Category: Clean Technica
Africa’s Solar Boom May Be Hiding In The Import Data
At the start of 2026, I predicted that Africa would surprise a lot of observers with solar deployment this year. That was in my 2026 energy predictions article, and the prediction was not based on one giant solar park, one government announcement, or one development bank programme. It was based … [continued]
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There Are Many Fewer Solar Installation Permitting Conflicts Than You’d Think
True or false? Most large scale solar energy projects in the US encounter relatively few permitting conflicts. Many media stories that spread the perception that opposition to solar development is common. A new study led by University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers says the correct answer to the question is…. True. … [continued]
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Sunshine Is Actually The Cheapest Fuel For Your Car
I wrote an article last week about how it’s much cheaper to charge my electric car than people think, or electric cars in general. I knew this would be the logical followup article. We don’t have solar, since we live in a townhouse where we don’t have control over our … [continued]
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Uber & Lyft Drivers Create 1st US Ridesharing Union In Massachusetts
Uber and Lyft drivers in Massachusetts are tired of being taken advantage of, and are thus diverging from the long-term trend in the USA away from worker unions. Drivers for Uber and Lyft in The Baked Bean State have decided to combine forces for better pay and conditions by unionizing, … [continued]
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The Inconvenience & Risks of Gas Cars
From gas station lines to gas station scams, I got a bit of an unexpected education on gas car inconveniences and risks this week. Inconvenient Lines at the Gas Station We were driving by a Costco the other day, and I couldn’t believe the lines of gas cars at a … [continued]
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