Renewable Energy Industry

Have I told you how much I love the Kia EV3 today? From its launch, I’ve thought it’s one of the coolest looking cars on the market. And apparently I’m not the only one. the EV3 just won the “Best of the Best” Red Dot Award for Product Design in ... [continued] The post Kia EV3 Wins Huge Design Award appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Volkswagen is one of the legacy automakers that is trying to transition to EVs quickly in China (and elsewhere) in order to hold onto market share in a fast-changing industry. As part of that effort, today it unveiled a cool new trio of ID electric vehicles at Auto Shanghai. “Volkswagen ... [continued] The post Volkswagen Launches Cool New ID Trio appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Utility-scale solar power capacity in China reached more than 880 gigawatts (GW) in 2024, according to China’s National Energy Administration. China has more utility-scale solar than any other country. The 277 GW of utility-scale solar capacity installed in China in 2024 alone is more than twice as much as the 121 GW of utility-scale solar capacity installed ... [continued] The post China’s Solar Capacity Installations Grew Rapidly in 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

In 2024, pipeline companies completed five pipeline projects to transport petroleum liquids in the United States, according to our recently updated Liquids Pipeline Projects Database. The five projects consisted of three hydrocarbon gas liquid (HGL) pipelines and two petroleum product pipelines. The completed projects are: Texas Western Products system Enterprise Products ... [continued] The post New Petroleum Product Pipelines Dropped Off A Cliff During Biden Era In USA appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Things were pretty different in 2021, not only for Jeep and Stellantis, but across the whole automotive industry. Nearly everyone had ambitious plans for future EVs, including Jeep’s announcement at EV Day promising an all-electric vehicle in every segment (including the legendary Wrangler) by 2025. The sky was the limit ... [continued] The post Jeep Is Still Serious About Clean Off-Roading appeared first on CleanTechnica.

When Caltrain switched from diesel to electric trains, the decrease in harmful black carbon pollution was dramatic. The post Study Shows Dramatic Drop In Pollution Following Switch To Electric Trains appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Austria’s recent announcement that it would shutter its entire network of hydrogen fueling stations caught many industry observers off guard. But for those closely tracking the economics, Austria’s exit wasn’t surprising at all. The stations faced persistently low vehicle numbers, low throughput, and mounting operating losses. This stark withdrawal illustrates ... [continued] The post From Austria to California: Why Hydrogen Fuel Stations Aren’t Breaking Even appeared first on CleanTechnica.

In a significant move that highlights the importance of sustainability within the solar sector, OnePlanet has secured a substantial financial foundation to build its flagship solar panel recycling facility in Green Cove Springs, Florida. With a freshly closed $7 million seed funding round and an additional $14.5 million in federal ... [continued] The post Closing The Loop: OnePlanet’s Solar Panel Recycling Facility Scores Major Funding Boost appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Deep Fission has a great idea. Let's put small nuclear power plants a mile underground, where they are completely safe. The post Deep Fission To Build Nuclear Power Plants Below The Surface Of The Earth appeared first on CleanTechnica.

China’s heavy vehicle sector took major strides toward electrification in 2024, underscoring the country’s continued leadership in the global transition toward zero-emission commercial transportation. Heavy road vehicles, including trucks, buses, construction equipment, and special-purpose vehicles, have traditionally lagged passenger cars in the electrification race, mainly due to operational challenges and ... [continued] The post China’s Electrification Of Trucks, Buses, & Construction Vehicles Accelerates Rapidly appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Imagine transforming your home to run on clean, renewable energy without paying a dime upfront. In a move that might seem too good to be true, but is very much real, Haven Energy has launched an ambitious initiative to install solar panels and battery storage systems completely free of charge ... [continued] The post Zero-Cost Solar & Batteries? Haven Energy Says Yes To California’s Low-Income Homeowners appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Note: This is the first Substack column I’m writing for CleanTechnica’s weekly Substack channel. In the future, I might not publish our Substack columns here on CleanTechnica.com — I’m doing it this one time to kick off the new channel, but need to consider what would be best overall. The ... [continued] The post Our EV & Solar Dreams Have Come True appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Efforts to reduce methane and black carbon can deliver critical short-term benefits, according to the Global Heat Reduction Initiative. The post New carbon accounting method could change thinking about short-lived pollutants appeared first on Trellis.

