Derek Markham, Author at CleanTechnica https://cleantechnica.com/author/naturalpapa/ Clean Tech News & Views: EVs, Solar Energy, Batteries Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:04:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://cleantechnica.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/download-150x150.png Derek Markham, Author at CleanTechnica https://cleantechnica.com/author/naturalpapa/ 32 32 13821326 Californians Could Save $6.5 Billion With Community Solar & Storage https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/28/californians-could-save-6-5-billion-with-community-solar-storage/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/28/californians-could-save-6-5-billion-with-community-solar-storage/#respond Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:04:50 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=352400 A new study has found that expanding community solar and storage across California could save electricity customers a staggering $6.5 billion over the next 20 years. Commissioned by the Coalition for Community Solar Access, the report by Aurora Energy Research shows that investing in 5.4 gigawatts (GW) of local solar ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/28/californians-could-save-6-5-billion-with-community-solar-storage/feed/ 0 352400 ​Switzerland Unveils World’s First Operational Solar Railway Project​ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/25/switzerland-unveils-worlds-first-operational-solar-railway-project/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/25/switzerland-unveils-worlds-first-operational-solar-railway-project/#respond Fri, 25 Apr 2025 22:10:51 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=352311 In a pioneering move toward sustainable energy, Switzerland has inaugurated the world’s first solar power plant installed directly on an active railway line. Developed by Swiss startup Sun-Ways, this innovative project features removable solar PV panels laid between the rails, marking a significant advancement in renewable energy integration within transportation ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/25/switzerland-unveils-worlds-first-operational-solar-railway-project/feed/ 0 352311 California’s AB 942 Will Undermine Rooftop Solar — And Why That Matters https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/24/californias-ab-942-will-undermine-rooftop-solar-and-why-that-matters/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/24/californias-ab-942-will-undermine-rooftop-solar-and-why-that-matters/#respond Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:19:43 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=352247 California has long been a trailblazer in clean energy, with more than two million homes powered by the sun. But a new proposal making its way through Sacramento, Assembly Bill 942 (AB 942), could throw a wrench in the state’s rooftop solar success story, and solar advocates aren’t taking it ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/24/californias-ab-942-will-undermine-rooftop-solar-and-why-that-matters/feed/ 0 352247 ​The AfricroozE Bike Could Revolutionize E-Mobility Across Africa​ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/23/the-africrooze-bike-could-revolutionize-e-mobility-across-africa/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/23/the-africrooze-bike-could-revolutionize-e-mobility-across-africa/#respond Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:29:06 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=352217 If you’re into e-bikes, you already know the freedom they offer — zipping through traffic, leaving a smaller carbon footprint, and cutting back on fuel costs, all while putting a smile on your face. But what if that same technology could completely transform daily life in places where reliable transportation ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/23/the-africrooze-bike-could-revolutionize-e-mobility-across-africa/feed/ 0 352217 New Wheels, Less Cash: California’s E-Bike Vouchers Are Back https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/23/new-wheels-less-cash-californias-e-bike-vouchers-are-back/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/23/new-wheels-less-cash-californias-e-bike-vouchers-are-back/#respond Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:43:05 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=352209 If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your ride, or helping a friend make the switch to an e-bike, California is making it a whole lot easier, especially for lower-income residents. The state’s E-Bike Incentive Project, backed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), is offering up to $2,000 in point-of-sale ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/23/new-wheels-less-cash-californias-e-bike-vouchers-are-back/feed/ 0 352209 The ORENgE-Powered ElectroShade: Smart Shades That Generate Their Own Power https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/23/the-orenge-powered-electroshade-smart-shades-that-generate-their-own-power/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/23/the-orenge-powered-electroshade-smart-shades-that-generate-their-own-power/#respond Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:15:18 