The Department of Energy is providing $1.1 billion to fund two direct air capture sites, one in Texas and one in Louisiana.
Author: CleanTechnica
Cordova, Alaska, & NREL Push The Envelope of Microgrid Design
Researchers Use Real-Time Digital Twin To Deploy Advanced Microgrid Cordova, like so many other cities in Alaska, is not connected to a larger energy system. It is a microgrid, withstanding earthquakes, tsunamis, avalanches, volcanic eruptions, and winter superstorms to deliver power to 2,700 residents and robust fishing and tourism industries. But unlike other cities, Cordova […]
16.8 GW of Utility-Scale Generating Capacity in U.S. in 1st Half of 2023
In the first half of 2023, developers added 16.8 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electric generating capacity to the U.S. power grid, according to our latest inventory of electric generators. Developers plan to bring an additional 35.2 GW of capacity online in the second half of the year. Operating capacity: Solar power accounted for the largest share, […]
Will GM Make A Real Suburban EV, Or Just Escalades For Dentists
Recently, GM introduced the Cadillac Escalade IQ, an electric equivalent to the gas-powered Escalade the company has been selling for some time now. We’ve already covered the announcement, but I wanted to drive a key point home about the future of GM and EVs in general that our initial article only briefly touched on. I’ll […]
Urgency Meets Opportunity $3 Billion This Year Alone to Build
$3 Billion This Year Alone to Build and Repair Community Connections Through Safe, Equitable Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Transit Improvements.
Solar is King 2023 — 50% Global Growth Predicted
From the resources of Rethink Energy, we learn that in the second quarter of 2023 alone, approximately 92 gigawatts (GW) of solar power were installed globally. Of that, 55%, or 51 GW, was installed in China. Quarterly global solar installations appear to be growing at 50% per annum over the past three years. China has […]
Robotaxi Companies Win — Can Operate 24/7 In San Francisco
A hot topic in recent months has been the debate and political fight in San Francisco about whether or not to let robotaxis from Waymo and Cruise operate 24/7. I won’t go through all the details of the debate here since I’ve already done that in this article and this article, but the short summary […]
What Is The Tesla Cybertruck Exoskeleton?
One of the big items of hype around the Tesla Cybertruck when it was revealed 4 years ago was that it would have an exoskeleton. Before we get to what that actually meant, let’s look at the standard definition of an exoskeleton. From the Merriam-Webster Dictionary: “a hard supporting or protective structure (as of an […]
Volkswagen Outsells Tesla In Germany, ID.3 Sales Surge In China
Volkswagen sales of electric cars rebounded strongly in July thanks to a price cut for the ID.3 in China and the arrival of the ID. Buzz.
Zekitek
The renewable energy, battery, and electric vehicle world in Brisbane is still very small. It seems everybody knows everybody else. So, when Francisco Shi suggested I visit Rikesh at Zekitek, I drove down for a visit. Standing outside and occupying only half of a parking spot was the Zekigen. “Why Zeki,” I asked? Apparently, it […]
