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A New Generation of Solar Panels Could Produce 25% More Electricity and Shake Up the Global Energy Industry

Solar keeps innovating! "To make the next big leap, manufacturers are beginning to stack another solar cell on top." Tandem solar panels could produce ~25% more electricity. Several manufacturers are approaching large-scale commercialization. www.zmescience.com/ecology/rene... #energysky

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A second light-absorbing layer could shake up the solar energy market— if they last.

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Electricity rates doubling in less than 5 years and regular blackouts led many families and business in Pakistan to install first distributed solar and second batteries. "There are solar panels almost everywhere one sees." “I don’t see any future for coal power plants." #energysky

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Solar Eating Coal! China's solar panels in Pakistan cut operations and revenues of coal plants that China built. Reduced coal plant revenues force discussion of early coal closures, repurposing of coal plants, and extending debt repayment time. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature... #energysky

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John Hanger @jrfhanger.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Good morning with good news: Pakistan's small-solar- powered transition continues in 2026. Solar generated a record monthly high of 34.6% in February 2026! Solar jumps from 6.3% in 2022 to 33.2% in 3/2026. Solar March Share 2026: 33.2% 2025: 27.5% 2024: 15.3% 2023: 9.6% 2022: 6.3% #energysky

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Why did China's coal lose 11 points of market share in just four years? Because solar and wind gained 10.5 points of market share in just 4 years. Solar and wind rose from 10.9% of China's electricity in August 2022 to 21.4% in August 2026! #energysky

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John Hanger @jrfhanger.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Good morning with good news: China's coal falls to its lowest August share in 2026! It fell from 64.4% in 8/2022 to 53.4% in 8/2026. August Share: 2026: 53.4% 2025: 56.3% 2024: 58% 2022: 64.4% Coal's lowest monthly share is 50.1% in May & June 2026! Solar & Wind Displace Coal #energysky

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2,000 new electric trucks for the FedEx fleet - electrive.com

FedEx saves $40 million per year for 20 years or $800 million by buying 2000 electric delivery vehicles. An Electric Vehicle start-up scores the major order. Legacy manufacturers?? www.electrive.com/2026/10/01/2... #energysky

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US logistics giant FedEx has placed a record order for 2,000 all-electric medium-duty delivery vans worth over $300 million with Harbinger. This significantly

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Sales of full-electric vehicles skyrocket 94.7% in Germany in September. Sales of gasoline cars plunge ~30%. Diesel auto sales also fall. giznewsdaily.com/german-ev-sa... #energysky

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"Between January and June, sales of gas-powered vehicles, excluding hybrids, slumped by 10% from a year earlier, to 20.25 million cars, and their share of total global automotive sales fell by 3 percentage points to 49%, the data showed."

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Fuel Price Shock Pushes Global Gas Car Sales Below 50% for First Time

Good morning with good news: Germany's surging 2026 EV sales is one example of why global gas car sales fell below 50% for first time in H1 2026! Germany, world's 5th largest auto market, saw BEV sales jump 95% in September. Plug-ins hit ~45% share. finance.yahoo.com/energy/artic... #energysky

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The share of gasoline cars in global vehicle sales fell below 50% for the first time ever as the Hormuz shock and the resulting record-high fuel prices accelerated the previously sluggish shift toward...

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John Hanger @jrfhanger.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Worst in the world? Combination of EV tax credit repeal and massive tariffs on Chinese EV imports have made the US market arguably the worst in the world for EVs! Even Iran War Energy Crisis is stabilizing full EV market share at less than 10%. www.bloomberg.com/news/article... #energysky

Anxiety Over Gas Prices Points to ‘Looming EV Comeback’ in US

Just when it seemed American car buyers had left electric vehicles for dead, there are new signs of life in that corner of the auto market.

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John Hanger @jrfhanger.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Good morning with good news: EVs in UK had best month ever in September & were 45% autos sold! Full-electrics (BEV) surged 36% to a record & were 28% of sales. Plug-in hybrids were 17%. Chinese EVs are available in UK. UK is world's 7th largest auto market. electrek.co/2026/10/02/u... #energysky

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John Hanger @jrfhanger.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Full-EV market share for 2026 thru September is 31.4%, up from 18.3% in the same period of 2025! So, Full-EV reaching 42% of September auto sales is another big jump. Wow! www.autojournal.fr/actu/chiffre...

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John Hanger @jrfhanger.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Good morning with good news: France's September Full-EV sales reach 42% of auto sales. Full-EV sales skyrocket 108% in September! Full-EV and Plug-In Hybrid were 48% of auto sales! Petrol-only cars were just 13% and diesel collapsed to 2.4%! www.aaa-data.fr/actualites/i... #energysky

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The President of the United States of America and leader of the Republican party. This is total nonsense. Yet, he can say nonsense to his supporters and be believed. Tragedy for America.

