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German equipment manufacturer SINGULUS TECHNOLOGIES AG has entered into a supply contract with SpaceX to provide turnkey production lines for the manufacture of heterojunction solar cells. This agreement is part of a broader strategic partnership between the two companies, with plans for SINGULUS to deliver multiple additional lines to support SpaceX's satellite production operations in Bastrop, Texas.

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China is providing a temporary tax advantage to sodium-ion batteries as manufacturers transition the technology toward commercial electric vehicle applications. Hina Battery, a prominent developer in the sector, has announced plans for a 10 GWh production facility in Wuhan. The company is also collaborating with Chengli Special Automobile Group to develop a range of electric sanitation vehicles powered by sodium-ion cells.

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EDP Renewables Begins Construction On Meta Backed Solar Project In Arkansas

The 250 MW Cypress Knee Solar facility is scheduled for completion in 2028 and will support Meta's renewable energy procurement goals.

Construction has officially commenced on the 250 MW Cypress Knee Solar project in Chicot County, Arkansas. Developed by EDP Renewables North America, the facility is expected to reach completion by 2028. The project is projected to generate several hundred construction jobs and contribute an estimated $25 million in revenue to the local county over the course of its operational lifetime.

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The Hydrogen Hoogeveen home heating project in the Netherlands was officially cancelled in late October 2026 following seven years of development. The pilot, which aimed to test the viability of using green hydrogen for residential heating, was abandoned after project partners were unable to successfully implement reliable gas odorization equipment. Because pure hydrogen is odorless, adding a scent is necessary to ensure residents can detect potential leaks.

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Fiat presented its new Multiplina electric concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show, showcasing a four-seat microcar that draws inspiration from the 1956 Fiat 600 Multipla. Measuring just over three meters in length, the vehicle aims to maximize interior space within a compact footprint, reflecting the automaker's historical focus on efficient urban transportation.

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The 103 MW Huatacondo solar plant and its 98 MW/312 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Chile’s Tarapacá region have been offline for two months following a cyberattack. According to the Chilean National Electricity Coordinator, both facilities were subject to forced disconnection on August 27, 2026, and remained at zero percent availability as of October 27.

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The United States has experienced a higher per-person increase in fuel costs than any other country since the beginning of the conflict with Iran, according to an analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). Between March 1 and October 14, gasoline and diesel costs in the U.S. rose by $160 billion compared to baseline prices from January and February.

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A new study led by researchers in the United States has established a performance target for battery energy density that could allow solar-powered aircraft to sustain flight for weeks or months. By reaching a threshold of 500 watt-hours per kilogram (Wh/kg), pilotless planes operating at 60,000 feet could effectively monitor wildfires, hurricanes, and climate patterns while remaining airborne overnight.

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Dutch startup Elysian Aircraft is developing the E9X, a commercial airliner designed to carry up to 100 passengers on flights of up to 1,000 kilometers. By targeting short-to-medium haul routes, the company aims to address nearly 50 percent of scheduled commercial passenger flights worldwide. The project seeks to lower aviation emissions by 20 percent once the aircraft enters service in 2034.

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Researchers in China have created a new recycling process that recovers silver from end-of-life aluminum back-surface-field solar cells without the use of acids. By utilizing a molten mixture of sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide, the team successfully detached silver wires from the silicon nitride passivation layer. This method allows for the direct recovery of silver as metal, avoiding the need to dissolve it into ions.

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The industry association Holland Solar has called on the Dutch government to eliminate the 21 percent value-added tax on home batteries and resolve issues surrounding double energy taxation. Ahead of a parliamentary roundtable discussion, the group argued that these fiscal barriers hinder the efficient use of solar energy and prevent households from effectively managing their own power consumption.

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@World_Data_A Using solar and wind for producing green H2 is a renewable genocide and defying basic thermodynamic laws.

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Trump on solar panels: "They kill all the animals. The animals jump on them and they fry."

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In the last five years, Texas' solar generation has grown 421% and its battery storage capacity is has grown 2,500%

That's saved Texans $3.55 BILLION on electricity bills this summer.

Read more: https://t.co/7OSEjPKXQC

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Representative Rob Menendez has introduced the Socket Full of Sunshine Act, the first federal legislation in the United States designed to promote plug-in solar technology. The bill seeks to increase access to balcony solar panels, which allow users to connect systems directly to wall outlets, by offering rebates of up to $1,000 and eliminating restrictive utility connection requirements.

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Italy experienced negative electricity prices for the first time in its day-ahead market history on October 14. During the early afternoon, prices in the Sicily, Calabria, and South market zones dropped to -€0.01/MWh. This occurrence was driven by a combination of low electricity demand and high solar generation, which forced the market clearing price into negative territory as some producers opted to pay to generate rather than shut down.

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As the Netherlands prepares for the end of its net metering scheme, interest in energy sharing is rising. Roel Kaljee, retail program manager at the industry association Energie-Nederland, notes that while the idea of sharing surplus solar electricity with neighbors or family is sympathetic, it involves complex administrative processes and potential costs that consumers should consider.

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El Niño peak 4°C DECEMBER- HISTORIC SUPER EL NINO
Berkeley Earth, El Nino 3.4 Pacific peak 4°C December
'Has eclipsed the peak temperatures reached during any past El Niño event'. World must prepare for disastrous impacts
https://t.co/gNvZZYKbbL
#ElNino. #climatechange #globalwarming

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Atomkraft ist weltweit auf dem absteigenden Ast!