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NanoMalaysia unveils sodium-ion prototype surpassing 300 Wh/kg

Malaysia Unveils Sodium-Ion Battery Surpassing 300 Wh/kg

Prototype achieves 300+ Wh/kg, matching mainstream lithium-ion energy density
Sodium is abundant and cheap compared to lithium, cobalt, and nickel
Technology could reshape $400B global battery market if validated at scale

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 11, 2026·3 min read·via pv-magazine.com

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Volkswagen launches first large-scale battery storage project in Germany

Volkswagen Launches First Large-Scale Battery Storage System

VW connects 20 MW/40 MWh battery storage at Salzgitter gigafactory
System integrates battery production, storage, and energy trading
Uses cells from PowerCo production lines at same facility
First of planned series of large-scale storage deployments

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 11, 2026·4 min read·via pv-magazine.com

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Wales first part of UK to mandate solar panels on new buildings

Wales Becomes First UK Nation to Mandate Solar on Buildings

Wales mandates solar on new buildings from March 2027
Regulations apply to both domestic and commercial construction
First UK nation to require rooftop solar for new builds
England's similar Future Homes Standard expected to follow

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 11, 2026·4 min read·via pv-magazine.com

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TOPCon solar modules show self-healing under UV stress

TOPCon Solar Panels Can Self-Heal Under UV Stress

TOPCon modules fully recover from UV degradation through normal light soaking
Metastable defect behavior means real-world energy yield is unaffected
Findings may prompt revision of IEC UV testing standards to include recovery step

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 10, 2026·4 min read·via pv-magazine.com

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Longi launches fire-resistant solar module for rooftop PV

Longi Launches Fire-Resistant Solar Module for Rooftops

Back-contact cell architecture reduces hot spot risk while maintaining 24.8% efficiency
Enhanced junction box sealing and connectors address DC arcing fire hazard
Launch responds to tightening building codes and insurance requirements for rooftop solar

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 10, 2026·4 min read·via pv-magazine.com

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Tesla 'Full Self-Driving' drives through railroad crossing barriers in viral video

Tesla FSD Drives Through Railroad Crossing Barriers in Viral Video

Tesla Model 3 on FSD drove through active railroad crossing barriers
Incident coincided with NHTSA deadline for Tesla FSD violation data
FSD gave no warning and failed to detect crossing gate
NHTSA investigation includes railroad crossing failures as key concern

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 10, 2026·4 min read·via electrek.co

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Donut Lab solid-state battery retains 97.7% charge after 10 days in third test

Donut Lab Battery Keeps 97.7% Charge After 10 Days Idle

Third VTT test confirms 97.7% charge retention over 10 days
Most extraordinary energy density and charging speed claims remain untested
Uses proprietary ceramic electrolyte compatible with existing manufacturing
Consistent results across cells suggest viable manufacturing process

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 10, 2026·4 min read·via electrek.co

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Chatgpt generated: Wastewater treatment digesters producing biogas at Honouliuli on Oʻahu.

Biomethane Could Anchor Grid Reliability for Oahu

Biomethane from organic waste could provide 3-5 day grid reliability reserve for Oahu's isolated renewable grid
More cost-effective than massive battery overbuild for multi-day low-generation weather events
Carbon-neutral lifecycle since biomethane carbon comes from recently captured atmospheric CO2

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 9, 2026·5 min read·via cleantechnica.com

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Steering Electricity: How Grid Control Devices Unlock Transmission Capacity - CleanTechnica

Grid Control Devices Quietly Unlock Transmission Capacity

Grid control devices unlock 10-30% more capacity on existing transmission lines in months vs years for new construction
Dynamic line rating adjusts operating limits based on real-time weather rather than worst-case assumptions
Regulatory frameworks that reward new infrastructure investment can create disincentives for cheaper grid optimization

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 9, 2026·5 min read·via cleantechnica.com

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Washington, California and Québec collaborate on linking carbon markets

Washington, California, and Quebec Draft Deal to Link Carbon Markets

Three jurisdictions will link cap-and-trade programs covering 60+ million people
The unified market would be the largest carbon emissions trading system in North America
Washington's addition strengthens subnational climate action amid federal inaction

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 8, 2026·3 min read·via utilitydive.com

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Utilities are spending billions on the data center boom. What are the risks?

