Renewable Energy Industry

One and a half years ago, in August of 2023, I published a review of the BLUETTI EP500 Pro. It hit me recently that while we publish reviews of such home energy storage systems from time to time, and also write about new ones arriving on the market and special ... [continued] The post BLUETTI EP500 Pro — 1½ Years Later appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Chris Wright, the newly appointed U.S. Secretary of Energy, has wasted no time in making his stance on energy policy clear. In his first major international speech at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) Conference in London, he framed net-zero as an economic disaster and defended fossil fuel expansion. But ... [continued] The post From London to Houston: How Chris Wright’s Anti-Net Zero Rhetoric Shifts appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Most people have never heard of bi-directional charging, but it is an idea whose time is almost here as EV sales increase. The post Bi-Directional Charging News From Kia & Mercedes appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The blizzard of 1978 was fierce in New England. As an undergraduate at the University of Connecticut, it was a time for my roommates and me to stuff our bodies into as many layers of clothing as we owned, borrow a toboggan, and plod up the road to the liquor ... [continued] The post Are We Imagining It, Or Were Winters Colder & Snowier When We Were Kids? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

EV charging in the US is getting easier and more accessible, despite Trump's suspension of the federal NEVI public fast charging initiative. The post Trump Or No Trump, EV Charging Is Getting Easier Than Ever appeared first on CleanTechnica.

What, historically, made the United States great? Of course, before we answer that, we have to acknowledge that things have never been perfect — not even close. Our wonderful founding fathers who we admire so much were slaveholders. Europeans came to the New World for freedom, and then slaughtered the ... [continued] The post Our Country Is Crumbling Because We’re No Longer United appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Nissan has a new CEO, after its current boss agreed to step aside. The new guy has a lot of work to do to re-energize the company. The post The Nissan/Honda Merger Talks May Be Back On appeared first on CleanTechnica.

As the world races toward a decarbonized future, hydrogen is often touted as a clean energy carrier, with proponents highlighting electrolysis as a viable method for its production. The process, which uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, can indeed be powered by renewable energy sources, making it ... [continued] The post Debunking The Myth: Electrolyzing Hydrogen For Energy Is Wasteful & Higher Emissions appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The US solar industry proved itself to be a leading economic engine once again in 2024, though the Trump-Musk wrecking ball and state-level policy changes could dim the outlook for the future. The post The US Solar Industry Is Setting Records, But The Dark Clouds Of Doom Are Gathering appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The US shut itself out of the floating offshore wind turbine industry when President Trump abruptly suspended the federal offshore lease area program. The post How The US Lost The Floating Wind Turbine Race appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Last year, extreme torture tests by WhistlinDiesel got a lot of attention. When put through testing that is far from real-world conditions, the Cybertruck eventually failed in spectacular fashion, with the hitch snapping completely loose. Then, stories of people hauling trailers and seeing similar failures without the torture testing started ... [continued] The post Tesla Cybertruck Hitch Tested To Failure, Could Be A Problem For Heavier Trailers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Update: I should note that any original plans or contracts have not been verified and any cancellation of these plans or contracts have not been verified. Coverage of this is limited, indicating some traditional media don’t have enough proof to report on it. It should also be emphasized that this ... [continued] The post Billionaire Carlos Slim Reportedly Cancels $22 Billion in Starlink Orders Due to Elon Musk’s Outburst appeared first on CleanTechnica.

BYD treated the automotive media, and then opened to the public, test drives over a small purpose-built track with elephant holes, right- and left-hand 45-degree turning inclines, a metal ramp to test hill hold and hill descent functions. Around that corner, a 700mm wading pool exits into a dusty slalom ... [continued] The post BYD Delivers First 30 Shark Pickups to Philippines Customers in a Dusty, Muddy Launch Event appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Trump administration’s latest round of tariffs is drawing scrutiny, but the real concern isn’t just the cost of Chinese EVs—it’s the impact on the materials those tariffs affect. Nickel, cobalt, and platinum-group elements (PGEs) are indispensable to the U.S. economy, yet the country is overwhelmingly reliant on imports, often ... [continued] The post Trump’s Tariffs Are Wrecking America’s Supply Chain for Critical Minerals appeared first on CleanTechnica.

