Local councils are turning to wider communities to fund new renewable projects. The idea is like crowd funding; the community can use a platform called Abundance to donate as little or as much as they can towards a project in their area that could benefit the entire community. Swindon Council is the first to use Abundance, which allows people to buyRead More →
Local councils are turning to wider communities to fund new renewable projects. The idea is like crowd funding; the community can use a platform called Abundance to donate as little or as much as they can towards a project in their area that could benefit the entire community. Swindon Council is the first to use Abundance, which allows people to buyRead More →
Wales is hoping to meet 100% of its energy needs by 2035 by using renewables. A new plan has been made by experts which sets out the need for Wales to allocate more money to renewables. Research has been done over 3 years to come up with this new, promising plan for Wales. It outlines theRead More →
Wales is hoping to meet 100% of its energy needs by 2035 by using renewables. A new plan has been made by experts which sets out the need for Wales to allocate more money to renewables. Research has been done over 3 years to come up with this new, promising plan for Wales. It outlines theRead More →
Renewable energy means an energy that has been made using a natural resource which does not run out and does not produce greenhouse gases, such as wind, sun and water. Recently there have been discussions about which form of renewable is the cheaper way to make green energy. Caroline Lucas has stated that onshore wind is the cheapestRead More →
Renewable energy means an energy that has been made using a natural resource which does not run out and does not produce greenhouse gases, such as wind, sun and water. Recently there have been discussions about which form of renewable is the cheaper way to make green energy. Caroline Lucas has stated that onshore wind is the cheapestRead More →
Climate change is being tackled in different ways all over the world, transport being one of the major hurdles to overcome when it comes to greenhouse gasses. Now experts are looking to the skies to tackle climate change and have come up with a solution to the problem of planes releasing toxic chemicals into the air. PlanesRead More →
The adoption of any new technology is a gradual process, and it always takes time for people to break free of their old ways of doing things. Early TV shows were basically filmed radio plays, and early websites looked like magazine pages with hyperlinks Source: Clean TechNew feed Driveways,Read More →
Grants for EV charging stations for multi-resident buildings and workplaces will be available later this year in San Mateo County, CA, under a $16 million program — the largest in the state thus far — aimed at accelerating the adoption and use of EVs in the area Source: Clean TechNewRead More →
While the 2019 Nissan Leaf is part of the second-generation model of the best-selling electric vehicle, the battery pack inside the new Leaf+ is actually more like a fifth-generation unit Source: Clean TechNew feed Updated Nissan Leaf Battery — 50% More BatteryRead More →
Lion Electric is adding a new full electric class 8 truck to its lineup, which is available with up to 400 kilometers of range per charge. The new Lion8 brings Lion Electric’s experience from developing electric transit and electric school buses to bear on a larger vehicle class designed forRead More →
Introduction Today power generation capacity is spinning at a fast pace as the demand for power and electricity across globe is increasing year on year over crossing the supply. To meet with these uncontrollable demands, conventional methods of power gen The post The good, the bad and the ugly aboutRead More →
New Jerseyans are looking to policymakers for smart decisions that will enable clean, affordable, accessible energy for all. Distributed solar and batteries, and the innovation and efficiency offered by third-party competition, should be a key piece of delivering on the ambitious goals set forth by Governor Murphy’s Energy Master Plan Read More →
Indonesia’s recent socioeconomic performance has been impressive. Over the past two decades, the country has cut extreme poverty in half and doubled per capita income Source: Clean TechNew feed Indonesia Charts A New, Low-Carbon Development Path. Will Other Countries Follow Suit?Read More →
Expenditure for more than 1,700 turbines and towers alone will total $29.6bn if states procure a potential 18.6GW of power capacity Source: New feRenewable News -Recharge US offshore wind ‘to generate bn in Capex by 2030’Read More →
Expenditure for more than 1,700 turbines and towers alone will total $29.6bn if states procure a potential 18.6GW of power capacity Source: New feRenewable News -Recharge US offshore wind to generate bn in CAPEX by 2030: paperRead More →
