Afrik 21 is a rich source of news about African EV uptake and the progress of renewable energy in the many countries of Africa. Writer Benoit-Ivan Wansi has filed the articles below. I have also contacted some of the companies below for photos and additional comments. I encourage you to subscribe to the Afrik 21 […]
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Tesla Stock Could Hit $1,500 A Share By 2030, Says Ron Baron
Tesla’s shares have been heading upward in recent weeks, and one analyst thinks the stock still has a lot of room for growth. On the heels of increased demand from Tesla’s recent price cuts, some are looking toward the stock’s upside for future years, especially as more consumers consider buying electric. Video: Ron Baron on […]
South Africa’s Largest Supermarket Chains Spend Millions On Diesel To Mitigate The Impact Of Load-Shedding
South Africa’s electricity rationing program, called load-shedding, seems to be getting worse with no end in sight. Some analysts say load-shedding could be with us for another 10 years. The effects of load-shedding on homes and businesses have been so brutal and the South African Reserve Bank says that during the higher stages of load-shedding, […]
“Clean” BC Pension Fund Buys Dirty Gas Stranded Asset In UK for US$11.6B
Hydrogen and fossil fuels dwarf renewables in BC's pension fund. Its claim to be
The Economic Tides Just Turned for States
We uncover the surprising, transformative benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act and clean energy for US states.
“Solar Wave” Sets The Stage For New Flow Battery In Wisconsin
A new organic flow battery is getting a test run at a gas power plant in Wisconsin.
Solutions Africa Introduces Electric Tuk-Tuks In Kenya
The electric 2-wheeler market in Kenya has been getting a lot of attention. There are over 15 startups in the sector that are at different stages in their development. After several years of pilot programs, a lot of them are now ramping up their operations. 285,203 ICE motorcycles were registered in Kenya in 2021, so […]
When CleanTech Gets Used For Bad: How Much Power Did The Spy Balloon Have?
When social media, regular media, and trash media were all discussing the Chinese spy balloon (NO, it wasn’t a wayward weather balloon) that passed over the United States last week, the first thing I thought of was those solar panels. It probably didn’t contain any missiles, a nuclear bomb for an EMP attack, or anything […]
DOE Announces Conditional $2 Billion Loan For Redwood Materials Nevada Expansion
Redwood Materials is in line to receive up to $2 billion from the DOE to build its battery recycling facility in Nevada.
EV Or UFO, Charging Is About To Get 3X Easier In Roswell, NM
Last week, I saw on the Electrify America and Plugshare apps that a new charging station would soon be built in Roswell, NM. I was already going to be out that way, so I decided to check it out. What I found was a mixture of disappointment and something that was surprisingly good. I’m going […]