Mountain View, CA

Texas State

As our energy mix shifts towards intermittent renewable sources, utility-scale batteries will be crucial for balancing power supply. The latest figures from the US Energy Information Agency (EIA) show batteries are being deployed at 10 times the rate of new gas power capacity. The pace of the green transition has...

The US Is Adding Grid-Scale Batteries at 10 Times the Pace of Natural Gas This Year

TechSpot

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. In a nutshell: Solar and battery storage are having an absolute field day this year in the US. According to fresh numbers from the Energy Information Administration, the two sources accounted for a staggering 80% of all new electricity capacity added in the first half of 2024.

A whopping 80% of new US electricity capacity this year came from solar and battery storage

A new supplier from NI was set up by those with long experience in the renewable electricity industry.

New energy supplier enters NI electricity market

Calling itself the world’s first “AI-driven solar company,” Monalee is cutting the soft costs associated with solar by more than 50%, and they’re passing those savings – sometimes thousands of dollars – directly to the homeowner. The solar industry has seen a number of...

Monalee uses the power of AI to slash the price of solar for US homeowners

"While it is widely recognized that access to running freshwater is a basic human right, it remains the exception in rural areas of Africa." Two global solar energy powerhouses teamed up to help Project Vita, a nonprofit dedicated to reducing poverty in Africa sustainably, install a solar panel-powered freshwater system on a recently constructed maternity center that aids a rural community in Mozambique, as detailed by CleanTechnica.

Solar power giants partner to provide crucial aid to rural maternity clinic in Africa: 'Each of these installations is essential and literally saves lives'

Maine State

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Milbridge, ME

The Maine Monitor

The owners of Chipman’s Wharf, a seafood market, buying station and restaurant in Milbridge, had a brutal awakening after the powerful January storms wiped away their 106-foot wharf.

As they rebuild, Downeast businesses take lessons from January’s storms

LiveScience

Cheap and flexible perovskite solar cells could revolutionize solar power, making it easier than ever to power the world with sunlight.

Ultra-thin solar 'coating' can turn phone cases and EVs into mini power generators

Washington, DC

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NewsNinja

A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Tesla will be going all in on Model Y Juniper versions with more than 5 seats. Besides the 7-seater, a Model Y Juniper variant with properly sized 6 seats is also in the production plans. Tesla will be entering the hot market for 6-seat family SUVs with a dedicated Model...

Tesla Model Y Juniper version with 6 full-size seats set for release next year

Menlo Park, CA

Scientists at the SLAC-Stanford Battery Center in Menlo Park, California, have found a surprising way to improve lithium-ion battery lifespan by 50%. The novel discovery shows that a lithium-ion battery’s first charge is “more momentous than it sounds.” The nature of the first charge determines a battery’s performance and lifespan (how many times it can be charged and discharged before it deteriorates).

Scientists Discovered a Way to Make Your Batteries Survive Way Longer

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J. Souza

A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released the 2024 U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER), which shows that the energy workforce overall added over 250,000 jobs in 2023; 56% of those were in clean energy. The clean energy sector now accounts for more than half of new energy sector jobs and is growing twice as fast the rest of the energy sector and the U.S. economy overall.

Clean energy jobs growing twice as fast as U.S. economy

Family Handyman

The Department of Energy estimates that heating water accounts for 18 percent of a typical home’s energy usage, so if you could use the sun’s energy for this task, you could enjoy significant savings on your energy bill. That’s what a solar water heater does, and while it may look like a PV panel from the ground, it’s much easier to build and install.

How Does a DIY Solar Water Heater Work?

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Do you have a friend, relative, or co-worker who tends to gaslight others? Their manipulative acts could be influenced by their zodiac signs. Gaslighting happens when someone tries to influence a situation to make themselves appear rational while making you look insane and inconsistent.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Will Likely Gaslight You

Summer is the perfect season for camping and other outdoor activities, and what better item to keep with you than a durable solar oven? This oven can be taken anywhere and you can cook any food in this without having to use fire or electricity, all you need is the sun which, lucky enough, we have a lot of during the Summer season.

How to Make a Durable Solar Oven

Interesting Engineering

Hydrogen burnt as fuel produces only water as byproduct offering a sustainable mode of transportation.

Astron’s hydrogen engine achieves record 60% efficiency with 0 emissions

If true, and if the battery can be brought to market soon, the results could blow the doors off industry standards. Samsung's latest battery breakthrough stole headlines in late July during the SNE Battery Day expo in Seoul, per Top Speed — and it's easy to see why. The...

Samsung announces breakthrough EV battery technology with 600-mile range: 'Has the potential to change the electric vehicle market'

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

A new study believes that Bronze Age technology could revolutionize the way we store energy, resulting in substantial savings as the world moves toward a clean-energy grid. The findings, published in the journal PNAS Nexus, suggest that storing heat in firebricks could reduce capital costs across 149 countries by $1.27 trillion, according to a press release by researchers at Stanford University.

New study reveals how ancient heating method could revolutionize the way we store energy: 'The impact is very large'

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Queensland Home Energy Survey Indicates High Interest in Home Solar, Batteries, & EVs

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Energex has released the results of its latest Queensland Household...

Queensland Home Energy Survey Indicates High Interest in Home Solar, Batteries, & EVs

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