Puerto Rico is looking to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2050, a goal that will make it a leader in distributed renewables. Source: Clean TechNew feed Puerto Rico Passes 100% Renewable Energy LegislationRead More →
BMW has released photos of tks iX3, i4 and iNext winter testing inside the Arctic Circle. The i4 and iNext are said to each have 600 kilometers of range. Source: Clean TechNew feed BMW Trio Of Electric Cars Test Inside The Arctic Circle, 600km Range Claimed For TwoRead More →
The old US grid has grown to be inefficient and is increasingly failing. In fact, some experts say that it was never designed to be efficient. Thankfully, blockchain has the ability to become a bridge for the renewable energy shift, by facilitating current peer-to-peer energy sharing solutions and accommodating theRead More →
Policy that sets 2050 goal will also phase out coal-fired plants, boost distributed generation and promote microgrids Source: New feRenewable News -Recharge Puerto Rico sets 100% renewable goal after hurricane rebuildRead More →
The new policy will phase out coal-fired power plants by 2028 and also boost distributed generation and promote use of microgrids Source: New feRenewable News -Recharge Puerto Rico’s new goal is 100% renewable energy by 2050Read More →
The new policy will phase out coal-fired power plants by 2028 and also boost distributed generation and promote use of microgrids Source: New feRenewable News -Recharge Puerto Rico aspires for 100% renewable energy by 2050Read More →
Toting up the number of new wind and solar farms is one way to track the renewable energy revolution, but much more is bubbling under the surface Source: Clean TechNew feed The Invisible Renewable Energy Revolution (#CleanTechnica Interview)Read More →
LEEDCo-developed six-turbine array in Lake Erie awaits final state-level permit Source: New feRenewable News -Recharge First North American lake-based wind farm nears constructionRead More →
The proposed six-turbine array needs one more permit from the State of Ohio to set stage for construction start of the first freshwater wind farm in North America Source: New feRenewable News -Recharge Lake Erie’s Icebreaker project obtains final federal permitRead More →
Yesterday, Motor1 revealed spy shots of what appears to be an electric F-150. Ford is obviously trying to hide that the test vehicle is electric, but there’s plenty of obvious evidence otherwise. The great thing is that this shows Ford is serious about electric vehicles, but it’s possible that thisRead More →
The wind OEM raises its share to 53.2% of its German onshore wind home market in 2018 Source: New feRenewable News -Recharge Enercon cements top spot in declining German wind marketRead More →
Sweden, Switzerland, and Norway lead a host of European countries judged by the World Economic Forum as those most ready for the global energy transition, while Canada, Australia, and South Korea are the only Advanced Economies performing well below the average, due primarily to poor environmental sustainability policies. Source: CleanRead More →
Invenergy says still ‘premature’ to look at construction schedule for 4GW Grain Belt Express after regulatory boost Source: New feRenewable News -Recharge No timeline for .3bn US Midwest wind link despite state OKRead More →
Even if the Senate fails to endorse the Green New Deal, states and cities across the US are moving toward 100% renewable energy Source: Clean TechNew feed Green New Deal Senate Vote Can’t Stop The StatesRead More →
The container farm campus is expected to be operational in the fall of Source: Clean TechNew feed Square Roots & Gordon Food Service Announce First Urban Farm Campus LocationRead More →
Middle Eastern oil giant Saudi Arabia is set to develop a mammoth 2.6 gigawatt (GW) solar park in the Makkah Region, home to the two holiest mosques in Islam, the Al-Haram Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina. Source: Clean TechNew feed Saudi Arabia Planning 2.6 GigawattRead More →
One billion people around the globe still live without electricity today, and almost three billion do not have access to clean cooking solutions. Exposure to biomass smoke kills millions of people each year. Most of them are women and children. Source: Clean TechNew feed 4 Reasons To Work WithRead More →
Tesla posted a new video to its YouTube account that shows yet another perfect family in their perfectly clean Tesla Model S taking a road trip to a ski resort in Austria for vacation. My Tesla Model 3 never seems to be clean, with random crayons, papers, books, and toyRead More →
Renewable energy continued to expand across the country in 2018. This expansion in renewable energy complements a growing number of states, utilities, and cities that have set ambitious goals to transition to 100% renewable and carbon-free power generation Source: Clean TechNew feed The State(s) of Distributed Solar — 2018Read More →
