Author: Derek Markham

Image credit: Sun-Ways

​Switzerland Unveils World’s First Operational Solar Railway Project​

In a pioneering move toward sustainable energy, Switzerland has inaugurated the world’s first solar power plant installed directly on an active railway line. Developed by Swiss startup Sun-Ways, this innovative project features removable solar PV panels laid between the rails, marking a significant advancement in renewable energy integration within transportation … [continued]

Image: Sunrun solar roof in California, by Kyle Field | CleanTechnica

California’s AB 942 Will Undermine Rooftop Solar — And Why That Matters

California has long been a trailblazer in clean energy, with more than two million homes powered by the sun. But a new proposal making its way through Sacramento, Assembly Bill 942 (AB 942), could throw a wrench in the state’s rooftop solar success story, and solar advocates aren’t taking it … [continued]

Velotric Summit 1 e-bike, image by Derek Markham / CleanTechnica

New Wheels, Less Cash: California’s E-Bike Vouchers Are Back

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your ride, or helping a friend make the switch to an e-bike, California is making it a whole lot easier, especially for lower-income residents. The state’s E-Bike Incentive Project, backed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), is offering up to $2,000 in point-of-sale … [continued]