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Churches in Louisiana Installing Solar + Storage as Hurricane Prep

March 11, 2025 admin batteries, churches, clean power, Energy Storage, hurricanes, lithium-ion batteries, Louisiana, New Orleans, nonprofits, rooftop solar, Solar energy

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sat, 08 Mar 2025 02:51:16 +0000

As a Floridian, I am quite used to the threat and destruction of hurricanes. However, it seems like one state — a much smaller state — is hit even more and worse than Florida. That would be Louisiana. Interestingly, an unexpected sector of society is taking it into their own … [continued]

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Trump’s Tariffs Are An Economic & Environmental Boomerang

March 11, 2025 admin air quality, batteries, carbon emissions, China, clean power, clean transport, climate change, Electric vehicles, Energy Storage, Europe, ev batteries, green economy, investment, Manufacturing, policy & politics, renewable energy, Solar energy, tariffs, trump tariffs, usa, wind energy

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:20:52 +0000

The first Trump trade war was a disaster for US cleantech, and it looks like 2025 is setting up to be an encore performance. Between 2018 and 2020, Trump’s tariffs on solar panels cost the US an estimated 10.5 GW of lost solar capacity, delaying the transition to clean energy … [continued]

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Hydrogen Buses Keep Failing — De Lijn Is Just The Latest To Cut Losses

March 11, 2025 admin batteries, Belgium, carbon emissions, clean transport, climate change, electric trucks, Energy, Energy Storage, EU, Europe, ev sales, green economy, hydrogen, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, investment, Manufacturing, mass transit / public transit, policy & politics, public transit, van hool

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:38:01 +0000

Founded in 1947 in Belgium, Van Hool was a storied name in bus and coach manufacturing, known for producing a range of vehicles spanning diesel, hybrid, battery-electric, and hydrogen fuel-cell models. For decades, it supplied public and private transport fleets across Europe and beyond, cementing its reputation as an innovative … [continued]

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Domaine Carneros Takes Control Of Its Energy Future With A Schneider Electric Microgrid

March 2, 2025 admin batteries, California, clean power, cleantechnica, cleantechnica exclusive, domaine carneros, Energy Storage, grid, microgrids, napa, schneider electric, Solar energy

Credit to Author: Kyle Field| Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2025 15:12:12 +0000

The Domaine Carneros winery in Napa, California, partnered with global electric solutions provider Schneider Electric to transform their onsite solar and generator installations into a full fledged microgrid. Schneider Electric invited CleanTechnica up for a look at the microgrid, a tour of the facility, and some time to talk with … [continued]

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In Solar vs. Gas Matchup, It Was Energy Storage That Killed The Beast

March 2, 2025 admin batteries, bess, Energy, energy dominance, Energy Storage, energy transition, grid, lithium-ion batteries, national renewable energy lab (nrel), natural gas peaker plants, policy & politics, renewable energy, usa

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Sun, 02 Mar 2025 14:56:14 +0000

Researchers are zeroing in on the value of utility-scale energy storage systems as a replacement for gas peaker plants and other grid services.

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Powering Texas: How Base Power’s No-Cost Home Batteries Are Revolutionizing Energy Resilience

March 1, 2025 admin base power, batteries, Energy Storage, home battery backup, texas

Credit to Author: Derek Markham| Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 22:25:07 +0000

In response to Texas’ increasing power outages and the demand for reliable home energy solutions, companies like Base Power are revolutionizing the market by offering affordable home battery systems without the hefty upfront costs. This innovative approach not only provides homeowners with backup power during outages but also contributes to … [continued]

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DJI Power 1000 Portable Power Station: An Unbeatable Deal at $449!

March 1, 2025 admin batteries, consumer technology, DJI, Energy Storage, portable power station, portable power stations

Credit to Author: GearTechnica| Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:27:06 +0000

In the world of portable power stations, the DJI Power 1000 stands out as a powerhouse of reliability and efficiency. With an impressive 1024Wh lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery, 2200W continuous AC output (2600W peak), super-fast charging capabilities, and ultra-silent 23dB operation, this device is a game-changer for home backup … [continued]

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US Is Losing The Solid-State EV Battery Race, Bigly

February 10, 2025 admin batteries, clean transport, Electric vehicles, Energy Storage, Europe, ev batteries, green economy, ilika, innovation, Manufacturing, solid-state batteries, startups, uk

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Sun, 09 Feb 2025 18:15:40 +0000

Trump or no Trump, the high performing, non-flammable solid state EV battery of the future is heading for gigascale production in the UK and elsewhere around the world.

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Tiny House From Mesocore Comes Complete With Solar, A Battery, & A Heat Pump

February 10, 2025 admin batteries, buildings, clean power, Energy Storage, green economy, heat pumps, mesocore, Solar energy, tiny house

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sun, 09 Feb 2025 16:54:48 +0000

Mesocore is a Florida company that designs and manufactures factory-made homes, including models intended for off-grid living.

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New LMFP EV Battery Passes Critical Test

February 10, 2025 admin batteries, clean transport, Electric vehicles, Energy Storage, ev batteries, GERMANY, green economy, investment, lithium manganese iron phosphate, lmfp, uk, usa

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Sat, 08 Feb 2025 15:30:21 +0000

Trump or no Trump, the global EV battery supply chain is shifting into high gear as global innovators introduce new materials that cut costs while improving performance.

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