Hangzhou – September 09, 2026 -- Hoymiles has launched the V2X DC Charger, a bi-directional charging device designed to work with its HiOne All-in-One battery energy storage system (BESS), letting homeowners use an electric vehicle as a backup power source for the house.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- ABOK GmbH is showcasing a new lineup of home battery storage and portable power systems at IFA 2026, aiming to help households and small businesses store and manage solar energy more efficiently.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- OSCAL is showcasing a new lineup of home energy storage systems, rugged smartphones, and connected devices at IFA Berlin 2026, running September 4-8 at Messegelände Berlin, stand H3.2-171.

New York – September 09, 2026 -- A new episode of the climate interview series Net Zero Speaks features David W. DuBois, State Climatologist of New Mexico, discussing why extreme heat, drought, and water scarcity are becoming hyper-local problems rather than distant global statistics.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- The German environmental group Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) has filed a lawsuit at the Administrative Court of Braunschweig challenging the approval of the pesticide Joystick, arguing it releases the persistent chemical trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) into the environment.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Poposoap showcased a complete solar-powered water garden setup at the Global Connect Show during IFA 2026, pairing a preformed pond with solar fountain and waterfall pumps for a DIY outdoor installation.

The display combined three products into one working water garden

The setup paired Poposoap's Rigid Preformed Plastic Pond with its Solar Fountain Pump and Solar Waterfall Kit, letting visitors see how the pieces work together without custom liner-cutting or professional wiring.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- TCL Industries and TCL Technology are showcasing a connected home-energy ecosystem at IFA 2026, running from September 4 to 8 at Messe Berlin's Hall 21A.

Baker, La. – September 08, 2026 -- Homeowners in Central Louisiana weighing materials for a new deck or fence now have a clearer answer on what holds up best against relentless humidity: cypress wood. A recent HelloNation feature examines the material's performance in Baton Rouge's climate, drawing on insights from Wes McAdams, a lumber expert at Cajun Cypress in Baker, Louisiana.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- Zendure will showcase a new home energy platform called Agentic HEMS at IFA 2026, moving smart-home energy management beyond simple AI scheduling toward systems that can predict, plan and act on their own. The company will present the technology in Hall 2.2, Booth 124, from September 4 to 8.

Washington – September 08, 2026 -- Humane World for Animals, formerly known as the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, has issued a set of travel guidelines aimed at helping tourists avoid attractions that profit from wild animal suffering.