A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), “Critical Materials: Batteries for Electric Vehicles”, reveals that the growing demand for electric vehicle (EV) battery materials required by 2030 can be met by expanding sustainable supply chains and scaling-up the development and adoption of innovative technologies. According to IRENA’s 1.5°C Scenario, outlined in the … Continue reading Critical materials: Batteries for electric vehicles
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BYD becomes the largest manufacturer of electric vehicles
BYD surpasses Tesla to become the world’s largest electric car manufacturer in the global automobile industry.BYD, Chinese electric car manufacturer, surpasses Tesla to become the world’s largest automaker in the production of electric vehicles. Founded in 1995, China’s BYD began as a battery company and over the years has expanded its operations to include the … Continue reading BYD becomes the largest manufacturer of electric vehicles
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Batteries: frequently asked questions
An introduction to batteries, from lithium-ion (Li-ion) and sodium-ion (Na-ion) technologies to battery raw materials including lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese. Batteries are critical to the energy transition. They power new electric vehicles (EVs) and provide energy support for grids with an increasing share of intermittent supply from renewables. So, what are batteries made of? … Continue reading Batteries: frequently asked questions
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The US puts up the barriers to Chinese photovoltaic products
EVs, solar modules and batteries are among the imports targeted by steep new tariffs, The Roman Emperor Caligula is said to have arrayed his army to fight the English Channel, and then declared victory over the sea. One explanation for this puzzling event is that he was simply insane. Another is that he understood the … Continue reading The US puts up the barriers to Chinese photovoltaic products
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The world’s electric car fleet continues to grow strongly, with 2024 sales set to reach 17 million
Despite near-term challenges in some markets, based on today’s policy settings, almost 1 in 3 cars on the roads in China by 2030 is set to be electric, and almost 1 in 5 in both United States and European Union More than one in five cars sold worldwide this year is expected to be electric, … Continue reading The world’s electric car fleet continues to grow strongly, with 2024 sales set to reach 17 million
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From solar photovoltaic and wind energy to electric vehicles: How China is overproducing green technology
China faces increased scrutiny from the West for its aggressive export practices: overcapacity and huge subsidies. The United States and the EU are working to ensure that their clean energy sectors are not eliminated by unfair competition. United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned China last weekend against overproducing clean-energy products such as solar panels, wind turbines … Continue reading From solar photovoltaic and wind energy to electric vehicles: How China is overproducing green technology
Continue readingChina seeks win-win for economic growth, carbon reduction
Sun Tao, an environmentalist from Yangzhong in east China’s Jiangsu Province, has made a conscious decision to charge his electric car at a parking lot near his home that offers green charging services. The 180-square-meter car park, part of a local microgrid project, is equipped with photovoltaic panels and energy storage facilities. The green electricity … Continue reading China seeks win-win for economic growth, carbon reduction
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Spain wastes 2.1 billion in photovoltaic and wind energy due to lack of demand and networks
Last year, Spain added a renewable generation capacity of 8,400 megawatts to its electricity grid, made up of 5,899 megawatts of wind and photovoltaic energy, and around 2,500 photovoltaic megawatts for self-consumption. This dynamism in the renewable sector has not been accompanied by similar growth in grid infrastructure, resulting in areas where local grids lack … Continue reading Spain wastes 2.1 billion in photovoltaic and wind energy due to lack of demand and networks
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Major growth of clean energy limited the rise in global emissions in 2023
Global energy-related CO2 emissions increased as exceptional droughts hit hydropower, but rise was lower than in 2022 thanks to expansion of technologies such as solar, wind & EVs. Global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions rose less strongly in 2023 than the year before even as total energy demand growth accelerated, new IEA analysis shows, with … Continue reading Major growth of clean energy limited the rise in global emissions in 2023
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Investments in wind power and photovoltaic energy increase by 17% and reach $1.8 trillion in 2023
Inputs break records, but are still insufficient for the world to achieve the goals stipulated in the Paris AgreementGlobal investments in renewable energy increased by 17% and totaled around $1.8 trillion in 2023, according to a BloombergNEF report. This figure represents a new record level of annual investment in the energy transition, even in a … Continue reading Investments in wind power and photovoltaic energy increase by 17% and reach $1.8 trillion in 2023
