Crowdfunding

CleanTechnica on Kickstarter!

After 18 years (yes, 18 years), CleanTechnica has decided to do something we’ve never done before. Actually, we’re doing three things we’ve never done before. First of all, we are hosting our first ever in-person event in North America! It will be in Hawaii, a top center for cleantech adoption, … [continued]

This Folding Electric Utility Wagon Might Prove To Be Essential Gear For Family Outings

A new electric utility wagon, which claims a carrying capacity of up to 150 pounds and the ability to haul loads up inclines as steep as 17%, is also claimed to be “the safest electric wagon,” thanks to its active safety features, such as an electric braking system that activates … [continued]

Is This The Ultimate “Universal” E-Bike Battery, Or Too Good To Be True?

A French company is offering what it calls “the world’s ultimate e-bike battery,” a universal and user-repairable and serviceable battery said to be compatible with most e-bike brands, which could be a key sustainability innovation for further reducing the environmental footprint of micromobility. It also claims to be both fireproof … [continued]

Root Energy Completes Korea’s 1st Offshore Wind Resident Participation Program

Root Energy Inc., Korea’s leading renewable energy local acceptance solution provider as well as a certified B Corp, has successfully raised KRW 20 billion (approx. $15 million) crowdfunded by residents of Suwon-ri, Hallim-eup, Jeju Island. It allows Korea’s largest offshore wind farm Jeju Hallim Offshore Wind to meet qualification for … [continued]

Segway Segues Into Energy Storage With Its Portable Power Stations

What was once a fairly small number of companies manufacturing portable power stations has now grown quite a bit, and not just companies with energy storage as their core competency, but also those which use batteries in their product line, and one of the latest ones to enter this growing … [continued]

Introducing Nullker, A Hub For Green Initiatives

A few months ago, a new green startup entered the market, allowing users to independently choose proven environmental projects and instantly make donations. The service provides a platform for organizations, foundations and individual eco-activists, where they can raise funds for their sustainable activities. Nullker is a fundraising platform that specializes … [continued]