Michelle Lewis
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Renewables, EV news writer @Electrekco | curator @mozilla in Northampton, MA đź’™
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Another giant solar factory is coming to Texas
SEG Solar just announced a new 4.6 GW factory in Texas, bringing its total planned US solar module capacity to 10.6 GW.
https://electrek.co/2026/06/03/another-giant-solar-factory-is-coming-to-texas/
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This California city is adding off-grid solar + storage EV chargers
Long Beach, California, added six off-grid solar-powered EV chargers from Beam Global for city fleets and airport vehicles.
https://electrek.co/2026/06/02/this-california-city-is-adding-off-grid-solar-storage-ev-chargers/
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Electrify America is changing how you pay for EV charging
Electrify America is changing how EV drivers pay for charging, removing app balances and billing cards directly instead.
https://electrek.co/2026/06/02/electrify-america-is-changing-how-you-pay-for-ev-charging/
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Texas adds another huge solar farm as ERCOT grid demand soars
Vesper Energy secured $236 million for a 201 MW Texas solar farm that will connect to the fast-growing ERCOT grid.
https://electrek.co/2026/06/01/texas-adds-another-huge-solar-farm-ercot-grid-demand-soars/
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Blink and Kempower expand US East Coast EV fast charging
Blink Charging and Kempower are partnering to roll out 14 new EV fast-charging sites across the US East Coast through 2026.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/29/blink-kempower-expand-us-east-coast-ev-fast-charging/
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US clean energy is booming and unraveling at the same time
US clean energy projects surged in Q1, but cancellations and factory pullbacks are accelerating at the same time.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/28/us-clean-energy-is-booming-and-unraveling-at-the-same-time/
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Turns out the loud minority isn't the country. Most solar projects break ground without anyone raising a sign. Full story electrek.co/us-solar-opposition-study-umass-amherst/
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Revel and Voltera are building a big EV charging network for robotaxis
Revel and Voltera are combining businesses to build a major urban EV fast-charging network for fleets, ride-hail drivers, and robotaxis.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/28/revel-voltera-big-ev-charging-network-robotaxis/
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Most big US solar projects don’t spark backlash after all, study finds
A new UMass Amherst study found most large US solar projects face little public opposition despite perceptions of widespread backlash.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/27/us-solar-opposition-study-umass-amherst/
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Denying what's in black and white won't undo the damage the Trump administration has caused by (unlawfully) cancelling clean energy projects. Americans across the country are feeling the pain.
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One of North America’s largest solar farms just came online in Texas
Enbridge's Sequoia Solar, one of North America’s largest solar farms, just came online in Texas, and another 415 MW is still coming in 2026.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/27/north-americas-largest-solar-farms-texas-sequoia-enbridge/
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Renewables' installed capacity to beat natural gas by 2027 – EIA data
New EIA data shows that renewables (plus small-scale solar) are on track to surpass natural gas in electrical generating capacity by 2027.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/26/renewables-installed-capacity-to-beat-natural-gas-by-2027-eia-data/
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This Boston apartment complex comes with 64 EV chargers
Boston’s largest apartment EV charging project to date just opened in Hyde Park with 64 Level 2 chargers for residents.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/22/boston-apartment-complex-comes-with-64-ev-chargers/
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EV charging demand is stressing local grids, and Texture just raised $12.5M to tackle it
Texture raised $12.5 million to help utilities manage EV charging, batteries, and growing grid strain in real time.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/21/ev-charging-demand-is-stressing-local-grids-and-texture-just-raised-12-5m-to-tackle-it/
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Hawaii’s newest NEVI charging station is part of a different kind of rollout
Hawaii opened its newest NEVI-funded charging station at Kapalua Airport on Maui with public benefit company Sustainability Partners.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/21/hawaii-nevi-charging-station/
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ChargePoint is bringing 2,500 EV charging ports to apartments
ChargePoint and OBE Power plan to deploy 2,500 EV charging ports at apartments and condos starting in 2026.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/19/chargepoint-is-bringing-2500-ev-charging-ports-to-apartments/
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IONNA slashes DC fast charging price 48% for Memorial Day
IONNA is dropping the cost of DC fast charging by 48% for Memorial Day, just in time for long weekend getaways. Here's the lowdown.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/18/ionna-slashes-dc-fast-charging-price-memorial-day/
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Costco has a new stackable discount on the 2027 Chevy Bolt
