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Editorial
The Grid That Runs on Wishes
The electrical grid is the most complex machine humans have ever built. It is also held together by
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WokHei·2m read
Editorial
The Battery Revolution Is Real, But the Grid Isn't Ready
Battery storage costs have fallen 90% in a decade. Renewable penetration is hitting records across m
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WokHei·3m read
Climate & Environment
U.S. Intervention in Venezuela Could Help Solve Colombia’s Energy Crisis
Colombia’s natural gas production is spiraling ever lower, with the hydrocarbon sector impacted by tax hikes and leftist President Gustavo Petro’s reforms aimed
OilPrice.com·3m read
Generac home battery system wins the 2025 GOOD DESIGN award
The new PWRcell 2 Energy Storage System from Generac has earned the prestigious 2025 GOOD DESIGN Awa
Electrek·2m read
Energy
Saudi Arabia’s Dream of a Futuristic Mega-City Collides With Reality
Since Saudi Arabia announced plans to develop its Neom mega-project in 2017, it has been widely criticised by architects, engineers, and energy experts for bein
OilPrice.com·3m read
E-quipment highlight: Trova E-Spotter electric terminal truck [video]
Instead of electrifying an existing HD truck platform, Dublin, Virginia-based Trova developed its al
Electrek·2m read
I bought a $2,000 electric ATV from China. Here’s what showed up
I’ve done it again. I took a risk and spent a stack of cash to buy what could either be the most aff
Electrek·3m read
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in March 2026
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric
Electrek·3m read
Energy
Futures Market Misreads the Hormuz Oil Shock
The oil futures paper market is likely underestimating the massive supply disruption that a closed Strait of Hormuz is creating in physical crude and fuel suppl
OilPrice.com·3m read
Humanoid robots get to work at German BMW factory [video]
After successfully piloting humanoid robots at its Spartanburg, SC plant last year, BMW is putting A
Electrek·2m read
Energy
How History Keeps the U.S. and Iran on a Collision Course
The United States and Iran are fighting not just because of their differences, but also because of their similarities. Both countries see themselves as exceptio
OilPrice.com·3m read
Energy
Jet Fuel Prices Soar as War in Iran Ripples Through Global Aviation
As the war in Iran spills over into other parts of the Middle East, energy experts expect the price of several oil and gas products to soar over the coming mont
OilPrice.com·3m read
Energy
Zimbabwe’s Surprise Lithium Ban Scrambles Global Battery Supply Chains
This week, Zimbabwe took a historic step to protect its own value chains from external exploitation by fast-tracking a ban on raw lithium exports, effective unt
OilPrice.com·3m read
Pittsburg State University just got a MASSIVE gift: an electric semi truck
Pittsburg State University’s Crossland College of Technology received a massive gift this month, in
Electrek·2m read
Politics & Gov
Trump’s Alaska Energy Revival Hits a Wall as Auction Draws Zero Bids
Since coming into power in January 2025, United States President Trump has pursued an energy policy centred around fossil fuels. As part of his plan to expand U
OilPrice.com·3m read
Daimler CEO just dropped some pretty WILD pro-hydrogen claims [update]
Daimler Truck AG CEO Karin Rådström hopped on LinkedIn today and dropped some absolutely wild pro-hy
Electrek·3m read
Workhorse Group’s electric van fleet hits the 20 MILLION MILE mark
Workhorse and Motiv may not get headlines like the imaginary trucks from big T, but they’re doing th
Electrek·2m read
What affordability crisis? These EV lease deals are HALF the average car payment
Edmunds data shows US average monthly car payments crept over $770 in the closing months of 2025. Wi
Electrek·3m read
Energy
Trump Bombs Iran’s Kharg Island and Threatens to Hit Oil Exports
U.S. President Donald Trump said American forces had launched a major bombing raid on Iran’s strategic Kharg Island, targeting military facilities on the key Pe
OilPrice.com·3m read
Energy
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Big Tech's Push to Make Electricity Cheaper
A new coalition of tech firms, including Google and Tesla, is banding together to address the growing issue of energy affordability in the United States. The AI
OilPrice.com·3m read
Technology
How a Texas Oil Belt Became America's Next Lithium Frontier
2026 is shaping up to be a ‘hot year for lithium.’ The metal, which is sometimes referred to as ‘white gold’ due to skyrocketing demand for the stuff, is integr
OilPrice.com·3m read
Pennsylvania just funded 12 new EV charging stations – here’s where they’re going
Pennsylvania is investing $9 million in federal funds to add more EV charging stations along major
Electrek·2m read
The Honda Prologue EV will live on, at least for now
After canceling plans to launch three new EVs in the US this year, Honda said the Prologue will rema
Electrek·2m read
Podcast: Rivian R2, Lucid counter attack, and Tesla’s ‘Digital Optimus’
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and
Electrek·2m read
Energy
The Myth of the Oil Glut Is Dead
For almost a decade, the global oil debate has been dominated by a powerful narrative: the world is drowning in crude. Financial pundits, banks, and energy agen
OilPrice.com·2m read
Volkswagen’s first custom-tailored EV rolls out as it retakes the top spot in China
Volkswagen sold over 100,000 vehicles in China last month, overtaking BYD and Toyota as the top-sell
Electrek·2m read
Factor This finance and project development roundup: ArcLight, Arevon, Aypa Power, Octopus, Sol Systems
