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The #1 Reason Why The Solar Industry Has A...

CleanTechnica ·

2025/09/28

When our CleanTechnica solar survey revealed that many consumers question the trustworthiness of the solar industry, we were mystified. So we reached out to our readers to learn more. And you all came through! The ensuing conversations unveiled many nuances of installing solar from a consumer point of view. This article ... [continued]The post The #1 Reason Why The Solar Industry Has A Trustworthiness Gap? Costs! Part One appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Why Molten Salt Won’t Be the Future of Industrial...

CleanTechnica ·

2025/09/28

Molten salt has long been positioned as the workhorse of high temperature thermal storage. Its story began with research in the 1980s and early deployment in Spanish parabolic trough plants in the 2000s. The technology was appealing on paper. A mixture of sodium and potassium nitrate has a high heat ... [continued] The post Why Molten Salt Won’t Be the Future of Industrial Heat Storage appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Storm Clouds Are Gathering Over The Volkswagen–Rivian...

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2025/09/28

The partnership between Volkswagen and Rivian is under strain as the two companies struggle to meet different objectives with one package. The post Storm Clouds Are Gathering Over The Volkswagen–Rivian Bromance appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Get an Electric Car for More Freedom!

CleanTechnica ·

2025/09/27

This is going to be a short one. But it’s a good one. FREEDOM is a popular buzzword in the United States, as you may have noticed. Many people want to be free to do basically anything and everything … but then don’t want other people to be free to ... [continued] The post Get an Electric Car for More Freedom! appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Giant 1.5 Gigawatt Wind Farm Planned for France — Its...

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2025/09/27

TotalEnergies and RWE have been selected to build the largest clean energy power plant in France, a 1.5-gigawatt wind farm. The project is the Centre Manche 2 (AO8) offshore wind farm. Traditionally a fossil fuel giant (and still so), it’s interesting that TotalEnergies has made the shift enough to be ... [continued] The post Giant 1.5 Gigawatt Wind Farm Planned for France — Its Biggest Clean Energy Project Yet appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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After 5 Years of Driving An EV Every Day, Driving Old...

CleanTechnica ·

2025/09/27

I had been driving an EV for about 5 years until a series of unfortunate events got me driving some old fossil-fueled (ICE) vehicles for the past 8 months. This is what happened…. On Christmas Eve, December 2024, at around 3pm, I was coming from the grocery store using my ... [continued] The post After 5 Years of Driving An EV Every Day, Driving Old ICE Cars Is Just Painful appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Ivanpah & Heliogen: Lessons from Concentrated Solar’s...

CleanTechnica ·

2025/09/27

Ivanpah was supposed to be the future. When it opened in the Mojave Desert in 2014, with its three towers glowing like beacons and almost 400 MW of capacity, it was the largest concentrated solar power plant in the world. It had the backing of Google, NRG Energy, BrightSource, and ... [continued] The post Ivanpah & Heliogen: Lessons from Concentrated Solar’s Decline appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Seabed Mining Under the Microscope: A Techno-Economic...

CleanTechnica ·

2025/09/27

Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with a global expert on minerals processing and battery minerals, Lyle Trytten. We were closing out an engagement to do a technoeconomic assessment of seabed mining and it was a great opportunity to discuss the space and some of the things we ... [continued] The post Seabed Mining Under the Microscope: A Techno-Economic Reality Check appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Nio Firefly Is The Best Small Electric Car In Europe?

CleanTechnica ·

2025/09/27

The reviewer starts off by saying the Firefly is about 24,000 euros in Norway, maybe more in other European countries, and that he will not be reviewing battery swapping. The car has its own app, which can be used for charging information and some vehicle settings. The Firefly is described ... [continued] The post Nio Firefly Is The Best Small Electric Car In Europe? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Bifacial Rooftop Vertical Solar Panels Shine In Norway

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2025/09/27

A new rooftop vertical solar installation in northern Norway shows that solar can work almost anywhere there is sunlight. The post Bifacial Rooftop Vertical Solar Panels Shine In Norway appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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EV Sales And The Ick Factor Converge As Epstein...

