Solar, wind, hydro, and the energy transition away from fossil fuels.
Trump Administration Abandons Fight Against Wind Energy as Clean Energy Output Surges
The Trump administration has dropped its legal challenge to a court ruling that blocked the president's order to freeze federal wind permitting and le…
Tesla Cybercab Specs Are Public — But Questions Remain
Tesla has disclosed Cybercab specifications through an EPA filing, revealing technical details about the autonomous vehicle's powertrain and battery s…
BMW Reaches 2 Million Electric Vehicles, Focusing More & More On Smart Home Technology
BMW Group has produced its 2 millionth fully electric vehicle globally, marking a substantial shift in automotive manufacturing toward zero-emission p…
Spain Could Have Nearly 7 Gigawatts of Offshore Solar Power
Spain's coastlines could support nearly 7 gigawatts of offshore solar capacity, according to emerging assessments of the country's renewable energy po…
Life isn’t easy at the edge of the power grid. Could batteries and microgrids offer a brighter future?
Remote communities at the edge of the electrical grid face chronic power instability that constrains economic development and quality of life. Diesel …
Analysis: UK’s EV drivers are now saving £1,100 each a year – and £3bn in total
Britain's 4.2 million electric vehicle drivers collectively save £3 billion annually through lower fuel and maintenance costs compared to petrol and d…
Over 250,000 Public EV Chargers Operating In US Now
The United States now operates more than 250,000 public electric vehicle chargers, marking a milestone in transportation electrification infrastructur…
Solar Energy Is Essential (Trump Just Won’t Admit It)
The US Air Force has integrated solar energy into its operational strategy, viewing renewable power as a critical component of national defense infras…
Backlash against ‘short-termist’ UK plans to weaken EV sales targets
The UK government faces fierce opposition to proposals that would slash electric vehicle sales targets, threatening jobs and Britain's automotive comp…
EV-Friendly RVs With Big Trailer Features? It’s No Longer Impossible.
Electric vehicle owners towing traditional travel trailers face a familiar problem: range collapses by half or more, forcing frequent charging stops. …
New World Record Set For Solar Module With Perovskite
Trinasolar, China's leading solar manufacturer, set a new world record for solar module efficiency using perovskite-silicon tandem technology. The bre…
Floating Solar PV on Foam with Air Bubblers
Floating solar installations are gaining traction as a viable renewable energy solution across the global power sector. The technology deploys photovo…
For first time, Americans are getting more of their electricity from solar than coal
U.S. electricity generation from solar energy now exceeds coal for the first time, marking a fundamental shift in the nation's power supply. Solar's s…
One Nation’s anti-abortion turn shows MAGA’s creeping power in Australia
Pauline Hanson, leader of Australia's far-right One Nation party, is shifting toward restrictive abortion policies in a departure from her party's his…
$7,000 for Rooftop Solar Permitting!? Time to Automate It
Permitting fees for residential rooftop solar installations add approximately $7,000 to system costs, according to an analysis by Environment America …
0% Tax Rate for Solar Power Sector! … in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has implemented a 0% tax rate for its solar power sector in a bid to accelerate renewable energy adoption. The policy represents a signific…
Want a deal on a heat pump? Team up with your neighbors.
Community bulk-buying programs are expanding beyond solar to heat pumps, offering households discounts that slice thousands of dollars from installati…
Fraunhofer Wants Solar Cells On Vehicles — To Help The Grid
The Fraunhofer Society, Germany's premier applied research organization, is pursuing vehicle-integrated photovoltaics as a grid stabilization tool rat…
Clean Energy Investments Surge, But That Is Only Part Of The Story
Global investment in clean energy has accelerated, with capital flows tilting toward renewables and away from fossil fuels. Ingmar Rentzhog of We Don'…
The Big ICE Meltdown — May’s China EV Sales Report
China's internal combustion engine vehicle sales collapsed 39 percent in May, driving plug-in electric vehicles and battery electric vehicles to captu…
Most Efficient Solar Module in the World — New Record
The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) achieved a new world record for solar module efficiency, reaching 34.4 percent with a III-V ge…
Hawaii University Nearly 100% Solar Powered
Brigham Young University Hawaii is advancing phase two of an ambitious solar installation that will deliver 100 percent of the campus's electricity fr…
UK Sprints Forward With Grid Connections for 700 Clean Energy Projects
Britain's National Grid has offered grid connections to more than 700 clean energy projects, accelerating the country's renewable energy deployment at…
New Method Turns Ocean Water into Drinking Water, without Waste
Researchers have developed a solar-powered desalination system that converts seawater into drinking water without chemical additives or brine waste. T…
Largest Wind Farm in the United States Slated to Begin Commercial Operations
The SunZia Wind Project in New Mexico began commercial operations this month as the largest wind farm in the United States. The facility generates 3,6…
Yup, US Solar Growth Hurting from Solar Permitting Delays
Permitting delays are slowing US solar deployment, according to findings in the latest US Solar Market Insight report from the Solar Energy Industries…
Nuclear in my backyard: A Nebraska utility is skirting the public backlash that plagues wind and solar
Nebraska's largest utility, Omaha Public Power District (OPPD), is planning to build small modular reactors (SMRs) at an existing coal plant site, cap…
Analysis: Solar overtakes gas power in Asia for first time ever
Solar power has surpassed natural gas to become Asia's third-largest electricity source, marking a historic shift in the continent's energy portfolio.…
Mercedes-Benz Unveils New Luxury EV Design Details…In Arizona
Mercedes-Benz revealed design details for its upcoming GLC electric SUV at an Arizona event, betting on continued demand in the U.S. luxury EV market …
3,000 Ultrafast EV Chargers Planned For Europe — Just From BYD
Chinese automaker BYD plans to deploy 3,000 ultrafast EV chargers across Europe by 2027, with 600 units earmarked for the UK. The "Flash" chargers can…
Yet Another Red State Solar Cell Factory Will Drink Trump’s Milkshake
Qcells, the US subsidiary of South Korean manufacturer Hanwha Q Cells, has completed vertical integration at its solar manufacturing facility in Carte…
CleanTechnica’s First Sustainability Expo & Electric Home Show
CleanTechnica hosted its inaugural Electric Home Show and Sustainability Expo at Honolulu's Blaisdell Expo Hall in April, drawing approximately 75 ven…
Balcony Solar Bill Moving Forward in California
California lawmakers are advancing legislation to streamline permitting for balcony-mounted solar panels, removing barriers that have slowed adoption …
Why GM Will Focus On Sodium-Ion Batteries For Energy Storage
General Motors announced a partnership with Peak Energy this week to deploy sodium-ion battery technology across energy storage facilities. The move r…
US Solar Industry Needs Serious Permitting Reform, T1 Energy CEO Contends
The US solar industry faces a critical bottleneck in permitting that threatens deployment growth as federal subsidies decline, according to T1 Energy …
2027 Chevy Bolt Test Drive Impressions
General Motors announced three grid integration initiatives at a San Francisco event tied to the 2027 Chevy Bolt launch. The company activated Vehicle…
Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time
Solar power supplied 12.8% of US electricity in May, surpassing coal's 12.2% share for the first time on record. This milestone emerged from data rele…