With Mark Carney stepping in as the new leader of the federal Liberal Party, Canada’s carbon pricing system faces a critical juncture. Long a proponent of market-driven climate policy, Carney inherits a system designed to reduce emissions while maintaining economic competitiveness. The current framework consists of a consumer-facing fuel charge, ... [continued] The post Carney Takes The Helm: What’s Next for Canada’s Carbon Policy? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

People have been asking us to cover this story from Canada about 4 Tesla stores claiming $43 million in EV rebates from the Canadian government in 3 days and thus emptying the program account and blocking other auto dealers from getting reimbursed for EV rebates they passed along to customers. ... [continued] The post What Is Going On With The $43 Million In Rebates Tesla Claimed In Canada Over 3 Days? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

As the value of Tesla shares collapse, we have to ask, are we witnessing the end of a company we once admired? The post Who Will Buy Tesla When It Goes Bankrupt? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Ursula von der Leyen proudly announced last week that she would help the EU car industry to comply with the EU’s CAFE regulations in a more lenient way. They could take three years to reach compliance with the regulation’s new CO2 limits, rather than doing so this year. Without this ... [continued] The post Ursula von der Leyen Persuaded to Protect ICE Cash Cows — How to Make the Most of This appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Hydrogen has often been hailed as a fuel of the future, promising a clean and versatile energy source capable of decarbonizing multiple sectors. However, a closer look at the technical, economic, and infrastructure challenges associated with hydrogen reveals that these claims may be overstated. While hydrogen can indeed be used ... [continued] The post Debunking The Myth: Hydrogen Is Not A Practical Or Cost-Effective Fuel appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Renewables in Texas are setting new records on a monthly or even weekly basis, No wonder Republicans want to limit them. The post Renewables Set New Records In Texas appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Instead of embracing the Trump–Musk administration and its supposed pro-business ideology, companies have begun to warn investors in their quarterly reports and conference calls that the effects of federal change in Washington are unsettling and likely to damage profitability margins. Red states seem particularly vulnerable, which is ironic since those ... [continued] The post Business Leaders Target The Trump–Musk White House For Damaging Profitability Margins appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The carbon dioxide removal (CDR) market is evolving from a niche concept into an important climate strategy tool for hard to abate emissions. However, as the market matures, the need for sophisticated mechanisms to guide participants has become increasingly evident. Addressing this challenge, ClimeFi has launched its Analyst Rating —  ... [continued] The post ClimeFi Launches Analyst Ratings For Carbon Dioxide Removals appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Texas-based startup Utility Global is offering a reactor-based, non-electric, hydrogen-producing blast furnace waste gas conversion system to the global clean steel movement. The post The US Is Losing The Clean Steel Race, Too appeared first on CleanTechnica.

February saw plugin EVs take 27.3% share in Germany, up from 19.3% share year on year. BEVs were back to decent volume compared to 2024, though only modestly ahead of February 2023 figures. PHEVs have stepped up modestly. Overall auto volume was 203,434 units, down some 6% YoY. The best-selling ... [continued] The post EVs Take 27.3% Share In Germany — Volkswagen ID.7 Still Leading appeared first on CleanTechnica.

By now, most people have seen the video of a drug crazed serial philanderer carpetbagger from South Africa wielding a giant chainsaw at a recent CPAC conference, an obvious reference to what he and his stooges at DOGE plan to do to the federal government, having been given carte blanche ... [continued] The post Ridiculous DOGE Policies Threaten An End To US Research Efforts In Antarctica appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Saying hydrogen is abundant is like saying gold is easy to get—it’s out there, but extracting it is hard, expensive, and energy-intensive. The problem isn’t scarcity; the problem is accessibility. Hydrogen advocates often parrot the line that hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, implying that it’s naturally ... [continued] The post Debunking the Myth: Hydrogen’s Abundance Does Not Equal Accessibility appeared first on CleanTechnica.

TELO Trucks unveiled its first pre-production prototype on March 6 and is now on pace to put it into production next year. The post Hello, TELO! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Wildfire season is arriving earlier, lasting longer, and burning more intensely than ever before. Communities that once thought of wildfires as rare, late-summer events now find themselves choking on smoke as early as spring. Per FireSmoke.ca, there are over 200 wildfires burning in North America already, and it’s the beginning ... [continued] The post Fighting for Breath: Wildfire Smoke, Climate Change, & the Urgency of Adaptation appeared first on CleanTechnica.

To avoid the worst impacts of climate change, emissions need to be reduced by almost half by 2030 and to reach net zero by 2050. The future of energy must focus on renewables. A clean energy transition is powerful and necessary to stabilize the planet, and strong leadership to promote ... [continued] The post How To Flip Marketing That Promotes A False “Future Of Energy” Vision appeared first on CleanTechnica.

A new floating offshore wind turbine platform will help streamline offshore wind farm construction all around the world, with the notable exception of the US. The post US Startup Brings New Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Platform To The World appeared first on CleanTechnica.

