Eversource, National Grid, EnergyHub, Sunrun, and The Mobility House are collaborating to test vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities in Massachusetts, allowing EV drivers to earn incentives while supporting grid reliability and affordability. By enrolling V2G-capable EVs in the Connected Solutions program, drivers can help reduce grid strain and enhance stability, turning parked EVs into valuable tools for a more reliable energy system. National Grid is also using V2G for light-to-medium-duty fleets, while Eversource is exploring opportunities with school districts. The Mobility House focuses on shaping a zero emissions future by providing resilient EV charging technology that integrates flexible charging with energy systems to stabilize the grid and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Author: Cleantechnica
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Altus Power Partners with New Leaf Energy on Development of 5 Community Solar Projects in Virginia
Altus Power has acquired five community solar projects in Virginia, totaling 32 MW, to participate in Appalachian Power Company's shared solar program, aiming to deliver clean power to approximately 5,000 homes and provide direct savings through solar bill credits. Collaborating with New Leaf Energy, Altus Power is expanding access to community solar in emerging markets, currently serving over 40,000 subscribers nationwide with Community Solar, offering clean energy savings without the need for installing solar panels. By building clean power generation assets in high-demand areas, Altus Power supports reliability, lowers energy costs, expands local power generation, and improves grid resilience, advancing a more affordable, reliable, and locally powered energy future through innovative financing.
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Loganair Agrees To Buy Five BETA Technologies Short Range Electric Aircraft
Loganair, Scotland's primary regional airline, has agreed to purchase five ALIA CX300 electric airplanes from BETA Technologies, with an option for five more. These short-haul electric aircraft can be recharged in 20-40 minutes and have shown an energy efficiency of 1.37 kWh per nautical mile. The collaboration between Loganair, Royal Mail, UK CAA, and regional airports has been essential to the success of integrating these electric planes into scheduled operations. Airbus is pioneering a hybrid-electric non-propulsive energy architecture for the next generation of commercial aircraft, supported by the European Union Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking. BETA Technologies is working on expanding charging infrastructure for electric aircraft in the US, with plans for over 250 airports and vertiports to be equipped with charging infrastructure by 2030. Airbus is focusing on developing integrated, intelligent hybrid-electric architectures for the future of aviation, aiming to validate these systems through testing and a ground demonstration by 2027.
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New Underground Energy Storage System To Be Made In The US
Renewable energy, particularly solar power, continues to rise in the US despite federal energy policy changes. The competition for space in the energy storage industry is heating up, with flywheels emerging as a long duration energy storage solution. Pumped hydropower currently dominates the market, but limitations in availability leave room for alternative technologies like flywheels, thermal storage, and compressed air storage. Qnetic, a startup with headquarters in the US and China, is aiming to enter the market with their Pulsar system for up to 12 hours of energy storage. Qnetic is developing a flywheel energy storage technology that uses a spinning rotor to store kinetic energy, offering long duration storage at a lower lifecycle cost than lithium-ion technology, with reduced fire risk and supply chain risks. Torus, another US startup, is working on a flywheel-battery combo for energy storage, while PNNL's flywheel program may contribute to flywheel-enhanced hydropower in the future. New flywheel energy storage systems can be located underground, offering aesthetic benefits, lower costs, longer duration, and less reliance on overseas supply chains.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/25/flywheel-energy-storage-us-qnetic-factory-wind-solar-power/
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Hyundai Motor Group Launches AllDayEnergy, Its Global V2X Service
Hyundai Motor Group has launched AllDayEnergy, a global Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) energy service that integrates smart charging, vehicle-to-grid, and vehicle-to-home services. The service will initially roll out in the UK via the Kia App in the second quarter of 2026, with planned expansion to Europe, the U.S., and Korea. AllDayEnergy allows bidirectional energy flow between electric vehicles and the grid, enabling customers to optimize energy usage, reduce costs, and support grid sustainability. The service includes V1G smart charging, V2G energy return to the grid, and V2H support for household electricity needs. Customers can access AllDayEnergy through the vehicle apps of Hyundai Motor and Kia, reflecting the Group's vision of smart energy management as part of daily life and transitioning into a smart energy solutions provider.
