Renewable Energy Industry

Electric cars and solar panels from China will be hit with higher tariffs by the Biden administration this week. The post Biden To Set 100% Tariff On Electric Cars Made In China — Solar Panels May Be Next appeared first on CleanTechnica.

600+ Workers Across Three U.S. Gulf States Built a “Floating Home Base” for Offshore Wind Technicians Supporting Ørsted’s Northeast Wind Farms America’s offshore wind energy supply chain is marking a major milestone, with the christening of the first-ever American-built, owned, and crewed offshore wind service operations vessel (SOV), which will ... [continued] The post 1st-Ever American-Built Offshore Wind Service Operations Vessel appeared first on CleanTechnica.

2.8 MWDC solar project enables modernization of electric grid in rural East Tennessee, provides renewable energy for local schools, and supports educational opportunities for local students NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Clearloop, a Silicon Ranch company and leading provider of carbon solutions that accelerate decarbonization of the electric grid and expand renewable energy access ... [continued] The post Intuit & REI Champion Climate Action Through Clearloop With New White Pine Solar Farm appeared first on CleanTechnica.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On May 9th the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) finalized rules requiring California residents to pay new monthly fixed charges on their electricity bills. Households that qualify for the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) and Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) programs will see $6 and $12 ... [continued] The post SEIA: Solar & Storage Industry Statement on New Fixed Charges on California Electric Bills appeared first on CleanTechnica.

After hearing Jo’s story about the restoration and conversion of Peppermint Pattie, I thought I would check in with Graeme Manietta at OZDIY to see what he is up to these days. He tells me that OZDIY is currently designing solutions for battery pack upgrades for the Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan ... [continued] The post Plug & Play Ozdiy Electric Ute Conversions appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Deputy Secretary Turk Leads U.S. Energy Delegation Advancing Clean Energy Transitions, IRA and BIL Success, and Solidarity with Ukraine  TURIN, ITALY — Energy and climate leaders met in Turin, Italy, April 28-30, for the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Climate, Energy and the Environment, where they reached consensus on a range of ... [continued] The post G7 Energy Ministers Achieve Breakthroughs on Unabated Coal Phaseout, Global Energy Storage, and Phasing Out Harmful Non-CO2 Pollutants appeared first on CleanTechnica.

VinFast Auto just announced the launch of Sony’s new online entertainment service, RIDEVU, on its VF 8 electric car model in the U.S. As the world’s first automobile manufacturer to launch RIDEVU, VinFast reaffirms its commitment to providing modern, smart electric car products and superior driving experiences to its customers. ... [continued] The post VINFAST World’s First to Launch Sony’s In-Car Entertainment Service RIDEVU appeared first on CleanTechnica.

News recently broke that the Biden administration plans to jack import taxes up on Chinese EVs, raising them from the current 25% to 100%. This would double the price of Chinese EVs, which would also not be eligible for federal point-of-sale tax credits. This move is obviously meant to protect ... [continued] The post Domestic US Automakers Still Need To Prepare For Chinese Competition appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Years ago, Anker made a name for itself in the United States selling small consumer battery devices like phone power banks, laptop batteries, and chargers. Unlike some other brands from the 2010s that are no longer with us, Anker’s quality stood out from the crowd and the company gained a ... [continued] The post Anker Introduces Modular Whole-Home Battery System appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Electricity generation from units that primarily consume coal in the U.S. Lower 48 states decreased for all hours of the day by about 23% between 2021 and 2023, according to our Form EIA-930, Hourly and Daily Balancing Authority Operations Report. Most of the decline occurred between 2022 and 2023, when coal-fired ... [continued] The post U.S. Coal-Fired Electricity Generation Decreased in 2022 & 2023 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The number of electric trucks on the road is increasing both in the US and in other countries such as China. The post More Electric Trucks Coming To US, But China Still Leads appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Chevrolet Malibu is scheduled to go out of production at the end of 2024 to make room for the second generation Chevy Bolt. The post GM Will Pull The Plug On Chevy Malibu To Make Room For 2nd-Generation Bolt appeared first on CleanTechnica.

My wife, our small dog, and our two large e-bikes recently made the 1500-mile trip from Utah to Northern Wisconsin in our Tesla Model 3 Long Range. It was our first cross-country trip with the new Version 12 of Tesla FSD (Supervised), V12.3.4. Supercharging The e-bikes on a tray-type bike ... [continued] The post Cross Country with Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

New program combines best-in-class recycling technologies with the cloud-based GreenTraxEV platform to help auto dealerships, recyclers, and repair facilities navigate the EV battery logistics and recycling landscape. A new agreement between Ascend Elements and Call2Recycle will bring customized electric vehicle (EV) battery management, logistics and recycling services to automotive dealerships, recyclers, and repair ... [continued] The post Call2Recycle & Ascend Elements Formalize Agreement to Offer Customized EV Battery Management, Logistics & Recycling Services appeared first on CleanTechnica.

