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This solar farm almost stalled – Microsoft suppliers helped save it

Microsoft suppliers help push a North Carolina solar project across the finish line

Microsoft suppliers reportedly helped a small North Carolina solar farm avoid stalling.
The story highlights supplier participation as a tool for renewable project completion.
Corporate buying may increasingly support smaller or vulnerable clean energy projects.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 24, 2026·via electrek.co

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EV fast charging is stabilizing in the US – here's what changed

US EV Fast-Charging Enters 2026 on More Stable Ground

US EV fast-charging networks are described as looking steady heading into 2026.
Reliability is up and pricing is stable, according to the excerpt.
Utilization is holding in a tight range even as more chargers come online.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 23, 2026·via electrek.co

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AITO joins BMW, Mercedes-Benz charging JV in China as equal partner

Electrek Feed Points to a Strategic Retreat in Electric Trucks

The supplied source text says GM suspended a next-generation electric truck indefinitely.
It also characterizes the move as a retreat toward gas vehicles.
The shift suggests the truck segment remains one of the hardest parts of the EV transition.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via electrek.co

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New England states urge FERC to advance $1.5B in ratepayer refunds

New England officials push FERC to keep $1.5 billion in transmission refunds moving

New England officials asked FERC to reject utilities’ request to delay roughly $1.5 billion in refunds.
FERC cut the region’s base transmission return on equity to 9.57% from 10.57% in a March 19 decision.
FERC has already extended the refund completion deadline to May 20, 2027.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via utilitydive.com

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Sudden data center load losses prompt NERC alert, recommendations

NERC plans a Level 3 alert after sudden large data-center load drops rattled the grid

NERC is preparing a Level 3 essential actions alert expected May 4.
The alert follows unexpected customer-initiated reductions of 1,000 MW or more from large loads.
Recommended actions will address modeling, study, monitoring and commissioning of major computational loads including AI data centers.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 22, 2026·via utilitydive.com

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Solar rebound effect could raise Europe’s electricity demand 5% by 2050

Europe’s Rooftop Solar Boom Could Quietly Lift Power Demand

Researchers modeled how rooftop solar adoption can increase household electricity use.
The study estimates added demand of 63 TWh to 314 TWh by 2050.
In the worst case, Europe’s total electricity demand could rise by 5.1%.
The added load could require more renewable generation and grid flexibility.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 20, 2026·via pv-magazine.com

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Heating & Cooling Your Home Smarter with Quilt — Experience It At Hawaii Electric Home Show - CleanTechnica

Quilt pushes room-by-room heat pump control and installer software at Hawaii home electrification event

Quilt is promoting a ductless heat pump system with room-by-room control and occupancy-based energy saving.
The company also launched Toolbox, a technician-focused mobile workflow product for installers.
The announcement highlights how HVAC competition is increasingly shifting toward software and installer experience.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 20, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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Rinnai Electric Heat Pump Wins 2026 Green GOOD DESIGN™ Award, At Hawaii Electric Home Show Next Week - CleanTechnica

Rinnai’s Award-Winning Heat Pump Water Heater Highlights the Push to Electrify Home Hot Water

Rinnai’s REHP Series received a 2026 Green GOOD DESIGN Award.
The product is positioned around efficiency, quieter operation and flexible installation.
Demand response support signals how home appliances are becoming part of grid management.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 19, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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200 Bidirectional EV Chargers To Be Used In Trial - CleanTechnica

Sweden Will Test 200 Bidirectional EV Chargers in a Vehicle-to-Grid Push

Vattenfall, Energy Bank, and Volkswagen are collaborating on a Swedish bidirectional charging pilot.
The project will install 200 chargers at households and Volkswagen dealerships.
The trial is designed to test whether parked EVs can feed electricity back to the grid.
The model could improve grid flexibility while creating a new revenue stream for EV owners.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 19, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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Backup power is the LEAST interesting thing your home battery can do [update]

