Energy & Green Tech
Energy & Green Tech news — Saturday 17 October 2026
18 stories from 3 sources, every one in English. Each links to its publisher.
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ICE Vehicle Sales Crash 49%(!) While EV Share Jumps to 67%(!) — China EV Sales Report for September
CleanTechnica
High gas prices and a never-ending wave of new BEVs has allowed September to reach 67% EV market share, a new record! However, while record market share was achieved in the past thanks to strong EV sales, this time, the record achievement…
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Electric Mercedes-AMG GT SUV unveiled with 1,153 hp and 710 kW charging
Electrek
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the GT SUV, an all-electric performance SUV with up to 1,153 hp from three axial-flux motors and DC fast charging at up to 710 kW. It’s AMG’s answer to the Porsche Cayenne Electric, and on paper, it may be more…
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China’s EV Transition Is Four Different Transitions
CleanTechnica
China has reached a stage of vehicle electrification that is easy to miss if the only number being watched is national EV market share. New urban buses are now essentially all electric, and in many cities the procurement question is no…
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Shifting Conversations At The Africa E-Mobility Week ＆ Forum Showcase Growth In The African E-Mobility Sector
CleanTechnica
The 5th edition of the Africa E-Mobility Week & Forum was held at the end of last month at Nooitgedacht Estate, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa. It was the first time the event had been held in Southern Africa, with earlier…
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The Cybercab Has Landed In Australia — Transport Unions Gear Up To Fight
CleanTechnica
The Cybercab is doing a lap of Australia’s big cities. The Transport Workers Union has joined forces with Uber to fight autonomous vehicles. I am sure that the Cybercab will throw petrol on the blaze. On our last adventure day, Majella and…
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Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in October 2026
Electrek
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back…
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Qcells to introduce U.S. domestic frames for residential solar panel lineup
PV Magazine
Qcells announced plans to launch new versions of its residential solar panel series featuring U.S.-made aluminum frames by the end of 2026. The updated residential product offerings, which include the company’s Q.Tron AC and Q.Peak Duo AC…
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Brazil’s new curtailment rules unlikely to revive utility-scale solar investment
PV Magazine
Large-scale solar developers in Brazil have received two updates on past and future generation curtailment. Curtailment rates of around 25%, combined with uncertainty over compensation, have frequently been cited as reasons for developers…
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Beyond recruitment: What really keeps women in solar
PV Magazine
Europe’s solar and storage industry has just reached a milestone worth celebrating: close to one million jobs in 2025, according to SolarPower Europe’s EU Solar Jobs Report 2026 . But headline employment figures tell us how many people the…
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France to ease grid connection rules for solar-plus-storage projects up to 25 MW
PV Magazine
Following an initial package of measures announced in April, French government spokesperson Maud Bregeon has unveiled additional initiatives aimed at accelerating the electrification of the economy and improving electricity demand…
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Six-year testing highlights impact of reduced maintenance on PV plant operation during COVID-19 pandemic
PV Magazine
Researchers at Djillali Liabes University of Sidi Bel-Abbes have published the findings of a six-year performance assessment of a 12 MW grid-connected solar power plant in Sidi Bel-Abbes, western Algeria, covering the period from 2018 to…
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Spanish researchers test low-height agrivoltaics in vineyards
PV Magazine
A research team in Spain has experimentally investigated the integration of low-height photovoltaic systems into vineyards. They explained that low-height agrivoltaic systems could offer several advantages over conventional elevated…
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Dutch regulator flags EU cyber gap for cloud-controlled home batteries
PV Magazine
From ESS News The Netherlands’ digital infrastructure inspectorate, the Rijksinspectie Digitale Infrastructuur, says a faulty update or cyberattack on manufacturer and aggregator platforms could switch enough inverters, home batteries…
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Large-scale solar projects in Australia reach record 3.5 GW of annual investment decisions
PV Magazine
The latest Clean Energy Regulator (CER) data shows investment in solar is setting a new annual record with final investment decisions (FID) for the September quarter sitting at 1 GW, following 2 GW in Q2, adding to the year’s already…
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Hello Toronto! Waymo is En Route
CleanTechnica
Waymo is officially heading to Canada! We’re laying the groundwork for our fully autonomous ride-hailing service in Toronto, investing in local facilities and jobs, with the goal of welcoming our first riders in 2028. In the coming days…
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U.S. Small-Scale Solar Generation Has Quadrupled in the Last Decade
CleanTechnica
We estimate that U.S. generation from small-scale or rooftop solar photovoltaic systems (smaller than 1 megawatt of capacity) has increased from 18,812 gigawatthours (GWh) to 92,979 GWh over the last decade. The four states with the…
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EU Long-Term Budget Crunch: What To Watch For At The EU Leaders’ Summit On 15-16 October
CleanTechnica
EU leaders will meet this week for a decisive round of talks on the bloc’s next seven-year budget for 2028–2034. These negotiations will shape the EU’s priorities and investment framework well beyond the next EU elections, so the decisions…
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Franco-German Car Deal A ‘Historic Mistake’ That Weakens Climate Ambition And Europe’s Car Industry
CleanTechnica
Deal to loosen the EU’s car CO₂ standards and IAA requirements a ‘historic mistake’ that puts Europe’s position in the global EV and battery race in jeopardy. T&E has labelled the French and German government’s agreement to weaken the EU’s…