E-scooter and e-bike operator Voi has donated helmets to Wheels for All in Liverpool. Wheels for All enables disabled children and adults to take part in cycling activities, using adapted bikes including handcycles, trikes and wheelchair transporters. Voi, which has recently launched its industry-leading new e-bike model in Liverpool, where ... [continued] The post Voi Donates New Helmets To Wheels For All appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Repowering existing school buses with a new electric drivetrain shows promise to provide school bus operators with a lower cost and more sustainable vehicle compared to buying a brand-new electric school bus. An electric repower — sometimes referred to as an electric conversion or retrofit — involves the removal of a vehicle’s internal combustion ... [continued] The post 8 Things To Know About Electric School Bus Repowers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Sunrun creates the country’s largest virtual power plant to participate in statewide program designed to strengthen California’s stressed electrical grid and reduce blackouts by providing load generation during extreme events The post Largest Virtual Power Plant in USA Supports California’s Grid with 16,200 Home Solar-Plus-Storage Systems appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Daimler Truck is pursuing a vision of zero emissions and increased road safety by combining the two most promising technologies to deliver on that vision — battery electric drive and integrated autonomous driving technology — in one semi-truck for the first time in its history: the autonomous Freightliner eCascadia technology ... [continued] The post Daimler Truck Unviels Battery Electric Autonomous Freightliner eCascadia Technology Demonstrator appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Friday is here! Unfortunately, the heat is rising fast here in Florida and it’s hard to enjoy some of the outdoor activities we love while suffering in the extreme heat and thinking about how dangerously we are heating up the planet. Let’s get a little relief by leafing through 18 ... [continued] The post Solar Power’s Rapid Growth (Graphs), Tesla Cybertruck Review, EV Sales Up — Top Cleantech News of the Week appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Tesla, Inc. 2024 Annual Meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday, June 13, 2024. If you are a Tesla shareholder, you’ve been invited to vote on Tesla issues and board members. I’m a small Tesla shareholder — under 500 shares — and I was invited to vote. The ... [continued] The post How Would You Vote On Pressing Tesla Issues For The 2024 Annual Meeting? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Americans burn much less fossil fuel in their homes on average and use much more electricity compared to half a century ago. This good news means that even though the “Electrify Everything” movement became a leading decarbonization strategy a decade or so ago, American homes had actually been steadily electrifying ... [continued] The post Americans Burn 50% Less Fossil Fuel in Their Homes Than They Did 50 Years Ago appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Under the auspices of the India Smart Grid Forum, the think tank founded as an umbrella organization over India’s 28 state utilities to provide thought leadership, share leading practices, and bring international insights to India, I’m delivering bi-weekly webinars framed by the Short List of Climate Actions That Will Work. With the ... [continued] The post HVDC, Reconductoring, & Smart Balls Supercharge Grids appeared first on CleanTechnica.

A modestly-sized green hydrogen fuel cell microgrid project aims at drawing a blueprint for decarbonizing US military facilities around the world. The post US Department Of Defense Catches Green Hydrogen Fever appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Sales of electric vehicles have been very slow in South Africa, but the industry is starting to show signs of growth. Sales of battery-electric vehicles came close to breaching the 1,000 units per year mark in South Africa for the first time ever. Last year, 931 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) were ... [continued] The post The BYD Dolphin Is Now The Lowest Priced EV In South Africa appeared first on CleanTechnica.