ArcLight acquires stake in 5.4 GW of power projects, Arevon closes on $920M in financing, Aypa Power
Renewable Energy World·3m read
Business & Finance
Bank of America: Sell Oil Above $100
Bank of America is warning investors not to chase oil prices higher if crude climbs above $100 per barrel, arguing that prices at those levels tend to trigger g
OilPrice.com·2m read
Jackery Early Spring sale drops 5,040Wh+ Explorer 5000 Plus power station to new $2,659 low, Lectric one-day e-bike flash sale, more
We’ve got a great lineup to close out this week’s Green Deals, with plenty of new low prices, first-
Electrek·3m read
Energy
The World’s Biggest Oil Supply Shock Is Now Unfolding
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that the current energy crisis triggered by the war in the Middle East marks the “largest disruption” in the hi
OilPrice.com·3m read
Geopolitics
China’s Sinopec to Slash Refinery Rates amid Crude Supply Shock
The top Asian refiner, China’s state-controlled Sinopec, plans to slash this month its refinery processing rates by 11-13% as crude supply is choked by the Midd
OilPrice.com·3m read
Energy
US Drillers Add Oil, Gas Rigs As Brent Tops $100 For First Time in Years
The total number of active drilling rigs for oil and gas in the United States rose this week, according to new data that Baker Hughes published on Friday, bring
OilPrice.com·3m read
BYD’s luxury EV with 5 min fast charging and nearly 500 miles of range is headed overseas
The new Denza Z9 GT, or the world’s longest-range pure EV, as BYD claims, is headed to Europe, offer
Electrek·2m read
Breaking: DOE rolls out $1.9B funding opportunity for ‘urgently needed’ grid upgrades
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Electricity announced a $1.9 billion funding opportunity f
Renewable Energy World·2m read
Can this new coalition help bring down energy costs? – This Week in Cleantech
On this episode of the This Week in Cleantech podcast, Chuck McCutcheon from Axios discusses a new c
Renewable Energy World·2m read
Climate & Environment
Ashtrom secures $200m in financing for Texas solar project
Ashtrom Renewable Energy has secured a financing agreement worth approximately $200m for the El Patrimonio solar
Energy Monitor·2m read
New solar installations in Nevada fell dramatically in 2025
New solar installations in Nevada declined significantly in 2025, ranking 27th nationally, according
Renewable Energy World·2m read
Peak Energy and RWE deploying sodium-ion battery in Wisconsin
Peak Energy will set up its sodium-ion grid storage battery technology at the RWE Lab, as the develo
Renewable Energy World·2m read
One year after Green Bank’s demise, court mulls future of grant-based climate policy
The Trump administration faced skepticism in court over its claim of an unfettered right to break co
Renewable Energy World·2m read
Utilities should focus on the fundamentals – Emerson’s Sally Jacquemin | DTECH Interview Studio
Emerson's Sally Jacquemin highlights the urgency for utilities to focus on foundational steps for te
Renewable Energy World·2m read
Voices of Energy – Redefining utility intelligence with Alex Rosenblatt
Alex Rosenblatt, Director of Grid Modernization at WSP is a key member of the DTECH Northeast Planni
Renewable Energy World·2m read
Climate & Environment
Exus Renewables to provide asset management services for Texas solar projects
Exus Renewables has taken on asset management of 437MWdc of solar projects in Texas, US, following an agreement with Nuveen
Energy Monitor·2m read
Smarter grid operations start with integration at the edge
During SEPA’s Bridging Innovation Workshop at DTECH 2026, utilities and their technology providers c
Renewable Energy World·2m read
Technology
Google acquires Intersect Power for $4.75bn
Google has acquired Intersect Power for $4.75bn in a deal that includes the assumption of debt, according to Greenbelt Capital
Energy Monitor·2m read
PJM is the first grid operator to implement ambient-air ratings for transmission under FERC order
PJM is the first grid operator to implement FERC's Order 881, using hourly ambient-adjusted ratings
Renewable Energy World·2m read
Energy
Fugro begins geotechnical survey of Oriel offshore wind farm in Ireland
Fugro has commenced a geotechnical site investigation for the Oriel offshore wind farm, located off the coast of County Louth,
Energy Monitor·2m read
Energy
Vena Group signs $674m MoU to develop green energy projects in South Korea
Vena Group has signed a MoU worth Won1tn ($674m) to facilitate the development of large-scale green energy projects in South
Energy Monitor·2m read
Energy
Breaking the glass grid: women in the energy workforce
Where women in energy stand today, the progress made and yet to be made, and how we can move forward as an
Energy Monitor·2m read
Energy
Novar secures financing of $185m for renewable projects development
Novar has secured €160m ($185m) in HoldCo financing to support the development of new renewable energy
Energy Monitor·2m read
Energy
How private 5G empowers smart operations in the oil and gas industry
Today's oil and gas companies face mounting pressure to improve operational efficiency, enhance safety, and meet environmental
Energy Monitor·2m read
Energy
National Grid signs contracts for electricity transmission project in UK
National Grid and SSEN Transmission finalised contracts for the delivery of Eastern Green Link 3 electricity transmission project in the
Energy Monitor·2m read
Energy
Ocean Winds signs lease agreement to develop Celtic Sea wind project
Ocean Winds has signed an agreement for lease with The Crown Estate to develop a 1.5GW floating offshore wind farm in the Celtic
Energy Monitor·2m read
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