Full disclosure: I’m a Tesla shareholder, and I did not feel misled by Tesla statements regarding Model 3 production, so I did not think a class-action lawsuit against Tesla on that topic made sense Source: Clean TechNew feed Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Tesla Regarding Model 3 ProductionRead More →
St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA – March 25, 2019: (TSX: NFI) New Flyer of America Inc. (“New Flyer”), a U.S. subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”), the largest bus and coach manufacturer in North America, today announced that New York City Transit (“NYCT”), part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“MTA”), hasRead More →
A couple of weeks ago, Sono Motors released the production design of its Sion solar/electric car. While the solar panels don’t do much to differentiate it from other cars, it does have some features that make it an interesting competitor in the EV marketplace. From the ground up, it’s designedRead More →
As any electric vehicle owner will explain, the higher purchase price of an EV is partially offset by the savings on fuel and maintenance, and for many buyers, by federal and state incentives. Tesla has always emphasized this fact — when you order a vehicle online, the website helpfully takesRead More →
A team of white hat hackers swept all the top prizes at Pwn2Own 2019 in Vancouver last week, taking home $375,000 in cash and a new Tesla Model 3 for their efforts. Source: Clean TechNew feed Hackers Walk Away With 5,000 And A Tesla Model 3 At 2019 Pwn2OwnRead More →
Missouri breathes new life into a massive “zombie” wind power transmission project that will knock out coal and natural gas like bowling pins Source: Clean TechNew feed Missouri Greenlights Massive New Wind Power Transmission ProjectRead More →
India’s largest independent power generation company in the renewable energy sector — ReNew Power Limited — secured yet another round of debt funding from international investors as it continues to aggressively push to expand its project pipeline. Source: Clean TechNew feed Indian IPP ReNew Power Raises 5 Million ViaRead More →
The Indian government has issued the first tranche of the 12-gigawatt self-use solar power tenders as it looks to support Indian manufacturers of solar cells and modules. The self-consumption of power generated from these power plants shall be achieved through government-owned public sector companies. Source: Clean TechNew feed IndianRead More →
The University of Cardiff in Wales will be home to the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations, a collaboration between four British universities and charity Climate Outreach to explore ways in which society can tackle climate change and achieve the far-reaching emissions cuts that are necessary Source: Clean TechNewRead More →
After three years of first floating the idea to classify large hydro power projects as renewable energy power plants, the Indian government has finally approved the measure. The announcement will result in India’s installed renewable energy capacity crossing the milestone of 100 gigawatts. Source: Clean TechNew feed India’s RenewableRead More →
Chinese solar PV manufacturing giant JinkoSolar smashed its previous annual solar module shipping record in 2018, increasing by 16% from 9.8 gigawatts (GW) shipped in 2017 to 11.4 GW shipped in 2018, and the company is ramping up production to ship between 14 GW and 15 GW in 2019. Source:Read More →
Canadian Solar, one of the world’s leading solar manufacturers, saw its shares plunge 20% last week after the company announced that it expects its net profit for 2019 to be lower than in 2018, despite better than expected fourth-quarter earnings and yearly shipments in line with guidance and past performance. Read More →
The concept of going hubless with wheels is not something that is unheard of. This concept has been in existence for more than a decade, yet it has not received widespread popularity for several factors. Yet, the Lunartic Belt-driven Hubless bicycles. The post Lunartic belt-driven hubless bicycle- an innovative additionRead More →
It is a fact that the future of mobility is dominated by electric vehicles and hybrids. Hybrids are costlier, EVs are cheaper. Electric cars have proven time and again that they are no longer offset by range or power limitations. They can travel more t The post 5 cheapest electricRead More →
In a move to fulfill its Renewable Purchase Obligation (RPO), Delhi-based power distribution utility Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) has signed fresh power supply agreements to procure wind and solar power from projects located across the country. Source: Clean TechNew feed Delhi-Based Utility Signs 350 Megawatt Solar &Read More →
The most popular stories on CleanTechnica last week covered the hottest topics in cleantech, naturally. As it turns out, a certain Silicon Valley company is dominating “hotness” in this space. Tesla has made cleantech S-3-X-Y, and last week was particularly big due to all the ways people were inspired toRead More →