April saw plugin EVs take an 18.4% share in Germany, down YoY from 20.5% — still reeling after the abrupt cancellation of incentive schemes in late December. Overall auto volume was 243,087 units, up by some 20% YoY, but still 20% below 2017–2019 seasonal norms (~305,000 units). The bestselling BEV ... [continued] The post EVs Take 18.4% Share In Germany — Market Still In Hangover appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Recently I hosted Professor Amy Wagoner Johnson, a US materials scientist who is leading a global research project on coral reef restoration on my podcast Redefining Energy – Tech. In the theme of providing transcripts of presentations I’m giving in various places for people who prefer the written word, this is ... [continued] The post From Bones To Reefs: Pioneering Coral Conservation appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Ember has issued a new report that claims renewable energy is beginning to push thermal generation out as a source of electricity. The post Ember Claims Renewable Energy Is Taking Market Share Away From Thermal Generation appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Donald Trump has made a prophet out of Bruce Cain, a political scientist at Stanford. Four weeks ago, he told New York Times contributor Thomas Edsall that some of the conservative victories in campaign finance law — particularly Citizens United — have strengthened “the power of elected officials to coerce ... [continued] The post Trump Promises Oil & Gas Execs Free Rein — If They Contribute $1 Billion To Campaign appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Nearly 33 million electric vehicles (EVs) nationwide — that is the number of vehicles the Unites States should be prepared to support through a national charging network by the year 2030, researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) estimated in a recent landmark study. Improving reliable, equitable, and widespread ... [continued] The post Zooming in on Electric Vehicles: How Duluth, Minnesota, Is Preparing for the EV Future appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Archer’s battery pack manufacturing team has installed an “automotive style” line that is designed for high-volume production from day one with the capability of producing up to 15,000 battery packs per year This facility will produce the proprietary battery packs needed to support the ramp of Archer’s aircraft production at ... [continued] The post Archer Aviation Completes Installation Of High-Volume Battery Pack Manufacturing Line appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Motiv, a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of class 4-6 electric trucks and buses driving the backbone of modern commerce, today announced it has fully completed the delivery of 55 Motiv electric trucks to Purolator, a leading integrated freight, package, and logistics solutions provider. Purolator ordered the additional vehicles last year following ... [continued] The post Motiv Completes Delivery of Additional 55 Electric Trucks to Purolator appeared first on CleanTechnica.

ComEd on track to electrify 50 percent of its vehicle fleet and reduce operations-driven emissions by 50 percent by 2030 As part of its continued commitment to accelerate the electrification of transportation, ComEd yesterday announced the addition of two new, all-electric bucket trucks to its fleet. The addition of new, zero-emissions ... [continued] The post ComEd Adds First All-Electric Bucket Trucks to Its Growing Fleet of Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — Intelligent power management company Eaton is helping Endurant Energy deploy 10 battery storage projects in New York City. With a combined capacity exceeding 150 megawatt-hours (MWh), the energy storage systems will support clean, reliable power and strengthen the electric grid in the Bronx and Staten Island. The ... [continued] The post Eaton Advances More Resilient, Sustainable Electricity In New York City With Energy Storage Projects Valued At More Than $7 Million appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The EU’s objectives are ambitious: The total solar energy deployment is to reach around 750 gigawatts by 2030. In this context, dual land use concepts, especially agricultural PV, are gaining importance. At Intersolar Europe, the world’s leading exhibition for the solar industry, visitors will have the opportunity to see a ... [continued] The post Fields and the Sun: Agricultural PV, an Opportunity for the Energy and the Farming Industry appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Biggest trading sector operator in Finland, Kesko, continues its strong investments in developing the K-Lataus charging network in Finland. The charging technology is provided by Kempower. This year, K-Lataus will heavily expand its charging network in Finland in collaboration with Kempower. With the expansion, K-Lataus’ charging network will grow by ... [continued] The post Finnish Retailer K-Lataus & Kempower Join Forces to Expand the EV Charging Network in Finland: 100+ DC Fast-Chargers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Tigo TS4-X devices provide the latest in safety, monitoring, and optimization, including a new Multi-Factor Rapid Shutdown (MFRS) capability for critical applications, for solar installers deploying modules up to 800W Tigo Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: TYGO), a leading provider of intelligent solar and energy software solutions, today announced the newest additions to ... [continued] The post Tigo Energy Delivers Most Powerful Solar MLPE for High-Wattage & Bifacial Modules appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The mainstream media would have us believe that electric cars are facing stagnating demand. No doubt they will be encouraged by the drop in Tesla sales March to April. In April 2024, Tesla Australia delivered 2077 vehicles (1166 Model Y and 911 Model 3), a drop compared to over 6000 ... [continued] The post Are Tesla Sales Slowing Down Under? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Countertop induction cooktops (burners) are a fast and easy way to begin transitioning to electrons for cooking, as they do not require any electrical upgrades because they plug right into a standard outlet, so even renters can take advantage of induction cooking. If you’d like to get your home weaned ... [continued] The post Hot Deal: This Two-Burner Countertop Induction Cooktop Is Just $100 (41% Off) appeared first on CleanTechnica.