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=352204 Imagine your window shades doing more than just blocking the sun — they’re also quietly generating clean energy while keeping your space cool and comfortable. That’s exactly what the new ORENgE-powered ElectroShade system brings to the table: a sleek, solar-savvy solution that blends energy production with intelligent design. This new ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/23/the-orenge-powered-electroshade-smart-shades-that-generate-their-own-power/feed/ 0 352204 Closing The Loop: OnePlanet’s Solar Panel Recycling Facility Scores Major Funding Boost https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/22/closing-the-loop-oneplanets-solar-panel-recycling-facility-scores-major-funding-boost/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/22/closing-the-loop-oneplanets-solar-panel-recycling-facility-scores-major-funding-boost/#respond Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:02:14 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=352140 In a significant move that highlights the importance of sustainability within the solar sector, OnePlanet has secured a substantial financial foundation to build its flagship solar panel recycling facility in Green Cove Springs, Florida. With a freshly closed $7 million seed funding round and an additional $14.5 million in federal ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/22/closing-the-loop-oneplanets-solar-panel-recycling-facility-scores-major-funding-boost/feed/ 0 352140 Zero-Cost Solar & Batteries? Haven Energy Says Yes To California’s Low-Income Homeowners https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/22/zero-cost-solar-batteries-haven-energy-says-yes-to-californias-low-income-homeowners/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/22/zero-cost-solar-batteries-haven-energy-says-yes-to-californias-low-income-homeowners/#respond Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:27:12 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=352133 Imagine transforming your home to run on clean, renewable energy without paying a dime upfront. In a move that might seem too good to be true, but is very much real, Haven Energy has launched an ambitious initiative to install solar panels and battery storage systems completely free of charge ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/22/zero-cost-solar-batteries-haven-energy-says-yes-to-californias-low-income-homeowners/feed/ 0 352133 Agricultural Drones Are Low-Hanging CleanTech Fruit For Sustainable Food Production https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/16/agricultural-drones-are-low-hanging-cleantech-fruit-for-sustainable-food-production/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/16/agricultural-drones-are-low-hanging-cleantech-fruit-for-sustainable-food-production/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:15:02 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=336832 If you’re looking for a clean technology that’s already proven, scalable, and ready to make an impact, look up —  literally. Agricultural drones are quietly transforming farming around the world, and they’re doing it in a way that’s fast, efficient, and sustainable. For an industry that’s often slow to change, ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/16/agricultural-drones-are-low-hanging-cleantech-fruit-for-sustainable-food-production/feed/ 0 336832 Bonnell’s New Electric Dirt Bikes Are Ready To Shake Things Up: Meet The 805 & 902 https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/16/bonnells-new-electric-dirt-bikes-are-ready-to-shake-things-up-meet-the-805-902/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/16/bonnells-new-electric-dirt-bikes-are-ready-to-shake-things-up-meet-the-805-902/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:43:07 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=351759 Electric dirt bikes are no longer the future — they’re the now. And Bonnell, a rising name in the electric motorsports world, is coming in hot with two new models: the 805 and the 902. These bikes aren’t just about clean energy; they’re built to perform, compete, and maybe even ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/16/bonnells-new-electric-dirt-bikes-are-ready-to-shake-things-up-meet-the-805-902/feed/ 0 351759 Community Solar Is Booming — And Bringing Big Economic Benefits With It https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/15/community-solar-is-booming-and-bringing-big-economic-benefits-with-it/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/15/community-solar-is-booming-and-bringing-big-economic-benefits-with-it/#respond Tue, 15 Apr 2025 18:11:03 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=351752 A new report is giving solar advocates even more reason to get excited about community solar. According to The Economic Impact of Community Solar, released by the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA), these projects aren’t just delivering clean power, they’re also sparking serious economic