229 Grants Will Primarily Focus on Clean Energy Research and Development in 39 States In support of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday announced awards totaling $52 million for a broad range of small businesses in 39 state … | Continue reading
FOA Number: DE-FOA-0003329 Funding Amount: $33 million Deadline for Concept Papers: Aug. 21, 2024, at 5 p.m. ET Topics Include Smart Manufacturing for a Circular Economy, Sustainable Transportation, High-Performance Materials, and Domestic Mining The U.S. Department of Energy’s ( … | Continue reading
Leer en español The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) yesterday announced a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $861.3 million to Clean Flexible Energy, LLC. The loan guarantee will finance the construction of two solar photovoltaic (PV) … | Continue reading
Climate change, fish-stealing sharks, and a new offshore wind industry present challenges and opportunities for the US state of Louisiana. The post Between Offshore Wind & Fish-Stealing Sharks, Big Changes Coming To Louisiana appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Building on DOE’s Programa Acceso Solar for Single Family Households, New $325 Million Funding Will Improve Energy Resilience for Even More Vulnerable Puerto Rican Communities Lea este anuncio en español COAMO, PUERTO RICO — Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announce … | Continue reading
Tesla and Intersect Power yesterday announced a contract for 15.3 GWh of Megapacks, Tesla’s battery energy storage system, for Intersect Power’s solar + storage project portfolio through 2030. This agreement, when combined with previous commitments, make Intersect Power one of th … | Continue reading
The last time I interviewed Anthony Sicari, it was about when he tested his home solar power and Tesla batteries to generate and utilize his own electricity for a little over a month instead of using grid electricity. (Elon Musk re-tweeted that interview.) Then, the world was qui … | Continue reading
Undersea cables are the backbone of global digital networks. We expect them to work, but do we have a backup plan for when they fail? The post Global Vulnerability To The Disruption Of Undersea Cables Exposed appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
With summer wrapping up (and so quickly), it may be a bit late for a story on improving Airbnb properties. On the other hand, those properties don’t disappear when the summer ends, and they are in constant need of improvement. Also, with more and more people driving electric cars … | Continue reading
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 … | Continue reading
The US public fast charging network is building momentum with an assist from NEVI funding, and wireless charging is waiting in the wings. The post Wireless EV Charging Is Waiting In The Wings As Public Fast Charging Network Accelerates appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
California residents are increasingly pairing battery storage with solar installations, according to the latest preliminary data in our Monthly Electric Power Industry Report. The share of new residential solar photovoltaic systems paired with batteries has increased since we beg … | Continue reading
BYD is one of the major EV firms that is now making its battery electric vehicles available in more places around the world. These days, it seems like we hear that BYD has introduced some of its models to a new country every week or something. Notably, BYD is one ... [continued] … | Continue reading
With the increase in renewable electrical generation, transportation has become the highest emitting sector of the US economy, accounting for about 29% of total greenhouse gas emissions. Light-duty vehicles, including cars and small trucks, account for about 57% of transportation … | Continue reading
Ford says it is trimming its electric vehicle plans because customer interest in EVs is waning, but could something else be going on? The post Ford Decides To Build Super Duty Pickups, May Be Experimenting With In-Wheel Motors For F-150 Lightning appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
If you’re a regular reader, you’ve probably noticed me spending some time on politics, policy, and theories on how we can move forward on what appears to be an intractable problem. If you’re sick of this topic, I feel you! Politics has become so nasty, so divisive, and even viole … | Continue reading
Dry coating of cathodes and anodes is what Tesla expected when it bought Maxwell Technologies but results remain elusive. The post Elon Issues One Of His Famous Ultimatums On Dry Coating 4680 Technology — Fix It Or Forget It appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Tesla needs to respect its customers’ wishes by providing them with options to purchase the driving controls that they prefer. In particular, Tesla should provide customers with options to include turn signal and gear shift stalks, and also provide Model S and X purchasers with t … | Continue reading
Today, the Department of Commerce and NOAA announced $27 million in funding for projects to prevent and remove marine debris in coastal and Great Lakes communities as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This funding will … | Continue reading
The solar car of the future is already emerging, and Toyota could get a jump on the ball with new perovskite solar cells. The post Toyota Invests In Perovskite Solar Cells, And The World Will Never Be The Same appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
I wrote a few weeks ago, based on some ears on the ground, about cheap electric cars from BYD seemingly disrupting the auto market in Thailand — like, not just reaching good sales levels, but actually disrupting the market and pushing auto brands out. This even extends into the u … | Continue reading
Achieving a clean energy future is going to take energy of all kinds, and every little bit helps. Enter distributed energy resources (DERs), which generate, store, and manage power locally for energy users. Wind energy technology applied as a DER—known as distributed wind—is idea … | Continue reading
Market Data Shows the Value of Transmission Remained High in Certain Locations Despite Overall Low Wholesale Electricity Prices In 2023 additional electricity transmission would have provided the most value for links that crossed between grid interconnection regions in the United … | Continue reading
Thousands of delegates and alternates from the 56 US states and territories traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the July 15-18 Republican Convention to choose their party’s nominee for President. Of the over 80 speakers who took the podium to support the Trump party nomination, … | Continue reading
