Published: January 18, 2024
Trinity Structures, Costco's electrification partner, said it had a successful deployment of the first off-grid electrified structures for Costco's fleet in its largest distribution center in Mira Loma, CA. The company said this milestone was achieved in only four months, accomplishing design, construction, and deployment with electrified structures that create, convert…
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A poll released today reveals that a clear majority of US coastal residents support offshore wind development.
The enthusiasm spans across the political spectrum, from Democrats to Republicans to Independents, and includes those living on the East, West, and Gulf coasts, according to the poll from Climate Nexus and nonprofit offshore wind advocacy…
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Europe’s coal electricity generation tanked by 26% and gas by 15% in 2023, according to a new report from energy think tank Ember.
That collapse resulted in an impressive 19% reduction in the EU’s power sector emissions. What’s more, for the first time, wind power, which grew by 18%, surpassed gas,…
Autel Energy introduced the MaxiCharger DC HiPower at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024. Following the initial deployment in Europe, Autel said it is extending its high-power charging network globally. The North American expansion began with facilities in Anaheim and North Carolina, with further developments across Europe, APAC and other regions. Charging hubs will be located…
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Xcel Energy just announced its big solar and wind plans in the US Midwest – here’s the lowdown.
Minnesota’s largest utility expects to cut more than 80% – and possibly up to 88% – of its emissions by 2030, putting it on track to hit Minnesota’s goal of net zero by…
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The UK slashed value-added tax (VAT) to zero for folks installing battery storage in their homes from February 1, 2024.
UK battery storage cost drops 20%
This is a big deal because VAT is 20% in the UK, so this makes battery storage much more wallet-friendly. Buildings used solely for charitable purposes also…
EVs, PHEVs, and hybrids made up 16.3% of total light-duty vehicle (LDV) sales in the US in 2023 – Tesla’s price cuts were a big reason.
The 2023 percentage is 3.4% higher than in 2022, when hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and BEV sales made up 12.9% of total sales. The second half of 2023 saw…
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The UK’s Inyanga Marine Energy Group is going to build Southeast Asia’s first tidal energy plant, which will power an off-grid island.
Energy company Energies PH in the Philippines, through its affiliate San Bernardino Ocean Power Corporation, has contracted with Inyanga, which will deploy its patented HydroWing tidal stream technology. Hydrowing is a modular,…
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WindFloat Atlantic – the world’s first semi-submersible floating offshore wind farm – has now been online for three years and continues to break its own power output records.
The 25 megawatt (MW) WindFloat Atlantic project ended 2023 with an electricity production of 80 gigawatt hours (GWh), surpassing 2022’s output of 78 GWh. It supplies…
EVCS and Presto Charging entered a strategic partnership wherein Presto’s EV customers, such as fleets, mobility providers and businesses, will now have direct access to EVCS’ network of over 1,000 chargers on the West Coast.
Through the Presto app, fleets will be able to locate EVCS sites,…