Articles tagged with "solar-power"
Power Anywhere: This Jackery Solar Generator Bundle Is Nearly 50% Off Right Now - CleanTechnica
The article highlights a significant discount on the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 bundled with a 200W SolarSaga solar panel, currently available for nearly 50% off its usual $1,299 price. This portable power solution offers 1,070Wh capacity and 1,500W continuous output (3,000W surge), powered by a durable LiFePO₄ battery rated for over 4,000 charge cycles. It supports fast charging—about 1 hour from a wall outlet and roughly 3 hours from solar under ideal conditions—making it highly convenient for emergencies, outdoor activities, or off-grid use. The unit is compact (23.8 lbs), rugged, quiet, and manageable via a dedicated app. The bundle is ideal for campers, overlanders, remote workers, homeowners needing backup power during outages, and clean energy advocates seeking a gas-free, renewable power source. The article emphasizes the rarity of such a high-quality solar generator setup being offered below $
energysolar-powerportable-generatorLiFePO4-batteryrenewable-energyoff-grid-powerclean-technologySenate GOP bill spares nuclear and geothermal energy while hammering wind and solar
Senate Republicans have introduced a budget reconciliation bill that significantly scales back renewable energy incentives established under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), particularly targeting solar, wind, and hydrogen energy. The bill proposes ending residential solar tax credits within 180 days of enactment and disqualifying solar leasing companies from receiving credits, which would severely impact the residential solar market. Commercial wind and solar projects would face a shortened timeline for tax credits, with full credits only available for projects starting within six months of the bill’s signing and phased reductions thereafter, disappearing entirely after 2027. Hydrogen tax credits would also end this year, creating additional challenges for hydrogen startups. In contrast, the bill largely spares geothermal, nuclear, hydropower, and long-duration energy storage technologies, with only slight extensions to their tax credit phase-outs. Carbon capture incentives would be modified to eliminate distinctions based on the use of captured carbon, making all projects eligible for the same credit level. Notably, the inclusion of long-duration energy storage could
energyrenewable-energysolar-powerwind-energynuclear-energygeothermal-energyenergy-policyThe Unbelievably Big Bad Bill Hurts IRA Incentives And Red States - CleanTechnica
The article discusses the significant negative impact of the proposed "One BIG Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) on the clean energy incentives established by the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The OBBBA, supported by former President Trump and the House Ways and Means Committee, aims to end tax credits for cleaner vehicles by 2025 and gradually eliminate incentives for wind, solar, and nuclear energy projects by 2032. This rollback threatens to derail the rapid growth of clean energy in the U.S., which saw a 47% increase in capacity in 2024, with solar and battery technologies leading the expansion. The article highlights that clean energy investments have created over 240,000 manufacturing jobs, with 78% of spending benefiting Republican-held suburban and rural districts. The rollback is linked to the Trump administration’s preferential treatment of oil and gas exploration and its suspension of clean energy development on federal lands. Since January, businesses have canceled or delayed more than $20 billion in clean energy
energyclean-energyrenewable-energyelectric-vehiclessolar-powerbattery-manufacturingenergy-policyA Long-Term Take On California's Net Metering Policies - CleanTechnica
The article discusses California’s evolving net metering policies, focusing on the transition to “Net Metering 3.0” and its long-term implications. A former electrician in California’s power industry provides a critical perspective, describing the new policy as a financial gain for utilities at the expense of residential solar customers. Under earlier net metering rules, residential solar owners could offset their electricity use on a near one-to-one basis, effectively reducing their bills to zero if their solar production matched their consumption. Utilities benefited by acquiring excess solar power at low fixed rates and reselling it at higher commercial rates during peak demand, creating a mutually beneficial arrangement. However, with Net Metering 3.0, utilities pay solar customers closer to wholesale rates for excess power, significantly reducing the financial value of residential solar systems. Customers can no longer fully offset their electricity bills due to lower compensation for surplus energy and the introduction of fixed monthly grid connection charges. This shift devalues residential solar investments, requiring larger and more expensive
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The article "Abandoning The Market" from CleanTechnica reflects on the author's personal journey from conservative political views to recognizing the undeniable reality of climate change, sparked by observing the 2003 Hardiness Zone map that showed significant warming in their local area. The map, which was suppressed by the George W. Bush administration due to its implications about climate change, revealed a temperature increase of over 10°F in the author's region, bringing new environmental challenges like Lyme disease. This denial of clear scientific evidence by a political party led the author to reconsider their political alignment, especially after witnessing the resistance to acknowledging climate change among like-minded conservatives. The author connects this personal experience to a broader geopolitical and economic context, highlighting a recent International Energy Agency paper that underscores China's dominant position in clean energy investment and markets. The U.S., by contrast, has lagged behind due to political denial and lack of engagement with the realities of climate change. The article critiques the entrenched political denial in the U.S.
