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US grid adds batteries at 10x the rate of natural gas in first half of 2024

Renewable energy sources, especially solar and batteries, are rapidly outpacing natural gas in new capacity installations as of 2024.

How EVs can store energy for homes and power grids DW 12/27/2024

Bidirectional charging allows electric cars to serve as energy storage, powering homes and feeding energy back to the grid, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

The US Grid Is Adding Batteries at a Much Faster Rate Than Natural Gas

The rapid increase in solar, wind, and battery capacity in 2024 is expected to surpass natural gas for electricity generation.

Jackery's giant new solar generator can power your home for up to two weeks (and now get thousands off for Black Friday!)

The Jackery Solar Generator 5000 Plus offers substantial discounts, exceptional capacity for home backup, and advanced features for efficient power management.

Tesla to appear at energy conference in Germany next month

Tesla to participate in ees conference in Germany, showcasing energy business growth.

Germany's 1KOMMA5 secures 150M funding - Silicon Canals

1KOMMA5° raises €150M pre-IPO funding to enhance solar energy solutions and promote cleaner energy alternatives.

US grid adds batteries at 10x the rate of natural gas in first half of 2024

Renewable energy sources, especially solar and batteries, are rapidly outpacing natural gas in new capacity installations as of 2024.

How EVs can store energy for homes and power grids DW 12/27/2024

Bidirectional charging allows electric cars to serve as energy storage, powering homes and feeding energy back to the grid, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

The US Grid Is Adding Batteries at a Much Faster Rate Than Natural Gas

The rapid increase in solar, wind, and battery capacity in 2024 is expected to surpass natural gas for electricity generation.

Jackery's giant new solar generator can power your home for up to two weeks (and now get thousands off for Black Friday!)

The Jackery Solar Generator 5000 Plus offers substantial discounts, exceptional capacity for home backup, and advanced features for efficient power management.

Tesla to appear at energy conference in Germany next month

Tesla to participate in ees conference in Germany, showcasing energy business growth.

Germany's 1KOMMA5 secures 150M funding - Silicon Canals

1KOMMA5° raises €150M pre-IPO funding to enhance solar energy solutions and promote cleaner energy alternatives.
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This sun-tracking security camera keeps watch in 4K

Baseus introduces a 4K solar-powered security camera with extended battery life and local storage capabilities, eliminating subscription fees.
#electric-vehicles

World's 1st solar-electric vehicle visits San Francisco

Aptera Motors is showcasing the world's first self-charging solar car, which promises efficiency and affordability.

Aptera shows off a new solar-powered car that it swears will go into production

Aptera reveals a new solar-powered electric vehicle designed for maximum energy efficiency, aiming for production despite past challenges in securing funding.

The Future of Solar-Powered EV Charging Stations

Solar-powered EV charging stations are essential for sustainable transportation, providing energy independence and reducing carbon footprints.

World's 1st solar-electric vehicle visits San Francisco

Aptera Motors is showcasing the world's first self-charging solar car, which promises efficiency and affordability.

Aptera shows off a new solar-powered car that it swears will go into production

Aptera reveals a new solar-powered electric vehicle designed for maximum energy efficiency, aiming for production despite past challenges in securing funding.

The Future of Solar-Powered EV Charging Stations

Solar-powered EV charging stations are essential for sustainable transportation, providing energy independence and reducing carbon footprints.
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#renewable-energy

Opinion | What Happens if China Stops Trying to Save the World?

China may be peaking emissions while global carbon levels rise, significantly impacting the green transition.

If Trump wins the election, it will doom our efforts to slow climate disaster

The Earth is heating dramatically, and 2024 may be the hottest year recorded.
Renewable energy deployment, particularly solar and wind, is rapidly increasing in key regions.

Saudi Arabia Eyes a Future Beyond Oil

Saudi Arabia is embracing solar and wind power to shift towards renewable energy sources despite its rich oil reserves.

America's Oil Country Increasingly Runs on Renewables

Texas improved its energy grid stability in summer 2023 due to increased solar farms and battery storage capacity.

