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Solar is crushing gas growth worldwide, a new report finds

Solar Power Surges Past Natural Gas in Global Electricity Growth, Ember Report Finds

Solar capacity grew by over 200 GW in 2025, far outpacing natural gas additions.
Cost of solar has fallen 90% in a decade, making it the cheapest electricity source in many regions.
Natural gas generation grew modestly while solar surged 25%+.
Policy support and energy security concerns are driving solar adoption.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 9, 2026·via electrek.co

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Utility-scale solar expansion has little impact on U.S. crop prices

Study Finds Utility-Scale Solar Buildout Would Barely Move US Crop Prices

Indiana University modeled how utility-scale solar on cropland could affect US agriculture.
Under a baseline scenario, maize, soybean and wheat prices rose by less than 5.6%.
The estimated effect is much smaller than long-term impacts associated with biofuel production.
The findings challenge claims that solar expansion would meaningfully threaten food security.

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DT Editorial Team·May 22, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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Coal pollution is cutting solar power output worldwide, study finds

Coal plant pollution is quietly erasing a chunk of the world’s solar gains

Researchers mapped more than 140,000 solar PV installations worldwide using satellite data.
Aerosols reduced global solar electricity output by 5.8% in 2023, equal to 111 terawatt-hours of lost energy.
Coal-fired power generation was identified as a major source of the pollution behind those losses.

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DT Editorial Team·May 15, 2026·via phys.org

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The Greenbushes lithium mine in Western Australia

Earth AI bets mineral exploration can be sped up by the same AI boom driving demand

Earth AI says AI can help identify overlooked regions with high mineral potential.
The company targets minerals such as lithium, copper, nickel, cobalt, graphite and rare earths.
Its process combines predictive software with proprietary low-disturbance drilling to verify sites.
The pitch comes as demand for critical minerals rises with AI infrastructure and clean-energy expansion.

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DT Editorial Team·May 9, 2026·via newatlas.com

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People, purpose and systems thinking: The leadership layer of the energy transition

Why Leadership and Systems Thinking Are Moving to the Center of the Energy Transition

A London panel argued the energy transition depends on leadership as much as technology.
Speakers focused on system complexity, skills gaps, and cross-industry alignment.
The discussion framed workforce and organizational capability as strategic constraints.
The sector’s next phase will require stronger coordination across the value chain.

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DT Editorial Team·May 4, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 3, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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DT Editorial Team·May 1, 2026·via electrek.co

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 28, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 25, 2026·via livescience.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 24, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 24, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via phys.org

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 21, 2026·via arstechnica.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 18, 2026·via electrek.co

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 18, 2026·via electrek.co

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 17, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 15, 2026·via energymonitor.ai

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Living Without Fossil Fuel Is Harder Than We Think - CleanTechnica

Why a One-Day Fossil-Free Challenge Broke Down Almost Immediately

A journalist’s attempt to avoid fossil-fuel-derived products for one day failed almost immediately.
Experts said the challenge was effectively impossible because transport and materials systems remain hydrocarbon-dependent.
Even bio-based goods such as cotton and food packaging can rely on petrochemical inputs in farming and manufacturing.

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A 65% cost cut? This 100-electric van rollout is ready to prove it

A 100-Electric Van Rollout Is Emerging as a Test Case for Fleet Economics

The supplied metadata reports a 100-truck order tied to an all-electric van rollout.
The headline presents major cost savings as a proposition to be proved, not a settled fact.
Commercial fleet adoption increasingly depends on real operating evidence rather than promotional claims.

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Swapping Out Diesel For Solar & Batteries In The Amazon Rainforest - CleanTechnica

Solar and Batteries Gain Ground in the Amazon as Villages Move Beyond Diesel

Remote Amazon communities are beginning to replace or supplement diesel generators with solar and lithium batteries.
Brazil subsidizes a large diesel-based system in the rainforest, with fuel often transported by boat.
The shift shows how distributed clean energy can deliver reliable power in places far from conventional grids.

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The shell of a burned out car sits in the middle of the charred remains of a forest burned by a wildfire.

Climate scientist says the economics of renewables now matter as much as climate politics

The world is increasingly expected to miss the 1.5C warming target.
Andy Reisinger says renewables are advancing because they serve national self-interest.
The interview stresses that cooling after peak warming could take centuries.
The case for rapid emissions cuts remains strong even under overshoot scenarios.

