Cities around the world are taking bold climate action in 2026 to combat rising temperatures and environmental stress. Adelaide, Athens, Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Chefchaouen, Copenhagen, Dalian, Despeñaderos, Fortaleza, Guelph, Hobart, Quito, Rotterdam, Santiago, Tshwane, and Wuhan are implementing various climate solutions such as urban greening, electric buses, renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable infrastructure projects. These actions aim to make cities cleaner, greener, and more climate-resilient while promoting biodiversity and equitable access to nature, accelerating the path to net zero emissions and carbon neutrality by 2050.
Category: Electricity
Cut Emissions:
– Enhance Efficiency
– Shift Production
– Improve Electrical System
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Japanese utility uses Sharp PV-linked home batteries for grid balancing
Tohoku Electric Power in Japan is utilizing Sharp's residential batteries and AI-powered energy management systems to balance grid demand and optimize household solar energy use. Customers can earn points redeemable for local products through the program, which learns household lifestyle patterns and solar power generation status to efficiently consume generated electricity and reduce electricity bills. The upgraded AI-based system by Sharp links residential solar power systems, storage batteries, home appliances, and electric vehicles for effective use of PV-generated electricity, allowing for remote control of batteries to adjust the balance of power supply and demand.
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Australia introduces Guarantee of Origin scheme for clean energy exports
The Australian Government has introduced the Guarantee of Origin (GO) scheme, a voluntary framework to support businesses and exporters in tapping into the demand for renewable electricity. The scheme aims to provide emissions accounting and certification of renewable electricity for products, offering transparency for consumers and access to low-emissions markets for Australian producers. The Clean Energy Regulator will administer the scheme, certifying emissions of products like hydrogen and green metals, as well as renewable electricity, providing regulatory certainty for businesses and investors to increase Australia's share in the global clean energy market. Additionally, initiatives such as the Hydrogen HeadStart program, Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive, and Green Aluminium Production Credit are being launched to support the energy transition, showcasing how products are made and their life cycle emissions to compete in a decarbonizing global economy and attract investment in Australia.
https://www.power-technology.com/news/australia-introduces-guarantee-of-origin-scheme/
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Maxus eTerron 9 and the “Grid of Tomorrow” Presented at Electric Power Conference
The CEPSI 2025 Exhibition at the Asia Clean Energy Summit showcased the Maxus eTerron 9 electric pickup truck and advanced charging installation, focusing on vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology. The eTerron 9 serves as a case study in distributed energy resources, with a 102.2 kWh battery pack capable of grid support applications. SP Group demonstrated the charging infrastructure with bidirectional power flow capabilities, offering up to 6.6 kW of external power output for various applications. The exhibition highlighted the potential of electric vehicles as grid-connected energy assets, addressing decentralized power systems and energy resilience discussions at CEPSI 2025.
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Major Battery Tech Event To Be Held In Spain
Battery Tech Europe is a new event at Fira de Barcelona focusing on the next generation of emerging battery applications and showcasing European innovation in battery technology. The conference will bring together thousands of energy professionals, engineers, entrepreneurs, and investors to discuss pathways for solving challenges in the sector and accelerating the transition to a more sustainable energy model. With a focus on grid-scale storage, aerospace technologies, maritime electrification, and other key sectors beyond electric vehicles, the event aims to prioritize European innovation and energy independence. Featuring 5,000 battery professionals, 150 exhibitors, and 100+ expert speakers, the conference will facilitate knowledge transfer of the latest innovations and development policies in the battery technology sector, highlighting advancements in sustainability and technology.
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TSEC unveils typhoon resistant glass-glass solar modules
TSEC unveiled new typhoon-resistant solar modules, Quantum and Alpha Pro, at the Energy Taiwan trade show with wind resistance ratings of 17 and 14 on the Beaufort scale, respectively. Efficiency ratings for the monocrystalline modules range from 21.5% to 23.2%, designed to withstand extreme weather conditions and corrosion. The company's goal is to combat the damage inflicted by Typhoon Dana on solar panels in Taiwan, offering climate solutions experts innovative technology to address the challenges of climate change.
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/03/tsec-unveils-typhoon-resistant-glass-glass-solar-modules/
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We can have growth while fighting climate change
Hannah Ritchie, a data scientist at the University of Oxford, offers encouraging answers to climate questions in her book "Clearing the Air." She believes the world is decarbonizing faster than most realize, with the real bottleneck being belief in progress. Ritchie discusses the dueling climate narratives of denial vs. despair, individual choices vs. systemic change, and shifting politics of clean energy. She highlights objective trends like the collapse in costs of solar, wind, and batteries, and the increasing deployment of clean technologies. Ritchie's views on climate change shifted from doom to optimism as she observed long-term data and technological advancements. The section emphasizes the importance of making choices now that will benefit future generations in terms of climate change, stressing the need to use current resources and tools to create a safer, cleaner, and fairer world for future generations. The author sees the optimistic story of climate solutions as an opportunity that requires action and effort to become a reality.
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This is Northern Europe’s up-and-coming markets for offshore wind investment
The article delves into Europe's northern offshore wind markets, from Ireland to the Baltic States, as a crucial area for offshore wind development. It explores the potential for growth in offshore wind energy production in these countries, emphasizing their significance in the transition to renewable energy and the fight against climate change. This region's focus on offshore wind highlights a key solution for reducing carbon emissions and advancing sustainable energy practices in Europe.
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These are Northern Europe’s up-and-coming markets for offshore wind investment
The article delves into Europe's northern offshore wind markets, from Ireland to Scandinavia and the Baltic States, emphasizing the increasing significance of offshore wind energy in these regions. It explores the potential for further growth and expansion of offshore wind projects in these areas, offering insights into the current status and future prospects of offshore wind energy in Europe's northern fringe.
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First Solar Expands Its CdTe Solar Cell Footprint In The US
First Solar, a US firm, is expanding its operations to meet the demand for its CdTe solar cell technology, which has advantages in manufacturing costs and durability, leading to an increase in its share of the US utility-scale solar market. The US Department of Energy is promoting CdTe technology as a sustainable and economical form of photovoltaic technology, with a focus on efficiency, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, a research team at New York University developed a method to prevent damage to solar cells during manufacturing, increasing their electrical output by 13% and overall power generation. With supportive federal policies, the US solar industry could further benefit from advancements in CdTe technology, making solar energy the least expensive and fastest way to add power generation capacity to the nation's grid.