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A new 240-kilowatt solar photovoltaic canopy has been installed at the Pendleton Wastewater Treatment and Resource Recovery Facility (WWTRRF) in Oregon, marking a significant advancement in the city’s efforts to enhance energy resilience and sustainability. The solar canopy is expected to generate approximately 325,000 kWh of electricity annually, offsetting around 30% of the facility’s total energy consumption and reducing operational costs. Beyond energy production, the canopy shades the facility’s chlorine contact chamber, which helps improve water quality, lower effluent temperatures, and support a healthier aquatic ecosystem. The project, delivered through an Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) with Ameresco, a Massachusetts-based energy solutions provider, represents a milestone in infrastructure improvement for Pendleton. It was funded through a combination of state grants, utility incentives, and city resources. City officials and Ameresco emphasized the canopy’s role in promoting economic benefits, operational efficiency, and environmental health. Future plans include adding a battery energy storage system (
energysolar-powerwastewater-treatmentrenewable-energyenergy-efficiencyinfrastructuresustainabilityNo Wheels, No Deals: Why Aptera, Arcimoto & ElectraMeccanica Failed - CleanTechnica
The article from CleanTechnica critically examines the persistent failures of three-wheeled electric vehicle (EV) startups Aptera, Arcimoto, and ElectraMeccanica, highlighting fundamental flaws in their business models despite initial enthusiasm and media hype. Aptera, despite raising nearly $200 million over two decades and amassing tens of thousands of reservations, has yet to deliver a single vehicle. Its financial disclosures reveal severe losses and dwindling cash reserves, with no firm supplier agreements or production timeline, casting serious doubt on its viability. The company’s chronic underestimation of the capital needed to transition from prototype to production exemplifies the structural challenges these startups face. Arcimoto’s story is marked by overextension and financial distress, culminating in halted production, a plummeting stock price, and drastic operational cuts by early 2023. Although it avoided bankruptcy, the company’s lack of a clear recovery plan and inability to manage expenses against revenues have left it effectively dormant. ElectraMeccanica’s
energyelectric-vehiclesbattery-technologyclean-energyautomotive-startupssolar-powerelectric-mobilitySouth Korea turns plastic bottles into hydrogen with solar power
Scientists at South Korea’s Institute for Basic Science (IBS) Center for Nanoparticle Research, led by Professors Kim Dae-Hyeong and Hyeon Taeghwan, have developed an innovative photocatalytic system that converts plastic waste, specifically PET bottles, into clean hydrogen fuel using sunlight. This system addresses the inefficiencies and greenhouse gas emissions associated with conventional hydrogen production methods by harnessing solar energy to break down plastics into byproducts like ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid while releasing hydrogen. A key advancement is the stabilization of the catalyst within a polymer network at the air-water interface, which prevents common issues such as catalyst loss and reverse reactions, enabling stable operation for over two months even in harsh alkaline conditions. The technology was successfully tested outdoors with a one-square-meter device that produced hydrogen from dissolved plastic bottles under natural sunlight. Its floatable catalyst design allows it to function in various water environments, including seawater and tap water. Importantly, simulations indicate the system can
energyclean-energyhydrogen-productionphotocatalysisplastic-recyclingsolar-powersustainable-technologyDid California Break the Law While Cutting Rooftop Solar Subsidies - CleanTechnica
California, long a leader in rooftop solar installations due to its net metering policy that credited solar panel owners at retail electricity rates, replaced this system with "Net Metering 3.0" on April 15, 2024. This change followed years of pressure from investor-owned utilities—Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas & Electric, and San Diego Gas & Electric—who argued that compensating solar owners at retail rates unfairly shifted costs to non-solar ratepayers. The new policy significantly reduced these subsidies. However, environmental groups including the Center for Biological Diversity, the Environmental Working Group, and the Protect Our Communities Foundation have sued the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), claiming it failed to consider the full range of financial and societal benefits of rooftop solar. These benefits include reduced grid infrastructure costs (such as transmission lines and substations), improved grid security and resiliency, health and climate advantages, and the use of existing rooftop space rather than new land. The plaintiffs argue that by
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The article from CleanTechnica highlights the rapid growth and dominance of solar energy in the United States as the leading source of new electricity generation capacity. Key statistics from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) reveal that as of 2024, there are nearly 280,000 solar jobs and over 10,000 solar businesses nationwide. Solar power projects are being installed at a remarkable pace—on average, one every 54 seconds—with solar accounting for 81.5% of all new U.S. power capacity in 2024. The country now has more than 250 gigawatts (GW) of installed solar capacity, enough to power over 41 million average homes, and boasts 51 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity. Despite these impressive figures, the article notes a slowdown in solar growth in early 2025 compared to the previous year, attributed primarily to federal policy uncertainty, especially regarding tax credits, and regulatory changes in California. Nonetheless, solar energy remains the clear electricity winner
