Energy

Texas plans for massive $408m EV charging infrastructure expansion

In a new plan from the Texas Department of Transportation, the state is setting aside $408 million for electric vehicle…

Tesla loses India executive after plan to enter market stagnates

Tesla has lost one of the key executives it hired to handle business in India after the company's plan to…

Australia’s new giant Tesla Megapack battery project completes project financing

Australian renewable energy Edify Energy has formally announced that its high-profile 150MW / 300MWh battery storage system has completed its…

Lightyear 0 aims to nearly eliminate EV charging trips

Dutch electric vehicle manufacturer Lightyear unveiled their initial EV, the Lightyear 0, on June 9, and claims it can nearly…

President Biden announces plans for nationwide EV charging expansion

On Thursday, the Biden Administration proposed new guidelines for a nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations. It was the…

Tesla is calling on Powerwall users in TX to demonstrate how they can help support the grid

Tesla is urging Powerwall owners in Texas to help demonstrate how a fleet of home battery systems can be used…

IKEA US plans to sell solar panels starting Fall 2022

Ikea U.S. recently announced a partnership with SunPower Corp. to provide residential solar solutions to customers. The initiative is called…

Volkswagen to invest €10bn for EV and battery manufacturing in Spain

German car company Volkswagen will invest €10 billion ($10.6 billion) to launch electric vehicle and EV battery manufacturing in Spain,…

Tesla Powerwalls to power clinics in war-ravaged Irpin and Borodyanka in Ukraine

Ukraine Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov recently revealed that Tesla Powerwalls will be used with…

Tesla is making Australia’s largest Virtual Power Plant even bigger

Tesla has announced that it will be expanding its virtual power plant in Australia to New South Wales, southeast Queensland,…

Tesla Solar deployments suffered in Q1 due to bottlenecks ‘beyond our control’

Tesla's Solar deployments figures were hit hard by chip shortages and import delays "beyond our control" in 2022's first quarter.…

Tesla Megapack-powered BESS at Moss Landing commissioned to PG&E’s grid

Today, Pacific Gas and Electric announced that it has commissioned its 182.5-megawatt Tesla Megapack battery energy storage system (BESS) located…

Tesla’s giant Moss Landing Megapack battery storage project: How is it doing now?

Tesla's Megapack farm in Moss Landing, California, has gone through quite a journey since the project was approved by the…

Tesla to provide Megapacks for 300MWh project with Australia’s Edify Energy

Tesla will provide a 150MW/300MWh energy storage system with its Megapacks in Australia for three new projects from Edify Energy.…

GM and PG&E launch pilot program to use EVs as home generators

General Motors and Pacific Gas and Electric announced the launch of a new pilot program today that will allow California…

A Stand for Solar: How a united movement helped pause CA’s solar tax proposal — at least for now

Earlier this month, a small miracle of sorts happened in California. The California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) proposed new net…

Tesla announces Solar Roof 20-year loans with lower monthly payments

Tesla recently announced that it had launched a 20-year Solar Roof loan option that allows customers to have lower monthly…

CA’s solar tax supporters are trying to run a “wealthy vs disadvantaged” narrative: It doesn’t have to be

A look at the California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) 's 204-page proposal for its proposed new net metering rules (NEM…

Tesla seems to have avoided potential $41M headcount penalty at Buffalo Gigafactory

It seems that Tesla will avoid a massive $41.2 million penalty from the State of New York. The electric automaker…

Tesla and fellow renewable companies are standing against Australia’s proposed network fees

Tesla and its allies in Australia’s renewable energy sector are taking a stand against the country’s proposed new network fees,…