Solar EV developer Aptera crowdfunds $33 million
The new electric vehicle promises 400 miles of battery range and 40 miles of solar-generated range per day.
Lithos technology reduces water use in lithium extraction
Lithos applied for a $30 million DOE grant, which will help increase the facility’s capacity to sustainably process lithium hydroxide.
Sunrise brief: The fossil fuel retirement boom
Also on the rise: Secondary market for solar modules presents low-cost buying opportunities. A look at long-term solar degradation. And more.
Duke Energy leasing EV chargers in North Carolina
The Charger Solution program enables users to install an EV charger with no upfront cost and monthly payments starting around $14 a month, according to Duke Energy.
Sunrise brief: South Dakota solar up 3600% in 2023
Also on the rise: April total eclipse to impact solar generation from Mexico to New England. Zero Emission Transportation Association launches EV resource page. And more.
Zero Emission Transportation Association launches EV resource page
The resource aims to help stop the spread of misinformation about electric vehicles and scale 100% adoption.
Sunrise brief: Venture capital funding in energy storage increases 59% year over year
Also on the rise: Agriculturally integrated solar takes flight. ADT security exits rooftop solar business. And more.
Sunrise brief: Many states transition away from net metering
Also on the rise: Energy Department announces investments in clean energy future. WoodMac predicts strong yet flat global PV growth through to 2032. And more.
Energy Department announces investments in clean energy future
A slew of funding programs are intended to advance electric vehicles and charging reliability, increase U.S.-made batteries, modernize the power grid and reduce the carbon footprint of federal buildings.
Zero-emissions mobile off-grid EV charging trailer
Pioneer Power Solutions announced the release of a lithium battery trailer for electric vehicle charging and disaster recovery.
