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#solar-panels
Environment
fromZDNET
1 week ago

How I squeeze more power from my portable solar panels: 11 ways to get up to 30% more

Positioning and maintaining solar panels is essential for optimal performance and energy efficiency.
Environment
fromZDNET
1 week ago

How I squeeze more power from my portable solar panels: 11 ways to get up to 30% more

Positioning and maintaining solar panels is essential for optimal performance and energy efficiency.
#tesla
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Tesla Is Quietly Becoming a Global Utility and Wall Street Barely Notices

Tesla's energy business is growing significantly, indicating a structural shift despite declining automotive revenue.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 weeks ago

The Tesla Semi Might Get Automated And Wireless Charging

Tesla is developing an automated charging system for the Semi electric truck to simplify the charging process for drivers and fleet managers.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
12 hours ago

Tesla bolsters App with new safety, insurance, and storage features

The Tesla Smartphone App enhances vehicle management with features like Summon, navigation, and new updates for safety and storage.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
6 days ago

Elon Musk signals expansion of Tesla's unique side business

Tesla is expanding its Diner concept, blending dining with Supercharger stations, starting with a new location in Palo Alto.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Is The Battery Trashed? A Tesla Model Y Hits 111,000 Miles With Zero Home Charging

The Tesla Model Y maintained 92% battery health after 111,000 miles, despite being fast-charged almost exclusively.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Tesla Is Quietly Becoming a Global Utility and Wall Street Barely Notices

Tesla's energy business is growing significantly, indicating a structural shift despite declining automotive revenue.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 weeks ago

The Tesla Semi Might Get Automated And Wireless Charging

Tesla is developing an automated charging system for the Semi electric truck to simplify the charging process for drivers and fleet managers.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
16 hours ago

Swiss Post deploys Kempower fast charging hub for mixed bus and truck operations in Villmergen - Sustainable Bus

Swiss Post has implemented a flexible Kempower DC fast charging system for buses and trucks at its logistics center in Villmergen.
#california
Environment
fromKqed
15 hours ago

California Is Transitioning From Fossil Fuels to Electric Power. It's Going to Get Messy | KQED

California faces high electricity costs but is making significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy sources.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.

Many fire survivors in California choose to rebuild all-electric homes for health, cost savings, and climate concerns despite policy rollbacks allowing gas connections.
Environment
fromKqed
15 hours ago

California Is Transitioning From Fossil Fuels to Electric Power. It's Going to Get Messy | KQED

California faces high electricity costs but is making significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy sources.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.

Many fire survivors in California choose to rebuild all-electric homes for health, cost savings, and climate concerns despite policy rollbacks allowing gas connections.
Mental health
fromMail Online
11 years ago

The invention that provides Pacific sunshine in Britain

Real Sunlight clinics offer artificial sunshine to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder, which affects 2 million Britons, especially women.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

"A stellarator is a thing that is objectively very difficult to design, objectively very difficult to build, but if it works, it can control the burning hot plasma better than a tokamak."
Science
Renovation
fromFast Company
1 day ago

How a Rhode Island apartment building for seniors installed 277 heat pumps in just 12 days

Carroll Tower retrofitted with 277 heat pumps, reducing energy costs and emissions significantly.
#smart-home
Gadgets
fromWIRED
3 days ago

The Smart Home Gadgets to Amp Up Your Curb Appeal

Smart home products like birdhouses and outdoor lights enhance both functionality and aesthetics in residential spaces.
Bicycling
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

The World's First Solid-State Electric Bike Has Tiny PC Fans For Cooling

Donut Lab claims to have developed the world's first solid-state electric bike, the Verge TS Pro Gen2, but lacks proof of its battery technology.
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Exclusive: This energy startup's bet on 100-year-old grid tech is paying off | TechCrunch

"We were considering multiple forms of capital when we started. It just felt like the opportunity is so large that venture capital gives us the opportunity to take those risks upfront and have the possibility to generate an outsized return."
Venture
#solar-energy
fromGothamist
1 week ago
NYC real estate

Here comes the sun: New bill would let New Yorkers hang solar panels from windows

fromZDNET
1 week ago
Environment

I tested a portable wind turbine for 2 years: Why it's my backup, not a solar replacement

NYC real estate
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Here comes the sun: New bill would let New Yorkers hang solar panels from windows

