Surpassing all expectations, Colombia’s EV market is once again growing at explosive rates, with sales in April 2026 more than 300% above those in April 2025. BEV market share alone almost reached 20%, compared with 7.4% 12 months ago! The market has grown faster than even the most optimistic of … [continued]
I recently sat down with SOLARCYCLE CEO Suvi Sharma to discuss the fascinating history of the solar market as well as the next key task for the industry — recycling solar panels. Suvi shared how SOLARCYCLE is leading the charge and working hard to recycle solar panels thoroughly and correctly, … [continued]
Solar power is being installed faster than any other power source in the world. That’s the case in the United States, and that’s the case globally. Solar power is booming. But not all is perfect in the solar industry, not all is sunshine and rainbows. (Sorry for the weak puns.) … [continued]
Washington, D.C. — Today, Sierra Club released a new analysis and interactive dashboard that shows the staggeringly high energy burden low-income households are facing across the country. Sierra Club’s analysis shows that low-income households face the heaviest energy burdens. The Department of Energy defines a high energy burden as spending 6 percent or more of income … [continued]
INDIANAPOLIS — NIPSCO GenCo recently signed a 12-year contract with Halldor Energy Company to power new Google (Michigan City) and Amazon data centers with its Merom coal-fired power plant. The Michigan City data center would be Google’s first in the country to contract for a coal plant’s capacity, to Sierra Club knowledge– … [continued]
The US Army has been slow to adopt EVs, but the combination of range extender hybrids and crewless, robotic applications could provide an opening.
UPDATE May 27: BLUETTI’s Kickstarter campaign for the new FridgePower battery backup system is coming to an end and they sent along the following couple of updates: The Milestone: We’ve officially surpassed $2M in funding; it’s now the Final 72 Hours (campaign ends May 31). Final Pricing: Solo at $819 … [continued]
I’ve been following the African electric motorcycle sector for almost 10 years now, from the time of early pilots to present day commercial rollouts and ramp-ups in production. The sector was always going to flourish in the long term based on several factors: A large addressable market of over 30 … [continued]
By Wanjiru Kamotho-Mureithi The recent instability in the Gulf region has reminded African countries and the world of a familiar yet painful vulnerability; oil-dependent economies face recurring crises they cannot control. Kenya offers a clear illustration of this dynamic. Nearly all the country’s fuel is imported, with the nation spending … [continued]
ChatGPT generated infographic showing the gap between Africa’s reported solar additions and module imports, where much of the real market may be hiding.
At the start of 2026, I predicted that Africa would surprise a lot of observers with solar deployment this year. That was in my 2026 energy predictions article, and the prediction was not based on one giant solar park, one government announcement, or one development bank programme. It was based … [continued]
True or false? Most large scale solar energy projects in the US encounter relatively few permitting conflicts. Many media stories that spread the perception that opposition to solar development is common. A new study led by University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers says the correct answer to the question is…. True. … [continued]
When you think about heat pump installation time, you probably think of the work that happens onsite. But what about the days, weeks, or even months it takes for permitting? Or, when a distributor only stocks gas heaters, so the shipping lead time is half a year? Data on these … [continued]
Many parts of the world are sweltering in record heat, but research shows people don’t want to hear about the causes.
