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California’s Energy Revolution: Sunrun Quadruples Virtual Power Plant Ahead Of Summer

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As California prepares for yet another summer marked by extreme heat, wildfire risks, and rising electricity demand, Sunrun is significantly scaling up its innovative CalReady distributed power plant. The project now links together 75,000 home solar batteries — four times larger than last year’s setup — becoming one of the … [continued]

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UK Councils To Government: Rooftop Solar Should Be Required On All New Homes

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The UK’s Local Government Association (LGA) has called for mandatory rooftop solar panels on all new homes, urging the government to adopt stronger building standards to accelerate decarbonization and reduce household energy bills. This recommendation is outlined in the LGA’s April 2025 report, Empowering local climate action: Advice to government. … [continued]

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The Future Is Now — Solar Citizens Sausage Sizzle Political Protest

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Solar Citizens is a renewable energy lobby group with passion and intellect! With a federal election just days away in Australia, they coud not resist staging an event promoting renewable energy and electric vehicles. The “Future is Now” event was held in the seat of Dickson, currently held by a … [continued]

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EV Motors Market Grows Robustly (Again), And Guess Who Leads?

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A recent study by Valuates Report indicates that the global market for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSMs) reached $15,580 million in 2024. This massive PMSM market, segmented by type: below 5Kw, 5-10Kw, 10-50Kw, above 50Kw, and by application: automotive, elevator, industry and automation/robotics. The market is projected to expand to … [continued]

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California Community Solar Project Will Help The Disadvantaged

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Rooftop solar power is not affordable for all homeowners, and some people rent in structures where rooftop solar is not available. Community solar installations allow access for people who might not otherwise have it. It’s one of the best human uses of clean, renewable electricity. Here at Cleantechnica, we have … [continued]

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