Photo: Primergy Solar For the first time, Texas has bumped California out of the No 1 spot for the most utility-scale solar capacity. US solar’s rapid rise in just 2 years Adding 1,656 MW in Q2 2024, Texas now boasts of 21,932 MW of online solar power, according to the American Clean Power Association’s “Clean…

Zeekr released upgraded EV batteries that support 5.5C ultra-fast charging, which it said allows vehicles to charge from 10% to 80% in 10.5 minutes. The new charging speed is achieved by Zeekr’s new 007 sedan model, which carries the new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries and is connected with Zeekr V3 ultra-fast charging piles, the…

Photo: Worldview Films via Vineyard Wind 1 Massachusetts and Rhode Island have selected 2,878 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind power in the region’s first-ever coordinated procurement. This historic step marks the largest offshore wind initiative in New England to date, with Massachusetts alone securing 2,678 MW from three major projects. Once it comes online,…

Published: August 27, 2024 EVE Energy recently launched the Omnicell 6C fast-charging large cylindrical all-purpose battery specifically designed for high-end passenger cars. EVE Energy says the battery has four key highlights: fast charging, low temperature, physical, and a sustainable life cycle. According to EVE Energy, it can charge from 10% to 80% power in…

Photo: DriveOhio The US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation’s Q3 2024 update reveals an increase of around 9,000 EV charging ports in the last three months – here’s the lowdown. US EV charging ports on the increase Including the new EV charging ports that came online in Q3, the US now has nearly 192,000 public Level…

Chargely recently launched its newly designed travel app, available on iOS and Android. Chargely said that with the app, EV drivers benefit from a community of EV users who can recommend where to stop for a charge or chargers to avoid due to long lines, and they can find walkable access to amenities like food…

Photo: SunPower Solar developer SunPower filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US, but here’s some good news for its customers. Solar panel manufacturer Maxeon, a spin-off from SunPower, has announced it will provide warranty support in the US for SunPower-branded solar panels that it’s manufactured. Maxeon had a supply agreement to provide solar…

AmpUp and EVSE, a division of Control Module, which designs and manufactures patented, retractable-cable EV charging stations and support equipment, has introduced an expanded deployment for the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting (LABSL) providing Level 2 EV chargers for an additional 150 existing streetlight poles throughout LA communities. …

Photo by RAZE Solar on Unsplash The US clean energy sector had a banner employment year in 2023, adding 142,000 jobs, which accounted for more than half of new energy sector jobs overall. Federal policies and investments in driving job growth have made a powerful impact – clean energy employment is growing at a…

Group1 has formed a strategic partnership with Uncountable, a provider of R&D data management solutions. Established last December, Group1 said the partnership has notably hastened its research and development process. According to Group1, it has made its mark through its potassium-ion battery (KIB) material technology. Its reputation…