Rise of solar power ushers planet toward 'age of electricity,' energy agency says | CBC News

Renewable energy production, especially solar power, is growing rapidly, yet fossil fuel production and carbon emissions are also increasing.

China to head green energy boom with 60% of new projects in next six years

China is set to dominate global renewable energy capacity, accounting for nearly 60% of new installations by 2030.

Opinion | What Happens if China Stops Trying to Save the World?

China may be peaking emissions while global carbon levels rise, significantly impacting the green transition.

If Trump wins the election, it will doom our efforts to slow climate disaster

The Earth is heating dramatically, and 2024 may be the hottest year recorded.
Renewable energy deployment, particularly solar and wind, is rapidly increasing in key regions.

Saudi Arabia Eyes a Future Beyond Oil

Saudi Arabia is embracing solar and wind power to shift towards renewable energy sources despite its rich oil reserves.

America's Oil Country Increasingly Runs on Renewables

Texas improved its energy grid stability in summer 2023 due to increased solar farms and battery storage capacity.

Rise of solar power ushers planet toward 'age of electricity,' energy agency says | CBC News

Renewable energy production, especially solar power, is growing rapidly, yet fossil fuel production and carbon emissions are also increasing.

China to head green energy boom with 60% of new projects in next six years

China is set to dominate global renewable energy capacity, accounting for nearly 60% of new installations by 2030.
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The British spy drone lurking above our heads

PHASA-35 is a solar-powered aircraft designed as a low-cost alternative to satellites for aerial surveillance and communications.
#clean-energy

Batteries start to rival gas on California's electricity grid

California leads the U.S. in clean energy with a new gigafactory supporting ambitious renewable energy goals by 2045.

Abe Issa on the power of pairing: Why nuclear and solar are a $400 billion match made in energy heaven - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A powerful partnership between nuclear and solar power, enhanced by AI, can provide reliable and sustainable electricity for a growing market.

Batteries start to rival gas on California's electricity grid

California leads the U.S. in clean energy with a new gigafactory supporting ambitious renewable energy goals by 2045.

Abe Issa on the power of pairing: Why nuclear and solar are a $400 billion match made in energy heaven - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A powerful partnership between nuclear and solar power, enhanced by AI, can provide reliable and sustainable electricity for a growing market.
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Lead Great and Green Mining Forward

MicroBT unveils innovative WhatsMiner M6XS++ series, emphasizing green mining technologies and advancements in solar power mining at the Bitcoin MENA 2024 Conference.

The world's smallest power station is a solar-charging beast

The Jackery Explorer 100 Plus offers impressive efficiency and portability for those needing reliable off-grid power.
#energy-market

What's Going On With California's Solar Power Grid?

California's green energy systems are overwhelmed, causing solar power production to be halted and leading to rising electric bills despite excess generation.

Germany Now Has So Much Solar Power That Its Electric Prices Are Going Negative

Germany's surplus solar power has led to negative energy prices, creating an inefficient energy market with problems for solar producers and wasted resources.

What's Going On With California's Solar Power Grid?

California's green energy systems are overwhelmed, causing solar power production to be halted and leading to rising electric bills despite excess generation.

Germany Now Has So Much Solar Power That Its Electric Prices Are Going Negative

Germany's surplus solar power has led to negative energy prices, creating an inefficient energy market with problems for solar producers and wasted resources.
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Adani summoned by US SEC to explain position in bribery case

U.S. SEC summons Adani Group over $250 million bribery allegations related to solar-power contracts.
#energy-efficiency

Sequoia's first space investment since SpaceX is in sunlight-seller Reflect Orbital | TechCrunch

Reflect Orbital proposes adjustable sunlight using satellites to enhance solar energy output, possibly transforming energy generation.

'All of a sudden, poof!': Complaints up, savings down as fallout from school district's $50 million energy contract continues

The Mt. Diablo Unified School District's $50 million energy project has not met promised savings and has resulted in increased electricity consumption.
Schneider Electric blames solar system degradation for increased energy use, while the district struggles with rising maintenance demands.