growth. Here’s the headline stat: ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/15/community-solar-is-booming-and-bringing-big-economic-benefits-with-it/feed/ 0 351752 CraftStrom’s Smart Plug & Play Solar Kits Are Already NEC & UL Compliant https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/14/craftstroms-smart-plug-play-solar-kits-are-already-nec-ul-compliant/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/14/craftstroms-smart-plug-play-solar-kits-are-already-nec-ul-compliant/#respond Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:57:38 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=351684 With the passage of Utah House Bill 340, the state has officially legalized residential plug-in solar systems up to 1,200 watts AC, marking a major step toward decentralized, homeowner-installed PV. The law exempts these systems from conventional utility interconnection agreements, provided they include anti-islanding protection and do not exceed branch ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/14/craftstroms-smart-plug-play-solar-kits-are-already-nec-ul-compliant/feed/ 0 351684 Power To The People: Plug-In Solar Now Legal In Utah Homes https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/09/power-to-the-people-plug-in-solar-now-legal-in-utah-homes/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/09/power-to-the-people-plug-in-solar-now-legal-in-utah-homes/#respond Wed, 09 Apr 2025 18:09:24 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=351390 Utah has taken a significant step in expanding residential solar energy options with the passage of House Bill 340 (H.B. 340), known as the Solar Power Amendments. Signed into law on March 25, 2025, by Governor Spencer Cox, this legislation introduces a new category for small, portable solar generation devices, ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/09/power-to-the-people-plug-in-solar-now-legal-in-utah-homes/feed/ 0 351390 Electric Aviation Takes Off: H55’s B23 Energic Embarks On Cross-Country US Tour https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/04/electric-aviation-takes-off-h55s-b23-energic-embarks-on-cross-country-us-tour/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/04/electric-aviation-takes-off-h55s-b23-energic-embarks-on-cross-country-us-tour/#respond Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:05:57 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=351089 A sleek, nearly silent two-seater aircraft is zipping its way across the United States — and it’s not running on a drop of fuel. It’s the B23 Energic, an all-electric airplane from Swiss aviation company H55, and it’s in the middle of a months-long tour called H55 Across America. The ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/04/electric-aviation-takes-off-h55s-b23-energic-embarks-on-cross-country-us-tour/feed/ 0 351089 Velotric Fold 1: A Folding E-Bike That Gets It Right — CleanTechnica Tested https://cleantechnica.com/2025/03/26/velotric-fold-1-a-folding-e-bike-that-gets-it-right-cleantechnica-tested/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/03/26/velotric-fold-1-a-folding-e-bike-that-gets-it-right-cleantechnica-tested/#respond Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:50:14 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=345385 Folding e-bikes are usually a tradeoff — compact and portable, but underpowered and awkward to ride. The Velotric Fold 1 challenges that reputation with a 750W motor, hydraulic brakes, a 55-mile range, and a sturdy build — all for $1,199. It’s not trying to be the lightest or the smallest, ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/03/26/velotric-fold-1-a-folding-e-bike-that-gets-it-right-cleantechnica-tested/feed/ 0 345385 Airstream Introduces The 20Xe: The Future Of Electric-Ready Off-Grid Adventure https://cleantechnica.com/2025/03/04/airstream-introduces-the-20xe-the-future-of-electric-ready-off-grid-adventure/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/03/04/airstream-introduces-the-20xe-the-future-of-electric-ready-off-grid-adventure/#respond Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:57:51 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=349342 Airstream has been at the forefront of travel trailer innovation for decades, and with the introduction of the Basecamp 20Xe, the company is taking a major step into the future of off-grid and electric-capable adventure travel. As the first Basecamp model designed specifically with all-electric capability in mind, the 20XE ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/03/04/airstream-introduces-the-20xe-the-future-of-electric-ready-off-grid-adventure/feed/ 0 349342 Powering Texas: How Base Power’s No-Cost Home Batteries Are Revolutionizing Energy Resilience https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/28/powering-texas-how-base-powers-no-cost-home-batteries-are-revolutionizing-energy-resilience/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/28/powering-texas-how-base-powers-no-cost-home-batteries-are-revolutionizing-energy-resilience/#respond Fri, 28 Feb 2025 22:25:07 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=349142 ​In response to Texas’ increasing power outages and the demand for reliable home energy solutions, companies like Base Power are revolutionizing the market by offering affordable home battery systems without the hefty upfront costs. This innovative approach not only provides homeowners with backup power during outages but also contributes to ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/28/powering-texas-how-base-powers-no-cost-home-batteries-are-revolutionizing-energy-resilience/feed/ 0 349142 Leapting’s AI-Powered Robot Is Transforming Solar Panel Installation In Australia https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/27/leaptings-ai-powered-robot-is-transforming-solar-panel-installation-in-australia/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/27/leaptings-ai-powered-robot-is-transforming-solar-panel-installation-in-australia/#respond Thu, 27 Feb 2025 19:22:23 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=349074 Automation is making its way into every industry, and the solar sector is no exception. Chinese automation company Leapting has just announced that its Intelligent Automatic Navigation PV Module Installation Robot will be deployed at a large-scale solar farm in Australia. The robots, which have already been shipped from Leapting’s ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/27/leaptings-ai-powered-robot-is-transforming-solar-panel-installation-in-australia/feed/ 0 349074 Arizona Solar Advocates Challenge APS “Grid Access Charge” In Court: A Fight For Fair Energy Policy https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/26/arizona-solar-advocates-challenge-aps-grid-access-charge-in-court-a-fight-for-fair-energy-policy/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/26/arizona-solar-advocates-challenge-aps-grid-access-charge-in-court-a-fight-for-fair-energy-policy/#respond Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:25:19 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=348989 In a significant legal development, a coalition of advocacy organizations has filed an appeal challenging the Arizona Corporation Commission’s (ACC) decision to uphold a fee imposed on Arizona Public Service (APS) customers who utilize rooftop solar panels. The appeal, lodged on January 28, 2025, contends that the so-called “Grid Access ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/26/arizona-solar-advocates-challenge-aps-grid-access-charge-in-court-a-fight-for-fair-energy-policy/feed/ 0 348989 A Powerful New Tool Is Tracking The Electrification Of US Industry https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/24/a-powerful-new-tool-is-tracking-the-electrification-of-us-industry/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/24/a-powerful-new-tool-is-tracking-the-electrification-of-us-industry/#respond Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:44:50 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=348887 Industries across the US are making a big shift toward cleaner, more efficient energy solutions, and a new interactive map from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) is making it easier than ever to track that progress. This innovative tool provides a visual representation of how industrial electrification ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/24/a-powerful-new-tool-is-tracking-the-electrification-of-us-industry/feed/ 0 348887 GAF Energy Unveils Its Next-Gen Nailable Solar Shingle, Now 23% More Powerful https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/21/gaf-energy-unveils-its-next-gen-nailable-solar-shingle-now-23-more-powerful/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/21/gaf-energy-unveils-its-next-gen-nailable-solar-shingle-now-23-more-powerful/#respond Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:28:54 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=348701 GAF Energy, a leading solar roofing manufacturer and a subsidiary of Standard Industries, has officially launched the next generation of its groundbreaking Timberline Solar® Energy Shingle. Dubbed the Timberline Solar® ES 2, the new solar shingle builds upon the company’s innovative approach to solar-integrated roofing, delivering a 23% boost in ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/21/gaf-energy-unveils-its-next-gen-nailable-solar-shingle-now-23-more-powerful/feed/ 0 348701 New Mexico’s First Community Solar Project Breaks Ground https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/14/new-mexicos-first-community-solar-project-breaks-ground/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/14/new-mexicos-first-community-solar-project-breaks-ground/#respond Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:56:52 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=348388 In a milestone for renewable energy in the Land of Enchantment, Affordable Solar has commenced construction on New Mexico’s inaugural community solar project. The Cuidando Los Niños Community Solar Project, situated in Valencia County, will help to broaden access to renewable energy for New Mexico residents and boost community-driven sustainability ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/14/new-mexicos-first-community-solar-project-breaks-ground/feed/ 