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Key things to watch in electric vehicle (EV) & battery supply chain for 2024
As electric vehicle (EV) sales around the world continue to grow, China’s dominance in the market has sparked a global debate. “With two-thirds of China’s power batteries produced in 2023 being iron-based, Chinese cell producers have capitalised on their expertise in low-cost chemistry,” said Max Reid, principal analyst, electric vehicles & battery supply chain service … Continue reading Key things to watch in electric vehicle (EV) & battery supply chain for 2024
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U.S. Department of Energy Top Clean Energy Accomplishments in 2023
In 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) made monumental strides in advancing the clean energy goals of the Biden-Harris Administration. Through hundreds of funding announcements to make clean energy more accessible in every state, investments in scientific research, historic groundbreakings, and celebratory ribbon cuttings, DOE has been hard at work to combat the climate … Continue reading U.S. Department of Energy Top Clean Energy Accomplishments in 2023
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China’s solar production costs fall by 42% in last year
New Horizons report says US and Europe can’t compete with Asia manufacturing powerhouse. The cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped by 42% in the last 12 months to US$0.15 per watt (/W) giving manufacturers in the country an enormous cost advantage over international rivals according to a Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie. … Continue reading China’s solar production costs fall by 42% in last year
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Iberdrola and bp pulse launch their fast and ultrafast charging joint venture in Spain and Portugal
Iberdrola and bp pulse proudly announce the formal launch of their joint venture that recently received regulatory authorizations. The new company plans to create the most extensive high speed public charging network in Iberia. The aim is to promote access for all citizens to a reliable, high-speed charging infrastructure and thus helping to remove one … Continue reading Iberdrola and bp pulse launch their fast and ultrafast charging joint venture in Spain and Portugal
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Reuse or recycle batteries?
More and more batteries will be needed in the future. This also means that more batteries will have to be recycled or reused. But which method is the most effective and sustainable? Well, as we discovered, it depends on which cutting-edge researcher you ask. By Mattias Dahlström In the future, a more sustainable and fossil-free … Continue reading Reuse or recycle batteries?
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Acciona renews its motosharing fleet in Madrid and Barcelona
ACCIONA’s commitment to shared mobility services is reinforced with the renewal of its fleet in Madrid and Barcelona. The electric motorcycles, all of which are manufactured by Silence, ACCIONA’s electric vehicle brand, now have improved performance, comfort and safety. In Barcelona, Acciona has completed a full fleet change, incorporating the latest version of the Silence … Continue reading Acciona renews its motosharing fleet in Madrid and Barcelona
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Solar and wind energy are on the rise in the United States
Clean energy is booming in the United States. According to “Renewables on the Rise 2023,” the seventh edition of our annual report on the state of clean energy in America, the United States now generates nearly 12 times as much solar power and 2.6 times as much wind power as it did in 2013. Taken … Continue reading Solar and wind energy are on the rise in the United States
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How your electric car can help power the energy transition
It is common knowledge that electric vehicles (EVs) are cleaner alternatives to conventional vehicles. However, their role in the energy transition extends beyond cutting direct emissions, underlining their crucial importance. This is why policymakers across the globe are dedicating efforts to make the massive deployment of EVs a reality. Under the International Renewable Energy Agency’s … Continue reading How your electric car can help power the energy transition
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Why EV-Battery Innovation is Key to Sparking a Renewable Revolution
Increasing the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) is a fundamental part of accelerating the renewables-based energy transition and getting us onto the 1.5°C pathway. The uptake of EVs holds the potential to cut emissions by the replacement of fossil fuel based vehicles but also to enable flexibility in the energy system that allow the integration … Continue reading Why EV-Battery Innovation is Key to Sparking a Renewable Revolution
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Rapid progress of key clean energy technologies shows the new energy economy is emerging faster
The pace of deployment of some clean energy technologies – such as solar PV and electric vehicles – shows what can be achieved with sufficient ambition and policy action, but faster change is urgently needed across most components of the energy system to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, according to the IEA’s latest evaluation … Continue reading Rapid progress of key clean energy technologies shows the new energy economy is emerging faster
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