In Houston, utility company CenterPoint is facing questions about why its grid failed so massively after Hurricane Beryl came ashore. The post In Texas, CenterPoint Says Customers Must Pay Them Now AND Pay Them Later appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Like Donald Trump or hate him, one thing’s for sure: Elon Musk’s recent commitment to donate $45 million per month to a Trump Super PAC has stirred up a lot of controversy. Along with a full-throated endorsement after the attempted assassination, it’s pretty clear that Elon Musk … | Continue reading
Starbucks is aiming to attract customers with an assist from Mercedes-Benz, which has arranged to install a fleet of new Italian-designed, made-in-the-USA EV charging stations at selected Starbucks stores. The post Sleek New EV Charging Stations Could Save The Day For Starbucks a … | Continue reading
The insurance industry is setting buildings on fire to demonstrate techniques to mitigate the risks of wildfires. The post To Protect From Wildfires, Insurance Companies Want To Change How Buildings Are Built appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
This piece follows up my Civilization VII Climate Features piece. John OldTimerDoomer Bash5 added a lot of suggested topics and links. I am posting summaries of key articles to share with CleanTechnica readers explaining why these should be included. Thanks again, John! Technolog … | Continue reading
In the USA, naturally, most discussion of robotaxis centers around Waymo, Cruise, and Tesla. And perhaps increasingly Zoox. However, on the other side of the world, there’s a different robotaxi service making a lot of progress and getting a lot of attention. That would be Baidu A … | Continue reading
Production capacity of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the United States could increase from around 2,000 barrels per day (b/d) to nearly 30,000 b/d in 2024 if all announced capacity additions come on line. Developers expect Phillips 66’s Rodeo Renewed project to produce up to … | Continue reading
The amount of coal transported in the United States decreased 8% in 2023, continuing a trend in which coal shipments have generally decreased over the past two decades as coal’s share of power generation has declined in the United States. The amount of coal transported to power p … | Continue reading
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday announced The Future of Vehicle Grid Integration: Harnessing the Flexibility of EV Charging, as part of DOE’s EVGrid Assist initiative. Developed with broad stakeholder input, the document outlines a shared vision for vehicle grid int … | Continue reading
The summer seems to be flying by faster than an electric jet now, and it’s already time for another weekly news roundup. Below are 27 of the most notable cleantech stories from the past week and a half. Have a look and make sure you haven’t missed anything! 1. Mike ... [continued … | Continue reading
Companies Will Work To Boost Clean Energy Options for Farmers, Small Business Owners, and Electric Co-Ops With U.S. Department of Energy Competitiveness Improvement Project Funding The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) announced plans … | Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz is expanding its North American EV charging network. Here at CleanTechnica, we have covered several of the developments as it grows. Paul Fosse wrote about the Atlanta area hub and took quite a few photos. I conducted an interview and found out about the many additi … | Continue reading
If you act quickly, you can save 52% ($850) on EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 portable power station + 220W solar panel bundle, which is priced at just $799 for a Prime Day Deal. The DELTA 2 portable power station features 1 kWh of energy storage in its LiFePO4 battery (expandable up ... [con … | Continue reading
Recently I sat down virtually with energy policy expert Jan Rosenow of RAP on my podcast Redefining Energy – Tech to discuss how residential and commercial building heat solutions. In the theme of providing transcripts of presentations I’m giving in various places for people who … | Continue reading
Recently I sat down virtually with energy policy expert Jan Rosenow of RAP on my podcast “Redefining Energy — Tech” to discuss how residential and commercial building heat solutions. In the theme of providing transcripts of presentations I’m giving in various places for people wh … | Continue reading
The influential Green Sports Alliance has issued a guidebook to help sports and entertainment venues to accelerate the transition to renewable energy and electrification. The post Pro Sports Issues Energy Decarbonization Guidebook, Claps Back At Project 2025 appeared first on Cle … | Continue reading
The advancement of smart grid technologies and renewable energy sources has transformed the automobile and power industries. We know that electric vehicle batteries produce much less carbon than their internal combustion engine vehicle counterparts. Then again, there’s concern ab … | Continue reading
The Birch Grolar, a new entry into the all-terrain e-bike market, promises to be a rugged and versatile off-road electric bike, with dual motors for all-wheel drive, a heavy carrying capacity, and a long-travel front suspension fork. The Grolar is a quiet and quick zero-emissions … | Continue reading
The Earth's climate should be the number one item on everyone's agenda. But don't try tell that to Republicans. The post The Taliban Climate Plan Is Better Than Republican “Drill, Baby, Drill” Nonsense appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
The reality of the United States’ actual trajectory on electrical generation belies the rhetoric of both Biden and Trump. As noted four years ago, Trump’s administration was against renewables, especially wind energy. The Department of Energy under Perry crafted a report calling … | Continue reading
This spring, California refinery crack spreads for gasoline and diesel dipped below average despite shrinking refinery capacity on the West Coast (PADD 5). Crack spreads are the difference between refined product prices and an equivalent volume of crude oil. We use them as a meas … | Continue reading
Governments provide services for their people. These services are funded in part by taxes. Election promises of more services and less taxes are ludicrous. So, as the proportion of electric cars on the roads rise, what will fill the funding gap left by the loss of petrol and dies … | Continue reading
Forty years ago, a groundbreaking law helped revolutionize America’s culture regarding drunk driving. The Minimum Legal Drinking Age-21 Law marked an early milestone in MADD’s efforts to eliminate drunk driving, setting the legal drinking age at 21 and saving thousands of lives. … | Continue reading
Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group focused on supporting the transition to net zero, and Connected Energy, a leading developer of second-life battery energy storage systems, have today announced a new strategic relationship that will see the two companies working togethe … | Continue reading