Sequoia's first space investment since SpaceX is in sunlight-seller Reflect Orbital | TechCrunch

Reflect Orbital proposes adjustable sunlight using satellites to enhance solar energy output, possibly transforming energy generation.

'All of a sudden, poof!': Complaints up, savings down as fallout from school district's $50 million energy contract continues

The Mt. Diablo Unified School District's $50 million energy project has not met promised savings and has resulted in increased electricity consumption.
Schneider Electric blames solar system degradation for increased energy use, while the district struggles with rising maintenance demands.
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#sustainable-transportation

Lightfoot Solar-Powered Scooter Brings Sun-Driven Innovation to Urban Commutes | stupidDOPE

The Lightfoot Solar-Powered Electric Scooter offers an innovative, eco-friendly transportation alternative for urban dwellers, emphasizing sustainability and convenience.

This solar powered electric scooter is a cooler sibling of the Motocompo moped - Yanko Design

Lightfoot scooter integrates solar charging for sustainable commuting, focusing on functionality and ease of maintenance.

electric cargo scooter 'lightfoot' can fit carry-on and large grocery bags under its solar panels

Lightfoot is an innovative solar-powered cargo scooter designed for urban commuting, combining efficiency, convenience, and sustainability.

Lightfoot Solar-Powered Scooter Brings Sun-Driven Innovation to Urban Commutes | stupidDOPE

The Lightfoot Solar-Powered Electric Scooter offers an innovative, eco-friendly transportation alternative for urban dwellers, emphasizing sustainability and convenience.

This solar powered electric scooter is a cooler sibling of the Motocompo moped - Yanko Design

Lightfoot scooter integrates solar charging for sustainable commuting, focusing on functionality and ease of maintenance.

electric cargo scooter 'lightfoot' can fit carry-on and large grocery bags under its solar panels

Lightfoot is an innovative solar-powered cargo scooter designed for urban commuting, combining efficiency, convenience, and sustainability.
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This new solar-powered scooter is unlike anything you've seen before

The Lightfoot electric scooter offers a convenient, solar-powered charging solution, eliminating the hassle of traditional electric bike charging.

Fee paid to households that sell electricity from solar panels back to Electric Ireland is cut

Electric Ireland reduced its microgeneration export tariff, lowering what solar panel users earn for excess electricity sold, despite recent price cuts for residential customers.

Clean Energy Is Bringing Electricity to Many in the Navajo Nation

The Biden administration's initiatives are improving energy access on Navajo lands, transforming lives like Norma Toledo's from hardship to stability.
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Elon Musk ponders Starlink with solar+battery package

Musk considers offering Starlink with a solar and battery package for continuous internet access, enhancing its convenience and portability.

Brooklyn's first solar-powered concert debuts this weekend

The first solar-powered concert in Brooklyn aims to reduce the carbon footprint of music events through sustainable energy solutions.

Stoke Voltaics' portable electric cookware review

Portable electric cooksets provide a cleaner, more convenient cooking alternative to traditional fuel systems.

Florida man who refused to leave his $1.25 million 'hurricane-proof' home said it was basically unharmed

William Fulford's decision to stay in his hurricane-resistant home exemplified preparedness and resilience during Hurricane Milton, despite challenges like power outages.
"China’s carbon emissions set for structural decline from next year: Emissions by world’s most polluting country could peak this year after surge in clean energy investments" via @Guardian: https://t.co/dqx7EMuMRX

China's carbon emissions set for structural decline from next year

China's carbon emissions could peak this year and start declining from next year due to increased investments in clean energy.
Beijing has already met its solar and wind installation targets for this year, and the market share of electric vehicles is ahead of the government's target for 2025.
#sustainable-energy

Use solar power, kill a tortoise? Climate change solution carries environmental costs

Solar power is essential for climate change but must be strategically placed to avoid harm to ecosystems.

