Iron-Air Energy Storage Finishes What Natural Gas Started
Biggest solar power plant in the US to showcase new coal-killing long duration iron-air energy storage technology.
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Timberline Solar Roof, EV Battery Reuse in Madrid, 1000 Illuminators Jobs — Clean News Roundup
In addition to our electric vehicle news roundup, here’s a new roundup on clean energy and energy storage stories. From solar roofs to EV battery reuse for stationary storage in Spain to community solar and virtual power plants — there’s a lot to share. Read on for all the fun! … [continued]
Tim Walz Will Turbocharge Climate Action By The Harris Administration
As a vital part of the Harris administration, Tim Walz will be instrumental in moving America’s clean energy program forward.
Zooming in on Electric Vehicles: How Duluth, Minnesota, Is Preparing for the EV Future
Nearly 33 million electric vehicles (EVs) nationwide — that is the number of vehicles the Unites States should be prepared to support through a national charging network by the year 2030, researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) estimated in a recent landmark study. Improving reliable, equitable, and widespread … [continued]
Minnesota To Offer Rebates For Up To 75% Of The Cost Of Qualifying E-Bikes
This summer, Minnesota residents can apply to get e-bike rebates that are worth up to 75% of the cost of an e-bike and certain accessories, which could go a long way toward getting more people in the saddle. The state has allocated $2 million for 2024 and $2 million for … [continued]
Local Union Workers Power Minnesota’s Fast-Growing Clean Energy Industry
Laura Yoder, a single mother who worked as a waitress, bartender, and food distribution center manager, became self-sufficient in 2003 when she joined the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local 405 in Rochester, Minnesota. Yoder received specialized, hands-on training from the union that enabled her to move up … [continued]
Insect Populations Flourish in the Restored Habitats of Solar Energy Facilities
Two solar facilities built on rehabilitated agricultural land were restored with native plants. Argonne researchers observed pollinators thrive. Bumblebees buzz from flower to flower, stopping for a moment under a clear blue Minnesota sky. Birds chirp, and tall grasses blow in the breeze. This isn’t a scene from a pristine … [continued]
Agrivoltaics To Save US Farmland From Buildings
Agrivoltaics supporters and emerging farmers join forces with member-owned rural electric cooperatives to push for dual use farmland.
Renewable Energy Becomes A Flash Point In America’s Culture Wars
America is a bifurcated country. Half the people don’t want anything to change — ever — while the other half want everything to change, especially if change means eliminating the use of fossil fuels. We all know, at least at some subliminal level, that renewable energy will eventually displace the … [continued]
Installing EV Chargers Is A Booming Business For Electricians
We cover a lot of EV charging news here on CleanTechnica, and for good reason — EVs and EV chargers go hand and hand. But often the electricians that install these charging systems are overlooked. The contribution that these and other electricians are making to electrify the world should be … [continued]
