Buoyant Design & Adaptable Mooring Mechanisms Help Floating Solar Remain Intact Through Hurricane Milton
Last month, Super Typhoon Capricorn struck Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China, and was one of the most severe typhoons to hit the region since 1949. In this wild weather with torrential gusts and gigantic waves, the floating Mibet solar panels pounded by the typhoon remained incredibly buoyant and sturdy. Soon after, on … [continued] The post Buoyant […]
1.3 Million US Made Solar Panels, 875 MW — Orion Solar Farm Goes Live In Texas
SB Global announces Orion Solar project with 1.3 million US made solar panels in rural Texas is now online. The post 1.3 Million US Made Solar Panels, 875 MW — Orion Solar Farm Goes Live In Texas appeared first on CleanTechnica.
EV Sales Trends, Tesla, and BYD in Chile
One of our readers, “Mateo from Chile,” wrote in with the following note the other day: “I saw Zach’s good article on Tesla’s Superchargers in Chile earlier this week. I live in Chile, and noticed that the latest Chilean EV sales report was published yesterday (for the Jan–Sep 2024 period). … [continued] The post EV […]
How Much Does Hydrogen Leak And How Much Does It Matter?
Hydrogen is the gas that’s the second best escape artist in the universe. Helium has it by an edge because while helium is four times the mass of hydrogen per unit, it comes in atoms, not molecules. Hydrogen only comes with another hydrogen atom in the hydrogen molecule, which ends … [continued] The post How […]
BYD — Leading In Electric Vehicles More Than You Think
I didn’t know what to expect when I wrote “Our Stance On Covering Tesla,” but I had realized that I really needed a post to explain that there are different people covering Tesla with different opinions and also that some Tesla news is positive while some Tesla news is negative. … [continued] The post BYD […]
How The US Can Solve Its Lithium Supply Problem In One Fell Swoop
The USGS has surveyed a small portion of the Smackover Formation for a potential role in the domestic lithium supply chain, and it likes what it sees. The post How The US Can Solve Its Lithium Supply Problem In One Fell Swoop appeared first on CleanTechnica.
University Of Toronto School Of Environment Says No To Fossil Fuel Money
You might think this is a no-brainer, but the School of Environment at the University of Toronto has decided it will no longer accept funding from fossil fuel companies. According to a report by The Guardian, it has committed to stop taking funds from the fossil fuel sector for research, … [continued] The post University […]
Soaring Cleantech Manufacturing, EV Sales Records, Hurricanes — Top Cleantech Stories
Our operations here at CleanTechnica got quite disrupted by a couple of recent hurricanes — Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene. As a result, we’ve got a lot of news to catch up on for our regular roundups on top cleantech stories. In this edition, I’m going to break the highlights … [continued] The post Soaring […]
Fervo Energy’s Update Shows Enhanced Geothermal Is Hot (Literally)!
Fervo Energy is shaking things up in geothermal energy, showcasing some big wins over the last month, bringing some cool, next-gen tech to the heat beneath our feet. At CleanTechnica, we have been covering Fervo Energy for over 4 years, but this is my first article about the company. If … [continued] The post Fervo […]
The Wild Wind Turbines Of Wyoming Are Coming For Your Fossil Fuels
Wind turbines that resemble model airplanes will run around an oval track in Wyoming to generate electricity, in a pilot project supported by private, state, and federal investors. The post The Wild Wind Turbines Of Wyoming Are Coming For Your Fossil Fuels appeared first on CleanTechnica.
DOE Commits $3 Billion To Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply
The jet engine is a marvelous thing. It can push a 300-passenger aircraft through the air at speeds of 600 miles per hour or more. Today’s engines are so efficient that commercial aircraft can remain in the air long enough to fly from New York City to Sydney, Australia, without … [continued] The post DOE […]
A Model Estate Will Be Restored To Nature & Packaged As A Tradable Biodiversity Credit
A recent media story highlighted how some very wealthy Brits were adding purpose-built garden water features to their properties as a kind of a wild swimming experience — within a controlled environment. (We middle class folks might call them “ponds.”) Goals of these natural swim spaces include to enhance water … [continued] The post A […]
Young People Are Worried About Climate Change. Why Are No Candidates Talking About It?
Climate change is very much on the mind of young people today, according to a new study. But it figures not at all in political discussions. The post Young People Are Worried About Climate Change. Why Are No Candidates Talking About It? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Earth911 Podcast: Spout CEO Reuben Vollmer Introduces A Countertop Atmospheric Water Harvesting Appliance
The water crisis is one of the most pressing issues facing our planet, with climate… The post Earth911 Podcast: Spout CEO Reuben Vollmer Introduces A Countertop Atmospheric Water Harvesting Appliance appeared first on Earth911.
Guest Opinion: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Help Solve The Drinking Water Problem
My journey into the world of water began when I first came to grips with… The post Guest Opinion: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Help Solve The Drinking Water Problem appeared first on Earth911.
This Is How Electric Vehicles Win, One School Bus At A Time
Electric school buses and other electric vehicles with vehicle-to-grid capability can help improve grid services for the whole community, by sharing the kilowatts stored up in their batteries. The post This Is How Electric Vehicles Win, One School Bus At A Time appeared first on CleanTechnica.
29 New Electric School Buses Are Coming To Biloxi, Mississippi
Biloxi Public Schools (BPS) will be acquiring 29 new all-electric school buses and installing charging infrastructure for them. Electric school buses generate no direct air pollution, unlike their diesel and gas counterparts that emit exhaust which harms human health. Diesel exhaust, in particular, is a problem. “In its comprehensive assessment … [continued] The post 29 […]
The Extended-Range Electric Car Is Red Hot In China
Extended range electric car sales are up strongly in China, driven by range anxiety and concerns with charging networks. The post The Extended-Range Electric Car Is Red Hot In China appeared first on CleanTechnica.
5 Years & 138,856 Miles on My 2019 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, Where Do I Stand Now?
Why we still love our Model 3 after 5 years and ~138,856 miles October 21, 2024, will be the 5-year anniversary of our dual-motor Tesla Model 3 Long Range (see our 2019 delivery day picture above). As of October 14, 2024, the odometer reads: ~138,856 miles. Please find below a … [continued] The post 5 […]
Centragrid’s New 25MW Solar PV Plant Shows A Way To Help Quickly Address Zimbabwe’s Electricity Rationing
In August, there was a big summit for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in Harare, Zimbabwe. It was the 44th edition of this summit, with heads of state for 13 out of the 16 member states attending. In preparation for this big summit, the Zimbabwe government spent close to … [continued] The post Centragrid’s […]