Exclusive: Sunamp's thermal battery uses a chemical found in salt-and-vinegar potato chips

Andrew Bissell founded Sunamp to create a thermal battery that stores solar power as heat, addressing rising sea levels and climate change.

Use solar power, kill a tortoise? Climate change solution carries environmental costs

Solar power is essential for climate change but must be strategically placed to avoid harm to ecosystems.

Exclusive: Sunamp's thermal battery uses a chemical found in salt-and-vinegar potato chips

Andrew Bissell founded Sunamp to create a thermal battery that stores solar power as heat, addressing rising sea levels and climate change.
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Coros' Solar-Powered GPS Bike Computer Can Run Forever and a Day

Coros Dura Solar GPS offers exceptional 120-hour battery life for extended usage.

Chinese researchers test smallest solar-powered drone that can fly as long as it gets sunlight - Yanko Design

Using sunlight as a constant power source can extend the flight duration of small drones significantly.

Nation's first solar-powered electric truck charging station opens in Bakersfield

The nation's first solar-powered electric truck charging depot has opened in California.
#sustainable-design

Little Shed-Inspired Home Is All Set To Offer You A Cozy Rural Off-Grid Lifestyle - Yanko Design

Designed by Echo, the Long Shed is an off-grid tiny home with an open layout on a trailer.
It features a unique exterior, ample natural light, composting toilet, and off-grid features like solar panels.

Hotel Terrestre: A Solar Powered, Open-Air Hotel in Puerto Escondido - Remodelista

Hotel Terrestre in Oaxaca encourages guests to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature, synchronizing their day with the sun.

Little Shed-Inspired Home Is All Set To Offer You A Cozy Rural Off-Grid Lifestyle - Yanko Design

Designed by Echo, the Long Shed is an off-grid tiny home with an open layout on a trailer.
It features a unique exterior, ample natural light, composting toilet, and off-grid features like solar panels.

Hotel Terrestre: A Solar Powered, Open-Air Hotel in Puerto Escondido - Remodelista

Hotel Terrestre in Oaxaca encourages guests to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature, synchronizing their day with the sun.
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The Cosmic ONE Makes Tiny Smart Homes a Sustainable Reality

Cosmic offers customizable solar-powered ADUs with high-tech features for streamlined living.

Solar-powered sundial wall clock concept offers a unique way to tell the time - Yanko Design

Sundials are one of the oldest time-keeping tools based on the sun's position.
Modern technology like LED lights, solar power, and precise design can recreate sundial concepts in an accurate and sustainable way.

michael jantzen's solar and gravity powered art and science pavilion is a kinetic installation

Art and science integration in a kinetic public art structure
Utilization of solar and gravity power for energy generation

Six benefits of residential solar energy

Solar panels are becoming more common in neighborhoods, with many homeowners transitioning to solar power.
Solar panels harvest energy from the sun through photovoltaic cells and can be placed anywhere there is abundant sunlight.

Japanese Moon Lander Dying After Touching Down on Lunar Surface

Japan successfully landed a spacecraft on the Moon, but it didn't stick the landing and its power reserves are running out.
This is Japan's third unsuccessful attempt to land on the Moon in recent years.

Solar power from space is possible but not yet viable

The Space Solar Power Demonstrator (SSPD-1) mission by Caltech has shown that solar power gathered in orbit can be transmitted back to Earth.
The Microwave Array for Power Transfer Low-orbit Experiment (MAPLE) was used to beam power back to Earth and to receivers in orbit.

Lenovo Mechanical Energy Harvesting keyboard-mouse combo channels your fidgety into limitless power - Yanko Design

Lenovo has revealed a keyboard and mouse combo that uses mechanical movement and solar irradiation to power up, eliminating the need for batteries and exposure to natural light.
The keyboard has a kinetic dial on top and the mouse has a crank at the bottom for charging the battery through mechanical energy harvesting. Five minutes of spinning the dial gives the keyboard an additional 30 minutes of battery charge.
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