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Australia's NSW rolls out $15, 000 interest-free loans for solar, batteries, and home upgrades
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (488+ words) "This program is a massive win for households looking to take control of their energy bills." New South Wales is making it easier for households to afford clean energy upgrades at home through a major new incentive program. Through the…...
Google and Energy Dome bet on Ireland CO2 battery project, with a second site in view
46+ min ago (507+ words) Google is backing a new battery project in Ireland that could help keep the electricity grid stable when wind and solar output dip." If the project continues as planned, that could be meaningful for households, businesses, and major power users…...
Florida is turning highway ponds into floating solar farms, with room to power 200, 000 homes
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (434+ words) Water can help keep solar panels cooler, which may improve performance. Florida is pursuing an unusual clean energy strategy by putting floating solar panels on stormwater ponds along highway corridors, PV Magazine reported. One installation in Orlando is already up…...
China's sodium-ion truck battery shrugs off -40 degrees, keeps 90% of its capacity
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (377+ words) According to the manufacturer, a full charge takes "only 20 to 25 minutes." A new battery test from China is drawing attention for a simple reason: it suggests electric freight trucks may not experience performance loss or range reduction when temperatures drop....
Across 18 countries, insulation and thermostat tweaks beat EVs when quality of life counts
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (521+ words) Some of the most useful climate actions are also the least glamorous. In a new study, researchers took a different approach to studying climate change, suggesting that the traditional method of analyzing carbon cuts and their costs overlooks many of…...
Tech reviewer tries BYD's Atto 1, and says Australia's cheapest EV still feels premium
3+ hour, 36+ min ago (409+ words) "Don't buy EVs for resale, buy them to drive, these are like appliances, use them as such." Affordable electric vehicles are often portrayed as a tradeoff: a lower price in exchange for fewer features and a more basic driving experience....
Hyundai offers US drivers up to $10, 000 off EVs as the price war deepens
3+ hour, 53+ min ago (482+ words) Beyond the sticker price, EV owners can sidestep sudden jumps in fuel costs. For drivers frustrated by gasoline price swings, Hyundai's latest EV promotions could make the switch to electric feel less financially intimidating." According to a report from Electrek,…...
Mexico slashes permit times for battery storage, renewable projects in strategic power push
13+ hour, 47+ min ago (392+ words) A change that could stabilize the grid, reduce bottlenecks, and lower electricity costs. Mexico is looking to move clean energy projects from paperwork to power lines much more quickly. Under a new policy from the Secretariat of Energy, battery storage…...
Customer says Tesla backed off a promised free fix for phantom drain
14+ hour, 19+ min ago (543+ words) A frustrated Tesla solar customer says a promised no-cost replacement of a faulty part turned into a months-long delay. And at the last minute, they had to pay out of pocket instead." According to a post in the r/solar…...
Boston homeowner gets 5 ducted heat pump quotes, and the lowest is still $40, 000
14+ hour, 51+ min ago (128+ words) "You're not just buying equipment, you're basically paying for a construction project." Sticker shock is hitting some homeowners who want to swap out old heating systems for cleaner electric ones. One Boston-area resident found that switching to ducted heat pumps…...