Costco Auto Program is back with an exclusive incentive for members on the newly revived 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/18/costco-stackable-discount-2027-chevy-bolt/
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California bets on sodium-ion batteries for extreme heat regions
Juniper Energy and Alsym plan to develop 500 MWh of sodium-ion battery storage projects across California, including in the Mojave Desert.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/12/california-bets-on-sodium-ion-batteries-for-extreme-heat-regions/
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The UK delivers Europe’s largest vanadium flow battery system
Europe’s largest vanadium flow battery system will be hooked up to the UK grid to store solar power for use after sunset.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/11/uk-delivers-europes-largest-vanadium-flow-battery-system/
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Duracell taps Driivz to power its new EV fast charger network
Global EV software charging company Driivz will power Duracell’s new ultra-fast EV charging network across the UK.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/11/duracell-taps-driivz-to-power-its-new-ev-fast-charger-network/
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SEG Solar ramps up with a new 4 GW solar factory in Texas
SEG Solar is building a 4 GW solar module factory in Houston, Texas, adding 800 jobs and boosting US capacity to 6 GW.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/08/seg-solar-ramps-up-with-a-new-4-gw-solar-factory-in-texas/
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This new map shows where electric truck charging is scaling
CALSTART’s updated US truck charging map now tracks 162 EV and hydrogen freight sites plus new grid-impact planning tools.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/08/new-map-electric-truck-charging-is-scaling/
27 days ago
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Blink’s 56k EV ports to get plug-and-charge access through Emobi
Blink is connecting 56,000 EV chargers to Emobi’s roaming platform for easier, app-free and automated charging.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/07/blinks-56k-ev-ports-to-get-plug-and-charge-access-through-emobi/
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ESS adds 8.5 GWh of sodium-ion to its battery storage portfolio
ESS is adding 8.5 GWh of sodium-ion batteries from Alsym to expand its energy storage portfolio for shorter-duration applications.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/06/ess-adds-8-5-gwh-of-sodium-ion-to-its-battery-storage-portfolio/
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Kempower unveils its dual CCS and megawatt truck charger
Kempower unveils a dual CCS and MCS EV charger delivering up to 1.2 MW, built for both passenger EVs and electric trucks.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/06/kempower-unveils-its-dual-ccs-and-megawatt-truck-charger/
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This EV charger system runs like a mini power plant – up to 10 MW
ABB E-mobility unveils a megawatt-scale EV charger system with liquid cooling, 98% efficiency, and support for 100+ chargers at large sites.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/05/ev-charger-system-runs-like-a-mini-power-plant-10-mw-abb/
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1,000 curbside EV chargers are coming to Philadelphia
Philadelphia plans to install up to 1,000 curbside EV chargers, targeting neighborhoods without off-street parking and with limited access.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/04/1000-curbside-ev-chargers-philadelphia/
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Trump just blocked 165 US wind projects – here’s what’s behind it
The Trump administration stalls 165 US wind projects as the Pentagon halts approvals citing security concerns, per a Financial Times report.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/04/trump-just-blocked-165-us-wind-projects-heres-whats-behind-it/
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This solar farm lets cattle roam under moving panels
Silicon Ranch's Tennessee solar farm is now a working cattle ranch, with moving panels that allow cows to graze while generating clean power.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/01/solar-farm-lets-cattle-roam-under-moving-panels/
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$1.4B saved: Massachusetts locks in cheaper offshore wind power
Massachusetts activates Vineyard Wind contracts, locking in lower power prices and $1.4B in savings over 20 years.
https://electrek.co/2026/05/01/1-4b-saved-massachusetts-locks-in-cheaper-offshore-wind-power/
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A 65% cost cut? This 100-electric van rollout is ready to prove it
Workhorse lands a 100‑van EV order as Gateway bundles trucks, charging, and leasing to cut delivery fleet costs.
https://electrek.co/2026/04/30/65-percent-cost-cut-this-100-electric-van-rollout-is-ready-to-prove-it/
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DC is turning street poles into EV chargers – Voltpost is helping
Washington, DC, awards Voltpost funding to install curbside EV chargers on street poles as the city's EV adoption grows rapidly.
https://electrek.co/2026/04/30/washington-dc-street-poles-ev-chargers-voltpost/
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2027 Chevy Blazer EV drops CCS for Tesla-style NACS port
The 2027 Chevy Blazer EV switches to NACS, giving drivers access to Tesla Superchargers while keeping CCS compatibility via adapters.
https://electrek.co/2026/04/29/2027-chevy-blazer-ev-drops-ccs-for-tesla-style-nacs-port/
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Rivian is adding 150+ fast chargers at popular LA shopping hubs
Rivian will install 150+ fast chargers at Caruso retail sites in Southern California and add new showrooms in 2026.
