Translucent Energy has added a 1.3 gigawatt solar factory in South Carolina to its portfolio, marking one of several major solar factory developments in the state, as plans for further expansion are already underway. The move is part of a growing trend of "red states" prioritizing renewable energy production through large-scale solar factories. This development reflects increasing investment and confidence in the growth potential of the US solar industry.
Lectric is offering up to $694 savings and price cuts on e-bike bundles, with prices starting from $799. EcoFlow has launched a 4-day website-exclusive flash sale with the 4,096Wh DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station down at $2,549. EGO's premium string trimmer is available for $251, while other deals include a smart water timer and solar-powered garden lights.
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has released a proposal for a 150MW energy storage project as part of its Garden State Energy Storage Programme. The project will consist of approximately 150MW of energy storage capacity in the US state of New Jersey.
Lagging automakers are facing a critical juncture where the next few years will determine their survival as product companies. Investing in the wrong powertrains is a costly mistake that may lead to the erosion of engineering talent and capital, threatening their very existence. The industry is becoming increasingly dominated by stronger players, forcing volume manufacturers to adapt or risk turning into dealer networks.
Firefly Aerospace and Zeno Power Systems have agreed to develop a radioisotope heating unit that can function in lunar nighttime temperatures, with potential deployment on a Blue Ghost mission to the Moon as early as 2028. The development aims to bring nuclear power source technology to the Moon for future missions.
India's battery storage sector faces a significant 'policy intent and operational capacity' gap, making it difficult to achieve battery cell self-sufficiency within the next decade. According to Wood Mackenzie, India's industry will remain largely dependent on external supply chains for several years. This dependence is likely to persist for at least 10 years or more.
GeoPura successfully charged a commercial electric vessel with 300 kW of power from its hydrogen power unit, which featured five Ballard fuel cells, at the Port of Tilbury. The system tested the feasibility of hydrogen as an energy source for charging electric ships. This demonstration marks one of the first times a hydrogen generator has been used to charge an electric vessel in commercial operation.
Tesla killed its Solar Roof product, launched the Cybercab (electric truck), and Genesis released a new luxury SUV called the GV90. These news items are discussed in the latest episode of the Electrek Podcast. The podcast also covers other topics such as EV charging made easy by GM's Energy Pass and Plug and Charge services.
States are competing for a role in managing America's used nuclear fuel through the development of nuclear "lifecycle" campuses, marking a shift from seeing them as potential waste dump sites. This new federal effort aims to make states partners in solving the problem rather than simply dumping nuclear waste on their soil. States such as South Carolina and North Carolina are already being considered for these campus locations.
A new battery materials factory in Louisville, Kentucky is being built by Anthro Energy, a first-of-its-kind US facility that will produce up to 25 gigawatt-hours of lithium-ion batteries annually. The plant's planned output could support the energy storage needs of thousands of electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. This factory aims to increase the safety of grid batteries through innovative production methods.
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