The coffee chain’s focus on energy efficiency, water stewardship and waste reduction saves more than $60 million in annual operating costs. The post Starbucks nears 2025 goal for 10,000 ‘greener stores’ appeared first on Trellis.

Introduction Chevrolet invited me to Charlotte to drive the new Blazer SS and tour some of their facilities in the area (they paid for my flights and hotel and food). I don’t accept invites for every car (since I just write part time), but since I was so impressed with ... [continued] The post New 2025 Chevrolet Blazer SS Takes A Good EV To The Next Level appeared first on CleanTechnica.

In a bid to reduce plastic waste and emissions, startups and researchers are advancing the frontiers of recyclables. The post Lessons from the emerging effort to advance ‘circular’ textiles in health care appeared first on Trellis.

Look for advocacy opportunities that are as high impact and low risk as possible. The post Corporate climate policy still works: 4 lessons from 100 meetings on Capitol Hill in March appeared first on Trellis.

It has been a couple of years since I have written about electric vehicles in India. My interest was piqued again recently when a friend of mine returned from the sub-continent and declared “EVs are everywhere.” Of course, the vast majority have fewer than 4 wheels. I wonder if our ... [continued] The post India Sells Over 2 Million EVs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

I was catching up on reader comments from the past several days earlier today, and as it goes, a few comments jumped out at me as interesting comments that could stand alone as individual articles — or at least inspire more. The comment below, graphs included, comes from Amos Batto. ... [continued] The post Highlights & Lowlights of the Worldwide Renewable Energy Revolution appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Today, Kia America announced pricing for the 2025 EV6. Significantly refreshed for the new model year, the 2025 EV6 boasts updates to its front and rear design, elevated interior refinement, and thoughtfully repackaged trim levels that introduce a host of newly standard features and amenities. Building on the momentum of ... [continued] The post 2025 Kia EV6 Pricing in USA — And New Features! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) today launched Solar Powers America, a new grassroots advocacy platform to empower Americans to stand up for policies that keep electric bills down and protect abundant American-made clean energy. With both chambers of Congress gearing up to return to Washington to negotiate ... [continued] The post Solar & Storage Industry Launches New Grassroots Advocacy Platform to Turbocharge Efforts to Protect Energy Tax Credits appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Secrets of the Penguins is rich with never-before-seen footage that reminds audiences around the world of the rich variety of life on Earth at risk from climate change. The post Climate Change And The Secrets Of The Penguins appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Climate TRACE will bring scientists, governments, and the business community near real time data on global emissions. The post Climate TRACE Makes Real Time Tracking Of Pollution Possible For The First Time appeared first on CleanTechnica.

If we were to make a clean tech Mt. Rushmore this Earth Day in honor of the technologies that make our lives better while reducing our impact, we might carve core technologies like solar panels, electric vehicles (EVs), LED light bulbs, and heat pumps for space heating and cooling into ... [continued] The post Heat Pump Water Heaters Save 1 Ton of CO2 Annually — Making Them the Perfect Earth Day Technology appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Time is running out! There are only a couple of weeks left to enter the Illinois Solar Education Association (ISEA)’s Rivian Raffle! ISEA has been raffling off an electric vehicle for more than a decade now. Though, this is only the second year that they are offering a Rivian. The ... [continued] The post Celebrate Earth Day by Entering to Win a Rivian AND Fund Solar at the Same Time appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The electrification of freight trucking in the United States has quietly become a central strategic challenge for decarbonization efforts. Transportation is now the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions in the US, surpassing even electricity generation, and heavy-duty trucking alone contributes disproportionately to this problem. While US rail refuses to ... [continued] The post New Freight Electrification Report: A Strategic Blueprint For US Truck Charging appeared first on CleanTechnica.