Lauren Phillips has reduced her utility costs by installing a small solar panel on her balcony, highlighting a potential shift in solar energy accessibility for apartment dwellers.
UK politics
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Is YOUR hometown a solar panel hotspot? Use our map to find out

Labour's push for solar panels faces criticism for being impractical and costly amid rising household bills.
Environment
fromZDNET
1 week ago

I tested a portable wind turbine for 2 years: Why it's my backup, not a solar replacement

Solar power generation is becoming more accessible with plug-in systems, while wind energy remains unpredictable and challenging to harness.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

US citizens beat rising energy bills with homegrown power

Homeowners are significantly reducing energy costs and reliance on fossil fuels by installing solar panels and heat pumps.
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Desert power: The promise and paradox of solar

Noor, meaning light in Arabic, is a solar facility that produces enough energy to power more than a million homes, utilizing concentrated solar power instead of traditional PV panels.
Independent films
#electric-vehicles
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

The End of Range Anxiety? This New Modular Engine Swaps Into EVs To Boost Range Significantly

fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago
Alternative transportation

Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution

Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

Ionna's High-Powered EV Charging Stations Are Coming To Hundreds Of These Gas Stations Soon

Ionna will install high-powered charging stations at Circle K locations and take over its existing charging network across the U.S.
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

The End of Range Anxiety? This New Modular Engine Swaps Into EVs To Boost Range Significantly

Renault and Geely's Horse Powertrain has developed the X-Range C15 Direct Drive, an all-in-one solution to convert EVs into hybrids or EREVs.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Tired of waiting for your EV to charge up? One Chinese company has a novel solution

NIO's automated battery swapping technology significantly reduces EV charging times, addressing a major barrier to electric vehicle adoption.
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
1 week ago

Ionna's High-Powered EV Charging Stations Are Coming To Hundreds Of These Gas Stations Soon

Ionna will install high-powered charging stations at Circle K locations and take over its existing charging network across the U.S.
Digital life
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Guest Idea: Why Sustainable Home Tech Choices Also Need Cybersecurity Awareness

Sustainable technology adoption is rising, but security risks of connected devices are often overlooked, impacting both environmental and digital safety.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Pure/AVK self-powered Dublin datacentre dodges grid constraints | Computer Weekly

Europe's first microgrid-powered datacentre project faced significant challenges but is nearing completion after seven years of development.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 week ago

I used this EcoFlow battery to run my 3,000-sq-ft home in a blackout - here's how it kept my AC on

EcoFlow's SHP 3 system significantly enhances home backup power management and capacity compared to previous models.
Brooklyn
fromtherealdeal.com
3 weeks ago

New real estate investment under attack: battery storage

Battery storage projects face regulatory challenges and community skepticism despite extensive oversight and safety measures in New York City.
Alternative transportation
fromAol
5 days ago

Trying to Pick a Jackery Power Station? Start With These Models

Jackery power stations provide reliable, portable power solutions for various needs, outperforming competitors in performance and efficiency.
OMG science
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

One Way or Another, Most of Our Electricity Comes From Solar Power

Electric power generation primarily relies on the interaction between magnets and coils, with various methods to induce motion.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The solution to America's energy crisis starts with homes

Home solar and storage systems provide energy independence during severe storms, highlighting the need for a shift in America's energy infrastructure approach.
Science
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

AI broke the energy grid's assumptions - Silicon Canals

The future of the electrical grid in 2035 hinges on AI-driven demand, creating competition among energy sources like natural gas, nuclear, and renewables.
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

Car Companies Have Way Too Many Batteries. They Have A Solution, But It Isn't Easy

Automakers are redirecting excess battery capacity from electric vehicles to stationary energy storage systems due to lower-than-expected EV demand.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Exclusive: Samsung bets this island startup can tame the grid with software and batteries | TechCrunch

Grid Beyond uses hardware and software to create virtual power plants that manage renewable energy and industrial loads to address peak electricity demand for data centers and AI operations.
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Should You Go Solar In 2026?

