Mars
sciencedaily.com • 3 days ago
A powerful new electromagnetic thruster has taken a major step forward after a successful high-energy test at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Fueled by lithium vapor and driven by intense magnetic f...
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New electrolyte tech enables stable operation of high-voltage sodium-ion batteries
pv-magazine.com • 2 days ago • 2 sources
U.S. researchers developed a meta-weakly solvating electrolyte that optimizes sodium-ion solvation structure, enabling faster ion transport, reduced side reactions, and improved interfacial stability ...
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⚡ Grid
Gujarat builds 870 MW battery power backup network to stabilise renewable energy grid
energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com • Today
The state has also registered 13 additional projects and integrated BESS with its first solar village, Modhera. This initiative strengthens Gujarat's position as a leader in battery storage solutions ...
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NHPC commissions 4th unit of 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower hydro project
energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com • 2 days ago
The project is expected to support grid stability, meet peak power demand and facilitate integration of renewable energy into the national grid.
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KPI Green bags ₹621 crore NTPC Renewable Energy solar orders in Rajasthan
energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com • 2 days ago
The company has secured contracts for 500 MW grid-connected solar PV projects in Bikaner, marking its entry into Rajasthan with long-term O&M and AMC scope.
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💧 Hydrogen
Germany warned hydrogen strategy could cost taxpayers billions
energylivenews.com • 2 days ago
Weak hydrogen demand could leave German taxpayers funding oversized infrastructure and rising energy costs The post Germany warned hydrogen strategy could cost taxpayers billions appeared first on Ene...
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🌎 Climate
‘Closing the chapter’ on Fema: Trump panel seeks to weaken disaster response amid climate crisis
theguardian.com • Yesterday
Council’s plan will leave Federal Emergency Management Agency ill-equipped to respond to extreme weather events, experts saySweeping changes may be in store at the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...
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Warming seas are brewing extreme weather in months ahead, scientists forecast
ft.com • 2 days ago
Concerns raised about the development of an El Niño warming cycle this year combined with climate change
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Attenborough most trusted voice on climate but 40% still don't believe him
energylivenews.com • Yesterday
On his 100th birthday Sir David is believed by 59% of the public when it comes to climate change The post Attenborough most trusted voice on climate but 40% still don't believe him appeared first on E...
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📋 Policy
Industry groups warn UK risks losing jobs and investment without faster decarbonisation
energylivenews.com • 2 days ago
Urgent policy certainty is needed to protect heavy industry, energy security and economic resilience The post Industry groups warn UK risks losing jobs and investment without faster decarbonisation ap...
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🛢️ Oil & Gas
How the oilman’s president boosted a green transition
ft.com • 3 days ago
Donald Trump’s Iran war has made fossil fuels expensive and unreliable
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EU weighs get-out for gas leaks after US and fossil fuel industry pressure
ft.com • 3 days ago
Guidelines would see penalties suspended during energy crises
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🌋 Geothermal
BLM to hold New Mexico geothermal lease sale on June 2026
thinkgeoenergy.com • 2 days ago
The BLM will be holding a geothermal lease in New Mexico on June 2026 covering 68 parcels at more than 197,000 acres across five counties. The post BLM to hold New Mexico geothermal lease sale on June...
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GEL secures £10m financing from Dutch bank to expand UK geothermal and lithium project
thinkgeoenergy.com • 2 days ago
GEL has secured £10 million in financing from ABN AMRO to support the expansion of geothermal power and lithium production operations in the UK. The post GEL secures £10m financing from Dutch bank to ...
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Kenya suspends plans for Microsoft's geothermal-powered data centre
thinkgeoenergy.com • Yesterday
Kenyan President William Ruto has announced the suspension of a geothermal-powered data center, planned and signed with Microsoft and G42 two years ago. The post Kenya suspends plans for Microsoft’s g...
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JED calls for investment and wider support for geothermal in Eastern Anatolia, Türkiye
thinkgeoenergy.com • 5 days ago
Amidst criticism from local communities in Eastern Anatolia, JED President Ali Kindap remarks that geothermal development in Türkiye cannot be simply dismissed. The post JED calls for investment and w...
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🏭 Carbon Capture
Climate tech can’t scale on corporate generosity alone
latitudemedia.com • 3 days ago
Microsoft’s reported pull-back from carbon removal and even 2030 clean energy targets proves that the sector needs policy help. The post Climate tech can’t scale on corporate generosity alone appeared...
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📰 More
How G W is redefining reliability through purpose-built design
renewableenergyworld.com • Yesterday
Utilities are exploring options from companies like G W Electric to address reliability and affordability challenges
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What is ‘Premium Content’ on Energy Monitor?
energymonitor.ai • Yesterday
Energy Monitor has introduced new ‘Premium Content’ for its readers – here’s an explanation of what’s changing and what isn’t.
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India may spend ₹1 lakh crore in 10 weeks to shield economy from global energy shock
energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com • Today
This has led to over ₹1 lakh crore in under-recoveries in 10 weeks, raising concerns about their financial sustainability and the need for potential price hikes.
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