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…

Photo: Terrasmart Terrasmart is rolling out a new stow feature for its single-axis tracker that can protect solar panels from destructive hailstorms. Terrasmart focuses on optimizing the performance and efficiency of solar projects, especially in challenging terrains and extreme weather conditions. Its latest new addition is part of its PeakYield cloud-based tracker control and…

Blink Charging reached a strategic agreement with EVSTAR to introduce extended warranty coverage options for Blink customers. According to Blink, this optional extended warranty program includes coverage in cases of accidental damage, OEM connection issues, power surges, and more. “With EVSTAR managing claims and scheduling repairs, our customers who purchase this extended warranty can enjoy…

By Jplourde umaine - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=49932644 The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has awarded the US’s first floating offshore wind energy research lease to the State of Maine. The lease area covers under 15,000 acres and is 28 nautical miles offshore Maine on the US Outer Continental Shelf. It…

Nikola Corporation, via the HYLA brand, together with ITD Industries, recently opened a commercial hydrogen refueling station for the heavy-duty transportation sector in Ontario, Canada. The station, located at ITD Industries’ headquarters in Etobicoke, ON, is situated at 161 The Westmall, near Highway 401, Highway 427, and the Queen Elizabeth Highway (QEW). …

Photo: Cala Systems Startup Cala Systems, which makes seriously smart heat pump water heaters, has secured $5.6 million in seed funding and commercially launched its product. The round was led by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and Clean Energy Venture Group, and included Burnt Island Ventures, Leap Forward Ventures, CapeVista Capital, Collaborative Fund, and Climate Capital. Cala’s efficient and intelligent heat pump system…