Solar power continued to dominate capacity expansion in the renewable energy segment, contributing to a massive 38 GW of new capacity during the year.
XPENG launched the new P7+ in Europe earlier today. Last November, XPENG gave me the privilege to see a preview of the car now being launched, which I can now share. This is a next-generation model in China, with the 100,000th P7+ rolling off the line this week. However, it ... [continued] The post XPENG Launches Multi-Talented P7+ in Europe: Hands-On Review appeared first on CleanTechnica.
After taking over control of Venezuela, Donald Trump and Marco Rubio’s decision to pull the United States out of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) may not seem like the biggest news, but it is a huge deal and it’ll be interesting to see where things go. ... [continued] The post How The World Can Respond To Trump & Rubio’s UNFCCC Idiocy appeared first on CleanTechnica.
ATLANTA — Today, environmental groups demanded the Georgia Public Service Commission reconsider Georgia Power’s plan to build the most expensive gas plants in the nation. The Sierra Club, the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), and the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) filed a motion to reconsider Georgia Power’s “Requests for Proposals,” ... [continued] The post Environmental Groups Demand Georgia PSC Reconsider Data Center Energy Plan Overreach appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Trump administration continues to undermine Colorado’s efforts to turn the page on coal DENVER — The Trump Administration’s EPA today disapproved Colorado’s Regional Haze State Implementation Plan, again illegally undermining the state’s efforts to rein in pollution from coal-fired power plants and other industrial sources. The state’s plan includes retirement deadlines ... [continued] The post EPA Rejects Colorado’s Regional Haze Plan, Including Coal Plant Retirement Dates appeared first on CleanTechnica.
This move aims to attract foreign expertise for setting up solar plants and participating in the value chain. The government is evaluating revenue implications before a final decision, aligning with its clean energy expansion goals.
The US startup ElectricFish aims to bring hassle-free EV charging to every gas station in the US. The post “ElectricFish” EV Charging Innovator Is Transforming Gas Stations Into Electrification Hubs appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Pacifico Accelerates Growth in the Vietnam Energy Market Vĩnh Long, Vietnam — Pacifico Energy Vietnam (PEV), the Vietnam-based development platform of Pacifico Energy Group (PEG), a leading global energy infrastructure developer, today announced the commencement of commercial operations at its 30 MW Sunpro Wind Farm (Sunpro), adding new power capacity ... [continued] The post Pacifico Energy Achieves Commercial Operations at Sunpro Wind Farm in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta appeared first on CleanTechnica.
On this episode of the This Week in Cleantech podcast, Ivan Penn from The New York Times, discusses surging optimism for nuclear power in the U.S.
Riyadh releases new Nationally Determined Contribution, Meta inks new nuclear deals, and Germany sets new renewables records
Extreme weather brought about by the El Nino phenomenon could cost Hong Kong as much as US$300 billion over the 21st century, according to a joint study by local and Singapore universities. The study also painted a bleak picture for public health, finding that Hongkongers born during the two strong El Nino events in 1982-83 and 1997-98 could have their life expectancy reduced by five to seven months. Led by Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University in collaboration with City University...
Storm Goretti lashed England and France with hurricane-force winds, causing widespread disruption as it swept through northwest Europe and cut power to hundreds of thousands of homes.
This initiative aims to boost education, healthcare, and livelihoods, fostering energy self-sufficiency and environmental sustainability.
The US departure is part of a broader policy shift. The International Solar Alliance was launched by India and France. It works to promote solar energy in developing nations. The US joined the alliance in 2021.
Maine lawmakers are considering LD 1730, proposed by State Sen. Nicole Grohoski, to allow renters to use plug-in solar units to lower electricity costs.
Pattern will acquire a 1,550-MW operating and in-construction portfolio from Cordelio comprised of 16 wind, solar and storage projects in North America.