Energy Storage Archives Clean Tech News & Views: EVs, Solar Energy, Batteries Sun, 28 May 2023 16:11:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://cleantechnica.com/files/2013/07/ct-favicon-50x50.png Energy Storage Archives 32 32 13821326 How Will The EV Transition Affect Real Estate Planning? https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/28/how-will-the-ev-transition-affect-real-estate-planning/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/28/how-will-the-ev-transition-affect-real-estate-planning/#respond Sun, 28 May 2023 16:11:07 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=296716 As many automakers look to follow Tesla into the electric vehicle market, the shift could change how real estate developers and building owners plan new projects. A move toward overnight charging at apartments and condos could offer cost savings on electricity, and one professor thinks that owners of these developments will feel pressured to add […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/28/how-will-the-ev-transition-affect-real-estate-planning/feed/ 0 296716 Tesla’s 3 Master Plans — What It Has Achieved & What It Hasn’t https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/27/teslas-3-master-plans-what-it-has-achieved-what-it-hasnt/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/27/teslas-3-master-plans-what-it-has-achieved-what-it-hasnt/#respond Sun, 28 May 2023 03:37:33 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=296518 What happens when we analyze and weigh each of the 3 Tesla master plans, including the intentions outlined and the actions that resulted? ]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/27/teslas-3-master-plans-what-it-has-achieved-what-it-hasnt/feed/ 0 296518 BLUETTI Launches Veterans & Military Purchase Program: Exclusive Discounts on Power Solutions https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/27/bluetti-launches-veterans-and-military-purchase-program-exclusive-discounts-on-power-solutions/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/27/bluetti-launches-veterans-and-military-purchase-program-exclusive-discounts-on-power-solutions/#respond Sat, 27 May 2023 13:00:17 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=296421 Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor the sacrifices of service members. In recognition of their dedication on this Memorial Day, BLUETTI proudly introduces the Veterans and Military Purchase Program to support and express gratitude to active duty and retired military personnel. Veterans and Military Purchase Program: Honoring Our Heroes   From May 25th […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/27/bluetti-launches-veterans-and-military-purchase-program-exclusive-discounts-on-power-solutions/feed/ 0 296421 Kia Aims To Expand The Role Of EVs In The World With New Apps https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/27/kia-aims-to-expand-the-role-of-evs-in-the-world-with-new-apps/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/27/kia-aims-to-expand-the-role-of-evs-in-the-world-with-new-apps/#respond Sat, 27 May 2023 11:30:48 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=296515 Electric vehicle (EV) batteries are often associated with powering vehicles, but their capabilities extend far beyond that primary function. As technology evolves and the demand for clean energy solutions grows, the potential applications of EV batteries continue to expand. In this article, I’ll delve into some of these innovative uses that not only contribute to […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/27/kia-aims-to-expand-the-role-of-evs-in-the-world-with-new-apps/feed/ 0 296515 US Officials Visit Li-Cycle’s Battery Recycling Plant in Arizona https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/26/us-officials-visit-li-cycles-battery-recycling-plant-in-arizona/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/26/us-officials-visit-li-cycles-battery-recycling-plant-in-arizona/#respond Fri, 26 May 2023 18:35:43 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=296508 The Importance Of Battery Recycling Lithium battery recycling is an essential process that plays a significant role in conserving resources, protecting the environment, and ensuring the sustainability of energy storage technologies. With the rapid growth of electric vehicles, portable electronics, and renewable energy systems, the demand for lithium-ion batteries has surged, making their recycling more […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/26/us-officials-visit-li-cycles-battery-recycling-plant-in-arizona/feed/ 0 296508 New Report: Carbon Capture & Storage Serves California Communities, Environment, & Economy https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/26/new-report-carbon-capture-storage-serves-california-communities-environment-economy/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/26/new-report-carbon-capture-storage-serves-california-communities-environment-economy/#respond Fri, 26 May 2023 14:53:42 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=296482 LLNL and the Clean Air Task Force have released a new report "Sharing the Benefits: How the Economics of Carbon Capture and Storage Projects in California Can Serve Communities, the Economy, and the Climate,” that examines the costs of carbon dioxide capture, transportation, and geologic storage in California.]