A Desert EV Mishap Hints at a New Edge Case for Portable Solar

Electrek reports that a Tesla owner used emergency solar to trickle charge after running out of battery in the desert.
The case points to a niche but meaningful overlap between EV recovery and portable distributed energy.
The supplied source text is brief, so the significance lies in the incident itself rather than detailed performance claims.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 19, 2026·via electrek.co

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In the UK, EVs are cheaper than petrol cars, thanks to Chinese competition

UK EV Pricing Hits a Symbolic Threshold as Chinese Competition Intensifies

Candidate metadata says Autotrader found EVs cheaper than petrol cars upfront in the UK.
The reported shift is linked to competitive pressure from Chinese manufacturers.
If sustained, lower upfront EV prices could materially accelerate adoption.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 19, 2026·via electrek.co

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The US’s largest clean energy project is generating power [update]

SunZia’s Start Marks a Scale Milestone for U.S. Clean Energy

Electrek says Pattern Energy’s SunZia project is now generating power.
Vestas finished installing 242 wind turbines at the project last month.
The project is described as the largest clean energy project in the United States.

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

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These EV deals are hard to pass up with up to $10,000 in discounts

Automaker EV discounts signal a tougher pricing phase as incentives climb toward five figures

Candidate metadata says several automakers are offering discounts of up to $10,000 or more on popular EVs.
The summary frames the discounts against a backdrop of rising gas prices.
The incentive wave suggests intensifying price competition across the EV market.

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

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Why reforming rooftop solar and battery permitting belongs on every state affordability agenda

State permitting for rooftop solar and batteries emerges as an affordability fight

A scorecard cited by Utility Dive gave most states poor grades for residential solar and battery permitting.
Examples in the article show local rules adding months of delay, multiple applications and discretionary reviews.
Advocates argue states could cut costs and boost adoption by simplifying approval processes.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 18, 2026·via utilitydive.com

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Will we finally buy European PV modules?

Europe's Solar Manufacturing Window May Be Reopening

Chinese oversupply had pushed module prices below 0.10 euro per watt and stalled European projects.
The analysis points to rising energy uncertainty and volatile shipping costs as potential tailwinds.
Policy support exists, but the market remains fragmented and difficult to navigate.

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

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NAACP Sues Elon Over His Noxious AI Data Center

NAACP lawsuit puts xAI’s Memphis-area power strategy under fresh scrutiny

The NAACP alleges xAI is using 27 unpermitted gas turbines to power its Colossus data center.
The lawsuit says nearby residents face pollution and noise burdens from the temporary power units.
xAI says the turbines are operating in compliance with applicable laws.
The dispute highlights the environmental and permitting pressures emerging around AI infrastructure expansion.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 17, 2026·via futurism.com

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South Korea widens tax credits for low-carbon solar manufacturing

South Korea Expands Tax Credits for Low-Carbon Solar Manufacturing

South Korea expanded investment tax credits for solar module facilities meeting a carbon threshold.
The revised rules took effect on April 1 and apply at 655 kg CO2/kW or below.
Officials and industry groups are positioning carbon performance as a competitive advantage for domestic manufacturers.

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

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The mine of the future gets connected - Energy Monitor

Mining Connectivity Push Centers on Private 4G and 5G Networks

Ericsson and Epiroc say they have worked since 2016 on private cellular solutions for mining.
The networks are aimed at telematics, automation, monitoring, and safer site operations.
The approach reflects a broader industrial move toward treating connectivity as core infrastructure.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 16, 2026·via energymonitor.ai

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US EV Sales Fall 27% in a Harsh Start to 2026

The US EV market recorded its weakest first quarter since 2022.
The supplied source ties the downturn to the end of federal EV incentives.
Tesla still leads the market, but most brands posted year-over-year declines.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 15, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

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The US Government Will Ask Data Centers How Much Power They Use

US to Launch Mandatory Data Center Power Survey

The federal government plans to require reporting on data center power use.
The survey would be the first national effort of its kind.
AI-driven infrastructure growth is intensifying scrutiny of energy demand and pollution.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 15, 2026·via wired.com

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