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Fragile US-Iran ceasefire eases oil price pressure but shipping disruptions persist in Strait of Hormuz

Following a two-week conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran, oil prices initially dropped due to the announced reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route for global oil and LNG trade.

California’s proposed community solar decision may halt project development

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has issued a proposed decision in the Community Solar Proceeding that advocacy groups say will effectively prevent any community solar projects from being built in the state.

GM and Tesla show contrasting EV sales trends in early 2026

In early 2026, Cadillac's electric vehicle (EV) sales are rising despite a challenging US market environment marked by the end of federal EV tax credits and some legacy automakers scaling back EV efforts.

Oil prices rise ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline

The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices rise as traders eye fragile US-Iran ceasefire

The cost of crude plunged on Wednesday after a deal was announced that includes the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

UK opens door to plug-in solar boom

In its first monthly column for pv magazine , experts from UK-based consultancy Ricardo, part of the WSP Group, explains how UK will soon allow low-cost plug-in solar panels under 800 W to be installed without a qualified electrician, making home solar more affordable and accessible. These portable systems, expected on sale by summer 2026, could significantly boost household solar adoption while c

How Germany proved that plug-in solar is worth the investment

Oil jumps above $100 after US-Iran talks end without a deal

The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.

Work begins in Wales on UK's first small modular reactor nuclear power station

Rolls-Royce has said the project will create 8,000 jobs across Britain.

Oil jumps above $100 after US-Iran talks end without a deal

The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.

Sweden connects 21,600 solar plants in 2025

Data from the Swedish Energy Agency finds there are now approximately 314,600 grid-connected solar plants in Sweden, the majority of which are systems smaller than 20 kW. The agency's latest analysis also notes the rate of installations is slowing. Sweden installed 21,600 grid-connected solar plants last year, according to figures published by the Swedish Energy Agency, taking the total number of

Energy bills are set to rise - but not just due to the Iran war

While the world is gripped by an energy crisis, Britain is facing another key driver of higher costs.

EPA Head Lee Zeldin Celebrates Victory Over Climate Science

The head of the EPA was the keynote speaker last week at a conference organized by the Heartland Institute -- an implacable foe of the EPA. The post EPA Head Lee Zeldin Celebrates Victory Over Climate Science appeared first on CleanTechnica .

UK government approves record 800 MW solar plant over local opposition

The 800 MW PV project with battery storage has been granted planning approval by the Energy Secretary, despite local councils and campaigners raising objections. Springwell Solar Farm expected to connect to new National Grid substation being built to accommodate flurry of local grid-scale solar projects. Springwell Solar Farm has been granted planning approval by the UK government, meaning constru

Spark secures Australian approval for massive solar and battery project

Spark Renewables has secured final state planning approval for a solar and battery project that will add 800 MW of PV and 356 MW/1,574 MWh of energy storage capacity to the grid in New South Wales, Australia. From pv magazine Australia The New South Wales (NSW) Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has granted approval for the Dinawan Solar Farm and battery project being developed by Spark Renewab

Solar-plus-storage could meet 90% of India’s power demand

Ember sazs that solar paired with battery storage could supply 90% of India’s electricity demand at a levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) of INR 5.06/kWh ($56/MWh). From pv magazine India New modeling by Ember finds that solar paired with battery storage could supply 90% of India’s electricity demand at an LCOE of INR 5.06/kWh. The study finds that while a fully solar-powered system is technicall