Energy and Green Technologies

Batteries, renewable energy, grids, climate, and clean technologies.

9 Articles

China’s Solar Energy Growth Slows as the Market Enters a More Complex Phase

China’s solar energy industry is facing a slowdown in new additions and pressures stemming from manufacturing overcapacity and the shift toward market-based electricity pricing. At the same time, energy storage technologies and improving panel efficiency are emerging as two key means of sustaining the sector’s growth.

2026-08-17

Energy and Green Technologies

ForeFront Power Commissions Its First Solar Project Using Direct-Mount Technology in the City of Fresno

ForeFront Power announced the commercial operation of its first solar system using Erthos Earth Mount Solar technology at the Northeast Surface Water Treatment Plant in the U.S. city of Fresno. Since beginning operation in late March 2026, the system has generated 101% of projections and delivered 862 megawatt-hours to the city.

2026-08-16

Energy and Green Technologies

How Are Electric Cars Reshaping Fuel Stations in Europe?

CleanTechnica analyzes the transition of European fuel stations from selling gasoline and diesel to operating as fast-charging, retail, and service hubs, examining examples from Norway, the Netherlands, and London. It notes that electricity-grid congestion, European regulations, and changing consumer behavior have become key factors in the design and economics of these sites.

2026-08-15

Energy and Green Technologies

U.S. Department of Energy Opens Applications for Local Energy Solutions Support Program

The U.S. Department of Energy announced the opening of a new round of the ETIPP program to help local governments, tribes, utilities, and organizations develop solutions to improve energy reliability, affordability, and security. Applications remain open until November 18, 2026, with financial support of up to $50,000 available for some projects.

2026-08-14

Energy and Green Technologies

AI Data Centers’ Natural Gas Bet Could Turn Into a Costly Burden

A research report warns that natural gas prices could exceed $10 per million British thermal units in some parts of the United States, compared with approximately $2 to $4.50 currently. This could significantly increase the operating costs of AI data centers that rely on dedicated power plants, while also adding pressure to electricity prices and consumer bills.

2026-08-14

Energy and Green Technologies

Tesla Electric Launches Powerwall Leasing for Full-Home Backup for About $35 per Month in Texas

Tesla Energy has announced the Powerwall Lease program, which includes two Powerwall batteries and Tesla Electric service in a single subscription, reducing the effective first-year cost to about $35 per month after a monthly credit is applied. The offer is available in select areas of Texas, but requires customers to remain enrolled in Tesla Electric and grant Tesla permission to use the batteries as part of a virtual power plant.

2026-08-13

Energy and Green Technologies

Form Energy Raises $750 Million to Expand Production of Batteries Lasting 100 Hours

The startup Form Energy raised $750 million in a Series G round to increase its manufacturing capacity in West Virginia, as demand grows for long-duration electricity storage solutions from data centers and renewable energy projects. Its iron-air batteries use a chemistry that enables energy discharge for up to 100 hours.

2026-08-12

Energy and Green Technologies

SpaceX will power the Terafab plant in Texas with natural gas power stations

SpaceX plans to build natural gas-fired power stations and large battery arrays to provide energy for the Terafab chip plant in Texas, as data center projects increasingly rely on on-site electricity generation.

2026-08-07

Energy and Green Technologies

Will Commonwealth Fusion Systems Go Public Within Two or Three Years?

Developments within Commonwealth Fusion Systems, including the appointment of a chief financial officer who previously led Moderna to its initial public offering, suggest that the nuclear fusion company could go public within the next two or three years. This assessment is based on progress with its Sparc experimental reactor, the start of work on the commercial Arc plant, and growing interest from technology companies in electricity.

2026-07-30