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/26/new-report-carbon-capture-storage-serves-california-communities-environment-economy/feed/ 0 296482 Will 4680 Battery Cell Delays Impact Tesla Cybertruck Production? https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/24/will-4680-battery-cell-delays-impact-tesla-cybertruck-production/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/24/will-4680-battery-cell-delays-impact-tesla-cybertruck-production/#respond Thu, 25 May 2023 03:09:03 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=296360 Earlier this month, Tesla battery cell supplier Panasonic announced that it would delay the commercial production schedule of 4680 cells. Some wonder if the news could affect production of the Tesla Cybertruck, which is set to begin deliveries later this year. According to Panasonic’s previous guidance, the company planned to begin production of its 4680 […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/24/will-4680-battery-cell-delays-impact-tesla-cybertruck-production/feed/ 0 296360 What Do Battery Energy Density Improvements Really Mean For Trucks, Ships, & Planes? https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/24/what-do-battery-energy-density-improvements-really-mean-for-trucks-ships-planes/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/24/what-do-battery-energy-density-improvements-really-mean-for-trucks-ships-planes/#respond Wed, 24 May 2023 17:35:13 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=296199 The future of all ground transportation and an awful lot of aviation and marine shipping being electric, low-carbon, quieter, and a lot less smelly is within reach. It would be rude not to reach out and grab it with both hands.]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/24/what-do-battery-energy-density-improvements-really-mean-for-trucks-ships-planes/feed/ 0 296199 Prieto Introduces Battery That Charges In 3 Minutes https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/23/prieto-introduces-battery-that-charges-in-3-minutes/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/23/prieto-introduces-battery-that-charges-in-3-minutes/#respond Tue, 23 May 2023 17:05:54 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=296295 Prieto, based in Fort Collins, Colorado, says an independent lab has verified its fast charging and low temperature claims. ]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/23/prieto-introduces-battery-that-charges-in-3-minutes/feed/ 0 296295 Philippines’ ACEN Group Expands In Vietnam, Australia For Battery Storage & Wind https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/23/philippines-acen-group-expands-in-vietnam-australia-for-battery-storage-wind/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/23/philippines-acen-group-expands-in-vietnam-australia-for-battery-storage-wind/#respond Tue, 23 May 2023 13:45:40 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=296183 The ACEN group made two announcements over the weekend. The first one, through AMI AC Renewables, a subsidiary of AMI Khanh Hoa, was a collaboration with energy technology supplier Honeywell to embark on an ambitious pilot project involving a battery energy storage system (BESS) in Khanh Hoa, Vietnam. The second one, initiated last May 9 […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/23/philippines-acen-group-expands-in-vietnam-australia-for-battery-storage-wind/feed/ 0 296183 CleanTechnica Tested: The BLUETTI AC180 Solar Generator https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/23/cleantechnica-tested-the-bluetti-ac180-solar-generator/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/23/cleantechnica-tested-the-bluetti-ac180-solar-generator/#respond Tue, 23 May 2023 13:00:54 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=291273 The BLUETTI AC180 is a compact and efficient portable power station that, when paired with BLUETTI’s 200 watt portable solar panel, becomes one of the better solar generators on the market today. The name itself is somewhat awkwardly derived from the unit’s AC output capacity of 1,800 watts. The AC180 stands out with its compact […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/23/cleantechnica-tested-the-bluetti-ac180-solar-generator/feed/ 0 291273 Ample Wants To Bring Battery Swapping To Everyone https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/21/ample-wants-to-bring-battery-swapping-to-everyone/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/21/ample-wants-to-bring-battery-swapping-to-everyone/#respond Mon, 22 May 2023 01:41:03 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=296174 The latest battery swapping technology from Ample promises a fully charged battery in about 5 minutes for most cars and trucks.]