0 348388 Guidelines For Registered Apprenticeship Programs For The US Solar Industry Approved By DOL https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/14/guidelines-for-registered-apprenticeship-programs-for-the-us-solar-industry-approved-by-dol/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/14/guidelines-for-registered-apprenticeship-programs-for-the-us-solar-industry-approved-by-dol/#respond Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:43:43 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=348387 In a major step toward strengthening the renewable energy workforce, the US Department of Labor (DOL) has approved national guidelines for Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the solar industry. The new standards, developed by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), and the Midwest Renewable Energy ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/14/guidelines-for-registered-apprenticeship-programs-for-the-us-solar-industry-approved-by-dol/feed/ 0 348387 Global Investment In The Clean Energy Transition Surpassed $2.1 Trillion In 2024, More Needed For Net-Zero Goals https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/13/global-investment-in-the-clean-energy-transition-surpassed-2-1-trillion-in-2024-more-needed-for-net-zero-goals/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/13/global-investment-in-the-clean-energy-transition-surpassed-2-1-trillion-in-2024-more-needed-for-net-zero-goals/#respond Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:37:21 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=348339 In a landmark achievement, global investment in the low-carbon energy transition surged to a record $2.1 trillion in 2024, marking an 11% increase from the previous year, according to BloombergNEF’s “Energy Transition Investment Trends 2025” report. Key Drivers of Growth According to BloombergNEF (BNEF), the significant uptick in investment was ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/13/global-investment-in-the-clean-energy-transition-surpassed-2-1-trillion-in-2024-more-needed-for-net-zero-goals/feed/ 0 348339 SEIA Sets Ambitious Goal Of 700 GWh Of US Energy Storage By 2030 https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/13/seia-sets-ambitious-goal-of-700-gwh-of-us-energy-storage-by-2030/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/13/seia-sets-ambitious-goal-of-700-gwh-of-us-energy-storage-by-2030/#respond Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:27:55 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=348335 The US energy landscape is changing fast, and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is one of the leaders in transforming it into a clean energy economy. SEIA recently announced a major goal: 700 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of energy storage installed across the country by 2030, and the deployment of 10 ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/02/13/seia-sets-ambitious-goal-of-700-gwh-of-us-energy-storage-by-2030/feed/ 0 348335 NM Supreme Court Rejects Utilities’ Challenge to Community Solar Rules https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/17/nm-supreme-court-rejects-utilities-challenge-to-community-solar-rules/ https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/17/nm-supreme-court-rejects-utilities-challenge-to-community-solar-rules/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:34:34 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=346912 In a resounding victory for community solar advocates, the New Mexico Supreme Court definitively rejected electric utilities’ efforts to reshape the state’s community solar program. The court released a comprehensive 58-page opinion yesterday, which affirmed its March 2024 verbal decision upholding the implementation rules from the Public Regulation Commission. New ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2025/01/17/nm-supreme-court-rejects-utilities-challenge-to-community-solar-rules/feed/ 0 346912 Stellantis & CATL’s New JV Will Invest Up To €4B To Build Large-Scale LFP Battery Plant In Spain https://cleantechnica.com/2024/12/17/stellantis-catls-new-jv-will-invest-up-to-e4b-to-build-large-scale-lfp-battery-plant-in-spain/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/12/17/stellantis-catls-new-jv-will-invest-up-to-e4b-to-build-large-scale-lfp-battery-plant-in-spain/#respond Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:10:39 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=345453 Stellantis and CATL recently announced a strategic agreement for a joint venture that could see up to €4.1 billion invested in the construction of a large-scale European lithium iron phosphate battery plant. The facility, which they say will be constructed in multiple phases in Zaragoza, Spain, is intended to eventually ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/12/17/stellantis-catls-new-jv-will-invest-up-to-e4b-to-build-large-scale-lfp-battery-plant-in-spain/feed/ 0 345453 E-Bike Incentive Programs Need Well-Defined Goals To Be More Effective