Small power plant 2000 Wp-Quattro with anchor SOLIX 4 Pro: A new era of balcony power plants - more powerful, more intelligent, more independent

2000 Wp Quattro with Anker SOLIX 4 Pro E5000 from Kleines Kraftwerk costs 1,799 euros. It combines a powerful plug-in solar system with a 5 kWh home storage system, intelligent energy control and modular expandability up to 30 kWh. The battery storage system provides 5 kWh of storage capacity ex works and can temporarily store excess solar power instead of feeding it into the public grid.

Google inks investment, offtake deal for largest US solar project

Google signed a deal with Cypress Creek Energy to invest in and receive energy from the Steel River Energy Center in Arkansas. The facility is expected to have capacity for 2.5 gigawatts of direct current of solar and 2.9 gigawatt hours of battery storage. It's expected to be fully online in 2029. Google committed $5 million for local energy affordability initiatives to benefit residents and K-12 schools.

India debuts hydrogen-powered train as part of sustainability drive

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the locomotive ahead of its first trip on Friday. The train will make two return trips each day along a 90km route linking the cities of Jind and Sonipat, in the state of Haryana. The 10-coach train can seat about 2,600 passengers and can travel at speeds of up to 75km/h. It was designed, engineered and built in India. The rollout is part of India’s wider push to expand use of hydrogen and cut its carbon emissions.

India unveils first hydrogen-powered train in clean energy push

India launched its first hydrogen-powered train on Friday. The 10-coach, 89-kilometre Jind-Sonipat service is powered by a 1,200-kilowatt fuel cell system. It cost $12 million and was developed mainly in India, though some fuel cells were imported. The project is part of a push to modernise one of the world’s largest rail networks while reducing carbon emissions.

After Months of Debate, Virginia Fails to Pass Data Center Clean Energy Requirements

Virginia's data center industry is straining the grid and driving up electricity costs. The state waived a sales and use tax for data centers in 2025. Lawmakers created a new tax on data center energy consumption to generate state revenue, capped at $600 million a year. Big tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Meta support the exemption.

Nonprofit asks to renew challenge to Southern California lithium mine

The Hell's Kitchen geothermal plant and lithium mine in California's arid Imperial County was approved without adequate environmental considerations. The project is expected to use 6,500 acre-feet of water per year. The company behind the project says lithium can be extracted in the geothermal power generation process.

India launches first hydrogen-powered train built in the country to expand clean energy on railways

India rolled out its first domestically built, hydrogen-powered train on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the “NaMo Green Rail” at Jind railway station in the northern state of Haryana. The launch is part of India’s efforts to develop green hydrogen and reduce carbon emissions.

Chinese scientist’s sodium battery leap; petition to boot Argentina: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Lu Yaxiang has spent a decade working to make sodium-ion batteries commercially viable. Beijing has reaffirmed its unconditional support for Honiara and pledged to deepen ties. More than six million people have signed an online petition demanding Argentina's expulsion from the World Cup. Louis Vuitton is set to face off against China’s trademark regulator in a Chinese intellectual property court on Thursday.

DIU seeking ‘near-term’ power-beaming satellite demo

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) wants to build a prototype satellite for beaming electrical power within the next several years. Industry has until July 22 to respond to the call for proposals. DIU is planning to hold Phase 2 pitches on Aug. 3. The prototypes are intended to be operational by fiscal 2030.

Small power plant 2000 Wp-Quattro with anchor SOLIX 4 Pro: A new era of balcony power plants - more powerful, more intelligent, more independent
Small power plant 2000 Wp-Quattro with anchor SOLIX 4 Pro: A new era of balcony power plants - more powerful, more intelligent, more independent

2000 Wp Quattro with Anker SOLIX 4 Pro E5000 from Kleines Kraftwerk costs 1,799 euros. It combines a powerful plug-in solar system with a 5 kWh home storage system, intelligent energy control and modular expandability up to 30 kWh. The battery storage system provides 5 kWh of storage capacity ex works and can temporarily store excess solar power instead of feeding it into the public grid.

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Google inks investment, offtake deal for largest US solar project
Google inks investment, offtake deal for largest US solar project

Google signed a deal with Cypress Creek Energy to invest in and receive energy from the Steel River Energy Center in Arkansas. The facility is expected to have capacity for 2.5 gigawatts of direct current of solar and 2.9 gigawatt hours of battery storage. It's expected to be fully online in 2029. Google committed $5 million for local energy affordability initiatives to benefit residents and K-12 schools.

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India debuts hydrogen-powered train as part of sustainability drive
India debuts hydrogen-powered train as part of sustainability drive

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the locomotive ahead of its first trip on Friday. The train will make two return trips each day along a 90km route linking the cities of Jind and Sonipat, in the state of Haryana. The 10-coach train can seat about 2,600 passengers and can travel at speeds of up to 75km/h. It was designed, engineered and built in India. The rollout is part of India’s wider push to expand use of hydrogen and cut its carbon emissions.

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India unveils first hydrogen-powered train in clean energy push
India unveils first hydrogen-powered train in clean energy push

India launched its first hydrogen-powered train on Friday. The 10-coach, 89-kilometre Jind-Sonipat service is powered by a 1,200-kilowatt fuel cell system. It cost $12 million and was developed mainly in India, though some fuel cells were imported. The project is part of a push to modernise one of the world’s largest rail networks while reducing carbon emissions.

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After Months of Debate, Virginia Fails to Pass Data Center Clean Energy Requirements
After Months of Debate, Virginia Fails to Pass Data Center Clean Energy Requirements

Virginia's data center industry is straining the grid and driving up electricity costs. The state waived a sales and use tax for data centers in 2025. Lawmakers created a new tax on data center energy consumption to generate state revenue, capped at $600 million a year. Big tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Meta support the exemption.

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Nonprofit asks to renew challenge to Southern California lithium mine
Nonprofit asks to renew challenge to Southern California lithium mine

The Hell's Kitchen geothermal plant and lithium mine in California's arid Imperial County was approved without adequate environmental considerations. The project is expected to use 6,500 acre-feet of water per year. The company behind the project says lithium can be extracted in the geothermal power generation process.

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India launches first hydrogen-powered train built in the country to expand clean energy on railways
India launches first hydrogen-powered train built in the country to expand clean energy on railways

India rolled out its first domestically built, hydrogen-powered train on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the “NaMo Green Rail” at Jind railway station in the northern state of Haryana. The launch is part of India’s efforts to develop green hydrogen and reduce carbon emissions.

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Chinese scientist’s sodium battery leap; petition to boot Argentina: SCMP’s 7 highlights
Chinese scientist’s sodium battery leap; petition to boot Argentina: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Lu Yaxiang has spent a decade working to make sodium-ion batteries commercially viable. Beijing has reaffirmed its unconditional support for Honiara and pledged to deepen ties. More than six million people have signed an online petition demanding Argentina's expulsion from the World Cup. Louis Vuitton is set to face off against China’s trademark regulator in a Chinese intellectual property court on Thursday.

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DIU seeking ‘near-term’ power-beaming satellite demo
DIU seeking ‘near-term’ power-beaming satellite demo

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) wants to build a prototype satellite for beaming electrical power within the next several years. Industry has until July 22 to respond to the call for proposals. DIU is planning to hold Phase 2 pitches on Aug. 3. The prototypes are intended to be operational by fiscal 2030.

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