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/21/ample-wants-to-bring-battery-swapping-to-everyone/feed/ 0 296174 Solar-Panel “Clustering” Coming to Scores of Army Homes on Hawaii https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/21/solar-panel-clustering-coming-to-scores-of-army-homes-on-hawaii/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/21/solar-panel-clustering-coming-to-scores-of-army-homes-on-hawaii/#respond Sun, 21 May 2023 16:20:50 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=295448 Hawaii is known for many things, like its beautiful beaches, tropical forests, clear blue waters, and plentiful sunshine throughout the year. It is one of the most visited places on earth, with nearly 9.2 million people visiting the Aloha State just in 2022 alone. Hawaii is also a popular destination for retired military personnel to […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/21/solar-panel-clustering-coming-to-scores-of-army-homes-on-hawaii/feed/ 0 295448 Chevy’s Not Taking Any Chances With Bolt Battery Packs https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/20/chevys-not-taking-any-chances-with-bolt-battery-packs/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/20/chevys-not-taking-any-chances-with-bolt-battery-packs/#respond Sun, 21 May 2023 01:48:17 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=295897 Some recent posts on Reddit give us some news that might look bad on the surface but really show us something good. It turns out that GM’s battery software errs far on the side of caution for Bolts and Bolt EUVs after the fire recall. As you can see in the image above, there’s a […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/20/chevys-not-taking-any-chances-with-bolt-battery-packs/feed/ 0 295897 Gotion Introduces LMFP Battery With Energy Density Of 240 Wh/Kg https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/20/gotion-introduces-lmfp-battery-with-energy-density-of-240-wh-kg/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/20/gotion-introduces-lmfp-battery-with-energy-density-of-240-wh-kg/#respond Sat, 20 May 2023 18:34:46 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=296107 Volkswagen battery supplier Gotion has revealed a new lithium-manganese-iron-phosphate battery it says can go 1000 km. ]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/20/gotion-introduces-lmfp-battery-with-energy-density-of-240-wh-kg/feed/ 0 296107 CleanTechnica Tested: Dabbsson Portable Power Station & Folding Solar Panel https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/19/cleantechnica-tested-dabbsson-portable-power-station-solar-panel/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/19/cleantechnica-tested-dabbsson-portable-power-station-solar-panel/#respond Fri, 19 May 2023 13:00:46 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=293036 Dabbsson is newcomer in the world of portable power stations and is pushing into the market with two massive new portable power stations. The Dabbsson DBS2300 is a 2,300 Wh / 2,000 W unit that can be bundled with one or two of their Dabbsson DBS3000 units for an additional 3,000Wh of storage capacity per […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/19/cleantechnica-tested-dabbsson-portable-power-station-solar-panel/feed/ 0 293036 Argonne National Lab Creates Lithium-Ion Batteries That Work In The Cold https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/18/argonne-national-lab-creates-lithium-ion-batteries-that-work-in-the-cold/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/18/argonne-national-lab-creates-lithium-ion-batteries-that-work-in-the-cold/#respond Thu, 18 May 2023 20:57:03 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=295983 Researchers at Argonne National Lab believe they may have a solution for lithium ion batteries that perform poorly in the cold. ]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/18/argonne-national-lab-creates-lithium-ion-batteries-that-work-in-the-cold/feed/ 0 295983 In The Age Of ChatGPT, What Is Reality, & Does It Matter To Cleantech? https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/16/in-the-age-of-chatgpt-what-is-reality-does-it-matter-to-cleantech/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/16/in-the-age-of-chatgpt-what-is-reality-does-it-matter-to-cleantech/#respond Tue, 16 May 2023 22:35:37 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=295755 Don't blame ChatGPT for some humans being venal con artists or deluded fabulists, and don't blame it for other people buying into the nonsense.]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/16/in-the-age-of-chatgpt-what-is-reality-does-it-matter-to-cleantech/feed/ 0 295755 The Power Of Spin: How Old Mechanical Solutions Are Ensuring Modern Grid Stability https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/16/the-power-of-spin-how-old-mechanical-solutions-are-ensuring-modern-grid-stability/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/16/the-power-of-spin-how-old-mechanical-solutions-are-ensuring-modern-grid-stability/#respond Tue, 16 May 2023 18:35:18 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=295476 The combination of technical, market and regulatory innovation sometimes brings old technical solutions back to life. Such is the case for synchronous condensers it seems.]