Category: Energy & Technology

The Sherco coal plant in Minnesota is not just closing—it is being systematically dismantled and replaced by a solar farm, battery storage, and a new transmission line designed to carry clean power across the Upper Midwest. This transition, quietly underway despite the political theater around coal revival, tells a story that the industry knows well:…

China smashes wind and solar targets years early, but nuclear keeps falling short. The gap isn’t ambition—it’s execution. Build forecasts on delivery, not promises. #EnergyTransition #China https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/25/china-renewable-targets-nuclear-delivery/

Tesla’s Q2 free cash flow plunged to -$1.1B, reviving existential risk questions Musk said were behind us. Cash burn at this scale is a red flag, even for a volatile stock. Survival bets are getting old. #Tesla #FCF https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/25/tesla-1-1-billion-negative-free-cash-flow-betting-the-companys-survival-again/

Loganair’s order for five BETA ALIA CX300 electric planes shows short-haul regional routes are the perfect starting point for e-aviation. No hype, just practical decarbonization. #ElectricAviation #SustainableTravel https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/25/loganair-agrees-to-buy-five-beta-technologies-short-range-electric-aircraft/

Subaru EVs are quietly finding buyers even as rivals struggle. The Getaway 3-row delay is a setback, but steady demand shows niche loyalty matters. #EVs #Subaru https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/25/subaru-ev-sales-us-getaway-suv-delayed/

The perennial challenge of integrating variable wind and solar power into the grid has long been met with a familiar battery of solutions—lithium-ion banks, pumped hydro, and nascent flow batteries. Yet a quieter, more mechanically elegant contender is emerging from underground. Recent developments in flywheel energy storage, specifically systems designed to be sited largely below…

China and US lead in absolute renewables, but at just ~13% wind+solar share, they’re still early in the transition curve. Germany, UK, Spain show what high-penetration grids must solve next. Scale ≠ maturity. Important distinction. #EnergyTransition https://www.energycentral.com/r-announcements-l1zjzoox/post/where-the-world-s-biggest-energy-producers-sit-RztRoa7cqjKGu9o

CS PowerTech opens first phase of its HJT solar cell factory in Indiana — 1,200+ jobs and a major boost for U.S. energy resilience. Domestic solar manufacturing is scaling fast. #Solar #Manufacturing https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/24/cs-powertech-launches-best-in-class-pv-hjt-solar-cell-factory/

Volvo’s first electric heavy trucks roll off the line in Queensland — a real step for local manufacturing and decarbonizing Australia’s long-haul freight. 🇦🇺⚡️ #EVTrucks #CleanEnergy https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/24/volvo-electric-heavy-trucks-built-in-queensland-for-australia/

Hyundai’s pivot from carmaker to Physical AI company is a bold bet on robotics + autonomy. The real test: execution vs. vision. #Hyundai #PhysicalAI https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/24/hyundai-motor-group-executive-chair-euisun-chung-announces-physical-ai-vision-at-san-francisco-ai-summit/