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Sierra Club Joins Hundreds of Orgs. Calling on Governments to End ISDS System - CleanTechnica

Civil Society Groups Push Governments to Exit Investor-State Arbitration Ahead of Fossil Fuel Transition Talks

More than 340 organizations signed a statement urging governments to disengage from ISDS.
Campaigners say fossil fuel companies have collected over $87 billion through ISDS claims.
The appeal was timed ahead of a Colombia conference on transitioning away from fossil fuels.
Colombia's president has signaled an intention to withdraw the country from the ISDS system.

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IEA Says World Has Entered The "Age Of Electricity" - CleanTechnica

IEA Says Solar and Storage Pushed the Global Energy System Deeper Into an Electric Era

The IEA says solar PV was the largest contributor to global energy supply growth in 2025.
Renewables and nuclear met nearly 60 percent of the increase in energy demand.
Global battery storage additions reached about 110 gigawatts, the fastest growth in the power sector.
The agency argues that electrification is becoming the defining trend across the energy economy.

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New research argues the energy transition cannot treat citizens as a procedural checkbox

The candidate text says citizen participation is widely seen as key to a successful energy transition.
It also says participation often remains more of an ideal than a reality in practice.
The research is identified as a PhD project at TU/e by Nikki Kluskens.

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The world added 605 GW of new PV capacity in 2025, says IEA

Global Solar Additions Hit 605 Gigawatts in 2025 as PV Output Surges, IEA Says

The world added 605 GW of new solar PV capacity in 2025, according to the IEA.
Solar generation rose by 600 TWh, the biggest one-year increase for any source outside rebound periods.
Solar now accounts for more than 8% of global electricity generation.

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image of a red, dusty scrubland covered in row after row of photovoltaic panels.

The IEA says the world has entered the ‘Age of Electricity’ as solar growth hits a record

The International Energy Agency says 2025 marked the largest global growth in solar ever observed for any energy source.
Electricity demand grew twice as fast as overall energy demand, supported by rising EV adoption and continued electrification.
Fossil fuel use still increased, but renewables and storage are increasingly setting the direction of the global energy system.

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YouTuber buys stripped Tesla Model 3 'go-kart' for $2,000 — it still has 212-mile range

A stripped Tesla Model 3 still showing 212 miles of range underscores EV durability

A stripped Tesla Model 3 reportedly still had 212 miles of range.
The story points to the resilience of EV battery-and-motor platforms.
It also feeds a broader debate about repair, reuse, and second-life EV economics.

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MASSIVE 600 ton Liebherr mining excavator converted from diesel to electric

Electric Conversion of a Giant Mining Excavator Signals a New Test for Heavy Industry

Electrek reports Lloyds Metals and Energy converted a Liebherr R 996 excavator from diesel to electric.
The machine’s scale makes the project notable in a sector often seen as difficult to electrify.
The larger question is whether retrofit models can be repeated economically across mining fleets.

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Italy installs 1.43 GW of PV in Q1

Italy’s solar market added 1.43 GW in a quarter, but the mix is shifting

Italy reached nearly 45 GW of cumulative installed PV capacity by the end of March.
Commercial and industrial solar was the strongest segment in Q1.
Residential and utility-scale declines show a more uneven market than the headline number suggests.

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Germany adds record 1 GWh of battery storage in March

Germany Nears First 1 GWh Month for Battery Storage Additions

Germany recorded its biggest monthly battery storage increase so far in March 2026.
The total could exceed 1 GWh once late registrations are counted.
Residential photovoltaic storage systems appear to be a major contributor to the surge.

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North America’s energy transition is accelerating yet volatile

North America’s energy transition is still advancing, but politics are changing the pace

Renewables are still projected to gain share in North America through 2035.
The region is expected to trail the global pace of clean-energy capacity growth.
Rising electricity demand, especially from data centers, is becoming a major stress point.
Political volatility is reshaping which projects and technologies advance fastest.

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Global EV sales hit 4M in Q1 2026, but growth is uneven

Global EV Market Opens 2026 Strong, but Regional Momentum Is Splitting

Global EV sales reached 4 million in the first quarter of 2026.
The key takeaway is that growth is diverging across regions rather than moving in lockstep.
That fragmentation raises the importance of local policy, infrastructure, and supply-chain strategy.

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