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/16/the-power-of-spin-how-old-mechanical-solutions-are-ensuring-modern-grid-stability/feed/ 0 295476 E-Bike Battery Recycling Program Announced In The US https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/16/e-bike-battery-recycling-program-announced-in-the-us/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/16/e-bike-battery-recycling-program-announced-in-the-us/#respond Tue, 16 May 2023 17:35:14 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=295763 E-bike battery recycling is just getting started in the US, but already, more than 36,000 pounds of batteries have been processed. ]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/16/e-bike-battery-recycling-program-announced-in-the-us/feed/ 0 295763 What Drives This Madness On Hydrogen? https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/16/what-drives-this-madness-on-hydrogen/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/16/what-drives-this-madness-on-hydrogen/#respond Tue, 16 May 2023 05:00:29 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=295716 As Liebreich says, it will take until 2030 for the hype to die down, because that's how long it takes to deprogram a cult. ]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/16/what-drives-this-madness-on-hydrogen/feed/ 0 295716 Mississippi Takes Green Hydrogen To Next Level https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/15/mississippi-takes-green-hydrogen-to-next-level/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/15/mississippi-takes-green-hydrogen-to-next-level/#respond Mon, 15 May 2023 15:35:23 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=295460 State office holders in Mississippi continue to spout anti-ESG rhetoric, but a massive green hydrogen hub is taking shape right under their feet.]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/15/mississippi-takes-green-hydrogen-to-next-level/feed/ 0 295460 India To Open Lithium Reserves For Auction Later This Year https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/14/india-to-open-lithium-reserves-for-auction-later-this-year/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/14/india-to-open-lithium-reserves-for-auction-later-this-year/#respond Mon, 15 May 2023 02:51:36 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=295662 The Indian government is expected to initiate auction of mining rights for lithium reserves later this year. According to media reports, the Indian government will offer mining rights for lithium reserves in Jammu & Kashmir later in 2023. The focus of the auction will be the recently confirmed 5.9 million tonne reserves in the Resai […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/14/india-to-open-lithium-reserves-for-auction-later-this-year/feed/ 0 295662 Three Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day with BLUETTI https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/12/three-ways-to-celebrate-mothers-day-with-bluetti/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/12/three-ways-to-celebrate-mothers-day-with-bluetti/#respond Fri, 12 May 2023 13:00:03 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=295320 Mother’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to show your appreciation and gratitude for all the hard work and dedication that mothers put into their families. And what better way to celebrate that than with a new BLUETTI top-of-the-line portable power solution? This Mother’s Day, make your mom feel truly special with BLUETTI’s special promotion from […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/12/three-ways-to-celebrate-mothers-day-with-bluetti/feed/ 0 295320 New Battery Recycling Center Will Have A Big Impact on Europe https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/11/new-battery-recycling-center-will-have-a-big-impact-on-europe/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/11/new-battery-recycling-center-will-have-a-big-impact-on-europe/#respond Thu, 11 May 2023 12:10:17 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=295356 Lithium-ion batteries are a rapidly growing technology, used to power everything from our mobile phones to electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. Lithium-ion batteries generally have a much longer lifespan than anti-EV commentators would lead people to believe, and once they’re too degraded for vehicle use, they serve for years more doing stationary energy storage. […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/11/new-battery-recycling-center-will-have-a-big-impact-on-europe/feed/ 0 295356 The emoose Solar-Compatible Portable Power Station https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/10/the-emoose-solar-compatible-portable-power-station/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/10/the-emoose-solar-compatible-portable-power-station/#respond Wed, 10 May 2023 15:55:13 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=295159 During the pandemic and the current post-pandemic period, many people made big changes in their lives. They sold their homes and moved to the country or out of