https://cleantechnica.com/2024/12/11/e-bike-incentive-programs-need-well-defined-goals-to-be-more-effective/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/12/11/e-bike-incentive-programs-need-well-defined-goals-to-be-more-effective/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:50:19 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=345090 Incentive programs meant to catalyze the adoption of greener, cleaner, low carbon technologies, such as we’ve seen with solar and EVs, and most recently e-bikes, can be effective if done right, but when a cookie-cutter one-size-fits-all approach is used, they can end up being not very cost-effective or efficient in ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/12/11/e-bike-incentive-programs-need-well-defined-goals-to-be-more-effective/feed/ 0 345090 The T1 Pro E-Cargo Bike Shows Some Next-Level Thinking https://cleantechnica.com/2024/12/10/the-t1-pro-e-cargo-bike-shows-some-next-level-thinking/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/12/10/the-t1-pro-e-cargo-bike-shows-some-next-level-thinking/#respond Tue, 10 Dec 2024 23:29:57 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=336037 There are e-cargo bikes, and then there are e-cargo bikes… On the one hand, there are electric cargo bikes that include a little more room for carrying stuff in their design, but are otherwise pretty much like a bog-standard electric bicycle, sorta like the basic modern crossover design in automobiles, ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/12/10/the-t1-pro-e-cargo-bike-shows-some-next-level-thinking/feed/ 0 336037 The Cybertruck Ain’t Got Nothin’ On This DIY Cyberbike https://cleantechnica.com/2024/12/10/the-cybertruck-aint-got-nothin-on-this-diy-cyberbike/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/12/10/the-cybertruck-aint-got-nothin-on-this-diy-cyberbike/#respond Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:14:01 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=344966 The Tesla Cybertruck was such a fresh and interesting new take on the design of the pickup truck that it was instantly polarizing. You either loved it or hated it, and it seemed like most EV enthusiasts loved it. But by now, after all of the various quirks and flaws ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/12/10/the-cybertruck-aint-got-nothin-on-this-diy-cyberbike/feed/ 0 344966 The 32kW US-Made Electric Dirt Bike From Dust Moto Is “Silent But Savage” https://cleantechnica.com/2024/12/09/the-32kw-us-made-electric-dirt-bike-from-dust-moto-is-silent-but-savage/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/12/09/the-32kw-us-made-electric-dirt-bike-from-dust-moto-is-silent-but-savage/#respond Mon, 09 Dec 2024 19:07:58 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=344764 After the e-bike sector explosion that we’ve seen in recent years, now the e-moto space is also rapidly growing, and the number of new models and brands of electric dirt bikes, which seem to be a popular choice for many new riders, is rising steadily. The latest entrant in the ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/12/09/the-32kw-us-made-electric-dirt-bike-from-dust-moto-is-silent-but-savage/feed/ 0 344764 This Is The Electric (Micro) Motorhome Of The Future: The Grounded T1 E-Trike RV https://cleantechnica.com/2024/12/05/this-is-the-electric-micro-motorhome-of-the-future-the-grounded-t1-e-trike-rv/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/12/05/this-is-the-electric-micro-motorhome-of-the-future-the-grounded-t1-e-trike-rv/#respond Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:54:51 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=344693 In what looks to be the first of a kind, at least in terms of the execution of the idea, the startup Grounded has unveiled its latest product, a small RV trailer, which is a micro camper pulled by a light electric vehicle, complete with Starlink internet, rooftop solar, “smart” ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/12/05/this-is-the-electric-micro-motorhome-of-the-future-the-grounded-t1-e-trike-rv/feed/ 0 344693 SOLARCYCLE’s New Georgia Facility Will Recycle 5GW Of Solar Panels Per Year https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/20/solarcycles-new-georgia-facility-will-recycle-5gw-of-solar-panels-per-year/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/20/solarcycles-new-georgia-facility-will-recycle-5gw-of-solar-panels-per-year/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:07:46 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=343782 SOLARCYCLE’s recently announced 5GW solar panel recycling facility in Georgia will be able to recover “up to 99%” of the materials, some of which will end up as feedstock for the company’s nearby solar glass factory. The new recycling plant will initially have the capacity to recycle 2 million solar ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/20/solarcycles-new-georgia-facility-will-recycle-5gw-of-solar-panels-per-year/feed/ 0 343782 Increase Your Hindsight For Cycling Safety With These Unique Bar-End Mirrors https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/20/increase-your-hindsight-for-cycling-safety-with-these-unique-bar-end-mirrors/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/20/increase-your-hindsight-for-cycling-safety-with-these-unique-bar-end-mirrors/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:26:27 