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South Australia opens up new areas for renewable energy opportunities

South Australia Opens 11,000 Square Kilometers for Renewable Energy Bids

South Australia opened more than 11,000 square kilometers for renewable energy feasibility licenses.
The two release areas are Whyalla West and Gawler Ranges East.
Officials said the zones have strong co-incident wind and solar resources.
The state is targeting 100% net renewables by 2027.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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Solar, mining groups partner to improve mineral traceability

Solar and Mining Standards Groups Move to Track Minerals Through the Full PV Supply Chain

SSI and IRMA signed an MOU to strengthen responsible sourcing of minerals used in solar.
The partnership targets traceability, training, and integration of mining assurance standards into PV supply chains.
The move reflects growing scrutiny of labor, environmental, and governance risks behind clean-energy materials.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 7, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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German Bionic Cracks The Energy Transition’s Back Problem - CleanTechnica

German Bionic Bets Exoskeletons Can Solve Clean Energy’s Labor Strain

German Bionic is marketing its Exia exoskeleton to clean energy manufacturers and installers.
The company argues worker strain is becoming a supply-chain issue for the energy transition.
Musculoskeletal disorders remain a major source of absence in manufacturing and construction.
Wearable systems could also produce ergonomic data useful for compliance and reporting.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 6, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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It's Decision Time For EV Fence Sitters As Fuel Prices Rocket Up

EV interest jumps as fuel-price anxiety pushes more shoppers toward electric cars

Autotrader reported a 28% rise in new EV leads and a 19.5% increase for used EVs up to five years old.
The renewed interest is tied to fuel-price anxiety and concerns about energy security.
The article argues that better charging infrastructure will determine whether curiosity turns into purchases.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 6, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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New Zealand Car Yards Empty As Electric Vehicle Sales Surge - CleanTechnica

EV Demand Empties Used-Car Lots in New Zealand as Buyers Rush to Secure Stock

Used and demo EV inventory is being cleared quickly across New Zealand.
A BYD executive said national weekend sales reached volumes once seen over a month.
The report says resale values for used Atto 3 vehicles have risen in recent weeks.
Incoming April and May shipments were already largely spoken for, with shipping cited as the main constraint.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 6, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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Chatgpt generated policy-focused landscape showing engineers, regulators, and household infrastructure

Hydrogen Heating Trial in Scotland Reopens the Cost and Policy Debate

The H100 Fife project is presented as the UK’s first end-to-end hydrogen system for homes.
The source text argues the project’s economics are weak even before operating costs are counted.
Critics say the trial risks prolonging the gas distribution model rather than delivering scalable decarbonization.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 6, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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Agrivoltaics Can Save Farmers From Wind Damage, Too

Agrivoltaics Study Suggests Solar Arrays Could Double as Wind Shields for U.S. Farms

Cornell researchers modeled how single-axis tracking solar panels affect airflow across cropland.
The study says wind erosion costs U.S. agriculture more than $9 billion annually.
Agrivoltaic arrays could add wind protection to known benefits such as water conservation and improved soil conditions.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 6, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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72 New EV Fast Chargers Now Operating In Or Coming To Illinois - CleanTechnica

Illinois’ Next Wave of Fast Chargers Shows the EV Buildout Is Becoming More Granular

Illinois is adding 72 fast-charging ports across nine sites.
Two hubs are already operating, with more scheduled through Q3 2026.
The rollout reflects a broader pattern of incremental EV infrastructure expansion.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 5, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in May 2026

Oil Price Shock Puts Electric Driving Economics Back at Center Stage

Electrek links the oil crisis to stronger consumer interest in electric transport.
The supplied source text centers on affordability rather than climate messaging.
Rising fuel volatility can make electrification look like a financial hedge.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 5, 2026·via electrek.co

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Climate Degradation Will Have Consequences For "Hundreds And Thousands Of Years" - CleanTechnica

WMO warns climate damage will reverberate for centuries as Earth’s energy imbalance hits record