their home nation. A fraction of this population segment may have tried van or RV life. Or perhaps they went for an off-grid cabin in the woods. […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/10/the-emoose-solar-compatible-portable-power-station/feed/ 0 295159 The EV Battery Supply Chain Explained https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/09/the-ev-battery-supply-chain-explained/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/09/the-ev-battery-supply-chain-explained/#respond Tue, 09 May 2023 15:15:36 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=295090 Introduction What are the problems in the EV battery supply chain and how can we improve it? The transportation sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the US economy, and about half its emissions come from light-duty vehicles alone. To avoid the disastrous effects of a 1.5°C increase in global temperatures, we will […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/09/the-ev-battery-supply-chain-explained/feed/ 0 295090 What’s Coming With Chile’s National Lithium Strategy? https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/09/whats-coming-with-chiles-national-lithium-strategy/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/09/whats-coming-with-chiles-national-lithium-strategy/#respond Tue, 09 May 2023 12:54:03 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=295181 Gabriel Boric, president of the world’s second largest producer of lithium, Chile, announced on April 20 that the country was adopting a “National Lithium Strategy.” And … that was pretty much it. I wish there was more to it. I wish I could say that the media exploded, that omens for the inevitable destruction of […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/09/whats-coming-with-chiles-national-lithium-strategy/feed/ 0 295181 Rimac Energy Plans To Add Grid-Scale Storage To Its Portfolio This Year https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/08/rimac-energy-plans-to-add-grid-scale-storage-to-its-portfolio-this-year/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/08/rimac-energy-plans-to-add-grid-scale-storage-to-its-portfolio-this-year/#respond Mon, 08 May 2023 15:55:16 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=294983 Rimac Energy is coming this year. The new company promises to reduce efficiency losses by 50% while using 40% less space.]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/08/rimac-energy-plans-to-add-grid-scale-storage-to-its-portfolio-this-year/feed/ 0 294983 Battery Raw Material Demand — Can The Mining Industry Keep Up? https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/08/battery-raw-material-demand-can-the-mining-industry-keep-up/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/08/battery-raw-material-demand-can-the-mining-industry-keep-up/#respond Mon, 08 May 2023 12:55:02 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=295038 Rethink Energy recently produced a report, available for purchase here, that analyzes the surge in battery raw material demand in the near future. The answer to the question “Can the mining industry keep up?” is a qualified “yes.” It may be a bumpy road with supply constraints affecting the commodity price. Rethink Energy expects that […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/08/battery-raw-material-demand-can-the-mining-industry-keep-up/feed/ 0 295038 The Energy Revolution in 5 Charts https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/07/the-energy-revolution-in-5-charts/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/07/the-energy-revolution-in-5-charts/#respond Mon, 08 May 2023 01:27:42 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=294736 RMI experts Sam Butler-Sloss and Kingsmill Bond distill the energy transition down to five crucial concepts.]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/07/the-energy-revolution-in-5-charts/feed/ 0 294736 4 Things For Solar Installers To Communicate To Hotels About Energy Storage Systems https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/07/4-things-for-solar-installers-to-communicate-to-hotels-about-energy-storage-systems/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/07/4-things-for-solar-installers-to-communicate-to-hotels-about-energy-storage-systems/#respond Sun, 07 May 2023 17:17:45 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=294686 The hospitality industry can be lucrative for energy storage systems (ESS) installers, and here are some ways to communicate the benefits to potential buyers in the industry. There are several causes of everyday power outages in the United States. Hotels and resorts can encounter outages for a variety of reasons, including severe storms, maintenance issues, […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/07/4-things-for-solar-installers-to-communicate-to-hotels-about-energy-storage-systems/feed/ 0 294686 CleanTechnica Tested: The BLUETTI AC200Max Portable Power Station https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/05/cleantechnica-tested-the-bluetti-ac200max-portable-power-station/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/05/cleantechnica-tested-the-bluetti-ac200max-portable-power-station/#respond