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=342652 For the cyclists, e-cyclists, and tricyclists who spend a fair bit of time riding in and around busy streets and among traffic, situational awareness is one big key to staying safe while riding. Knowing who or what is coming up behind you before you merge or turn or hit the ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/20/increase-your-hindsight-for-cycling-safety-with-these-unique-bar-end-mirrors/feed/ 0 342652 I Really Wish I Could Love This Solar-Powered Electric “Cargo” Scooter https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/19/i-really-wish-i-could-love-this-solar-powered-electric-cargo-scooter/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/19/i-really-wish-i-could-love-this-solar-powered-electric-cargo-scooter/#respond Tue, 19 Nov 2024 23:47:27 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=343646 The interwebz have been buzzing lately about a new solar-powered electric “cargo” scooter, dubbed Lightfoot, that was just announced by Otherlab, and its main selling point seems to be its dual onboard solar panels, which could provide “up to 18 miles (28 km) of additional range per day,” just by ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/19/i-really-wish-i-could-love-this-solar-powered-electric-cargo-scooter/feed/ 0 343646 This E-Bike Is Powered By Discarded Single-Use Vape Batteries https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/18/this-e-bike-is-powered-by-discarded-single-use-vape-batteries/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/18/this-e-bike-is-powered-by-discarded-single-use-vape-batteries/#respond Mon, 18 Nov 2024 22:00:22 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=343641 And now for something completely different… A creative YouTuber recently picked up a whole bunch of discarded single-use (disposable) vapes at a music festival, disassembled them, and then used their battery cells to build a functional e-bike battery pack. As lithium-ion batteries get smaller and cheaper, their inclusion into more ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/18/this-e-bike-is-powered-by-discarded-single-use-vape-batteries/feed/ 0 343641 Vvolt Is Bringing The Unique STREEK E-Cargo Trike To The US https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/15/vvolt-is-bringing-the-unique-streek-e-cargo-trike-to-the-us/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/15/vvolt-is-bringing-the-unique-streek-e-cargo-trike-to-the-us/#respond Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:24:07 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=343526 In a world of oh-so-similar electric cargo bike designs, the compact STREEK stands out, but unless you live in Japan, you probably won’t ever see one, let alone purchase one. However, thanks to Vvolt, a new version of this modular e-cargo trike with a tilting front suspension is being designed ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/15/vvolt-is-bringing-the-unique-streek-e-cargo-trike-to-the-us/feed/ 0 343526 This Is The Electric Roadster We’ve Been Waiting For: The AC Ace Classic EV https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/09/this-is-the-electric-roadster-weve-been-waiting-for-the-ac-ace-classic-ev/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/09/this-is-the-electric-roadster-weve-been-waiting-for-the-ac-ace-classic-ev/#respond Sat, 09 Nov 2024 06:09:15 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=343136 If you’ve ever been tempted to buy an electric roadster, but didn’t want to pad the pockets of a tone-deaf billionaire with fascist tendencies who launches his half-assed version of an electric sports car into orbit just for shits and giggles, then perhaps it’s time to consider a battery-electric version ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/11/09/this-is-the-electric-roadster-weve-been-waiting-for-the-ac-ace-classic-ev/feed/ 0 343136 Softcar Aims For Full Circularity With Its 4-Seater Electric Microcar https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/24/softcar-aims-for-full-circularity-with-its-4-seater-electric-microcar/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/24/softcar-aims-for-full-circularity-with-its-4-seater-electric-microcar/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:42:37 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=342321 Softcar’s newly revealed 4-seater electric microcar, which is a small urban electric vehicle classified as a L7e (heavy quadricycle) in the EU, aims to lead the auto industry “fully into the circular economy” with its net-zero cars that will be built locally in net-zero micro-factories. The Softcar’s 4-seater configuration sets ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/24/softcar-aims-for-full-circularity-with-its-4-seater-electric-microcar/feed/ 0 342321 Xtracycle’s New E-Cargo Bike, The Hopper, Is Compact & Feature-Rich