The WMO introduced Earth’s energy imbalance as a key climate metric.
The report says the planet is trapping heat at a record pace.
Officials warn the consequences will endure for hundreds to thousands of years.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 5, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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Port of LA turns to electric terminal trucks to to slash dwell times

Port Electrification at Los Angeles Is Becoming a Cost Story as Much as a Climate Story

APM Terminals has been electrifying operations at the Port of Los Angeles over several years.
The supplied excerpt says the effort has decarbonized operations and cut fuel costs substantially.
The story frames electric terminal trucks as an operational tool aimed at reducing dwell times.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 5, 2026·via electrek.co

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BEVs Rise 16% YoY in February in Europe! - CleanTechnica

Europe's Battery-Electric Market Gains Ground as February Registrations Rise

Europe logged about 196,000 BEV registrations in February
Battery-electric vehicles reached a 20% share of new-car sales
Electrified drivetrains together accounted for 68% of the market

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 4, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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Landfilled food waste is becoming a methane problem the U.S. can no longer ignore

EPA data cited by CleanTechnica says methane emissions from landfilled food waste are increasing even as total landfill emissions decline.
The report says more than a quarter of food bought by the average U.S. consumer in 2024 went to waste.
Wastewater treatment plants are presented as a better fit for some food waste because they already process organics and can recover energy and nutrients.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 4, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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Top Selling Electric Vehicles in the World — February 2026 - CleanTechnica

Global EV Sales Stumbled in February, but Incentives Explain Much of the Drop

Global plugin registrations fell 11% year over year to about 1.1 million units.
The source attributes much of the decline to incentive changes in the U.S. and China.
Outside the U.S. and China, EV sales rose 36% year over year.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 4, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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Toyota sold more EVs in the US than Ford in Q1, with one electric SUV

Toyota’s single-EV strategy beats Ford’s US electric sales in the first quarter

Electrek says Toyota sold more EVs in the US than Ford in Q1 2026.
The report says Ford sold fewer than 7,000 EVs in the quarter.
Toyota’s bZ electric SUV alone reportedly outsold Ford’s combined EV lineup.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 4, 2026·via electrek.co

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Trump adjusts metal tariffs, sets 15% rate for some electrical grid equipment

Trump Tariff Revision Carves Out Lower Rate for Some Grid Equipment

The revised tariff rules take effect April 6.
Certain electrical grid equipment will face a 15% tariff through 2027.
Metal-heavy goods can still face 25% or 50% duties depending on composition.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 3, 2026·via utilitydive.com

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FERC urged to reject TeraWulf’s power plant purchase due to undisclosed Google ownership stake

FERC Faces New Pressure Over TeraWulf Plant Deal and Google's Reported Stake

Public Citizen and allied groups say Google's 14% stake in TeraWulf should have been disclosed to FERC.
The contested purchase involves the Morgantown Generating Station in Maryland.
The deal is tied to TeraWulf's plan for a large data center and power development at the site.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 3, 2026·via utilitydive.com

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Kia unveils 'first-of-its-kind' PV5 WAV New York EV taxi

Kia presents PV5 WAV as an electric taxi and rideshare concept in New York

Kia unveiled the PV5 WAV New York EV at the New York Auto Show.
The vehicle is positioned as an electric taxi and rideshare concept.
The reveal points to growing specialization in urban commercial EV design.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 3, 2026·via electrek.co

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Lectric heads north – Canadians get access to the US's best-selling e-bikes

Lectric’s move into Canada could test demand for mass-market e-bikes beyond the US

Lectric is expanding from the US into Canada.
The source metadata describes the company as the top-selling US e-bike brand.
The move could reshape competition in Canada’s e-bike market.
It also highlights the role of lower-cost electric mobility in transport change.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 3, 2026·via electrek.co

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Stellantis wants to build Chinese Leapmotor EVs at its idled Canadian plant

Stellantis Weighs Building Leapmotor EVs at an Idled Canadian Plant

Stellantis is reportedly exploring Leapmotor EV assembly in Brampton.
The plant had previously been tied to Jeep Compass EV retooling plans.
The talks highlight shifting EV manufacturing strategies and cross-border partnerships.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 3, 2026·via electrek.co

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