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]
Rivian is following in Tesla’s footsteps with its decision to open its public charging network to all electric vehicles (EVs) later this year. The announcement came in the company’s latest letter to shareholders, outlining plans to expand access to the Rivian Adventure Network (RAN). While Rivian’s Adventure Network is currently … [continued]
Volvo Trucks introduces its eighth all-electric truck model, the Volvo FM Low Entry, as its first electric-only model, enhancing the company’s commitment to sustainable transportation. Designed for urban environments, the FM Low Entry focuses on safety, efficiency, and reducing emissions, aligning with the increasing demand for quieter, zero-emission vehicles in … [continued]
Rivian is gearing up to reveal its Rivian R2 in the coming weeks, bringing with it exciting details ahead of the launch. Notably, Rivian has confirmed that the R2 will be available in Europe, signaling an expansion of its market beyond North America. The official Rivian R2 page outlines the … [continued]
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Solar and Storage Industries Institute (SI2) announced the launch of the Solar + Farms Survey. This groundbreaking research initiative explores barriers to agrivoltaics, or solar projects that serve a dual purpose by incorporating food crops or forage for livestock under and around the solar panels. … [continued]
In a new study, researchers have developed a method for capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, powered by clean and relatively inexpensive geothermal energy. Their findings, published in the journal Environmental Research Letters, reveal that by combining direct air carbon dioxide capture technologies (DACC) and geothermal energy, large-scale carbon dioxide (CO2) removal … [continued]
It’s immediately clear how fully-electric battery electric vehicles (BEVs) can help reduce emissions; eliminating gasoline and tailpipes in favor of increasingly clean electricity helps limit both climate change and air pollution. Plug-in hybrids are a bit more complicated. A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (or PHEV) has both a gasoline engine and one … [continued]
Sunday’s Super Bowl saw the Kansas City Chiefs become the first back-to-back Super Bowl champion in two decades. While the Chiefs fans have something to celebrate this week, the game was also a major win for sustainable energy — Super Bowl LVIII was the first powered entirely by renewable energy … [continued]
Clean energy is slowly but surely capturing market share from traditional fuels. In 2022, renewables generated more energy than coal in the U.S., and the IEA predicts solar and wind are on track to account for 25% of all electricity generated worldwide in 2028. Cleantech is gaining momentum, but our … [continued]
City Wins $1.47M Federal Grant for Workforce Development Pilot Program Focused on Creating Jobs for Diverse Citizenry in Electric Vehicle Industry “Ride and Drive Electric Grant” will help to launch “Plug In Philly” program PHILADELPHIA — The City of Philadelphia has been awarded $1.47 million in federal funds from the … [continued]