solar-energyrenewable-energysolar-powerenergy-capacitysolar-industryenergy-storagesolar-manufacturingThe US Produced More Energy than Ever Before in 2024 - CleanTechnica
In 2024, the United States achieved a record high in total energy production, surpassing 103 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu), marking a 1% increase over the previous record set in 2023. Key contributors to this growth included natural gas, crude oil, natural gas plant liquids (NGPL), biofuels, solar, and wind energy, each setting new domestic production records. Natural gas remained the largest source of U.S. energy since 2011, accounting for nearly 38 trillion cubic feet in 2024, consistent with 2023 levels. Crude oil production also hit a record, increasing by 2%, primarily driven by output from the Permian Basin in New Mexico and Texas. Conversely, coal production declined to its lowest annual output since 1964, reflecting a long-term decrease since coal was the dominant energy source from 1984 through 2010. NGPLs, which include fuels like ethane and propane associated with natural gas, accounted for about 9% of total U.S. energy production and rose 7% from 2023, continuing a growth trend since 2005. Renewable energy sources such as biofuels, wind, and solar also set production records, contributing to the overall energy increase. Notably, biofuel production, including sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), reached 1.4 million barrels per day, a 6% rise from the previous year. The article highlights that while some traditional energy sources used primarily for electricity generation have peaked decades ago, the U.S. continues to diversify its energy mix with increasing contributions from renewables and cleaner fuels. The data referenced in the article comes from the U.S. Energy Information Administration and uses standardized energy units (Btu) to compare different energy types. The report underscores the ongoing transition in U.S. energy production, with fossil fuels like natural gas and oil still dominant but renewable and alternative energy sources growing rapidly. The article also encourages readers to engage with CleanTechnica’s content for further analysis and updates on energy trends.
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Revolution Marine Group, a Florida-based company, has unveiled its latest 60-foot solar-electric catamaran, the Oceanwalker S60e, targeting the growing market for eco-friendly yachts. This model features a sleek dual-hull design powered by twin 150 kW (200 hp) electric motors and supported by a 10 kW solar array that powers onboard amenities such as air-conditioning and electric cooking. While the exact electric-only range is undisclosed, the yacht includes two 45 kW diesel generators that extend its total range up to 800 nautical miles, providing flexibility for longer voyages. The yacht also offers customizable interior layouts with three or four cabins, catering to private owners and luxury charters. Construction of the first Oceanwalker S60e is underway at the Fujian Sky Walker shipyard in China, with delivery expected by April 2026. The vessel’s first home will be Club Ki’ama Bahamas, an exclusive solar-powered yacht and residence club on Elizabeth Island. Club Ki’ama’s management praised the yacht as a perfect complement to their sustainable oceanfront community. Revolution Marine’s CEO Edward Sacks emphasized the company’s commitment to innovation and quality, hinting at future larger models in the Oceanwalker lineup, signaling ongoing advancements in sustainable marine technology.
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The article highlights a significant shift in India’s energy landscape, marked by a steep decline in coal usage as of May 2025—the largest year-over-year drop since the COVID-19 pandemic. This decline is driven by economic slowdowns, rapid expansion of renewables, and increasingly cost-competitive solar and wind projects, signaling a potential tipping point toward decarbonization. Despite coal’s entrenched role in powering India’s industrial sectors and accounting for nearly half of the country’s primary energy input in 2023, its inefficiencies—where about two-thirds of coal’s energy content is lost as waste heat—underscore the urgency for a transition to cleaner, more efficient energy sources. Renewables, while growing, still made up less than a quarter of electricity generation in 2023, reflecting the substantial scaling challenges ahead. Looking toward 2050, the article envisions a fully electrified Indian economy predominantly powered by renewables such as wind, solar, and hydro, with nuclear energy maintained at current levels. This future energy system would leverage the efficiency gains of electrification, particularly through widespread adoption of electric vehicles and heat pumps, which significantly reduce energy demand in transport, residential, and commercial sectors. The strategic use of ambient environmental heat via heat pumps and the integration of geothermal energy could further reduce electricity needs, transforming India’s energy consumption into a highly efficient and sustainable model. This transition offers not only environmental benefits but also economic resilience by addressing inefficiencies and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
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