Utilities Bet Billions on Data Centers as Analysts Warn of Bubble Risk

Utilities are pouring billions into grid upgrades for AI data centers
Analysts warn that demand projections may be overblown, risking stranded assets
Ratepayers could bear the cost if data center tariff agreements collapse

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 8, 2026·3 min read·via utilitydive.com

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GE Vernova is about to upgrade 1.1 GW of US wind turbines

GE Vernova Lands Orders to Repower 1.1 GW of Wind

GE Vernova to repower 1.1 GW of aging US onshore wind turbines
Repowering boosts output 25-50% while reusing existing infrastructure
Growing market as first-gen wind farms reach end of 20-year design lives

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 7, 2026·3 min read·via electrek.co

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US Customs delays force solar giant Qcells to furlough 1,000 workers [update]

Qcells Resumes Full Production After Customs Crisis

Qcells back to normal after 4-month customs-driven production halt
1,000 Georgia workers were furloughed — 25% of US workforce
Episode highlights solar supply chain vulnerability despite domestic manufacturing push

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 7, 2026·3 min read·via electrek.co

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Lexus launches the ES EV with over 300 miles of range, undercuts rival prices

Lexus Prices Its First Electric Sedan Under $50,000

2026 Lexus ES EV starts under $50,000 — one of the most affordable luxury EVs
300-mile estimated range with 800V architecture and 250kW fast charging
Hands-free highway driving capability with lidar-equipped safety system
Targets Tesla Model 3, BMW i4, and Volvo ES90 in the luxury EV segment

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 6, 2026·3 min read·via electrek.co

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BYD's new 1500kW 'flash charger' is over 3x faster than anything US has

BYD Unveils 1,500kW Charger Three Times Faster Than US Best

BYD's flash charger delivers 1,500kW — over 3x faster than top US chargers
Uses liquid-cooled cables and redesigned connectors for thermal management
Compatible BYD batteries use optimized cell chemistry for ultra-fast charging
Highlights growing EV infrastructure gap between China and the United States

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 6, 2026·3 min read·via electrek.co

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Volkswagen's new electric SUV spotted undisguised ahead of its big debut [Video]

Volkswagen ID. Cross Brings Affordable EVs Closer

VW ID. Cross slots below ID.4 as most affordable electric SUV
Built on proven MEB platform with up to 400 km range expected
Targets 25,000-30,000 euro price range to compete with Chinese EVs

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 5, 2026·4 min read·via electrek.co

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BYD's new Blade EV Battery 2.0 unlocks 1,000+ km pure electric range and 10 min fast charging

BYD Blade Battery 2.0 Unlocks 1,000 km EV Range

Blade Battery 2.0 delivers over 1,000 km pure electric range
Debuts in BYD's ultra-luxury Yangwang U7 sedan
Supports ultra-fast charging and uses improved LFP chemistry

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 5, 2026·4 min read·via electrek.co

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Donut Lab solid-state battery survives 100°C discharge in second independent test

Donut Lab Solid-State Battery Survives 100C in Independent Test

Cell delivered 110% of rated capacity at 80C in independent VTT testing
Battery survived 100C discharge but lost pouch vacuum seal
Claims of 400 Wh/kg density and 100,000 cycle life still unverified

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 2, 2026·4 min read·via electrek.co

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Real-world test: electric semi trucks can save fleets nearly $160,000 per truck

Electric Semi Trucks Save Fleets $160,000 Per Vehicle in Canada's Largest Real-World Test

Study covered 200,000+ km over 12 months across all four Canadian seasons
Savings of $157,126 per truck over six years, potentially conservative
Electric trucks produced 80% fewer greenhouse gas emissions
Loblaw ordered 25 Tesla Semis based on confidence from results
Operational adaptation and route planning are key to maximizing savings

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 1, 2026·4 min read·via electrek.co

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Xcel, Google to add 1.9GW of clean energy to Minnesota grid

Google and Xcel Energy Partner to Add 1.9 Gigawatts of Clean Power to Minnesota Grid

Google and Xcel Energy will add 1.9 GW of clean energy to Minnesota's grid
The deal is one of the largest corporate-utility clean energy partnerships in the Midwest
New capacity will primarily power Google data centers with excess flowing to the broader grid
The partnership supports Minnesota's goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 27, 2026·4 min read·via energymonitor.ai

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