Boost in solar energy and electric vehicle sales gives hope for climate goals, report says
The report found that solar power capacity increased nearly 50% in the last two years and electric car sales increased by 240%.
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DOE funds nine long-duration energy storage technologies
The DOE is making money available to promote long-duration energy storage solutions that can power the grid in the future.
US sets new quarterly record for energy storage installed
According to the latest “U.S. Energy Storage Monitor” report, the US energy storage market added 5,597MWh in Q2 2023, a new quarterly record.
LA’s first legal 3-D-printed house is here. It was built by students in just 15 months
LA’s first legal 3-D printed house began as an entry in the Solar Decathlon, a national collegiate competition organized by the US DOE that encourages budding designers to create high-performance structures powered by renewable energy.
Microgrid with long-duration energy storage to help power CA children’s hospital
Redflow Limited will be the battery provider for a 34.4 MWh long-duration energy storage & solar microgrid to power a hospital in California.
Sonora’s ambitions: Exporting clean energy, courting tech giants
Sonora is looking to export clean energy to California and Arizona through a new solar farm project.
5 smart renewable energy innovations
Here are the five fast and effective renewable energy innovations that could help countries meet emissions targets.
California solar high-speed rail gets $202m federal boost
The US Department of Transportation has given a grant of nearly $202m to California’s ongoing solar-powered high-speed rail project.
BLM seeks public input on 400-MW solar project in California
The BLM has started accepting public comments related to the environmental assessment of an up to 400-MW solar project to be partly located on public lands in California.
Solar carports gain preference as a sustainable energy solution due to their versatility and efficiency
The solar carport industry is harnessing the sun’s power to revolutionize electricity generation while simultaneously providing essential shade and shelter for parked vehicles.