U.S. Concerns Grow Over Chinese ‘Kill Switches’ in Renewable Infrastructure
U.S. officials fear Chinese-made solar components may contain hidden kill switches, threatening national energy security and grid resilience.
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Engie Chile Launches Libélula Hybrid Solar and Battery Project
Engie Chile’s $310M Libélula project will deliver 350 MW of clean energy using solar panels and lithium-ion batteries. It’s also Latin America’s first hybrid solar plant with low-carbon steel components.
Colbún Withdraws El Encanto Solar Project from Environmental Evaluation Process
Colbún has withdrawn its El Encanto solar and energy storage project in Chile’s O’Higgins Region following growing environmental concerns and community opposition. The decision highlights the increasing scrutiny faced by renewable energy developments in rural areas.
U.S. Raises Alarm Over Undocumented Devices in Chinese Solar Equipment
U.S. authorities have uncovered undocumented communication devices and hidden switches in Chinese-made solar inverters and batteries, raising alarms over potential cybersecurity threats to the nation’s renewable energy infrastructure.
Saharan Dust Threatens Solar Power Efficiency in Europe, Study Warns
A new European study warns that Saharan dust storms are undermining the performance and predictability of solar energy systems in Europe, with serious implications for the continent’s climate goals and grid reliability.
Romania and the U.S. Deepen Energy Partnership with New Projects and Local Investment
Romania and the U.S. have reinforced their strategic energy alliance with new projects in nuclear, gas, and solar power, aiming to secure a clean and affordable future.
Renewable Energy in Europe: Progress, Innovations, and Challenges
Europe is leading the global renewable energy transition with ambitious policies, groundbreaking projects, and innovative technologies. From offshore wind to green hydrogen, this in-depth report explores the continent’s achievements, challenges, and future opportunities as it drives toward a climate-neutral future by 2050.
Germany’s Energiewende 2025: A Guide to the Green Transition (video update)
Germany’s Energiewende 2025 explores one of the world’s most ambitious clean energy transitions—detailing its progress in wind, solar, storage, economic policy, political debate, and global mining impacts. A comprehensive look at Germany’s path to carbon neutrality by 2045.
U.S. Slaps Record Tariffs on Southeast Asian Solar Panels Over China-Linked Dumping
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced tariffs exceeding 3,500% on solar panels from Southeast Asia, targeting what officials call a “transnational subsidy scheme” led by China. The move, which could reshape global solar supply chains, pits trade enforcement against clean energy expansion as the U.S. balances industrial protection with climate goals.