​On Earth Day 2025, BLUETTI is celebrating with its most significant sale of the year, offering up to 54% off on a wide range of state-of-the-art clean energy and energy storage solutions. This sale is the perfect opportunity to upgrade your home energy setup, to add backup energy storage for ... [continued] The post Celebrate Earth Day 2025 With BLUETTI: Huge Savings On Clean Energy Solutions! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Foreign Pollution Fee Act is a carbon tariff bill that doesn't mention "carbon." The post How to propose climate legislation in today’s political climate appeared first on Trellis.

At Shanghai Auto this week, CATL stole the show with three groundbreaking announcements that left others behind In the dust. The post CATL Next Gen Batteries Coming Soon To An EV Near You! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

I’m riding 12-20 miles on my e-bike nearly every day, year-around in northern Utah, southern Utah, and northern Wisconsin. Here in Lindon, Utah, I do one of the following. 1) I’m on the beautiful blacktop 20-mile-long (separate from streets) Murdock Bike Trail that goes across my back property line. 2) ... [continued] The post You May Have 3 Kids, But Do You Really Need A Van Or SUV? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Despite an abrupt shift in federal energy policy, Ford and the Michigan utility DTE have both doubled down on their clean power commitments, through a new 650-megawatt power purchase agreement. The post Ford Blows Off Trump On Clean Power, Strikes Biggest Ever PPA With DTE appeared first on CleanTechnica.

A recent news story highlighted how the Bargersville, Indiana Police Department is saving a lot of money by using electric vehicles instead of gas-powered ones. Electric motors are more energy efficient than internal combustion engines, and not by a little. Electricity also costs less than gasoline, and EVs can be ... [continued] The post Police Department Saves Thousands Of Dollars Each Month Using Electric Vehicles appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Last week, I did something many people would consider to be crazy. Instead of getting a hotel or paying for space in an RV park with full hookups, I drove several miles up a rough dirt road and parked my travel trailer. Not only is there no water or electricity ... [continued] The post Lessons Learned Living Off-Grid For A Week in Moab appeared first on CleanTechnica.

You can reach out now to tell them which clean credits your company depends on for jobs and revenue. The post How to contact the 26 Republicans who support preserving IRA energy credits appeared first on Trellis.

BlackRock maintains its market dominance; Trump opens up protected marine areas to commercial fishing. The post Climate Policy Outlook: 4 stories to follow this week appeared first on Trellis.

The Caribbean island is at the forefront of Global South countries using financial mechanisms to mitigate climate change. The post The Global South: What Jamaica can teach us about climate financing appeared first on Trellis.

Horse Powertrain is a joint venture between Renault and Geely that says it can provide hybrid powertrains for every need. The post Horse Powertrain Wants To Hybridize Your Electric Car appeared first on CleanTechnica.

With the support of PVcase, CleanTechnica will be hosting a webinar on May 29 about how to conquer ground mount solar design challenges. Guy Atherton spent 18 years installing solar panels in a wide array of locations, on all kinds of structures. He worked for large solar companies BayWa Solar ... [continued] The post How to Conquer Ground Mount Solar Design Challenges — Coming Webinar appeared first on CleanTechnica.

China’s coal-fired electricity generation took an unexpectedly sharp turn downward in the first quarter of 2025, signaling a potentially profound shift in the world’s largest coal-consuming economy. This wasn’t merely a seasonal dip or economic distress signal; rather, it represented a clear and structural turning point. Coal generation fell by ... [continued] The post China’s Coal Generation Dropped 5% YOY In Q1 As Electricity Demand Increased appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The fight for democracy in the US is more intense than ever, with the Supreme Court now tasked with reining in a dictator. The post The Major Questions Doctrine Could Save Democracy appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Solar fuels are beginning to support the economic case for concentrating solar power plants, which produce high heat by focusing sunlight on a transfer medium. The post Spain Will Host A Concentrating Solar Power Plant To Make Jet Fuel From Sunlight appeared first on CleanTechnica.

