Energy

Tesla launches Powerwall Direct: order a Powerwall without a solar array

Tesla has launched Powerwall Direct, a new program that will allow those interested in the residential battery storage system to…

Tesla Megapack powers £75M BESS in Europe, the continent’s largest

Tesla Megapacks are powering the massive £75 million battery energy storage system (BESS) funded by Harmony Energy Income Trust Plc.,…

Tesla Megafactory spotted with over 80 Megapack batteries ready for delivery

Tesla's Megafactory is the electric vehicle maker's dedicated production plant for the Megapack, its flagship energy product designed for grid…

Tesla’s energy needs in Mexico may be met by new solar energy project

The proposed Tesla production facility in Mexico has run into hurdles regarding inadequate power production in its potential location, but…

Ford and Kia EVs keep the lights on after California earthquake

A Ford F150 Lightning and a Kia Niro EV are being used to power a dealership in Northern California after…

Tesla Energy to be part of ‘change in U.S. generation portfolio’: DOE

The U.S. Department of Energy has announced that products like the Tesla Megapack will radically alter the country's energy generation…

Toyota collaborates on Tesla Virtual Power Plant competitor

Toyota has announced that it will work with Oncor, a Texas-based electric utility, on vehicle-to-grid technology that may compete with…

Rivian makes huge investment into renewables to power operations

Rivian has signed a power purchase agreement with Apex Clean Energy to supply their Normal, Illinois, manufacturing facility with wind…

New wind farm and Tesla Megapack projects may reduce Australian coal use

An upcoming Tesla Megapack project and a new wind farm may help Australia reduce its use of coal power. Australia…

Tesla shows off new Megapack production facility in California

Tesla has a new Megapack production facility in Lathrop, California, and via a post shared on Instagram, the company shared…

Tesla-powered Slovenian company launches third–and largest–Megapack project

A Tesla-powered Slovenian energy company has just launched its third--and largest--Megapack project to date, helping support 70 percent of the…

Honda thinks they have solved electric motorcycle charging

Honda has unveiled their new battery swap station, the Honda Power Pack Exchange e (HPPEe). Honda has big plans to…

UK combats energy crisis with Tesla Megapack projects

The UK is constructing numerous massive Tesla Megapack systems to combat the ongoing oil crisis. As the energy crisis continues…

Tesla continues Asian expansion with 50th Japanese Supercharger

Tesla has announced that it has placed its 50th supercharger in Japan, continuing the company's expansion in Asia. This year,…

Tesla energy projects await regulatory approval, could see boom in Q4

Tesla has nine massive solar projects awaiting regulatory approval before being constructed on its gigafactories. Tesla made big headlines yesterday…

Mercedes invests in renewable energy projects in Germany

Mercedes Benz has made a preliminary deal with an offshore wind power supplier to supply Mercedes with up to a…

Royal Caribbean’s first solar powered cruise terminal will have 8 EV charging stations

The Royal Caribbean Group's first solar-powered cruise terminal will have eight EV charging stations. The cruise line plans to open…

Car production estimates for Europe cut dramatically

European car production estimates have been cut dramatically as the energy crisis rages on. According to a report published by…

Tesla is helping Hawaii ditch coal power

Hawaii has been able to cease coal power generation after installing a Tesla Megapack on Oahu Island. The state of…

Is EV charging at night bad for the grid? Stanford researchers think so

Stanford researchers claim that EV charging at night destabilizes the grid and generates more carbon emissions than charging during the…