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Anker Solix Unveils 7 kWh Plug‑In Battery for Rooftop Solar
SocialApr 17, 2026

Anker Solix Unveils 7 kWh Plug‑In Battery for Rooftop Solar

Anker Solix launches 7 kWh plug-in battery targeting rooftop solar retrofits #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/Pd8whB8AAq

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Kenyan E‑motorbike Sales Double Amid Gasoline Price Surge
SocialApr 17, 2026

Kenyan E‑motorbike Sales Double Amid Gasoline Price Surge

Roam Electric, a Kenyan e-motorcycle manufacturer, has seen demand double as consumers shift away from gasoline amid price surges driven by the Iran war. https://t.co/wDchcXtqf2

By Vox – Climate
Colorado Invests $12.4M to Scale Campus Geothermal
SocialApr 17, 2026

Colorado Invests $12.4M to Scale Campus Geothermal

$12.4M invested to expand geothermal in Colorado—cutting costs, reducing emissions, and building a cleaner energy future. https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/polis-administration-awards-124-million-further-develop-geothermal-energy-colorado New CU Boulder research shows it can power campuses and scale statewide. https://www.govtech.com/education/higher-ed/study-finds-geothermal-energy-feasible-for-cu-boulder Colorado is turning innovation into real solutions that save people money.

By Governor Jared Polis
Solar Asset Managers Highlight AI Solutions for System Losses
SocialApr 17, 2026

Solar Asset Managers Highlight AI Solutions for System Losses

Solar asset managers talk underperforming systems, catastrophic losses and AI at SAMNA 2026 #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/mcEfHXXqoF

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
New 2.7GW Data Center Emits 14 Mt CO₂
SocialApr 17, 2026

New 2.7GW Data Center Emits 14 Mt CO₂

Another day, another massive Petrotech fossil-fuelled data centre. The "Kilby power plant", 2.7 GW of fossil gas, will be pumping out 14 megatonnes of CO2-e a year (about 4.3 million combustion cars worth). Still waiting for AI to solve climate...

By Ketan Joshi
Solar Auctions Secure France; Corporate PPAs Stay Secondary
SocialApr 17, 2026

Solar Auctions Secure France; Corporate PPAs Stay Secondary

Solar auctions to provide security in France as corporate PPAs remain second choice #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/vaWc2axqLa

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Data Center Power Costs Match Global Solar Investment
SocialApr 17, 2026

Data Center Power Costs Match Global Solar Investment

Data center energy spend rivals global solar investment #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/AP1fAC257n

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Kiwa PVEL Revises Testing to Curb Solar Failures
SocialApr 17, 2026

Kiwa PVEL Revises Testing to Curb Solar Failures

Kiwa PVEL updates solar module testing protocols to address field failures #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/DcofZeEPv1

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Singapore Adds 504 MW Solar Capacity in 2025
SocialApr 17, 2026

Singapore Adds 504 MW Solar Capacity in 2025

Singapore installs 504 MW of solar in 2025 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/S0cx3XfOSF https://t.co/fZLScUnC77

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
UK Greenlights Record 800 MW Solar Despite Opposition
SocialApr 17, 2026

UK Greenlights Record 800 MW Solar Despite Opposition

UK government approves record 800 MW solar plant over local opposition #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/ckn5YEaTbJ

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
World Faces Challenge Absorbing China's Battery Boom
SocialApr 17, 2026

World Faces Challenge Absorbing China's Battery Boom

Can the world absorb what China's battery industry is building?. Read more and sign up to my newsletter here: https://t.co/EN15ZiyZDd https://t.co/SWx3eqNS0l

By Henry Sanderson
Maine Poised to Veto First Statewide Data Center Ban
SocialApr 17, 2026

Maine Poised to Veto First Statewide Data Center Ban

Will Maine Veto the First State-Wide Data Center Ban? #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/viJay8jkWW https://t.co/0mviuwfCSG

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Six States Accelerate Renewable Energy Project Approvals
SocialApr 17, 2026

Six States Accelerate Renewable Energy Project Approvals

California, Colorado, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey and Oregon are among the states expediting renewable energy projects. https://t.co/KftgZHgZHv

By Vox – Climate
States Rush Clean Energy Projects Before Tax Credits Expire
SocialApr 17, 2026

States Rush Clean Energy Projects Before Tax Credits Expire

From California to New York, states are rushing to install clean energy projects to qualify for expiring federal tax credits as utility bills become a top issue for voters https://t.co/GFbBHYuCUG

By Vox – Climate
Energy Crisis Fuels Rapid Adoption of Clean Tech
SocialApr 17, 2026

Energy Crisis Fuels Rapid Adoption of Clean Tech

Heat pump orders up 2x in a month. Solar panel inquiries up 250%. EV leases up 85%. Iran crisis has made energy security feel personal. I understand why: I have solar panels, a heat pump & EV on a flexible tariff shielding...