If you’ve been waiting for an über-cheap EV that can handle all of your daily driving needs on city streets, perhaps for commuting or running errands, and you don’t need it for roadtrips or hauling a bunch of passengers, you’re in luck. Eli Electric Vehicles recently announced that reservations for ... [continued] The post Reservations Are Open For The $12K Eli ZERO Electric Microcar In The US appeared first on CleanTechnica.

As a necessary step to remain on track to limit global temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century, the world must achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Renewable energy targets have been variously contentious, in flux, and ambitious since the Paris Agreement. Moreover, within ... [continued] The post What Does A Pathway Toward More Ambitious Renewable Energy Targets Look Like? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The other day, I published my doorstop assessment of the thermodynamics and operational challenges that limit compressed gas storage solutions, pushing them into the 100 GW of also-ran capacities. In comments in various places, people reminded me of the long-defunct LightSail and the now-getting-press Hydrostor. A bit of followup with ... [continued] The post Compressed Air Storage Redux — LightSail & Hydrostor appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Automakers and other energy storage stakeholders are lining up to test new lithium-sulfur EV batteries from the US startup Lyten. The post Lithium-Sulfur EV Batteries To Be Tested By Automakers appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Guardian asked 843 climate scientists how the effort to limit average global temperatures is going. Here's what they had to say. The post 2.5º C Is Now The Best Case Scenario, Climate Scientists Tell The Guardian appeared first on CleanTechnica.

EVs Now 19% of World Auto Sales Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 19% in March 2024 compared to March 2023. There were 1.3 million registrations. BEVs were up by 7% YoY, while plugin hybrids jumped 50% YoY, with March being its second best month ever. In the end, plugins ... [continued] The post What Falling Sales? Global EV Sales Grow 19% in March! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Norway is an international leader in electric vehicles and renewable energy thanks to decades of policy support by the government. The post Norway Continues To Lead The Transition To A Green Economy appeared first on CleanTechnica.

South Fork Wind Farm is a 132 MW project to be located 19 miles southeast of Block Island, Rhode Island. The project is approved to install 12 or fewer wind turbines and will use Siemens-Gamesa’s 11 MW turbines. Kiewit Offshore Services will design and build the project’s substation.

The carbon intensity of corn ethanol supported by the U.S.'s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is likely at least 24% higher than gasoline, according to a

Senators heard three hours of testimony from anti-wind sources and just one hour from proponents of renewable energy

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved plans to add around 25,500 MW of renewable energy resources and 15,000 MW of energy storage and demand response resources by 2032.  The decision also adopted a 35 million metric ton (MMT) electric sector greenhouse gas emission (GHG) planning target. That goal, also to be achieved by 2032, is tighter than an earlier 46

The utility's five-year capital plan totals $63 billion, 80% of which will support investments in grid modernization and zero or lower-carbon emitting generation.

MISO's long implementation date for Order 2222 is another reason FERC should schedule a technical conference sooner than later.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received two applications for preliminary permits for a pumped storage project at Lake Elsinore in California.

ISO New England outlined the "transition" proposal that will be submitted to FERC in the coming weeks. If allowed proceed, the MOPR would remain in effect for next year's capacity auction.

Birders and organized labor dominated a recent public comment period, while beach towns were mostly mum. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will now consider the input ahead of an anticipated auction this spring.

Auxin Solar named more than a dozen companies in its petition to Commerce Department officials.

immigration.procon.org - DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is an Obama administration policy implemented on June 15, 2012. DACA prevents eligible undocumented immigrants who arrived in the United States as children from being deported, and it allows those immigrants to get work permits.

immigration.procon.org - While there is no official legal definition of "sanctuary city," the term generally refers to towns, cities, or counties that decline to cooperate completely with federal detention requests related to undocumented immigrants, often with a "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Some argue that sanctuary cities such as San Francisco, New York, and Chicago should not receive federal funding because they are not enforcing federal immigration laws. Others say that sanctuary city policies protect both citizens and undocumented immigrants.

www.procon.org - The current debate over kneeling or sitting in protest during the national anthem was ignited by Colin Kaepernick in 2016 and has escalated to become a nationally divisive issue. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick first refused to stand during "The Star-Spangled Banner" on Aug. 26, 2016 to protest racial injustice and police brutality in the United States. Since that time, many other professional football players, high school athletes, and professional athletes in other sports have refused to stand for the national anthem. These protests have generated controversy and sparked a public conversation about the protesters' messages and how they've chosen to deliver them.

www.procon.org - The Britannica® Group today announced that it has acquired ProCon.org, the country's leading source for information and research on all sides of the controversial issues of the day.