A decade of renewable energy investment, led by solar, tops US $2.5 trillion
“Global investment in new renewable energy capacity this decade—2010 to 2019 inclusive—is on course to hit USD 2.6 trillion, with more gigawatts of solar power […]
The coming mini-grid boom. Mini-grids are “the cheapest method of electrifying a group of users in rural areas, enabling economic growth”
“Africa is the land of opportunity for investors in decentralized off-grid solar, and two big deals in the past week suggest the market will continue […]
Tesla battery researcher unveils new cell that could last 1 million miles in ‘robot taxis’
“Tesla’s battery research partner has released a new paper on a battery cell that could last over 1 million miles, which they say is going […]
$3.3 billion wind investment will add 2,500 MW of clean energy in South Dakota
“The prairies and rolling hills of South Dakota will soon become dotted with wind turbines after the approval of eight major wind energy projects that […]
Norway unveils energy-positive building showcasing smart city potential
“A new office building being unveiled today in Norway follows a template that its partners hope will spark greater momentum for a smart city movement […]
Researchers set solar record with next-gen cells
“Researchers from the Australian National University (ANU) have broken new ground in solar cell energy efficiency and in the process provided a glimpse of the […]
Scientists extract hydrogen gas from oil and bitumen, giving potential pollution-free energy
” Scientists have developed a large-scale economical method to extract hydrogen (H2) from oil sands (natural bitumen) and oil fields. This can be used to […]
Onshore Wind In Europe Could Meet 100% Of Global Energy Needs
” Researchers at the University of Sussex in the UK and Aarhus University in Denmark say Europe has the capacity to produce more than 100 times […]
Tesla’s Megapack battery is big enough to help grids handle peak demand
” Tesla announced a new massive battery today called Megapack that could replace so-called “peaker” power plants, which provide energy when a local electrical grid […]
USA’s First 100% Solar Airport Comes Up At Chattanooga, In The Heart Of Trump Land
“A few weeks back, Tennessee’s Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CMA) became the first US airport powered by 100% solar energy. The news was shared by the […]
These Are the Meta-Trends Shaping the Future (at Breakneck Speed)
“Life is pretty different now than it was 20 years ago, or even 10 years ago. It’s sort of exciting, and sort of scary. And […]
World’s largest EV never has to be recharged
“A quarry in Biel, Switzerland, is operating the world’s largest electric vehicle, a 110-ton dump truck, to haul lime and marl off the side of […]
Japan to Solarize Its Burgeoning Digital Economy, Expert Take
“Society is now witnessing the implementation of digital currencies, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology worldwide. These new digital technologies necessitate very high consumption of […]
The EV Connect Cloud Brings Connectivity & Interoperability To EV Charging
“EV Connect has been playing in the public EV charging space since 2009 and continues to bring new solutions to the table 10 years later. CleanTechnica connected […]
Wind power prices now lower than the cost of natural gas
” This week, the US Department of Energy released a report that looks back on the state of wind power in the US by running the numbers […]
Tesla launches its Megapack, a new massive 3 MWh energy storage product
“Tesla is launching today its ‘Megapack’, a massive new energy storage product that combines up to 3 MWh of storage capacity and a 1.5 MW […]
One of the world’s largest banks thinks the writing is on the wall for the oil industry
“We think the economics of renewables are impossible for oil to compete with.” Plunging prices for batteries and renewables are driving an electric vehicle (EV) […]
The Age of Solar Energy Abundance Is Coming in Hot
“Every five days, the sun provides the Earth with as much energy as all proven supplies of oil, coal, and natural gas. If humanity could […]
Your UPS deliveries may soon arrive in electric trucks
“Through its multiple partnerships with EV startups, the company is precipitating a sustainable transformation in the delivery industry. A new UPS truck now rolling around […]
10 trends that will change how you do business over the next 10 years
“In only a decade, hiring, culture, workforce distribution, and customer preferences all will look dramatically different. Some business trends go the way of Formica tables, […]
Sumitomo focuses on power-generating device installed in tire
“Tires that recover energy as they roll made numerous headlines this week as tech watchers explored Sumitomo’s concept. TU-Automotive was among numerous sites reporting on the […]
Machine Learning vs. Climate Change: AI for the Greener Good
“Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. Despite increasing global consensus about the urgency of reducing emissions since the 1980s, […]
Mega yachts are going electric – Nidec installs giant battery pack in 165′ yacht
“Nidec, a Japanese manufacturer of electric motors and other systems, announced that it has installed an electric power system inside a 165′ Wider ‘mega yacht’. […]
Toyota is testing a new Prius model that runs on solar power
” Toyota has announced that the official testing of its solar-powered Prius will begin in late July 2019. Trials set to take place in the Tokyo area […]
Giant shipper bets big on ending its carbon emissions. Will it pay off ?