By Jan Rosenow
Asia Reconsiders LNG, Turns to Renewables Amid Iran Conflict
SocialApr 17, 2026

Asia Reconsiders LNG, Turns to Renewables Amid Iran Conflict

Asia thinks twice about plans to embrace LNG as Iran war chokes supply 🇻🇳 Vietnam gas power project may switch to wind/solar +storage 🇹🇭 Thailand pushes for more renewables 🇨🇳 China wants to use more domestic fuel 🇲🇾 Malaysia aims to pump more gas...

By Stephen Stapczynski
Renewables Reach 26.4% of India's Power Mix
SocialApr 17, 2026

Renewables Reach 26.4% of India's Power Mix

India electricity generation from renewable sources are rising to now 26.4% of total, so that's an offsetting factor for the crisis. https://t.co/RYXSV06IgV

By Trinh Nguyen
China Aims to Double Non‑fossil Energy by 2035
SocialApr 17, 2026

China Aims to Double Non‑fossil Energy by 2035

China will seek to double its supply of non-fossil fuel energy by 2035, in a plan that analysts see as a boost to Beijing’s green targets https://t.co/Pzxupdpkbq

By Vox – Climate
IPad LiDAR Speeds up Solar Design with Forge Platform
SocialApr 17, 2026

IPad LiDAR Speeds up Solar Design with Forge Platform

Forge software platform uses iPad LiDAR scanning for quick solar design proposals #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/uKzl8tix3m

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Free Home Solar, Battery; High Fees for Commercial Users
SocialApr 17, 2026

Free Home Solar, Battery; High Fees for Commercial Users

Let's just put solar on the roof of any residential home, for free. Throw in a battery, too. Use switching equipment that speaks EnergyNet (an open source decentralized grid protocol), for local networks as well as the traditional grid. Subsidize...

By Dave Stagner
Data Center Transmission Battles Just Beginning
SocialApr 17, 2026

Data Center Transmission Battles Just Beginning

The Data Center Transmission Brawls Are Just Getting Started #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/Ujh0ScdpO1 https://t.co/LleEgU4X4v

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Negative Electricity Prices Resurface in France and Germany
SocialApr 17, 2026

Negative Electricity Prices Resurface in France and Germany

Negative electricity prices return to France, Germany #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/XO7eBWX6Nn https://t.co/0TW2dipTGo

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Data Centre Battery Storage Set to Surge in Australia
SocialApr 17, 2026

Data Centre Battery Storage Set to Surge in Australia

VIDEO: ‘It’s going to massively scale here’: Fluence chief predicts data centre battery storage slingshot in Australia #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/9QY8CG1q3S

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Fossil Fuel Conflict Spurs 54% Surge in UK Solar
SocialApr 17, 2026

Fossil Fuel Conflict Spurs 54% Surge in UK Solar

Fossil fuel wars accelerate renewables deployment: In the UK, solar panel sales climbed 54% in the first 3 weeks of March vs same period in February. They’ll also be automatically fitted in most newly built homes in England, and “plug-in”...

By Assaad Razzouk
Energy Shock Could Accelerate Global Renewable Adoption
SocialApr 17, 2026

Energy Shock Could Accelerate Global Renewable Adoption

Is this what Republican climate policy looks like? "Early signs are emerging that the energy shock could aid the global spread of renewable power, batteries, electric cars and other climate-friendly tech." https://t.co/aCmx1IcvPw

By Jesse D. Jenkins
Amazon Secures Solar‑plus‑storage PPAs for Australian AI Growth
SocialApr 17, 2026

Amazon Secures Solar‑plus‑storage PPAs for Australian AI Growth

Amazon signs first solar-plus-storage PPAs in Australia to power AI expansion #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/UIJ2nW3cQw

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
US BESS Degradation Optimism Collides With Real‑World Data
SocialApr 17, 2026