Fri, 05 May 2023 21:00:38 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=294764 The BLUETTI AC200Max is a behemoth 2 kilowatt-hour iron phosphate-powered portable power station that really packs a punch, but with a few caveats as well. The front of the BLUETTI AC200Max is imposing, and rightly so. It’s packing 2,048 watt-hours (Wh) of storage capacity and a continuous output capacity of 2,200 watts. Get Stuff Done […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/05/cleantechnica-tested-the-bluetti-ac200max-portable-power-station/feed/ 0 294764 A New Look At The EV Supply Chain As Battery-Powered Cars Hit The Roads En Masse https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/05/a-new-look-at-the-ev-supply-chain-as-battery-powered-cars-hit-the-roads-en-masse/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/05/a-new-look-at-the-ev-supply-chain-as-battery-powered-cars-hit-the-roads-en-masse/#respond Fri, 05 May 2023 18:50:31 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=294865 In a series of new reports, researchers at Argonne have tracked and analyzed new investments in electric vehicle production]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/05/a-new-look-at-the-ev-supply-chain-as-battery-powered-cars-hit-the-roads-en-masse/feed/ 0 294865 Tesla Shareholders Demand Child & Forced Labor Rights https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/05/tesla-shareholders-demand-child-forced-labor-rights/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/05/tesla-shareholders-demand-child-forced-labor-rights/#respond Fri, 05 May 2023 15:50:17 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=294716 A vote at the annual meeting will allow Tesla to explain its supply chain dilemmas that result from artisinal mining. Additionally, shareholders are expressing concern again over Elon Musk's ability to function fully as CEO. ]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/05/tesla-shareholders-demand-child-forced-labor-rights/feed/ 0 294716 U.S. Senate Solar Tariff Vote Threatens 30,000 American Jobs https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/04/solar-storage-industry-statement-on-senate-vote-to-repeal-solar-tariff-pause/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/04/solar-storage-industry-statement-on-senate-vote-to-repeal-solar-tariff-pause/#respond Thu, 04 May 2023 21:15:11 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=294732 “Any legislation that threatens 30,000 American jobs and weakens our nation’s energy security to this degree should be dead on arrival."]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/04/solar-storage-industry-statement-on-senate-vote-to-repeal-solar-tariff-pause/feed/ 0 294732 Northvolt & Cuberg Unveil Batteries Designed For Electric Aircraft https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/04/northvolt-cuberg-unveil-batteries-designed-for-electric-aircraft/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/04/northvolt-cuberg-unveil-batteries-designed-for-electric-aircraft/#respond Thu, 04 May 2023 20:35:53 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=294703 Cuberg, a subsidiary of Northvolt, is making great strides toward providing batteries that are capable of powering electric aircraft. ]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/04/northvolt-cuberg-unveil-batteries-designed-for-electric-aircraft/feed/ 0 294703 Use This Filter Of Business Model Red Flag Tests To Assess Cool New Cleantech https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/04/use-this-filter-of-business-model-red-flag-tests-to-assess-cool-new-cleantech/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/04/use-this-filter-of-business-model-red-flag-tests-to-assess-cool-new-cleantech/#respond Thu, 04 May 2023 19:35:05 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=294550 In this part of a series of articles on the simple tests I quickly apply to new technologies and firms that cross my screen, I’m going to focus on business model red flags. As a reminder, there are three categories I look at, technology, business model, and marketing, each with their own nuances. None of […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/04/use-this-filter-of-business-model-red-flag-tests-to-assess-cool-new-cleantech/feed/ 0 294550 Enphase Energy Launches New Home Energy Systems In Australia With IQ Battery 5P & IQ8 Microinverters https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/04/enphase-energy-launches-new-home-energy-systems-in-australia-with-iq-battery-5p-iq8-microinverters/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/04/enphase-energy-launches-new-home-energy-systems-in-australia-with-iq-battery-5p-iq8-microinverters/#respond Thu, 04 May 2023 16:35:55 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=294527 Enphase Energy recently announced the launch of its Enphase Energy System, featuring the new IQ Battery 5P and IQ8 Microinverters. The IQ Battery 5P is modular, with a 5 kWh capacity. The IQ8 Microinverters provide a peak output power of 384 W, offering homeowners reliable electricity