Topic: battery storage
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Base Power Secures $1B to Expand Home Battery Deployment
Base Power secured a $1 billion Series C funding round, valuing the company at $3 billion, to accelerate its growth in the energy storage sector. The company leases home battery systems to Texas homeowners for a low upfront fee and a monthly service charge, bypassing high initial costs and offeri...
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German Startup Challenges Solar-Only Rivals with Energy-as-a-Service
Enerkii, a German startup, offers an energy-as-a-service platform combining solar power, battery storage, and smart management to reduce costs and emissions for businesses without upfront investment. The startup provides a tailored energy ecosystem, including solar arrays, battery storage, and EV...
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The Climate Transition Is Now in Our Hands
Nearly all new electricity generation now comes from clean sources, though increased investment in climate technology remains urgent despite recent dips in European funding. Community-driven energy initiatives and consumer behavior shifts, such as rising electric vehicle adoption and local renewa...
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Jackery's Solar-Powered Gazebo: A Brilliant DIY Project
Jackery has unveiled a solar-powered gazebo at CES, integrating shelter with energy independence and planning a release in California later this year with a base price of $12,000 to $15,000. The structure features a large aluminum frame, 2,000 watts of integrated solar panels, lighting, a project...
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How Two Nissan Leafs Power a Regional Airport's Resilience
The Redwood Coast Airport in California uses bidirectional charging from two Nissan Leaf electric cars in its microgrid, demonstrating vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology to enhance energy resilience during power outages. Since 2021, the airport's microgrid has combined solar arrays and battery stor...
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Fairphone 6 Compact Launches with Modular Accessories
Fairphone 6 Compact is a sustainable smartphone with modular accessories, improved repairability, and an eco-conscious design, featuring a replaceable battery and eight years of software updates. Priced at €599 in Europe and $899 in the US, it offers a Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, 8GB RAM, 512G...
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Musk's xAI to Power Data Center with New Solar Farm
Elon Musk's xAI is planning an 88-acre solar farm near its Memphis Colossus data center, projected to generate 30 megawatts to partially offset the facility's substantial electricity needs. The company faces controversy for operating over 400 megawatts of natural gas turbines without proper permi...
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Ford's AI Assistant Arrives This Year, Level 3 Autonomy by 2028
Ford is developing an in-house AI voice assistant for 2026 and targeting hands-free, eyes-off Level 3 autonomous driving by 2028, aiming to make these advanced features more affordable. The company is pivoting its strategy to focus on attainable driver-assist technology and a new electric vehicle...
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NTSB Probes Waymo As Tesla Autopilot Faces Scrutiny
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating Waymo's autonomous vehicles for reportedly passing stopped school buses, highlighting increased regulatory scrutiny. Tesla is advancing its driverless technology by offering passenger rides without a safety driver and shifting to a subscri...
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Alphabet Acquires Intersect Power to Overcome Grid Bottlenecks
Alphabet (Google's parent) has acquired clean energy developer Intersect Power for $4.75 billion to directly control power generation for its AI data centers, bypassing strained utility grids. The deal highlights that securing reliable power has become a critical strategic bottleneck for tech com...
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