The most consequential shift for anyone considering rooftop solar in 2026 is the expiration of Section 25D, the Residential Clean Energy Credit. That 30% credit, which was worth up to $9,000 on a $30,000 system, is no longer available for home solar installations. The One Big Beautiful Bill, signed July 4, 2025, accelerated the phase-out that the Inflation Reduction Act had originally extended through 2034.
SF real estate
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

From Reactive Repairs to Smarter Home Protection: How Technology Is Changing Roof Care

In the past, roof inspections mostly focused on what could be seen from the outside. Contractors looked for broken shingles, worn flashing, or areas where water might enter the roof. The problem is that roof damage does not always show clear signs right away. Water can move through roofing layers before it becomes visible inside the home.
Renovation
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Easy-to-use solar panels are coming, but utilities are trying to delay them

Plug-in solar panels that connect to standard outlets are gaining traction in the U.S. as a cost-effective alternative to traditional rooftop solar, though utility opposition based on safety concerns is slowing legislative adoption.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 month ago

Google and Tesla know electricity is expensive. They're teaming up to bring you an alternative. | Fortune

Google and Tesla partner with energy companies to form Utilize coalition, addressing grid underutilization by deploying battery storage and distributed energy resources to lower electricity costs.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive

The Iran war has once again shown our drive for clean power is essential for our energy security so we can escape the grip of fossil fuel markets we don't control.
Environment
#energy-efficiency
Remodel
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Map Appliance Power to Identify and Tame Your Home's Top Electricity Consumers

Appliance power mapping identifies individual device energy consumption, revealing phantom loads and inefficiencies that waste up to $183 annually per household through targeted, low-cost solutions.
Remodel
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Map Appliance Power to Identify and Tame Your Home's Top Electricity Consumers

Appliance power mapping identifies individual device energy consumption, revealing phantom loads and inefficiencies that waste up to $183 annually per household through targeted, low-cost solutions.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 month ago

There's a better way to use the electric grid-and cut power bills

Existing grid capacity can meet new electricity demand through smart technology and load flexibility instead of building expensive new power plants.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Google and Tesla think we're managing the electrical grid all wrong | TechCrunch

The group points out, correctly, that the grid is designed for brief bursts of high demand; most of the time there's lots of capacity that goes unused. Utilize thinks that should change. The group argues that smarter ways to use that capacity already exist. Utilize name checks a number of those solutions, including battery storage, demand response, and virtual power plants, all of which have emerged en masse over the last decade, but remain under utilized.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

Tesla Powerwall distribution expands in Australia

We are proud to officially welcome Tesla Powerwall into the Supply Partners portfolio. Tesla sets a high bar, and we've worked hard to earn the opportunity to represent a brand that customers actively ask for. This partnership reflects the strength of our logistics, technical services and customer experience, and it's a win for installers who want premium options they can trust.
E-Commerce
#energy-storage
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Business

Tesla's energy storage business is growing faster than any other part of the company | TechCrunch

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Business

Tesla's energy storage business is growing faster than any other part of the company | TechCrunch

Miscellaneous
fromFortune
1 month ago

Google is building a bevy of renewable energy in Minnesota-including the world's largest battery system providing power for a whopping 100 hours | Fortune

Google's new Minnesota data center will use Form Energy's iron-air batteries providing 100 hours of storage, enabling renewable energy to replace fossil fuel baseload power reliability.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

The Business Case For EV Fleets Is Getting Hard To Ignore

Switching corporate fleets from gas to electric vehicles can reduce total operating costs by up to 50% through lower energy expenses, reduced maintenance, and regulatory incentives.
fromZDNET
3 months ago

I discovered a little-known way to power your home during an outage - here's how

While the abrupt end to your home chef experience is inconvenient, the bigger issue is that your gas furnace still needs electricity to run, and it's supposed to drop into the 20s overnight. Now imagine that while everyone else is rifling through their junk drawer for flashlights and batteries,
Gadgets
Science
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Vema predicts cheap hydrogen could change where data centers are built | TechCrunch

Vema Hydrogen produces geologic hydrogen by reacting water with iron-rich underground rock, offering potential sub-$1/kg clean hydrogen for industrial users and data centers.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

Tesla preps to build its most massive Supercharger yet: 400+ V4 stalls

Tesla is building a 400+ stall Supercharger in Yermo, California across six phases, becoming its largest charging station ever.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Tesla launches Cybertruck vehicle-to-grid program in Texas

Cybertruck owners in select Texas markets can send energy back to the grid via Powershare Grid Support and receive utility bill credits.
Toronto startup
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Tesla's Secret Weapon Is a Giant Metal Box

Tesla is pivoting from selling cars to manufacturing robots and robotaxis, with the Cybercab driverless vehicle and Optimus humanoid robot as centerpieces, though both face significant legal, technical, and safety challenges.
#whole-home-backup
fromZDNET
3 months ago
Gadgets

