The mobility rEVolution: Rising gas prices supercharge EV adoption in the US
In the US, Volkswagen partners with Tesla cofounder’s company Redwood Materials to recycle EV batteries; in Germany, Volkswagen launches renewables-powered fast-charging EV park with second-life batteries; and Polestar, Mercedes and BMW release fresh sales figures.
Sunrise brief: Energy output is over 100 times the input needed to manufacture solar panels
Also on the rise: The 2022 Solar Risk Assessment focuses on inverter failures and rosy risk projections. Major Southeast utilities will reach only 9% solar by 2030, according to an environmental group. And more.
Sunrise brief: Reports reveal which manufacturer is believed to have product seized under UFLPA
Also on the rise: California launches incentive program for cities to adopt SolarApp+. Enel launches EV charging network business. And more.
Enel launches EV charging network business
Enel X Way is a new global electric vehicle charging business launched by Enel, a multinational distributor of electricity and gas.
Toyota unveils 8.7 kWh battery for residential applications
The battery has a rated output of 5.5 kW and can be installed in outdoor environments. It is equipped with a hybrid power conditioner, a DC-to-DC converter, and a vehicle power supply adapter with a maximum output of 1.1 kWh.
Sunrise brief: Incentives drive solar adoption among low- to middle-income residents
Also on the rise: National Grid, Convergent Energy + Power partner on solar and storage for no-wire resiliency. Bank of America banks on Electrify America EV charging. Nextracker, Silicon Ranch reach 1.5 GW supply agreement. And more.
Bank of America banks on Electrify America EV charging
The company announced plans to double its EV charging exposure and intends to have 350 electric vehicle chargers at 90 branch locations.
Electrify America EV charging network now 100% powered by renewable energy
The electric vehicle charging network provider signed a virtual power purchase agreement on a 75 MW project with Terra-Gen, and now owns enough generation to support its chargers with 100% renewable energy.
Sunrise brief: FERC takes major step toward transmission reform
Also on the rise: Rooftop solar at LaGuardia Airport advances Port Authority’s net zero commitment. Salient Energy develops Zinc-ion battery for residential applications. Solar plus storage microgrid spares remote Alaskan community on diesel expenses, boosts resilience. Department of Energy looks to integrate Vehicle-to-Everything bi-directional charging into US infrastructure. Dynamic Energy solar project to power manufacturing facility in Central Maine. Texas solar is booming, but batteries are not included.
BorgWarner wins $4 million prize to design American-made EV fast charger
The Department of Energy prize will support the development of a cost-effective direct current electric vehicle fast charger made of US-sourced components.
