Germany Embraces Balkonkraftwerke — Balcony Solar For Apartments

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2024 22:23:54 +0000

Balcony solar is a big hit in Germany, which as seen 200 MW of new balcony based solar added this year alone.

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Musk & xAI Colossus Brings Spike In Emissions & Demand For Electricity To Memphis

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:35:52 +0000

Colossus, the new supercomputer facility for xAI, is a wonder of the modern world, but some local residents have expressed concerns.

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Need a Good Technician for a Home Energy Upgrade? Google & the DOE Have Your Back

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2024 01:19:32 +0000

We at CleanTechnica cannot endorse the recommendations of the US Department of Energy and Google. Consumer discretion and Googler discretion advised. In all seriousness, Google and the US Department of Energy, neither of which need any introduction, have partnered to help homeowners find good, qualified technicians for home energy upgrades. … [continued]

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Need a Good Technician for a Home Energy Upgrade? Google & the DOE Have Your Back

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2024 01:19:32 +0000

We at CleanTechnica cannot endorse the recommendations of the US Department of Energy and Google. Consumer discretion and Googler discretion advised. In all seriousness, Google and the US Department of Energy, neither of which need any introduction, have partnered to help homeowners find good, qualified technicians for home energy upgrades. … [continued]

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Ford Teaches Electric Car Drivers How To Drive in the Snow & Cold

Credit to Author: Zachary Shahan| Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2024 04:10:48 +0000

As we enter the season of extreme cold and snow, let me, a Floridian, tell you what you should do to protect your car and get the most out of your electric vehicle. Okay, no, I’m close to useless in this regard, with very little experience driving in extreme cold … [continued]

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Residential Energy Storage Installations Hit All-Time High in USA

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2024 03:58:10 +0000

It seems like yesterday that Ron Corio told me at a lunch with engineers that energy storage will be the next big thing since solar power. It was years ago. Well, development happened quickly, time went by, and now it’s here to stay. Residential energy storage installations just hit an … [continued]

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Join CleanTechnica on BlueSky!

Credit to Author: Scott Cooney| Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2024 23:06:08 +0000

Jennifer wrote a great piece about the fragmentation of the EV scene on social media a few weeks ago, pointing out all the challenges associated with getting the right messaging out in a universe of often purposefully biased media. The mass “X-odus” from Elon Musk’s social media platform continues, with … [continued]

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Inside The Heart Of The Magnetocaloric Heat Pump Of The Future

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:38:03 +0000

Researchers at Ames National Laboratory are have reportedly cracked the code for the energy efficient, refrigerant-free magnetocaloric heat pump of the future.

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EVs at 22.8% share in Germany – Volkswagen Group Dominating Home Ground

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Sun, 08 Dec 2024 12:48:16 +0000

November saw plugin EVs at 22.8% share in Germany, down from 25.7% year on year. BEV sales were down YoY, though from an elevated baseline, while PHEV sales were up 14%. November’s overall auto volume was 244,544 units, roughly flat YoY. The best selling BEV in November was again the … [continued]

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EVs Take 35.3% Share Of The UK — Laggards Rush To Meet ZEV Mandate

Credit to Author: Dr. Maximilian Holland| Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2024 10:42:37 +0000

November saw plugin EVs take 35.3% share of the UK auto market, up from 25.7% year on year. BEVs grew volume by 58% YoY, and took a quarter of the market, while PHEV volume was flat. Overall auto volume was 153,610 units, down 2% YoY. Tesla was the leading BEV … [continued]

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