Panasonic is committing JPY 350 billion, approximately $2 billion, to significantly bolster its battery manufacturing capabilities, specifically targeting the surging energy demands of AI-driven data centers. Unveiled during an Investors Day event in Tokyo, the strategy focuses on strengthening supply chains in North America and Japan. The company aims to ...

Leading solar tracker manufacturers are increasingly integrating artificial intelligence and advanced materials into their systems to boost performance and lower overall project costs. According to a new report from Wood Mackenzie, the industry is shifting its focus toward bankability, supply chain resilience, and long-term operational reliability. As financing standards grow ...

General Motors has announced a strategic partnership with U.S. startup Peak Energy to develop sodium-ion battery technology for grid-scale energy storage. As demand for power-hungry AI data centers drives a surge in the energy storage market, GM is diversifying its battery portfolio beyond traditional lithium-ion chemistries. By leveraging the abundance ...

Recent polling conducted across five major European nations reveals that a significant majority of citizens view the transition to clean energy as a vital component of regional security. Approximately 64% of respondents believe that cutting reliance on imported fossil fuels is essential for making Europe safer. Furthermore, 80% of those ...

TOYO has unveiled plans to establish a 1.5 GW heterojunction (HJT) solar cell manufacturing facility in the Houston area of Texas. Representing a $357 million investment, the project is slated for completion within 20 months and is expected to generate approximately 400 direct jobs. By co-locating this new cell production ...

The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy has announced a policy shift to protect solar power producers from the financial instability caused by zero-price periods in the wholesale market. Starting June 1, renewable energy operators holding contracts for difference (CfDs) will receive remuneration during hours when electricity prices hit zero, ...

Solar and energy storage dominated the American power sector in the first quarter of 2026, accounting for 91% of all new capacity added to the grid. Despite regulatory hurdles and shifting tax policies in Washington, the industry installed 7.8 gigawatts of new solar capacity, pushing the national total past 6 ...

Mexico has achieved a significant renewable energy milestone, surpassing 5 gigawatts of distributed solar power capacity by the end of 2025. With over 600,000 installations nationwide, the country’s small-scale solar sector has attracted more than $13 billion in total investment. This rapid expansion is largely attributed to the success of ...

A pilot program in California is testing bidirectional charging technology to transform electric vehicles into mobile power sources for homes and the electrical grid. Led by Bidirectional Energy and Wallbox, the initiative involves installing 120 specialized chargers that allow EVs to both draw power and discharge it back into a ...