“The Danish company Maersk has been shipping goods around the world since the age of steamships. Now it wants to usher in a new era, […]
Cooling/heating window film captures and releases solar energy
“A couple of years ago we heard about the MOlecular Solar Thermal (MOST) system, in which solar energy is stored in a liquid medium, then […]
Sustainable Urban Living Isn’t Just Necessary – It’s a Giant Opportunity
“Last Thursday was a rainy night in New York City, but that didn’t stop a crowd of curious and innovative thinkers from packing into MoMA’s PS1 for […]
77% Of People Want To Learn How To Live More Sustainably.
“A significant majority of Americans and Australians are intent on learning more about humanity’s impact on the environment, and what they can do to live […]
Kenya launches Africa’s biggest wind farm
“Kenya on Friday formally launched Africa’s biggest wind power plant, a mammoth project in a gusty stretch of wilderness that already provides nearly a fifth […]
New Device Purifies Water While Generating Solar Power
“Conventional wisdom dictates you should keep water and electricity far away from one another. But now, a team of Saudi Arabian researchers say they’ve created a […]
Capturing heat wasted in solar panels for use in distilling clean drinking water
“A team of researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has developed a way to use waste heat from solar panels to distill […]
Scientists Gene Edited Plants To Make Them Better At Carbon Capture
“It’s not enough for humans to pump less carbon into the atmosphere. To address climate change, many experts say we’re going to need to find […]
Utility-Scale Energy Storage Will Enable a Renewable Grid
“A roadblock to sustainable energy solutions is coming unstuck. The way the world gets its electricity is undergoing a rapid transition, driven by both the […]
World’s Largest Solar PV Project Commissioned In Abu Dhabi At 1.2 Gigawatts
“The virtual battle of being the solar power leader between Dubai and Abu Dhabi has reaped immense benefits to the Unites Arab Emirates. For the […]
Toyota testing improved solar roof for electric cars that can charge while driving
“Toyota is testing a new and improved version of the solar power cells it previously launched on the Japan-exclusive Prius PHV, in a pilot along with partners […]
National Trust to divest £1bn portfolio from fossil fuels
“The National Trust is divesting its £1bn portfolio from fossil fuels in an attempt to help tackle the escalating climate crisis. The organisation, which looks after […]
US generates more electricity from renewables than coal for first time ever
“The US generated more electricity from renewable sources than coal for the first time ever in April, new federal government data has shown. Clean energy […]
After 40 years of searching, scientists identify the key flaw in solar panel efficiency
“Solar panels are fantastic pieces of technology, but we need to work out how to make them even more efficient – and scientists just solved […]
Thorium and the Future of Nuclear Energy
” Energy too cheap to meter – that was the promise of nuclear power in the 1950s, at least according to Lewis Strauss chairman of […]
How Owning A Tesla Model 3 For 1 Year Has Changed My Life
“I’ve owned the Model 3 for exactly one year now. What I like most about the car is that it’s 100% electric, burns no gas, […]