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10 Cleantech Stories Not to Miss — Electric Truck Towing, Chinese EV Takeover, Support Solar & Get An EV

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It’s been spring break here in Florida, and the past week has included some interesting stories that stand out a bit from the norm. continued] The post 10 Cleantech Stories Not to Miss — Electric Truck Towing, Chinese EV Takeover, Support Solar & Get An EV appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Solar Power’s Rapid Growth (Graphs), Tesla Cybertruck Review, EV Sales Up — Top Cleantech News of the Week

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Unfortunately, the heat is rising fast here in Florida and it’s hard to enjoy some of the outdoor activities we love while suffering in the extreme heat and thinking about how dangerously we are heating up the planet. Let’s get a little relief by leafing through 18.

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The US installed more solar in Q1 2024 than it did in all of 2018

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Photo: Cypress Creek Renewables In Q1 2024, the US saw the largest quarter of solar manufacturing growth in its history, bringing its total installed capacity to 200 GW. The report also contains new data showing that the US added over 40 GW of new solar capacity in 2023 – more than initially reported. Florida (2.7 GW in Q4 2023.

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In a milestone, the US exceeds 5 million solar installations

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Photo by RAZE Solar on Unsplash The US has now officially surpassed 5 million solar installations, a significant landmark in its shift toward clean energy, according to data released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. The US solar market was valued at $51 billion in 2023.

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US DOE announces 3 consortia for $125M US-India Joint Clean Energy Research and Development Center; solar, second-generation biofuels and buildings

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The US Department of Energy announced the selections for three consortia that will make up the $125-million US-India Joint Clean Energy Research and Development Center (JCERDC). Consortia researchers will leverage their expertise and resources in solar technology, advanced biofuels, and building efficiency.

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“Home of the Future” — Solar Power Home with Electric Ford F-150 Lightning Backup Power (Video)

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Located on “Innovation Way” within Babcock Ranch, America’s first and largest solar-powered town near Fort Myers, Florida, PulteGroup has […].

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Rhode Island & Connecticut’s 704 MW Revolution Wind achieves first ‘steel in the water’

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America’s offshore wind industry is scaling up, and the first steel in the water at Revolution Wind is a tremendous milestone for Rhode Island and Connecticut’s clean energy journey,” said David Hardy, group EVP and CEO Americas at Ørsted. Combined, that’s enough clean power for more than 350,000 homes across both states.