A common online joke is that Trump only wants Greenland because it looks big on the map. But, the joke goes, he’s been fooled by the Mercator Projection, which makes things look bigger the closer they are to the north or south poles. Why? Because stretching the features of a ... [continued] The post This Map Shows Us the 21st Century’s Biggest Energy Challenges appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock (a prudent course of action in the US these days, especially for the unarmed), Elon Musk has been leading an effort to make the government more “efficient.” But, definitions of that word may vary. In Elon’s wake, there’s a lot of chaos and ... [continued] The post No Duty To Protect Us, But They Show Up For The Oligarchy appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The US startup Eos Energy Enterprises is scaling up production of its nonflammable, "Z3" zinc battery for long duration, utility scale energy storage. The post New Zinc Battery Delivers 3–12 Hours Of Utility-Scale Energy Storage appeared first on CleanTechnica.

India's Olectra has ordered over 2000 more electric bus chassis from BYD. They will all use BYD's proven Blade battery technology. The post 2,325 BYD Electric Bus Chassis Ordered For Use In India appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Electric buses are transforming Europe’s public transportation system faster than many policymakers expected. In 2024, nearly half of all new city buses sold in the European Union were battery-electric, according to a new report from Transport & Environment (T&E). This shift marks a decisive moment in the debate over how ... [continued] The post The End of Diesel: Europe’s Buses Are Going Fully Electric — Fast appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The United States insurance industry is in crisis. And if you’re a homeowner or business owner in certain parts of the country, your ability to get coverage — let alone afford it — may soon disappear entirely. This isn’t some far-off projection for the 2040s. It’s happening now. From 2017 ... [continued] The post The Great American Insurance Retreat: Climate Change, Uninsurable Homes, & The Future Of Real Estate appeared first on CleanTechnica.

A plan to build a pipeline carrying carbon dioxide from the Midwest to North Dakota has hit a snag in South Dakota. The post South Dakota Turns Thumbs Down On CO2 Pipeline Proposal appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The energy storage startup Quidnet Energy is ready to bring its long duration, underground "water battery" system to market. The post Fossil Fuelers Bet $10 Million On Long-Duration Energy Storage appeared first on CleanTechnica.

With the exception of Nissan, Japanese car companies have been famously reluctant to bring competitive electric cars to market. On the other hand, the Japanese have always been good at tailoring their offerings to local markets. The EV revolution is in full swing in China, so if Honda and Toyota ... [continued] The post Honda & Toyota Introduce New Battery Electric SUVs In China appeared first on CleanTechnica.

February’s auto market saw plugin EVs take 33.9% share in the UK, up from 24.8% year-on-year. BEVs grew in volume by 42% YoY, with PHEVs close to 20% growth. Overall auto volume was 84,054 units, almost flat YoY. The UK’s leading BEV brand in February was Tesla, with two of ... [continued] The post EVs Take 33.9% Share In The UK — Tesla Takes Two Of Top Three appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Last year, the world bought 17.2 million plugin vehicles, and 10.8 million pure battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). Overall, 22% of new auto sales were plugin vehicle sales, more than one out of five, and 14% were BEV sales, almost one out of seven. That’s “a robust rise from the 16% (10% ... [continued] The post How Many Electric Cars Will The World Buy In 2025, 2027, 2030? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Under the Clean Air Act, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has historically granted California waivers to set stricter air pollution regulations on vehicles, power plants, and industry within its borders. That deal was reached decades ago so that California wouldn’t be dragged down by more lax federal regulations. Donald ... [continued] The post US Agency Says Congress Can’t Repeal California’s 2035 ZEV Mandate appeared first on CleanTechnica.

I just wrote yesterday about Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak’s presentation at a big tech conference in Barcelona, Spain. He criticized Big Tech taking over our lives too much and tech billionaires becoming too directly political. On the sidelines of the conference, CNBC interviewed Wozniak (Woz) and got more comments from ... [continued] The post Apple Legend Woz Torches Tesla UI appeared first on CleanTechnica.

As a Floridian, I am quite used to the threat and destruction of hurricanes. However, it seems like one state — a much smaller state — is hit even more and worse than Florida. That would be Louisiana. Interestingly, an unexpected sector of society is taking it into their own ... [continued] The post Churches in Louisiana Installing Solar + Storage as Hurricane Prep appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The WA EV Network (Western Australia electric vehicle network) recently “opened.” The EV charging network is the longest in Australia, extending 7,000 kilometers. The network includes 110 charging points across 49 locations. “The initiative is part of the State Government’s Electric Vehicle Strategy and aims to boost EV uptake in ... [continued] The post Super Long EV Charging Network in Australia Now Open appeared first on CleanTechnica.