whenever needed. Enphase Energy has confirmed that its new […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/04/enphase-energy-launches-new-home-energy-systems-in-australia-with-iq-battery-5p-iq8-microinverters/feed/ 0 294527 CALB Introduces U-Shaped Battery Technology https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/03/calb-introduces-u-shaped-battery-technology/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/03/calb-introduces-u-shaped-battery-technology/#respond Wed, 03 May 2023 15:35:06 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=294511 A new so-called U-shaped battery from CALB is set to challenge CATL's Qilin and Tesla's 4680 batteries once it goes into production. ]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/03/calb-introduces-u-shaped-battery-technology/feed/ 0 294511 Japan’s Culture Of Consensus Means It’s Slithering Into Hydrogen’s 10x Energy Cost Economy https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/02/japans-culture-of-consensus-means-its-slithering-into-hydrogens-10x-energy-cost-economy/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/02/japans-culture-of-consensus-means-its-slithering-into-hydrogens-10x-energy-cost-economy/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 18:15:38 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=294244 Japan will either figure it out or suffer the consequences of being completely unable to compete internationally and see their economy collapse to the point that they can't afford to import energy any more.]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/02/japans-culture-of-consensus-means-its-slithering-into-hydrogens-10x-energy-cost-economy/feed/ 0 294244 Fortum Battery Recycling Opens Europe’s Largest Closed-Loop Hydromet­al­lur­gical Battery Recycling Facility In Finland https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/01/fortum-battery-recycling-opens-europes-largest-closed-loop-hydrometallurgical-battery-recycling-facility-in-finland/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/01/fortum-battery-recycling-opens-europes-largest-closed-loop-hydrometallurgical-battery-recycling-facility-in-finland/#respond Mon, 01 May 2023 20:05:55 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=294117 Fortum Battery Recycling has begun commercial operations at its hydrometallurgical battery material recycling facility in Harjavalta, Finland. The recently built facility is the first hydrometallurgical recycling commercial-scale facility in Europe and the largest recycling plant in Europe in terms of recycling capacity. The new large-scale plant will significantly ease the rising demand for sustainable battery […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/01/fortum-battery-recycling-opens-europes-largest-closed-loop-hydrometallurgical-battery-recycling-facility-in-finland/feed/ 0 294117 Colorado Teardrops To Release A Series Of Electrified Classic Teardrop Adventure Trailers https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/01/colorado-teardrops-to-release-a-series-of-electrified-classic-teardrop-adventure-trailers/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/01/colorado-teardrops-to-release-a-series-of-electrified-classic-teardrop-adventure-trailers/#respond Mon, 01 May 2023 15:25:41 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=294031 Colorado Teardrops has announced two new patent-pending models of its teardrop camping trailers that are inspired by its classic line of teardrop trailers. The new models contain integrated battery systems that come in three sizes — the base model comes with a 19 kWh battery, and there is an optional 29 kWh and a 38 […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/05/01/colorado-teardrops-to-release-a-series-of-electrified-classic-teardrop-adventure-trailers/feed/ 0 294031 US & South Korean Companies To Onshore More Battery Production To US https://cleantechnica.com/2023/04/30/us-south-korean-companies-to-onshore-more-battery-production-to-us/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/04/30/us-south-korean-companies-to-onshore-more-battery-production-to-us/#respond Sun, 30 Apr 2023 11:01:17 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=294250 The dominance of China in the EV battery supply chain has raised concerns about the geopolitical risks associated with the reliance on one country for essential minerals and battery technology. As Chinese companies control over 70% of lithium-ion battery manufacturing and nearly all stages of the EV battery supply chain, this reliance on China puts […]]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/04/30/us-south-korean-companies-to-onshore-more-battery-production-to-us/feed/ 0 294250 BLUETTI AC500 vs. AC300: What’s Changed? https://cleantechnica.com/2023/04/28/bluetti-ac500-vs-ac300-whats-changed/ https://cleantechnica.com/2023/04/28/bluetti-ac500-vs-ac300-whats-changed/#respond Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:30:28 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=293877 Come out on top!]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2023/04/28/bluetti-ac500-vs-ac300-whats-changed/feed/ 0 293877