US BESS Degradation Optimism Collides With Real‑World Data

‘Unfettered optimism’ on US BESS degradation hits wall of operational reality #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/1hcRyBak6s

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
New England’s Grid Batteries Finally Accelerating
SocialApr 16, 2026

New England’s Grid Batteries Finally Accelerating

Big grid batteries are finally on a roll in New England #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/gp9MRV65Yf

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Solar PPA Prices Drop in Europe, Climb in North America
SocialApr 16, 2026

Solar PPA Prices Drop in Europe, Climb in North America

Solar PPA prices in Q1 2026 fall in Europe, rise in North America #energysky -- via pv-tech: https://t.co/JXT68e55VS

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Australia's Rooftop Solar Surges Amid Battery Boom
SocialApr 16, 2026

Australia's Rooftop Solar Surges Amid Battery Boom

Australia rooftop PV hits record as battery rush accelerates #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/HeRwktkBBJ

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Scale U.S. Grid Tech to Cut Bills 10%
SocialApr 16, 2026

Scale U.S. Grid Tech to Cut Bills 10%

This number has gone up 40% since last year. This is nothing to brag about when we could actually reduce bills 10% while growing load if we deployed American grid utilization technologies at scale.

By Jigar Shah
Australian Solar Portfolio Sale Requires Battery Storage Upgrade
SocialApr 16, 2026

Australian Solar Portfolio Sale Requires Battery Storage Upgrade

Australia solar portfolio marked for sale this year, but will likely need to add battery storage #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/tIR8zs9tcj https://t.co/a65FoB05Iq

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Lightweight 8 kW/Kg Motor Powers Hydrogen Hybrid Aircraft
SocialApr 16, 2026

Lightweight 8 kW/Kg Motor Powers Hydrogen Hybrid Aircraft

The 12.5kg gas cylinder-sized motor achieves 8 kW per kilogram with a fault-tolerant design, targeting hydrogen hybrid regional aircraft under Project AMBER. https://t.co/vk6CdOCVvD

By TechRadar
Rye Development Pushes 2,128 MWh Pumped Hydro at Ex‑coal Site
SocialApr 16, 2026

Rye Development Pushes 2,128 MWh Pumped Hydro at Ex‑coal Site

Rye Development advances 2,128MWh pumped hydro project at former Kentucky coal mine #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/Nv3TOPGpLY

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
U.S. Set to Reach 6 GW Offshore Wind by 2027
SocialApr 16, 2026

U.S. Set to Reach 6 GW Offshore Wind by 2027

Despite Trump, the U.S. will have 6 GW of offshore wind operating by 2027 All 5 developers have won court victories to complete their projects. 72% (4.3 GW) of the 6 GW are already installed or operational https://www.offshorewindca.org/maps

By Mark Z. Jacobson
Design That Powers Itself Redefines Home Living
SocialApr 16, 2026

Design That Powers Itself Redefines Home Living

What if your house powered itself? 👀 ⚡️ I’m doing something at my new project, Casa Mallorca, that I’ve NEVER done before - and it’s changing the way I think about design entirely. Good design isn’t just about how something looks....

By Bobby Berk
U.S. Grid‑Battery Output to Power All Renewables by 2026
SocialApr 16, 2026

U.S. Grid‑Battery Output to Power All Renewables by 2026

U.S. grid-battery production has gone from 0 in 2024 to 145 GWh/year by the end of 2026, enough to provide batteries to support all wind and solar in the U.S. https://t.co/faeAUzMjZ8

By Mark Z. Jacobson
Russell Gold Swaps WSJ for Solar Industry Insight
SocialApr 16, 2026

Russell Gold Swaps WSJ for Solar Industry Insight

I think I may have accidentally gotten Russell Gold to leave the Wall Street Journal for the solar industry.⁣ ⁣ On the latest episode of Energy Empire, he explains why. https://t.co/LerdxNAL7J

By Jigar Shah
Apple Hits Recycled Targets, Emissions Flat, 2030 Gap Remains
SocialApr 16, 2026

Apple Hits Recycled Targets, Emissions Flat, 2030 Gap Remains

Apple's 2026 Environmental Progress Report hits several long-promised targets: 30% recycled content across all products, 100% recycled cobalt in batteries, plastic out of packaging. GHG emissions held at 60% below 2015, flat year-over-year, which is the more interesting number with...