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Why the takeoff? EVs are cheaper and better, especially where China's models are available. Australia has no tariffs on China's EVs. 15 EVs below $28,000 US are available in Australia. Iran War Energy Crisis made EV advantages even larger!! thedriven.io/2026/09/30/w... #energysky

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Constellation and Amazon Announce 20-Year Power Purchase Agreement Adding 190 Megawatts of Nuclear Capacity at Calvert Cliffs

Constellation will add 190 MW of nuclear capacity (Uprate) at its MD 1790 MW nuclear plant, apply for nuclear plant license extensions & sell power to Amazon. 190 MW added capacity starts by 2030-2032. Plant is 80% of MD's Zero CO2 power. www.constellationenergy.com/news/2026/09... #energysky

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Constellation and Amazon announced a long-term agreement that will support the continued investment in and expansion of the Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center.

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"We got there a decade early:" EV industry hails breakthrough year as "average Australians" turn to electric cars

Good morning with good news: EVs in Australia reach 2035 sales goal a decade early! Plug-in vehicles' share doubles to 25.8% in H1 2026 vs. 12.1% in H1 2025. Sales may be 29% for all of 2026. August EV sales were ~36%, with BEVs a record 24.1%. thedriven.io/2026/09/30/w... #energysky

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EV lobby hails breakthrough year for electric cars, but warns the market could stagnate if the likes of Toyota convince the government to dilute vehicle emission rules.

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"The electrification of road freight is emerging as a structural force that could undermine long-term oil demand across the world." China's goals are EVs to be 50% of truck sales and 20% of its truck fleet by 2030. EVs may be 50% of truck sales in 2026. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature... #energysky

China Has an 18-Wheel Answer to Soaring Global Diesel Prices

Around a third of trucks sold in China this year will run on electricity, furthering Beijing’s goal of bolstering energy security.

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China's diesel consumption fell ~12% in H1 2026. Gasoline demand dropped ~8%. EV truck sales grow faster than EV auto sales in China! US diesel truck pays ~$101 to go 200 kilometers, while an EV truck in China pays $21! Energy security drives EV. www.bloomberg.com/news/feature... #energysky

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Coal is losing market share in China but was 50.1% of China's electricity in May and June 2026. Solar and wind are growing quickly, with small growth in nuclear and hydro. Coal will keep losing share and be soon less than half of China's electricity.

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“In Asia, there are a lot of governments that are talking about electrifying their trucks and looking for renewable energy, especially after the crisis in the Middle East,” Tan said. Iran War accelerates EVs and renewables in many nations to protect energy security and economies. #energysky

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Good morning with good news: Sales of EV trucks in China skyrocket 80% in H1 2026! BNEF says EV trucks will be 33% of truck sales in 2026. But Sinopec Research Institute says EV trucks will be ~50% of sales in 2026! EV truck exports more than double! www.bloomberg.com/news/feature... #energysky

China Has an 18-Wheel Answer to Soaring Global Diesel Prices

Around a third of trucks sold in China this year will run on electricity, furthering Beijing’s goal of bolstering energy security.

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Iranian War Highlights Benefits of Clean Tech No tankers. No pipelines. No fossil fuels needed. Electric vehicles can run on electricity generated at homes, businesses & plants, without burning fossil fuels. Developing nations are eager to cut expensive fossil fuels with clean tech! #energysky

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Americans paid $122 billion more for gasoline and diesel since March 1, compared to 2025! EV!!! #energysky

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The US state replacing power plants with home batteries

US Has 40 GW in Virtual Power Plants and Growing! This is the cleanest, lowest cost electricity resource. Vermont utility, Green Mountain Power, aggregated home batteries into 110 MW virtual power plant. That's Vermont's largest electricity resource. www.bbc.com/future/artic... #energysky

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Spread across thousands of ordinary homes, Vermont's virtual power plant has become its largest power source. It's protecting owners from outages and providing cheaper, cleaner energy.

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Maine posts record-breaking heating oil prices amid Iran War

Filling a standard 275-gallon oil tank in Maine costs ~$740 more than last year, after the statewide average hit a record $6.02 per gallon. ~50% of Maine households used heating oil in 2024, down from 62% in 2018. Maine is a leader in heat pumps. www.bangordailynews.com/2026/09/28/b... #energysky

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Heating oil reached a record high of $6.02 a gallon in Maine due to global conflicts and refining shortages, state officials said.

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Heavy trucks are ~20% of global oil demand and ~50% of global diesel consumption. So, electrifying trucking is vital for decarbonization of economies. EV truck sales are now skyrocketing in China and parts of Europe, as their TCO falls. Wonderful! uploads.transportenvironment.org/production/f...

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John Hanger @jrfhanger.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Good morning with good news: In 6 of 9 EU countries, EV trucks are now cheaper! In Netherlands, Germany & Denmark, savings can reach €100,000, €85,000 & €69,000 respectively in 5 years. EV trucks there pay off after 2 years. Wonderful! uploads.transportenvironment.org/production/f... #energysky

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Two Huge Australian Batteries Waratah is rated at 850 MW/1680 MWh and is now fully operating Collie Energy Storage Project battery is 500 MW/2400 MWh and is operating. These batteries are vital for Australia's transition from coal to renewables. www.bloomberg.com/news/article... #energysky