To the average person, a picture of the Model Y probably looks like a sedan. Some of the wider markets have not responded well to the Model Y because it does not look like a traditional SUV. Let’s take a closer look Source: Clean TechNew feed Why It’s OkayRead More →
On March 16, California set a new all time record for solar energy production. Between grid scale solar and behind the meter solar, as much as 16 megawatts of solar electricity was available just before 3 pm on that day. Source: Clean TechNew feed California Solar Sets Record, ButRead More →
New Mexico has passed new legislation that will move it toward 100% renewable energy no later than 2050;. As the pace of new solar and wind resources increases, it could reach that goal years ahead of schedule. Source: Clean TechNew feed New Mexico Governor Approves 100% Renewable LegislationRead More →
Tesla Model 3 versus Tesla Model Y. And Long Range versus Standard Source: Clean TechNew feed Which One Should You Buy? Tesla Model 3 vs Model Y, SR vs LRRead More →
Below is an excerpt fromInsane Mode: How Elon Musk’s Tesla Sparked an Electric Revolution to End the Age of Oil by Hamish McKenzie.* Source: Clean TechNew feed How Electric Cars Can End The Age Of OilRead More →
As I disclose in my bio, I do own some Tesla stock in one of my investment trusts. I own the stock because I believe the company is a promising avenue of speculation, with a lot of risk and a lot of potential reward. Source: Clean TechNew feed Tesla’sRead More →
Eco Factor: Idling-stop air conditioning system powered by solar energy. ICL Co Ltd, Mitsubishi Chemical Corp and Nippon Fruehauf Co joined forces to develop a system that provides air conditioning for trucks using solar energy. After the… The post i-Cool Solar: Trucks to get solar-powered air conditioning system in 2012Read More →
Oslo is installing high power wireless chargers for taxis in an effort to reduce carbon emissions in the city. It says all taxis will be battery electric by 2023. Source: Clean TechNew feed Wireless Taxi Charging In Oslo, WiTricity Expansion In China — The EV Revolution Gets RealRead More →
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In this day and age, most of the UK’s streetlights are powered by LEDs. They’ve gradually replaced older forms of street lights since being hailed the future of lighting –… The post Streetlights & LEDs appeared first on Ecofriend. Source: Green Product News Streetlights & LEDsRead More →
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It will soon be possible to get almost anywhere in the world powered entirely by the sun, the wind, and the rain. This is the promise of the electric vehicle (EV) revolution now underway. Source: Clean TechNew feed A Guide To Scaling Electric VehiclesRead More →
The European passenger plug-in vehicle market achieved over 33,000 registrations in January, growing 28% compared to the same period last year, but don’t be fooled into thinking that it’s business as usual in Europe Source: Clean TechNew feed Electric Vehicle Sales Jump 67% In Europe — CleanTechnica EV Sales ReportRead More →
The story of Tesla and the SEC isn’t as simple as many think Source: Clean TechNew feed Tesla & The SEC: It’s Complicated, And AwfulRead More →
New car sales in Ireland are down sharply so far in 2019 but sales of EVs and battery electric cars are surging. Here’s the latest report. Source: Clean TechNew feed Electric Car Sales In Ireland Up 541% In 2019Read More →
As time goes on, some things become clear, and some urban legends grow in scope and popularity. I’ve found it pretty interesting to go back in time and compare Tesla critics’ forecasts and predictions to what actually happened. But I realized I’ve never done a really short and simple summaryRead More →
Tesla CEO Elon Musk dropped the news today on Twitter that the Tesla Model Y will be unveiled at an event at the Tesla Design Studio in Hawthorne, California on March 14. Model Y unveil event on March 14 at LA Design Studio — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 3, 2019Read More →
After 10 years of trying, researchers at KU Leuven have created a prototype solar panel that not only makes electricity but hydrogen gas as well. Imagine if you could heat your home with clean hydrogen made right on your own roof? Source: Clean TechNew feed Belgian Scientists Announce NewRead More →
How can we offset the costs inherent in the Green New Deal to former fossil-fuel dependent communities Source: Clean TechNew feed We Must Keep In Mind The Costs Of The Green New Deal To Vulnerable CommunitiesRead More →
Researchers at NREL have devised a way of using discarded single use plastic to make new products. It could keep much of the world’s plastic trash out of landfills and the world’s oceans. Source: Clean TechNew feed NREL Says Don’t Recycle Single Use Plastics — Upcycle!Read More →
Can shifts in sovereign wealth funds be the solution to mitigating climate change Source: Clean TechNew feed Isn’t It Time To Devote Sovereign Wealth Funds To Tackle Climate Change?Read More →
