The Share of Solar Generation with Co-located Battery Storage Is Increasing

Utility-scale solar developers are increasingly co-locating battery storage with new solar photovoltaic capacity. As of September 2026, over 16% of new utility-scale solar capacity added this year is co-located with operable battery storage, compared with 2% in 2017, according to data reported to EIA by operators. Reported plans for solar … [continued]

Electric Vehicle Council Celebrating 10 Years of EV Progress in Australia

The Electric Vehicle Council has been tracking the progress of electric vehicle uptake in Australia over the last ten years. Their latest report is a celebration of achievements. It is 144 pages long, and you can read the entire report here. I will just be hitting the highlights and providing … [continued]

Fuel From Bamboo Costs Just $2.75 Per Gallon

At CleanTechnica, we are passionate champions of the “electrify everything” movement promoted by Tony Seba and Mark Jacobson, among others. However, being realistic, internal combustion engines will continue to play an important role in transportation by land, sea, and air for the remainder of this century and perhaps beyond. Almost … [continued]

Electric Hydrofoils Save Energy, But Do They Earn Their Price?

Hydrofoils have an obvious appeal. Lift a boat’s hull clear of the water, reduce drag and move passengers faster while consuming less energy. I’ve written before about the proposed electric hydrofoil ferry between Vancouver, Bowen Island and Gibsons, where floating logs, coastal conditions and uncertain passenger demand make the economics … [continued]

Drive Forward or Turn Back? Four Reasons to Vote for a Strong Automotive Package

The coming weeks will be crucial for the future of the EU’s car and van CO₂ standards and Clean Corporate Vehicles Regulation — a choice that will shape Europe’s car market for the next decade. European car industry at a crossroads Driving forward means a competitive, EU-made EV industry and … [continued]

T&E’s Response to the European Commission’s Review of the EU ETS and MSR

The Commission’s ETS proposal is pragmatic and shows a willingness to improve the ETS for transport. The proposal’s strengths should be protected, including extensions of scope and support for new technologies in both aviation and shipping that represent an industrial opportunity for the EU. Key improvements remain, including support for … [continued]