https://electrek.co/2026/04/29/rivian-is-adding-150-fast-chargers-la-shopping-hubs/
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This US city is putting solar + batteries on 150 homes to cut bills
Ann Arbor, Michigan, is launching a solar + battery pilot in 150 homes to cut energy costs and boost grid reliability.
https://electrek.co/2026/04/28/us-city-is-putting-solar-batteries-on-150-homes-to-cut-bills/
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Walmart + ABB roll out 400 kW EV chargers – starting in Phoenix
Walmart is adding 400 kW EV fast chargers at Phoenix stores as part of a US-wide rollout with ABB E-mobility.
https://electrek.co/2026/04/28/walmart-abb-roll-out-400-kw-ev-chargers-phoenix/
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Oregon boosts EV road trips with 24 new fast-charging sites
Oregon is about to add 24 EV fast-charging sites with around 126 ports along major highways through the federal NEVI program.
https://electrek.co/2026/04/27/oregon-boosts-ev-road-trips-with-24-new-fast-charging-sites/
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EIA: 80 GW of new solar, wind + storage capacity coming in 2026
Renewables (including small-scale solar) and battery storage will provide 86,370 MW of new clean capacity in 2026, according to EIA data.
https://electrek.co/2026/04/27/eia-80-gw-of-new-solar-wind-storage-capacity-coming-in-2026/
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A Florida convention center doubles its solar with no added panels
Florida’s Orange County Convention Center just doubled its solar output with a 2.2 MW rooftop upgrade – no extra space needed.
https://electrek.co/2026/04/24/a-florida-convention-center-doubles-its-solar-with-no-added-panels/
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ABB E-mobility’s new EV fast charger kills peak power hype
ABB launches its modular M-Series EV chargers, scaling to 1.2 MW and focusing on delivering more real-world charging performance.
https://electrek.co/2026/04/24/abb-e-mobilitys-new-ev-fast-charger-kills-peak-power-hype/
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This solar farm almost stalled – Microsoft suppliers helped save it
Microsoft suppliers helped finance a 5 MW solar farm in North Carolina, showing how group REC deals can unlock new clean energy.
https://electrek.co/2026/04/23/solar-farm-almost-stalled-microsoft-suppliers-helped-save-it/
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The EV charger buildout has a weak link – NYC is going after it
New York funds EV charger repair training with $450k NYPA grant, targeting reliability and $76k clean energy jobs in NYC.
https://electrek.co/2026/04/23/the-ev-charger-buildout-has-a-weak-link-nyc-is-going-after-it/
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US wind just had a big comeback – and 2026 could be even bigger
US wind jumped 49% in 2025 and could hit 11 GW in 2026 as demand rises, despite permitting delays and higher costs.
https://electrek.co/2026/04/21/us-wind-just-had-a-big-comeback-and-2026-could-be-even-bigger/
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Europe’s EV sales surge just hit 51% – and oil is the reason why
EV sales in Europe jumped 51% in March amid rising oil prices, with over 224,000 cars sold and energy security driving the shift.
https://electrek.co/2026/04/20/europe-ev-sales-surge-51-percent-oil-is-the-reason-why/
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The US’s largest clean energy project is generating power [update]
Vestas finished installing 242 turbines at the 3.5 GW SunZia wind farm in New Mexico, part of the largest clean energy project in the US.
https://electrek.co/2026/04/17/the-us-largest-clean-energy-project-just-installed-242-giant-wind-turbines/
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US community solar just hit 10 GW – but growth is getting complicated
US community solar tops 10 GW, but 2025 installations fell 25%. Growth may rebound in 2026 as new state markets step in.
https://electrek.co/2026/04/16/us-community-solar-10-gw-growth-complicated/
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Ohio drops $51M on 64 new EV charging sites – here’s where they’ll go
Ohio selects 64 new EV fast-charging sites with $51 million in NEVI funding, expanding beyond highway corridors across the state.
https://electrek.co/2026/04/16/ohio-drops-51m-on-64-new-ev-charging-sites-heres-where-theyll-go/
about 2 months ago
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4.5 GW: A big US solar cell factory is coming to South Carolina
Suniva will build a 4.5 GW solar cell factory in South Carolina, pushing its US capacity past 5.5 GW by 2027.
https://electrek.co/2026/04/15/big-us-solar-cell-factory-south-carolina-suniva/
about 2 months ago
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Global EV sales hit 4M in Q1 2026, but growth is uneven
Global EV sales hit 4 million in Q1 2026, down 3%. Europe surged, while China and North America fell as March rebounded strongly.
https://electrek.co/2026/04/14/global-ev-sales-hit-4m-in-q1-2026-but-growth-is-uneven/
about 2 months ago
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