With the rise of Tesla and the EV market overall, one could think that every EV startup is just chasing money. And maybe that’s mostly right. However, some companies are more interested in being “green” leaders — seeming to have a genuine focus on protecting our climate, air, and water ... [continued] The post NIO ET7 & NIO ET5 Touring Win Green Design International Award appeared first on CleanTechnica.

It’s not a partnership I thought I’d ever see, but this is the 2020s. Chinese EV startup XPENG and the EV charging wing of BP (formerly British Petroleum), bp pulse, have partnered up to share EV charging stations in China. This week, the two companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding ... [continued] The post XPENG & BP Pulse Team Up On EV Charging appeared first on CleanTechnica.

DOE to fund $8 million for pre-production design innovations The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) today announced the Aligning Manufacturability & Pre-production Design (AMPD) for Storage Technologies Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for up to $8 million. This NOFO seeks to improve the manufacturability of energy ... [continued] The post U.S. DOE Focuses on Energy Storage Manufacturability to Improve Production, Reduce Costs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Project Polo will deploy commercial-scale PV and storage to create integrated virtual power plants across 27 states. As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) today announced the closing of a $289.7 million loan guarantee to Sunwealth Holdco ... [continued] The post U.S. DOE Announces $289.7 Million Loan Guarantee to Sunwealth to Deploy Solar PV & Battery Energy Storage, Creating Wide-Scale Virtual Power Plant appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The U.S. Department of Energy issued a notice of intent to release a $25 million funding opportunity this spring to support energy technology deployment on Tribal lands. Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs (Office of Indian Energy) issued a notice of intent ... [continued] The post U.S. Department of Energy To Announce Funding Opportunity for Energy Technology Deployment on Tribal Lands appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Roadmap shows phased and flexible coastal and offshore transmission build out will maximize economic benefits, enhance grid reliability, and minimize environmental impact. Today the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Grid Deployment Office (GDO), in partnership with the U.S. Department of the Interior’s (DOI) Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), released ... [continued] The post U.S. DOE West Coast Offshore Wind Transmission Action Plan Charts Path to Increase Domestic Energy Production, Provide Cost Savings, Improve Grid Reliability & Local Energy Resilience, and Create Jobs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Now in its Third Year, the CECA Program Shifts its Focus to Fill Critical Technology Gaps within the Marketplace As the Critical Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator (CECA) program concludes its pilot, the program’s researchers and scientists are switching gears to focus on critical technology gaps within the current marketplace. These tech ... [continued] The post New Critical Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator Program Track Aims to Bolster Cybersecurity Technology appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office launched the Industrial Energy Storage Systems Prize, a $4.8 million challenge seeking cost-effective energy storage solutions that can support an industrial facility’s thermal or electric energy needs. Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) launched the Industrial Energy Storage Systems ... [continued] The post New Energy Storage Systems Prize Offers $4.8 Million To Advance Industrial Innovation appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Clean Energy Careers for All program supports workforce development programs that promote STEM education and exposure to clean energy career options. Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) selected seven non-profit educational organizations to receive up to $300,000 each in funding, as part of its Clean Energy Careers for ... [continued] The post U.S. Department of Energy Funds the Efforts of 7 Non-Profit Educational Organizations to Build the Pipeline for Tomorrow’s Energy Workforce appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) announced the closing of a $1.66 billion loan guarantee ($1.55 billion in principal and $107 million in capitalized interest) to Plug Power Inc.’s (Plug) subsidiary, Plug Power Energy Loan Borrower, LLC, to help finance the construction of up to six facilities ... [continued] The post U.S. DOE Announces $1.66 Billion Loan Guarantee to Plug Power to Produce & Liquify Clean Hydrogen Fuel appeared first on CleanTechnica.

OCED Announces up to $31 Million for Small Businesses to Innovate American Energy Technologies The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) today released a new funding solicitation for up to $31 million to validate in operational conditions new energy technology components or systems to be integrated in larger-scale ... [continued] The post OCED Announces up to $31 Million for Small Businesses to Innovate American Energy Technologies appeared first on CleanTechnica.

More than 1,000 stakeholders over two years contributed to developing solutions and targets The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) released a new roadmap that can lead to shorter timelines and better outcomes for connecting clean energy resources to the distribution and sub-transmission grids. The Distributed Energy Resource ... [continued] The post U.S. DOE Announces Roadmap and $18 Million Investment to Improve Clean Energy Interconnection Processes appeared first on CleanTechnica.

