Photo: Waaree Energies India’s Waaree Energies doubled Texas production in April to counter US solar tariffs – now it’s investing hundreds of millions more. May 15, 2025: Waaree Solar Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Waaree Energies, has announced that it will invest an additional $200 million in battery energy storage. This raises Waaree’s total US…

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has introduced an optimized sealing material for e-mobility applications. The company said this offers an alternative to PFAS-containing thermoplastic and FKM seals. This new line of elastomer seals for EV batteries provides enhanced sealing performance, ensures battery longevity, and complies with environmental regulations. the company said. …

Photo: KayKai – stock.adobe.com Ava Community Energy just rolled out a new program in California that pays EV and plug-in hybrid drivers for charging their cars when electricity on the grid is cleaner and cheaper. The new Ava SmartHome Charging program, launched in partnership with home energy analytics platform Optiwatt, offers up to $100 in incentives…

Sinopec and CATL signed an industry and capital cooperation framework agreement in Beijing. The partnership will rapidly expand the battery swap network in China, strengthening green infrastructure across the country. The companies plan to leverage their strengths to build and standardize battery swap ecosystems. In 2025, they…

Danish energy giant Ørsted has canceled plans for the Hornsea 4 offshore wind farm, dealing a major blow to the UK’s renewable energy ambitions. Hornsea 4, at a massive 2.4 gigawatts (GW), would have become one of the largest offshore wind farms in the world, generating enough clean electricity to power over 1 million…

Electric Era has launched a new EV charging retail platform — Retailer AI. According to the company, it uses artificial intelligence (AI) and a voice-activated user interface to enhance the EV charging experience. The platform offers personalized concierge services and new retail engagement opportunities. Quincy Lee, founder…

Photo: Swift Current Energy Swift Current Energy’s 800-megawatt (MW) Double Black Diamond Solar is up and running about 30 miles west of Springfield. It’s now the largest operating solar farm east of the Mississippi, and it’s set to make a serious dent in emissions while delivering clean energy to major customers, including the City of Chicago.…

Hyroad Energy announced a strategic partnership with Bosch Rexroth and GenH2. Together, the three companies will build a zero-loss hydrogen refueling station in Dallas. The collaboration combines Bosch Rexroth’s Liquid Hydrogen CryoPump, GenH2’s Controlled Storage technology, and Hyroad Energy’s infrastructure development expertise. This integrated system will prevent hydrogen boil-off loss during storage and refueling. “The…

Photo: Sunrun If you’ve been holding off on going solar, now might be the time to revisit that quote. According to EnergySage’s new Solar & Storage Marketplace Report, prices for both home solar and solar + storage reached record lows in the second half of 2024. EnergySage, an online solar shopping marketplace (and Electrek affiliate)…

Bendix continues to advance commercial vehicle sustainability by achieving milestones in renewable energy use, emissions cuts, and waste diversion. The company said it remains committed to environmental responsibility through both employee action and corporate initiatives. “Each day, someone at Bendix is taking a meaningful step toward a…