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Trump Poised for Big Changes in Energy Policy

Donald Trump is preparing to declare a national emergency as part of his plan to boost energy production as soon as he takes office. Trump’s move comes amid a push to reverse President Joe Biden’s policies to combat climate change and liberalize domestic energy production. These regulations, which are expected to take effect a few […]

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Rich Countries’ Waste Burden on Poor Countries: Waste Crisis in the Czech Republic

Fiberglass waste consisting of wind turbine blades and aircraft parts was illegally transported from Germany to the Czech village of Jiříkov. This is an example of illegal waste transfer from rich to poor countries across Europe. When the Mayor of Jiříkov, Barbora Šišková, raised the issue, she realized that similar incidents were happening in other […]

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Comparison of Battery Production Costs by Country: China vs. Others

Production costs in China are lower for all clean energy technologies, not just batteries. But which is lower and by how much? From solar panels to wind turbines, heat pumps to batteries, this graph shows how much it costs to produce in China compared to how much it costs to produce in other countries. You […]

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World’s Largest 20 MW Floating Wind Turbine from China: Qihang

Chinese manufacturing giant CRRC has broken new ground with its 260-meter diameter 20 MW floating offshore wind turbine prototype. The turbine, called “Qihang”, was installed at the Dongying wind power test base. With a 151-meter hub height and 260-meter blade diameter, the turbine operates in an area equivalent to seven football fields. With each rotation, […]

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Germany’s Bracht Town Launches Winter Solar Heating Project

The town of Bracht in Germany is embarking on an innovative project to provide heating throughout the winter using solar energy. This initiative aims to deliver approximately 80°C hot water to every household year-round. A total of 180 buildings will be heated using solar energy, operating at a cost comparable to gas heating but with […]

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German Energy Giant Uniper Halts $8.7 Billion Hydrogen Investment Amid Low Demand

Berlin, Germany – Uniper, the German energy giant operating 22.5 GW of production capacity—equivalent to the total capacity of the Netherlands—has announced a delay in its $8.7 billion hydrogen investment due to lower-than-expected demand for green hydrogen. Jutta Doenges, Uniper’s Chief Financial Officer, expressed a cautious outlook for the sector, stating, “We are now less […]

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UK Powers Ahead with 40 MWh Battery Storage Site in South Wales

Newport, South Wales – The UK continues to solidify its position as a leading market for large-scale battery energy storage in Europe with the launch of a new 40 MWh battery storage site in Newport, South Wales. The facility, known as Field Newport, provides dynamic frequency response services to stabilize electricity demand fluctuations and enables […]

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World’s First Pilotless Passenger Aircraft with Solid State Battery Completes 48 Minute Flight Test

Chinese urban air transportation company EHang has achieved a first with this aerial electric aircraft equipped with a solid-state battery. This flight, certified by the Guangzhou Notary Office, was the first electric aircraft to complete a flight test with a solid-state battery and carry passengers “without a pilot”. The solid-state lithium battery uses “metallic lithium” […]

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GoodWe Unveils Over-100kW GT Series Inverter to Revolutionize C&I Energy Solutions

[Global, January 2025] – GoodWe, a prominent name in solar inverters and renewable energy technology, has launched its groundbreaking GT Series String Inverter, offering over 100kW power capacity. Designed for the commercial and industrial (C&I) sector, this new addition aims to enhance operational efficiency, cut energy costs, and drive sustainability for businesses globally. Proven Efficiency […]

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GoodWe Reflects on 2024 Achievements, Sets Bold Vision for 2025

GoodWe, a global leader in smart energy solutions, has marked 2024 as a year of significant milestones in innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration. Despite market challenges, the company reinforced its commitment to advancing the smart energy transition with groundbreaking developments across its product offerings, manufacturing capabilities, and sustainability initiatives. Innovations in Energy Solutions GoodWe continued […]

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