The 2025 Beijing Auto Show confirmed China's dominant role in shaping the global EV landscape. A hands-on test drive of the second-generation Xiaomi SU7 left observers impressed, while BYD unveiled details of a new home battery storage pilot program.
The U.S. electric grid is heading for a record-breaking year, with 86 GW of new utility-scale capacity planned for 2026 according to EIA data. Solar and battery storage will account for nearly 80% of all additions, accelerating the country's energy transition as renewables hit 26% of total electricity generation.
CATL, the world's largest battery manufacturer, is reportedly developing solid-state battery technology capable of delivering up to 1,000–1,500 km of range per charge. If successfully mass-produced, it could redefine electric mobility globally — and reshape the European EV market where CATL is rapidly expanding.
Globeleq has started construction on the Leopards Hill Solar and Battery Project in Zambia — a 250 MW solar farm paired with a 150 MW/600 MWh BESS near Lusaka. Financial close is targeted for end of 2026, marking a major milestone in Zambia's renewable energy transition.
The AI boom is pushing electricity grids to their limits, and a nationwide debate is underway in the US over whether tech giants should be forced to shoulder the cost of grid upgrades they are driving.
SolarEdge has unveiled the CSS-OD 197, a 197 kWh commercial and industrial battery cabinet based on LFP chemistry that can scale up to 1 MW / 4 MWh. The system is already being deployed across key European markets including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Poland, and France.
New Bethel AME Church in Lithonia, Georgia, has become one of the first faith communities in the state to combine solar panels, battery storage, and EV chargers on its campus. As the first commercial pilot participant in the Georgia BRIGHT program with Capital Good Fund, the church aims to serve as a local resilience hub during emergencies.
Turboden America and Fervo Energy have signed a three-year agreement to supply ORC units for 35 GeoBlocks, representing a combined 1,750 MW of geothermal capacity in Utah. The partnership aims to cut lead times through standardised modular deployment.
Researchers at the University of Naples Federico II found that green hydrogen production at Mediterranean ports can cost as little as €2.5/kg in hybrid systems combining renewables with grid power. Solar proved the most consistent renewable resource, while the broader hydrogen industry sees major new projects and electrolyser breakthroughs.
A YouTuber driving a Tesla Model X the full length of the Americas ran out of battery in Chile's Atacama Desert and had to use portable emergency solar panels to trickle charge the car. The dramatic footage highlights the real infrastructure gaps facing long-distance EV travelers in remote regions.
The 2026 Home Renovation Program offers up to 2M HUF (~€5,000) for air-water and ground-source heat pumps, paired with solar.
The refreshed Model Y uses next-gen 4680 cells: WLTP range climbs to 615 km, 10-80% DC fast charging in 22 minutes.