TAFE Queensland officially launched its Queensland-first electric vehicle (EV) training program mid-November, with more than 100 automotive industry representatives attending an event held at TAFE Queensland Acacia Ridge to learn about the future of EV training. TAFE Queensland is the first and only training organisation in the state to allow apprentices to choose four nationally […]
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Don’t Forget The 2-Wheel Electric Revolution
The summit season has kicked off big time in Southeast Asia, and green vehicles are in the spotlight. Local police are even riding electric motorcycles to escort delegates. You probably saw it on the news. “Many companies are realising that electric two-wheelers will be first taken up in this part of the world,” Vivek Lath, […]
Most Efficient Solar Cells Graph Gets Upgraded
The most-visited page on NREL’s website has a big new upgrade.
East Africa Breweries PLC To Increase The Use Of Solar PV At Its Breweries
East Africa Breweries PLC (EABL) has just published its 2022 Sustainability Report. Established in 1922, EABL’s network of breweries, distillers, and distribution network spans across six markets in Eastern Africa. Their operations are concentrated in the three main markets of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. EABL currently contributes about 1% of Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) […]
BYD To Build 20 GWh Battery Factory In Wenzhou, China
Following closely on the heels of rumors about sodium-ion batteries, BYD announced a new 20 GWh battery factory in China.
General Motors Vows To Avoid “Opportunistic” EV Prices
General Motors says it plans to avoid opportunistic pricing for its upcoming electric cars so they are affordable by more drivers.
Vantem Offers Energy Efficient Factory Made Modular Dwellings
Modular home manufacturer Vantem has just closed a Series A funding round led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures.
Vanadium Flow Batteries Could Leapfrog Over Pumped Hydro For Long Duration Energy Storage
Flow batteries sport a number of advantages compared to lithium-ion batteries, including the ability to restart quickly after being idled for long periods of time.
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) Buys Hyundai Kona EVs & JAC Electric Pickup Trucks!
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has an installed generation capacity of 1,904 MW, of which over 86% is drawn from green sources, namely: hydro (826 MW), geothermal (799 MW), and wind (25.5 MW). The rest (253 MW) is generated from fossil fuels at its thermal power plants. KenGen is the largest power generating company […]
Sunrun Is Adding Ford F-150 Lightnings To Its Fleet
I used to work in the solar industry, so it’s something that is close to my heart. I got into the commercial and industrial solar industry (C&I) in 2015. At that time, Zimbabwe was going through an extensive power rationing program as the utility was battling to meet demand. This was due to several reasons […]