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First Solar to Manufacture Solar Panels in India with No China Input, Says US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm – EQ Mag

US-based firm First Solar will invest billions of dollars for production of solar panels in India which will not depend on any materials from China. US energy secretary Jennifer Granholm said this at the India-US Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) meet in New Delhi on 18 July, 2023. India’s capabilities in scale will be complemented […]

U’chal University to collaborate with National Institute of Solar Energy – EQ

Four North American cities now near worst air quality in the world – EQ Mag

New York; Washington, D.C.; Montreal; and Toronto have some of the worst air quality in the world, according to an AQI tracking service. Canadian wildfires have sent smoky air around much of North America over the last few weeks. The effect of the wildfires has been significantly worsened by climate change, researchers have found. Four […]

Climate change is wreaking havoc in India. It needs clarity and action now

EV charger networks are turning to Tesla standard as support accelerates – EQ Mag

Support for Tesla’s charging connector and charge port — called the North American Charging Standard — has accelerated in the days since Ford and GM announced plans to integrate the technology into its next-generation of EVs and sell adapters for current EV owners to gain access. More than a dozen third-party charging networks and hardware […]

Maharashtra has highest number of public EV charging stations, followed by Delhi

Tesla ‘serious’ on establishing India production says Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar – EQ Mag

The Elon Musk led US automaker held talks with Indian officials this week on various topics including incentives for car and battery manufacturing, Reuters reported on Thursday, as Tesla looks anew at entering the Indian market. New Delhi : Tesla Inc is “serious” about its plans to establish a manufacturing base in India, minister of […]

U’chal University to collaborate with National Institute of Solar Energy – EQ

Coal-fired power fleet in US to halve by 2050, EIA projects – EQ Mag

The capacity of coal-fired power plants in the United States by 2050 will decline by more than half from 2022 levels, as environmental regulations raise costs and new plants powered by natural gas and renewable energy displace the aging fleet, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Thursday. The Biden administration unveiled a sweeping […]

Central America’s Solar Revolution and the Rooftop Revolution in the U.S. -EQ

Biden administration could delay electric vehicles biofuel program decision – EQ Mag

NEW YORK : The Biden administration could delay deciding whether to give electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers tradable credits for using electricity generated from renewable fuels, potentially putting the effort to boost EV automakers like Tesla TSLA.O in political limbo, two sources familiar with the matter said. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)last year recommended adding EVs […]

Central America’s Solar Revolution and the Rooftop Revolution in the U.S. -EQ

GCL-Poly to Abandon Pricey US Expansion Plans – EQ Mag

Bloomberg reports, “US policies are attractive, but not attractive enough.” GCL-Poly Energy Holdings, the world’s second-largest manufacturer of polysilicon, is considering opening its first overseas factory. However, it may abandon plans to build a factory in the United States due to high costs. CEO Lan Tianshi has stated that the company wants to enter foreign […]

Central America’s Solar Revolution and the Rooftop Revolution in the U.S. -EQ

I’m a CEO in the booming EV space–and the son of a union electrician. Here’s why I give stock options to the army of workers who install charging stations across America – EQ Mag

In the race towards a more sustainable future, the electric vehicle (EV) industry is gaining momentum faster than a Tesla in ludicrous mode. But for EVs to become a truly viable and attractive option for drivers, we need to scale a robust public charging network across the country rapidly and efficiently. It’s an ambitious undertaking […]

Maharashtra has highest number of public EV charging stations, followed by Delhi

Maryland announces goals for massive offshore wind power increase – EQ Mag

Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Wednesday announced goals to more than quadruple the state’s offshore wind capacity to 8.5 gigawatts – enough to power nearly three million homes – as part of an effort by the state to achieve 100% clean energy by 2035. Moore is working “to establish new lease areas and strengthen the […]

Central America’s Solar Revolution and the Rooftop Revolution in the U.S. -EQ

House passes GOP energy package that would undo Biden climate policies – EQ Mag

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a Republican-led energy package that would undo a number of the Biden Administration’s environmental policies. Democratic leadership urged representatives to vote against the measure, H.R. 1, which passed 225-204 mostly along party lines, with four Democrats voting in favor, and one Republican voting against. “We made a commitment […]

Central America’s Solar Revolution and the Rooftop Revolution in the U.S. -EQ