New Awards from DOE Will Support Acceleration of Commercial Fusion Energy Toward Viability The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $107 million in funding for six projects in the Fusion Innovative Research Engine (FIRE) Collaboratives, and that several privately funded fusion companies have completed early critical-path science and technology ... [continued] The post U.S. Department of Energy Announces Selectees for $107 Million Fusion Innovation Research Engine Collaboratives, and Progress in Milestone Program Inspired by NASA appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) announced $1.35 million in Phase 2 funding for three projects to accelerate wood heater innovation and develop the next generation of efficient and clean wood heaters. Today, the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) announced $1.35 million in Phase 2 funding ... [continued] The post U.S. Department of Energy Selects Three Projects to Advance Wood Heater Innovation to Access Affordable, Renewable Energy appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Projects Will Help Develop Additional Markets for Carbon Dioxide-Based Alternatives The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced $13.7 million in federal funding for four projects that will advance large-scale conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into environmentally responsible and economically valuable ... [continued] The post U.S. DOE Invests Nearly $14 Million to Advance Technologies that Transform Carbon Emissions into Valuable Products appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The Clean Energy Careers for All program supports workforce development programs that promote STEM education and exposure to clean energy career options. Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) selected seven non-profit educational organizations to receive up to $300,000 each in funding, as part of its Clean Energy Careers for ... [continued] The post U.S. Department of Energy Funds the Efforts of 7 Non-Profit Educational Organizations to Build the Pipeline for Tomorrow’s Energy Workforce appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The hydrogen atom is tiny. Getting enough of it in one place requires pressures found at three to seven kilometers under the surface of the ocean. Unsurprisingly, it leaks. As it’s an indirect greenhouse gas and an explosion risk, that’s a big problem. South Korea has been learning exactly what ... [continued] The post Korean Hydrogen Explosions, Leaks, Auction Failure & Impeachment May Cause Pivot appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Despite stagnant electric car sales, the influx of electric buses remains unabated in Australia. Let’s start with EV market leader BYD. In Australia and around the world, BYD is on a roll. The company has delivered 74,000 electric buses around the globe. Rapid technology advancements, which lead to greater driver ... [continued] The post More Electric Buses for Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

A new study finds that floating solar on reservoirs controlled by the US government could power up to 100 million homes. The post Floating Solar On Federal Reservoirs Could Power 100 Million Homes In The US appeared first on CleanTechnica.

“Landman” is a television series broadcast on Paramount Plus, the digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service. I’ve watched most of the other Taylor Sheridan series, somehow hoping that a romanticized Old West culture can be combined with positive representations of females. What I didn’t expect from him was a ... [continued] The post Why Is Paramount Plus Promoting Big Oil With Its Landman Series? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Ahead of the second reading of the Sunshine Bill on Friday 17 January, renewable energy firms were spotlighting the ‘open goal’ opportunity for solar that awaits in commercial car parks across the UK, and urging the government to take it up. If legislation were to mandate solar car ports – canopies with solar PV panels

An accidental advantage I have with my somewhat ADHD career and interests is that I’ve established patterns and filters for how I view the world that have been tested in multiple domains, often to destruction. I’ve published on the set a few times, but it’s worth returning to them. Looking ... [continued] The post Decarbonization Requires Robust Decision Making Frameworks appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Here at CleanTechnica, we have had the privilege to write about recent large energy storage system projects. These projects are exciting news, because in some cases they are paired with clean, renewable electricity such as solar power and wind power. Excess electricity from the clean, renewable sources can be stored ... [continued] The post Contract Secured For 200MW/800MWh Energy Storage Project In Idaho appeared first on CleanTechnica.

The sun has yet to set on wind and solar development in Oklahoma, despite looming concerns over a statewide ban. The post Renewable Energy Ban Too Late To Stop 700+ MW Solar Portfolio appeared first on CleanTechnica.

There are many reasons to drive an electric car, but really the best reason is because it is just so much fun! The post Learning To Drive An Electric Car — BYD Edition appeared first on CleanTechnica.

It may not be taking the world by storm like BYD and Tesla have been doing, but Volkswagen is leading the way on EVs among legacy automakers from the West. With an eye on being super green and clean, that also involves powering most of those EVs with green renewable ... [continued] The post Volkswagen’s Green Electricity for ID. Models appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Even though global electric vehicle sales increased by about 25–30% over 2024, Australia seemed to mark time. We started the year at about 8–10% penetration and ended the year in the same place, despite a plethora of new electric models being launched. In fact, it is becoming more and more ... [continued] The post 2024 in the Rearview Camera — Down Under Edition appeared first on CleanTechnica.

As the curtain falls on COP29, 2025 looks to be another pivotal year for climate and sustainability action, bringing significant regulatory changes, advancing carbon markets, and a heightened focus on nature and biodiversity. Stuart Lemmon, CEO EcoAct (a subsidiary of Schneider Electric Sustainability Business), discusses the key trends shaping 2025’s climate and sustainability agenda –

Stellantis has not exactly been leading the way on EVs in the USA. It sells almost no electric vehicles. Here’s the most recent ranking of what share of an automotive group’s sales came from EVs in the US: Yikes! 0.1%. That’s horrible. Sooner or later things have to turn around, ... [continued] The post Why Is The Chrysler Airflow EV Now On Ice? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Six connected communities will demonstrate technology solutions to manage growing electric loads on the grid. Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $32 million for six selected pilot projects that will support new load growth through grid-edge innovations and the ability of energy providers to right-size grid investments for ... [continued] The post US DOE Invests $32 Million for Grid-Edge Technology and Smart Charge Management appeared first on CleanTechnica.