https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/23/xtracycles-new-e-cargo-bike-the-hopper-is-compact-feature-rich/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/23/xtracycles-new-e-cargo-bike-the-hopper-is-compact-feature-rich/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2024 20:54:10 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=342175 Xtracycle, one of the pioneers in cargo bikes in the US, just launched a new e-cargo model, The Hopper, which is packed with features that can help it replace many a car trip, all in a format that’s not much bigger than a standard bicycle. There has been recent flood ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/23/xtracycles-new-e-cargo-bike-the-hopper-is-compact-feature-rich/feed/ 0 342175 This Folding Electric Utility Wagon Might Prove To Be Essential Gear For Family Outings https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/17/this-folding-electric-utility-wagon-might-prove-to-be-essential-gear-for-family-outings/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/17/this-folding-electric-utility-wagon-might-prove-to-be-essential-gear-for-family-outings/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 19:28:23 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=341828 A new electric utility wagon, which claims a carrying capacity of up to 150 pounds and the ability to haul loads up inclines as steep as 17%, is also claimed to be “the safest electric wagon,” thanks to its active safety features, such as an electric braking system that activates ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/17/this-folding-electric-utility-wagon-might-prove-to-be-essential-gear-for-family-outings/feed/ 0 341828 US Hydroelectric Infrastructure Is Getting $430M In Upgrades https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/15/us-hydroelectric-infrastructure-is-getting-430m-in-upgrades/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/15/us-hydroelectric-infrastructure-is-getting-430m-in-upgrades/#respond Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:07:25 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=341774 Hydropower, the old-school method of renewable energy generation in the US, is getting a $430 million shot in the arm for funding hydroelectric infrastructure upgrades which aim to improve grid resilience, improve safety, and facilitate “environmental and recreational improvements” at hydro facilities across 33 states. This round of hydro facility ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/15/us-hydroelectric-infrastructure-is-getting-430m-in-upgrades/feed/ 0 341774 Is This The Ultimate “Universal” E-Bike Battery, Or Too Good To Be True? https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/08/is-this-the-ultimate-universal-e-bike-battery-or-too-good-to-be-true/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/08/is-this-the-ultimate-universal-e-bike-battery-or-too-good-to-be-true/#respond Tue, 08 Oct 2024 20:12:38 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=341357 A French company is offering what it calls “the world’s ultimate e-bike battery,” a universal and user-repairable and serviceable battery said to be compatible with most e-bike brands, which could be a key sustainability innovation for further reducing the environmental footprint of micromobility. It also claims to be both fireproof ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/08/is-this-the-ultimate-universal-e-bike-battery-or-too-good-to-be-true/feed/ 0 341357 A New Grant Program From State Bicycle Is Funding Indie Cycling Films https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/07/a-new-grant-program-from-state-bicycle-is-funding-indie-cycling-films/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/07/a-new-grant-program-from-state-bicycle-is-funding-indie-cycling-films/#respond Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:48:33 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=339504 A new grant program will be providing cash and gear (and bikes) to a handful of independent filmmakers to help bring unique cycling stories to life, which will then be featured in the State Bicycle Co. Presents film series. The first film, “Mystery Tour: Bikepacking Through Japan,” follows four friends ... [continued]

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]]> https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/07/a-new-grant-program-from-state-bicycle-is-funding-indie-cycling-films/feed/ 0 339504 Velotric Summit 1: An Affordable Entry-Level E-MTB For Town & Country — CleanTechnica Tested https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/02/velotric-summit-1-an-affordable-entry-level-e-mtb-for-town-country-cleantechnica-tested/ https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/02/velotric-summit-1-an-affordable-entry-level-e-mtb-for-town-country-cleantechnica-tested/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:31:45 +0000 https://cleantechnica.com/?p=334478 The Velotric Summit 1 electric mountain bike has a lot going for it at a great price point. If you’re looking for a good all-around e-bike that can handle anything the city streets throw at it, while also being fully capable of taking on trails and singletracks with ease, this ... [continued]

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