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SSI and IRMA sign MoU for solar mineral traceability
Solar industry group SSI and mining association IRMA have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a full‑chain traceability framework for minerals used in photovoltaic modules, aiming to improv
US Snowpack Hits Low, Wildfire Risk Rises as Cyclone Forms
Exceptional warmth across the US and parts of Asia has led to critically low snowpack and heightened wildfire risk, while a rare tropical cyclone forms near the equator in the Solomon Sea, threatening
Moldova launches 170 MW wind tender, hits 710 MW solar
Moldova is accelerating its renewable‑energy transition by pairing a 170 MW wind‑power tender with zero‑VAT incentives for solar and battery storage, targeting 30 % renewable consumption by 2030 and s
Customer Distrust Undermines Utility Payment Adoption
Utility digital payment programs are lagging because many customers distrust outdated or insecure online portals, forcing them to use higher‑cost channels and increasing utilities’ operational expense
Data centers strain grid as AI energy costs rise
As backlash grows, a nationwide search is underway for solutions to the AI energy crunch.
186-Study Review Endorses Hydrogel Battery Electrolytes
A systematic review of 186 hydrogel studies published between 2008 and 2025 concludes that conductive hydrogels are a credible electrolyte candidate for lithium, sodium, and zinc-ion batteries, with o
Iran war sparks India LPG crisis, 600% price surge
The U.S.-Israel war with Iran and Strait of Hormuz closure have triggered an LPG cooking gas crisis in India, with black-market cylinder prices surging 600%, restaurants shuttering, and rural househol
Electrified Firms Still Feel Gas Price Surge
Companies that have moved toward electrification and renewables are still feeling the impact of rising gas prices because electricity costs remain tied to natural‑gas dynamics and grid constraints.
How copper texture affects HJT solar cell stress
Researchers analyzed how different annealing methods affect stress in copper-plated silicon heterojunction solar cells, identifying crystal texture and plating parameters as key to maintaining mechani
New Time Maps 4‑Year Perovskite Plan in Italy
Italian startup New Time unveiled a four‑year plan to industrialize perovskite solar cells, targeting pilot production in three years and full‑scale output by year four, funded by internal reinvestmen
Silicon PV greenhouse lifts tomato weight 25%
A Spanish agrivoltaic trial showed that semi‑transparent silicon solar greenhouses can boost tomato fruit weight by a quarter while generating over 700 kWh of electricity across two growing seasons, o
Iran Allows Iraqi Tankers, SOMO Seeks Schedules
Iraq's oil marketing firm SOMO urged clients to submit loading schedules within 24 hours after Iran's military cleared Iraqi vessels, including the Ocean Thunder, to pass the Strait of Hormuz, signali
Neoen unveils 348 MW battery projects in France, Japan
French renewable developer Neoen announced 348 MW of new battery storage projects — 248 MW in France and 100 MW in Japan — at the Franco-Japanese Economic Forum in Tokyo during President Macron's offi
BYD Sells 200–300 EVs in One Weekend in NZ
New Zealand's electric vehicle market is experiencing unprecedented demand, with dealerships selling out of stock and resale values rising sharply, led by surging sales at BYD.
OPEC Pledges 206K bpd Hike, Blocked by Hormuz
OPEC's eight member countries managing production agreed to a 206,000 bpd output increase, but the boost remains purely on paper while the Strait of Hormuz stays effectively shut by the U.S.-Israeli c
Australian Used EV Prices Jump 6% Amid Oil Price Spike
Australia’s used‑electric‑vehicle market is bucking the usual depreciation trend as oil price spikes push dealer prices up, tighten inventory, and spark a sharp rise in rentals and loan demand.
H100 Fife Trial: Hydrogen Would Cost 6-7x Gas
SGN's H100 Fife hydrogen trial launches in Levenmouth at Easter 2026 as the UK's first end-to-end home hydrogen system, with a Nel-built electrolyser designed to produce up to 2,093 kg/day for as many
Artemis Crew Faces 40 Minutes of Silence Behind Moon
The four Artemis II astronauts will lose all contact with Earth for about 40 minutes on Monday night as their spacecraft passes behind the Moon, marking the longest stretch of radio silence for any cr
Proton Sells 49,140 Vehicles in Record Q1, Up 40% YoY
Malaysian national automaker Proton delivered 49,140 vehicles in Q1 2026 — its highest quarterly sales since 2004 — while simultaneously capturing Malaysia's EV market lead through its e.MAS sub-brand
Swift parrots recorded in Tasmanian forest days before clearing
Bob Brown Foundation scientists recorded 68 swift parrot calls in a Tasmanian forest coupe marked for clear-felling, but by the time the state regulator's ecologist surveyed the area on 10 February, t
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