By Carolina Milanesi
CAISO’s Rapid Battery, Solar, Wind Build‑out Drives 100% Renewable Grid
SocialApr 16, 2026

CAISO’s Rapid Battery, Solar, Wind Build‑out Drives 100% Renewable Grid

In the one year between April 8, 2025 and April 9, 2026, @CaliforniaISO installed 4.656 GW batteries 1.534 GW solar 0.308 GW wind bringing grid totals to 16.04 GW/64.16 GWh batteries, 22.577 GW solar 8.681 GW wind The CAISO queue is 17.1 GW batteries 19 GW solar 0.8 GW...

By Mark Z. Jacobson
Ganfeng Profits Surge on Booming EV and AI Storage Demand
SocialApr 16, 2026

Ganfeng Profits Surge on Booming EV and AI Storage Demand

China’s lithium giant Ganfeng sees profit jump as EV, ESS battery demand soars The world’s top lithium producer forecasts a strong turnaround as global decarbonisation and AI-driven energy storage fuel demand https://t.co/ugavTV7WR5 via @scmpnews

By Paul Triolo
SMR Funding Still Unresolved After Wylfa Announcement
SocialApr 16, 2026

SMR Funding Still Unresolved After Wylfa Announcement

SMRs: Before anyone gets too excited by the recent announcement on Wylfa, it's worth noting per this govt doc that "no decisions" have yet been made on how to actually fund these reactors https://t.co/jhE5DQlNXF https://t.co/T2PbJLTgjn

By Simon Evans
Sizewell C's £121/MWh Cost Sparks Cost‑reconciliation Debate
SocialApr 16, 2026

Sizewell C's £121/MWh Cost Sparks Cost‑reconciliation Debate

I'd missed this in Feb, DESNZ says Sizewell C will cost £82/MWh in 2012 money (£121/MWh today)… Thoughts anyone? How to square this with estimated cost of building it? https://t.co/PdHLuSqXVJ https://t.co/H8kpPCCy5s

By Simon Evans
AI-Driven Data Centers Set to Triple Power Use by 2030
SocialApr 16, 2026

AI-Driven Data Centers Set to Triple Power Use by 2030

Global electricity consumption from data centres surged in 2025, driven by AI Unique new @IEA analysis shows electricity demand from data centres is set to almost double by 2030 - and to triple from data centres focused on AI More in our...

By Fatih Birol
Wylfa's Existing Magnox Infrastructure Accelerates Project
SocialApr 16, 2026

Wylfa's Existing Magnox Infrastructure Accelerates Project

This is great news as the Wylfa site already exists as an old Magnox reactor so the infrastructure is mostly in place

By Bob Cushing
Midday Fast Charging Leverages Low Solar Prices, Reducing Cost Exposure
SocialApr 16, 2026

Midday Fast Charging Leverages Low Solar Prices, Reducing Cost Exposure

Fastned: "Fast charging peaks at midday, exactly when solar generation pushes electricity prices to their lowest. ⚡️throughput naturally avoids the costly morning & evening peaks, creating a structural hedge: more MWh delivered doesn't mean proportionally higher cost exposure." https://t.co/HO96yJFNhp

By Felix Hamer
Regulatory Uncertainty Forces EDP to Pause US Wind Projects
SocialApr 16, 2026

Regulatory Uncertainty Forces EDP to Pause US Wind Projects

EDP has paused three US wind projects due to limited policy visibility under the Trump administration, underscoring how regulatory uncertainty is weighing on renewable energy investment decisions https://t.co/1ASvMpOcjN

By Vox – Climate
Sun‑Tracking Solar Panels Boost Yield, Yet Add Cost
SocialApr 16, 2026

Sun‑Tracking Solar Panels Boost Yield, Yet Add Cost

Solar panels that automatically track the sun sound like a clear upgrade. More exposure. Higher efficiency. Better output throughout the day. And in many cases, that’s true. Tracking systems can significantly increase energy yield compared to fixed installations, especially in regions with strong, consistent sunlight. But...

By Dr. Marcell Vollmer
AI Robot Accelerates Solar Panel Installation Safely
SocialApr 16, 2026

AI Robot Accelerates Solar Panel Installation Safely

#AI-Powered #Robot Revolutionizes Solar Panel Installation with Speed, Precision, and Safety via @ZappyZappy7 #AI #Robotics #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/d9jZS1jtju

By Ron van Loon