It’s DEFCON 1 for karma as Trump Organization loses battle against 11-turbine offshore wind farm near the Trump International Golf Course in Scotland Source: Clean TechNew feed How A Tiny Offshore Wind Farm In Scotland Could Unseat A US PresidentRead More →
The California-based startup EVmatch is mobilizing the sharing economy to immediately increase public charging options and make EVs accessible to everyone. With the free EVmatch app (also on Google Play), you can find and reserve chargers rented out by homeowners and businesses. If you have a charger or plan toRead More →
The Polar Vortex brings more than cold air, like serious health & economic challenges for millions of Americans living in old, energy inefficient homes Source: Clean TechNew feed Latest Polar Vortex Should Prompt Leaders to Push for Energy Efficiency OverhaulRead More →
This article is an update to my continuing series on the the “Total Cost of Ownership” (or TCO) of the Tesla Model 3 compared to other cars. See this article if you want more details on how I figured out the TCO for the Model Source: Clean TechNew feed Read More →
An email sent to Tesla employees by Elon Musk on Thursday explains some of the reasons for Tesla’s shift in sales strategy from brick-and-mortar stores to an online focus. Notably, 78% of all Model 3 sales in 2018 were already conducted online Source: Clean TechNew feed 78% Of Tesla’sRead More →
Some things cannot be explained by numbers. The Tesla Model 3 driving experience is phenomenally better than the driving experience of nearly every other car on the market. That is not hyperbole. Race car drivers have said it, top auto journalists have said it, and hundreds of thousands of otherRead More →
As I wrote the other day, the Tesla Model 3 was the #1 best selling car in California in the second half of 2018, and the 4th best selling car for the whole year despite the slow start to the year. If you somehow missed that long article and allRead More →
The most popular CleanTechnica stories of the past week included a gem on the entire auto industry’s Osborne effect, and electric bike … or scooter … or moped named SURU, diesel-crushing solar power in Alaska, and a bazillion Tesla stories (or something like that) Source: Clean TechNew feed TheRead More →
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I’m renting a gas car for a few days. I won’t bother naming it, but it’s one of the 10 top selling cars in the USA. O–M–G, I cannot wait to get out of this car! Driving a Tesla, a BMW i3, a Nissan LEAF, a Chevy Bolt EV,Read More →
Today, Tesla started rolling out the next wave of improvements to the company’s service offerings, with a new feature in the mobile app that lets owners view the status of their vehicles while they are being serviced at a Tesla Service Center Source: Clean TechNew feed Tesla’s App NowRead More →
An interview with Diane D’Arras, President of the International Water Association Source: Clean TechNew feed The Challenges & Solutions Of Water ScarcityRead More →
Tesla stirred up quite a controversy amongst buyers of its vehicles over the last few months when it slashed prices across its fleet from a few thousand dollars up to more than $50,000 on some configurations. That’s great news for new buyers, but puts existing owners in a quandary sinceRead More →
Some of the most interesting shifts in our lives come through odd luck — or fate if your brain works how mine does. Believe it or not, I didn’t plan to land in the career of “blogger” when I went to college in the year Source: Clean TechNew feed Read More →
One of the lessons you can learn in just about any arena of life is that having a simple, specific, clear focus is how you accomplish big things. You have to cut out distractions and keep your focus on that one target, on the most simplified mission Source: Clean TechNewRead More →
That’s what one of Elon Musk’s former business partners Peter Thiel said about the man: “Never bet against Elon Musk.” And once more, against all odds, this is proving to be true. In bringing the Model 3’s price tag down to the long awaited mission target of $35,000, Tesla’s SecretRead More →
Hyundai is planning to invest up to $40 billion over the next 5 years in new all electric models and autonomous driving technology. It will unveil an all new dedicated electric car platform in 2020 and expects to offer 44 electrified models by 2025. Source: Clean TechNew feed HyundaiRead More →
Tesla announced yesterday that the $35,000 Model 3 Standard Range is now available for purchase. But that wasn’t the biggest news of the day. It will now transition to a 100% online sales and close many of its stores. Franchise dealers should be nervous. Source: Clean TechNew feed TeslaRead More →
The new Tesla Model 3 SR is now less expensive to buy and less expensive to own than the average new car. If that is so, why are analysts saying Tesla has a demand problem? Source: Clean TechNew feed As New Car Prices Soar, Tesla Model 3 Really Is AnRead More →