Solar Power, EV Exports & Nuclear Innovation
Solar is helping power systems through extreme heat, while China's clean energy growth continues to push down fossil generation. Meanwhile, electric vehicles are spreading worldwide, new nuclear technology is advancing, and solar is even finding its way onto cars.
โ๏ธ Solar Helps Europe Weather Extreme Heat
Europe's summer heatwaves and droughts are putting pressure on the power grid, but record solar generation is helping keep the system stable. Batteries could take the next step, storing cheap daytime solar for evening cooling demand.
โก China's Fossil Power Falls as Electricity Demand Rises
China generated more electricity in July 2026 than a year earlier, yet coal generation fell 2.5% and gas dropped 13.9%. Solar, hydro and nuclear growth helped meet rising demand instead.
โ๏ธ Portable Nuclear Reactor Secures Fuel Supply
Radiant's 1MW Kaleidos microreactor has secured a long-term supply of TRISO nuclear fuel through the early 2030s. Designed for transport to customer sites, each reactor could operate for up to five years before refuelling.
๐ Chinese Car Exports Surge Worldwide
China exported 5.31 million vehicles in the first half of 2026, up 53% year on year. Russia and Brazil were the biggest destinations, while the UK ranked third with more than 255,000 vehicles.
โ๏ธ Solar Roofs Move Into Cars
Chinese automotive glass giant Fuyao Glass has confirmed mass-production capabilities for vehicle-integrated solar roofs, embedding photovoltaic cells into laminated glass to generate electricity for auxiliary vehicle systems.