Brussels authorities have announced a significant shift in urban mobility policy, confirming that shared electric scooters will be banned throughout the region starting January 1, 2027. The decision follows the expiration of current operator permits at the end of 2026, after which no new licenses for shared scooter services will ...

Austrian manufacturer Salzstrom has officially entered the commercial market, securing its first major order for sodium iron phosphate battery energy storage systems. The company is set to supply three battery containers to the German firm Isel-automation by the third quarter of 2026. This project, valued in the seven-figure euro range, ...

VinFast is expanding its electric two-wheeler footprint in Southeast Asia by launching a battery-swapping motorcycle lineup in the Philippines. Following a similar rollout in Indonesia, the company is introducing the Evo, Feliz II, and Viper models to the Philippine market. By offering a flexible ownership model that includes battery subscription ...

California is moving closer to legalizing "balcony solar," a plug-and-play technology that allows residents to generate renewable energy without the need for complex permits or professional installation. The State Assembly’s Committee on Utilities and Energy recently voted unanimously to advance SB 868, a bill designed to eliminate regulatory hurdles for ...

Research from Finland’s LUT University indicates that Nordic data centers can achieve a reliable, 24/7 power supply using wind and solar energy. By significantly overbuilding renewable capacity and integrating battery energy storage systems with biogas or green hydrogen backup plants, operators can meet the continuous baseload demands of these facilities ...

A recent investigation by YouTuber Ryan Hughes of the Ziroth channel has cast significant doubt on claims made by Finnish startup Donut Lab regarding its alleged breakthrough in solid-state battery technology. The company had promised a production-ready battery capable of five-minute charging, extreme longevity, and high energy density without rare ...

For the first time in history, solar energy has surpassed coal in the United States energy mix. According to an analysis of government data by the energy think tank Ember, solar power accounted for 12.8 percent of the nation’s electricity in May, while coal contributed 12.2 percent. This milestone highlights ...

The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) has established a new global benchmark for solar technology, achieving a record-breaking 34.4 percent efficiency with its latest III-V germanium photovoltaic module. This accomplishment follows a previous record of 34.2 percent set earlier in 2026 by the same research team. By refining ...

The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) is exploring a novel approach to easing pressure on Europe’s power grid: Vehicle Integrated Photovoltaics (VIPV). While the concept of solar-powered cars has historically faced skepticism regarding efficiency and commercial viability, the European research project "SolarMoves" suggests that integrating solar modules into ...