Category: Energy

1. California Public Utilities Commission enacted NEM 3.0, significantly reducing compensation for behind-the-meter solar PV systems. 2. Analysis by Berkeley Lab shows increase in PV installations with NEM before closure, rise in storage attachment rates under NBT, and higher TPO rates. 3. Shift towards smaller PV systems, increased concentration of installer market, and more installations…

1. Enlit Africa focuses on sustainability transition narrative with a global launch of the UNDP Africa Green Business & Financing Flagship Report 2. Event prioritizes sustainability and comprehensive energy transition in Africa 3. Over 180 expert speakers, including government officials and industry leaders, will address financial mechanisms, project pitch sessions, and opportunities for investment in…

1. BayWa r.e. signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hankuk Paper for a collaboration on sustainable energy in South Korea. 2. BayWa r.e. will develop a 60 MW onshore wind power project in Gyeongsangbuk-do province as part of the agreement. 3. This partnership represents BayWa r.e.’s commitment to driving wind energy adoption in the region…

– Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email or follow on Google News – The world passed peak ICEV sales in 2017 – Analysis suggests the ICEV fleet will peak soon and start reducing, with EV sales increasing. CleanTechnica offers daily news updates via email or Google News. The transition from internal…

– Polish industrial group Industria has received approval from the Polish Ministry of Climate and Environment to construct a power plant based on Rolls-Royce’s SMR. – The decision-in-principle for the investment was issued in May, following Industria’s application detailing plans to build a nuclear power plant using Rolls-Royce’s 470MW small pressurised water reactor. – The…

1. Biden Administration reinstated tariffs on imported bifacial solar panels. 2. Decision was influenced by a petition from domestic manufacturers and aim to protect U.S. solar panel industry. 3. The Administration also raised the tariff-rate quota of silicon solar cells as needed. The Biden Administration has decided to remove the exemption on imported bifacial solar…

1. Investment in lithium production is growing rapidly to meet increasing demand for batteries. 2. Battery prices are expected to remain below 2022 levels due to growth in production of lithium, nickel, and copper. 3. Energy transition technologies like batteries are receiving sufficient investment to meet decarbonization policy targets, but investment in battery metals needs…

– Zūm announced OUSD will be the first major US school district transitioning to a 100% electrified school bus system with V2G technology. – Zūm is providing a fleet of 74 electric school buses and bidirectional chargers in Oakland, managed through its AI-enabled technology platform. – The all-EV fleet will serve as a Virtual Power…

– Ocean Geophysics introduces solution to recycle and reprocess freely available seismic data for wind farm developers – Historical seismic data is often available in Europe and Australia through national energy authorities and can be purchased from oil companies – Advanced data processing techniques reveal hidden information in seismic data, reducing cost and risk for…

– Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email or follow on Google News – CATL introduces Shenxing PLUS battery with revolutionary charging capabilities and range – Concerns over how automakers in other regions will compete with this new technology from CATL, and potential impact on global economy and politics CATL has announced…