Anker's new whole-home backup is the power outage solution of my dreams - here's why

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Anker's whole-home backup is the power outage solution of my dreams - and it's on sale now

fromZDNET
3 months ago
Gadgets

Anker's new whole-home backup is the power outage solution of my dreams - here's why

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Anker's whole-home backup is the power outage solution of my dreams - and it's on sale now

Environment
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Considering a home battery? These 3 factors can help you decide

Home batteries paired with solar reduce electricity bills, provide outage backup, and gain value where time-of-use pricing or reduced solar export credits exist.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Tesla Cybercab spotted with interesting charging solution, stimulating discussion

Tesla Cybercab prototypes include a rear, manually latched charging port for wired Supercharging while wireless induction charging is planned for future robotaxi operations.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

The MustHave Portable Power Station Setup Every Household Should Own For Storms And Blackouts - Yanko Design

Mid-size indoor-safe power stations can keep phones, medical devices, and essential lights running through multi-day winter outages when small units lack capacity.
Environment
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

The Mobility House launches Cascade EV Aggregator to enable utility-level EV charging management - Sustainable Bus

Cascade EV Aggregator aggregates EV chargers and vehicles into coordinated V1G and V2G resources, enabling utilities to access grid services across the US and Canada.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Smart Homes Are Terrible

All of the appliances and systems are brand-new: the HVAC, the lighting, the entertainment. Touch screens of various shapes and sizes control this, that, and the other. Rows of programmable buttons sit where traditional light switches would normally be. The kitchen even has outlets designed to rise up from the countertop when you need them, and slide away when you don't.
Gadgets
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

The DIY solar hack arriving in US homes

Plug-in solar systems, one or two panels with power inverters that connect to a standard electrical outlet, are less expensive—80-97% less than traditional rooftop installations, according to Bright Saver. And they don't require a technician to install. Once set up, they reduce the amount of electricity that users take from the grid, generating enough to power small appliances like the fridge, washing machine or computer.
Environment
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I tested 3 simple energy-monitoring tools to find my home's biggest power drains

The ATX 9801 power meter is a robust, reliable, affordable tool for measuring mains-powered device consumption but lacks logging connectivity.
Alternative transportation
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

I figured out how to charge my Tesla at my rented townhouse - Here's how

Tesla owners in rental communities can achieve home charging through alternative solutions like the Tesla Mobile Connector, avoiding total reliance on Superchargers despite parking and electrical limitations.
Environment
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

HomeBoost's app will show you where to save on your utility bills | TechCrunch

HomeBoost mails DIY home energy assessment kits and uses an app to identify inefficiencies, recommend cost-effective upgrades, and surface location-based rebates to lower utility bills.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Want to lower your electric bill? 3 tools I use to find the biggest power hogs in my house

Portable plug-in power meters like the ATX 9801 measure power, current, power factor, voltage, frequency, and annual kWh; rugged, accurate, inexpensive, but lack app connectivity.
fromSustainable Bus
3 months ago

Connected Energy develops 5MWh second-life EV battery testing site for buses and trucks - Sustainable Bus

Connected Energy is developing what it describes as the UK's most advanced second-life EV battery testing facility as part of its first wholly owned and operated battery energy storage system (BESS) site. The project marks a step change in the company's strategy, moving from delivering systems for third parties to owning and operating grid-scale storage assets. The site will be located at Scottow Enterprise Park in Norfolk, close to Connected Energy's technical centre. Alongside its role as a commercial energy storage installation, the facility will be used to test the integration and performance of batteries from multiple electric bus and truck manufacturers.
Environment
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: 7 Innovations in Energy Storage and Transmission

Seven innovations in energy storage and delivery technologies are essential to complement renewable generation and modernize aging grid infrastructure for climate solutions.
fromChicago Tribune
2 years ago

Concerned about climate change, more Chicagoans are buying all-electric home heating systems

When Derek Eder started looking for an all-electric heating system for his 100-year-old home in Oak Park, some local furnace installers refused to work with him, saying the technology wasn't up to the challenge of a Midwestern winter. Other installers told him they'd do the job, but only if he invested in a natural gas backup system for very cold days. But Eder, who was trying to go all-electric at home to fight climate change, pressed on, eventually finding a local company that was happy to replace his gas furnace with two high-efficiency electric heat pumps and an all-electric backup system.
Environment
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