CleanTechnica ·

2025/09/27

The long term outlook for EV sales is improving, regardless of evaporating tax credits and Tesla's ongoing brand reputation crisis. The post EV Sales And The Ick Factor Converge As Epstein Scandal Widens appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Hidden Costs of Climate Change Fueling Affordability...

CleanTechnica ·

2025/09/27

Analysis from the Center for Law, Energy & Environment at the University of California, Berkeley shows that disaster costs, health impacts, lost wages and more are disproportionately affecting California households, businesses and the public sector, with no sign of abatement. San Francisco — While costs in the immediate aftermath of ... [continued] The post Hidden Costs of Climate Change Fueling Affordability Crisis in California — New Report appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Zeekr Launches “Seek More” — European Brand Campaign

CleanTechnica ·

2025/09/27

Seek More is Zeekr’s first major brand campaign designed to highlight its vision of “New Luxury.” Three cinematic hero films will showcase how the new all-electric Zeekr 7X, Zeekr 001, and Zeekr X enable people to escape from the relentless pace of city life. The campaign was developed in collaboration ... [continued] The post Zeekr Launches “Seek More” — European Brand Campaign appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Distributed Solar Generating Capacity Is The...

CleanTechnica ·

2025/09/27

Growth in distributed solar generation capacity has driven growth in total electricity generation capacity in Brazil since 2019. Distributed solar generation capacity grew from less than 1 gigawatt (GW) in 2018 to 40 GW in 2025 through June, accounting for 43% of all electricity capacity additions over that period. In ... [continued] The post Distributed Solar Generating Capacity Is The Fastest-Growing Power Source In Brazil appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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I’m Confused — Tesla Hasn’t Sold Out Of Cars Yet In USA?

CleanTechnica ·

2025/09/27

This is expected to be a giant quarter for electric vehicle sales in the USA. After September 30, the $7,500 tax credit for new EVs and the $4,000 tax credit for used EVs are going to be eliminated. As a result, everyone has been expecting that people would rush to ... [continued] The post I’m Confused — Tesla Hasn’t Sold Out Of Cars Yet In USA? appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electric Trains To Challenge Electric Trucks For...

CleanTechnica ·

2025/09/26

The US startup Parallel Systems is on the way to commercializing a railcar-based electric train solution, with an assist from the US Department of Energy. The post Electric Trains To Challenge Electric Trucks For Short-Haul Deliveries appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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New Canadian Transit Fund Aligns Housing & Mobility,...

CleanTechnica ·

2025/09/26

Canada has taken a major step forward in its approach to public transit funding. The new Canada Public Transit Fund, announced last year and going into effect in 2026, replaces the Zero Emission Transit Fund with a permanent, predictable framework that will shape investments for decades. Instead of short-term envelopes ... [continued] The post New Canadian Transit Fund Aligns Housing & Mobility, Retires Flawed Hydrogen Push appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Alaska’s Ryan Air Orders BETA Technology Electric...

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2025/09/26

Ryan Air in Alaska has ordered an electric plane from BETA Technologies and will install storage batteries for charging. The post Alaska’s Ryan Air Orders BETA Technology Electric Plane For Cargo Duty appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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King Trump The Fool Railed At The UNiverse, While...

CleanTechnica ·

2025/09/26

The man who would be King, Donald J. Trump, railed at leaders from across the planet at the United Nations this week. Extending his allotted 15 minutes into an hour-long address before the UN General Assembly on September 23, Trump contradicted leaders who promote “the green energy agenda.” He concluded ... [continued] The post King Trump The Fool Railed At The UNiverse, While Clean Energy Stood Waiting In The Wings appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Maxion Wheels Factory In South Africa Gets Solar To...

CleanTechnica ·

2025/09/26

Maxion Wheels, the producer and supplier of wheels for passenger and commercial vehicles, and Terra Firma, one of South Africa’s leading commercial and industrial (C&I) solar and storage solutions providers, recently announced that a 2.9 MWp solar project powering Maxion’s manufacturing plant in Johannesburg is now live. The energisation was ... [continued] The post Maxion Wheels Factory In South Africa Gets Solar To Cut Costs appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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