So many people I talked to who did not attend the Rally for America admitted they were afraid. They feared walking into a confrontation with violent Trump supporters. They were anxious about being targeted personally by the Trump administration. They worried that their activism might have devastating consequences for family ... [continued] The post At Rally For America, Climate Activists And Others Erase The Silence appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The cleantech revolution continues on — every … single … day. It seems like such a short time that we’ve gone from the huge milestone of solar and wind power providing more than 50% of new power capacity additions in the US to solar and wind power now providing almost ... [continued] The post Fossil Fuels Were Less Than Half of US Electricity in March! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Solar and wind power have been dominating new power installations all around the world. Renewables accounted for 92.5% of new power capacity globally in 2024, a stunning achievement, even if it’s been expected for the past decade. All of that new power capacity from clean, renewable energy is also gradually ... [continued] The post Zero-Emissions Electricity Surpasses 40% of World Electricity appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Tesla is being battered by a number of problems from low demand for the Cybertruck to a lawsuit about faulty odometers. The post Tesla Woes Continue To Pile Up appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Imagine a future scenario unfolding through 2025, where global semiconductor alliances—long carefully coordinated by the United States—begin to fracture dramatically. This speculative future doesn’t hinge on new technological breakthroughs or sudden security crises, but instead arises from political and economic miscalculations by an increasingly isolated and confrontational United States. The ... [continued] The post Could American Tariffs Hand China A Semiconductor Advantage? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Every few months, another wave of media reports predictably warns about the supposed “looming crisis” of solar panel waste. Given the urgency of climate action, it’s frustrating to see the conversation repeatedly derailed by these exaggerated concerns. I’ve previously examined this narrative around wind energy, demonstrating clearly in my CleanTechnica ... [continued] The post Solar Panel Waste is Tiny—Coal & Gas Emit Hundreds Of Times Mass Per MWh appeared first on CleanTechnica.

A gigantic 2-gigawatt agrivoltaic project in China will generate clean power while restoring vegetation in a desert. The post Massive 2-GW Agrivoltaic Project Aims To Restore Desert In China appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Researchers have found that most toothpaste contains lead and that toxic metals are found in many agricultural areas worldwide. The post Poisoning Farmland With Toxic Waste Is Not A Good Long-Term Strategy appeared first on CleanTechnica.

As we celebrate Earth Day 2025, we all have to acknowledge the chaotic political climate that threatens democracy, offers regressive thinking, and seems a stranglehold on climate action. Yet we as leaders can help each other to understand the nuances of the major social and environmental issues of our time. ... [continued] The post Sustainable Practices For Earth Day — And Everyday appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Many, many times have I read the argument against EV adoption in developing countries based upon our (supposed) inability to manage a decent grid, the existence of widespread blackouts, and the resultant energy insecurity. According to this argument, people subject to these blackouts will never change their trustworthy ICEVs for ... [continued] The post A Tale of Two Countries: Bolivia’s EV Sales Are Booming Through A Gasoline Crisis, Whereas Ecuador’s EV Sales Are Also Booming Despite An Electricity Crisis appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Kia and Subaru are presenting new battery electric models at the New York Auto Show this week, the EV4 and the Trailseeker. The post Kia EV4 And Subaru Trailseeker — Two New EVs Coming Soon To The US appeared first on CleanTechnica.

One of the advantages of owning a Tesla compared to many other makes of electric vehicles is the ability to access home servicing. Tess (our Tesla) is coming up to 160,000 km driven over the past five and half years. The odometer tells me that we have driven 154,567 km ... [continued] The post Tesla Home Service appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Recycling materials domestically is one counter to China’s export restrictions, and these materials could contribute. The post Microsoft is mining hard drives for rare earths. Why it matters appeared first on Trellis.

Jennifer Granholm’s mandate as senior counselor at DGA Group is to help corporations shore up energy resilience as the grid struggles to meet spiking demand. The post Former Energy Secretary Granholm becomes energy strategist appeared first on Trellis.