Agrivoltaics — Use It Where It Works, Don’t Use It Where It Doesn’t
Combining farming and solar power increase the productivity of land and earns farmers more money per acre.
Solar Energy Revolution Brewing In Arkansas, With An Assist From GM
Arkansas is becoming a solar energy hotspot, with General Motors lending a hand through a new 180-megawatt power purchase agreement to supply clean electricity to three of its assembly plants.
Tesla Is 100,000+ Workers, Not Just Elon Musk
As we’ve noted many times here, and many others have noted, Elon Musk’s move further and further to the right — and how vocal he is about that — have led to dramatic drops in interest in buying Teslas from Democrats. Many Democrats have gone from wanting to support a … [continued]
Those Denying Climate Crisis Ignore that Moderate Climate Migration Is Freaking Them Out
Let me first say that I find it a little surprising how many people are freaked out by immigration. Countries that lose population or have a stagnant population face economic struggles. Countries with a strong level of immigration get a massive economic boost. The United States is a country of … [continued]
California Legislative Committee Gives Green Light to EV Battery Recycling Bill
Proposed legislation to ensure responsible recycling of batteries once electric vehicles retire in California was approved today by the Assembly Committee on Appropriations. Senate Bill 615 would require automotive manufacturers to make certain that their electric vehicle (EV) batteries are ultimately recycled. The bill now moves forward to the entire Assembly and … [continued]
Drought in US West Has Cost Hydropower Industry Billions in Losses
Persistent drought in the West over the last two decades has limited the amount of electricity that hydropower dams can generate, costing the industry and the region billions of dollars in revenue. The sector lost about 300 million megawatt hours of power generation between 2003 and 2020 due to drought … [continued]
Elegant or Apocalyptic EVs, Fastned’s Revenue Up to €37.8 M, & More Renewable Energy for…
GM is heavily investing in solar power agreements for three assembly facilities, including the Newport Solar project site that is expected to generate enough electricity to power 30,000 households annually. In addition, this week’s EV lineup appears to bring back Road Warrior, with an upgrade, and the Batmobile, with even … [continued]
Louisiana Utility Regulators Pass Rule to Keep Electric Vehicle Charging Competitive
State regulators have established a policy they believe will spur more private investment in electric vehicle charging stations in Louisiana — limiting competition from utility companies. The Louisiana Public Service Commission adopted a rule Wednesday meant to encourage private investment in the electric vehicle charging market by prohibiting the state’s … [continued]
20 Years Of Policy Initiatives By China Have Created A Manufacturing & Technology Colossus
China has become a technology and manufacturing powerhouse because of decades of policy support. Can other nations still compete?
The Regional Electricity Crisis Should Really Be Higher Up The Agenda For Southern African Heads…
There is a big Summit for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) this weekend in Harare, Zimbabwe. It is the 44th edition of this summit. Heads of state for all 16 members are expected to attend. The SADC website says: “The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is a Regional Economic … [continued]