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CS PowerTech Launches Best In Class PV HJT Solar Cell Factory
CS PowerTech Inc., a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., has opened a PV cell manufacturing facility in Jeffersonville, Indiana, which will produce industry-leading heterojunction (HJT) bifacial N-type solar cells. The facility is expected to create over 1,200 jobs and represent nearly $1 billion in local investment, strengthening U.S. manufacturing, supply-chain resilience, and energy security. With a focus on grid reliability and America's future energy needs, the facility aims to support local communities, accelerate clean energy adoption, and contribute to American energy independence. Canadian Solar's track record in delivering solar modules and battery energy storage solutions worldwide underscores their commitment to advancing solar technology and sustainability.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/24/cs-powertech-launches-best-in-class-pv-hjt-solar-cell-factory/
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Meter Attachment Transforms EV Batteries Into Power Stations
The vehicle electrification movement is gaining momentum, with automakers like Ford exploring the use of EV batteries for non-mobility purposes such as emergency backup generators. Ford's F-150 Lightning EV is being equipped with features like Pro Power Onboard to provide power to homes for multiple days, and the company is also planning to introduce a plug-in hybrid version. Startups like Sila are securing funding to accelerate U.S. production of silicon-carbon anode technology for batteries, which offer higher energy density and faster-charging capabilities. This innovation has caught the interest of companies like GM, signaling a fresh round of activity in the EV battery space.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/22/ev-batteries-vehicle-home-emergency-backup-power-ford/
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Even Under Extreme Warming, ASEAN’s Wind & Solar Generation Variation From Normal Will Be Less Than 1% In 2030
A report by Ember emphasizes the importance of expanding renewable energy and strengthening grids in Southeast Asia to enhance power system resilience. Examples from Indonesia, the Philippines, and Viet Nam showcase the benefits of distributed renewables in offsetting fossil fuel capacity, improving disaster recovery, and reducing costs related to solar curtailment. The report underscores the need for renewable energy and grid upgrades to be central to policymaking in the region, while also highlighting the significance of investments in renewables, storage, and grid interconnection for building power systems that can withstand climate risks and disruptions. Practical guidance is provided for ASEAN governments to protect energy security and promote a more resilient clean energy future.
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Cradle-to-Crisis Approach Improves Battery Safety & Performance
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Laboratory of the Rockies are conducting advanced research on battery safety to prevent failures and design safer and more reliable battery systems for the future. They are using advanced imaging techniques, artificial intelligence models, and collaborations with industry experts to analyze battery behaviors and evaluate emerging battery chemistries like sodium, potassium-ion, and solid-state lithium metal. The lab's work under the ARPA-E JOULES program aims to support U.S. battery innovation and next-generation technologies, focusing on understanding and managing risks associated with high-energy density technologies like battery-powered electric vehicles. NLR's research aims to advance the industry responsibly, with a focus on safety throughout the life cycle of batteries, including energy storage, transportation, and mobility research.
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/20/cradle-to-crisis-approach-improves-battery-safety-performance/
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6 States Leading the USA on Smart Energy Policy Halfway through 2026
In 2026, six states, including Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Illinois, New York, and Colorado, have passed smart solar and storage policies to address rising electricity demand, lower power bills, and improve grid reliability. These policies, supported by SEIA, aim to deploy solar and storage, expand access to low-cost electricity, and save consumers billions of dollars over the next two decades. By investing in distributed energy resources and virtual power plant programs, these states are leading the way in modernizing their electric grids and demonstrating the effectiveness of clean energy solutions in meeting electricity demand, improving reliability, and reducing costs. Other states are also considering similar legislation to advance their clean energy goals.