Charged

JULY 27, 2023

Seven of the world’s major automakers—GM, Stellantis, BMW, Mercedes, Hyundai, Kia and (oddly enough) Honda—have announced plans to form a joint venture to build a new North American fast charging network in the US and Canada with at least 30,000 chargers. The first stations are expected to open in the summer of 2024.

North America 94

North America Electric vehicle Investment Politics 94

Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 27, 2023

According to West Monroe, in the US specifically, there are five priorities for utilities in 2024: decarbonisation and integrated electrification and gas planning; decentralised and virtual power supplies; transmission infrastructure needs; resiliency and security objectives; system operations digitisation.

Resilience 104

Resilience Power grid Demand Energy 104

Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2023

followed suit through the introduction of a clean hydrogen production tax credit through the Inflation Reduction Act and a hydrogen hubs program through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) whilst also introducing its National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap. Meanwhile, the UK launched its hydrogen strategy in 2021.

Hydrogen 275

Hydrogen North America Europe South America 275

Solar Industry

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The project will be constructed in three phases and is designed to ultimately deliver up to 577 MW by the end of 2024. Enbridge will invest $149 million in the first phase and plans to reach a final investment decision on the following phases throughout 2024.

North America 104

North America Construction Investment Energy 104

Solar Industry

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Silfab Solar , a PV module manufacturer based in North America, will release a premium line of TOPCon PV modules in in the first quarter of 2024 specifically designed and engineered for commercial and residential markets in the United States. will be available in the first half of 2024. Rapidly advancing U.S.

North America 105

North America Ethics Investment Technology 105

Charged

APRIL 18, 2022

Honda has finally announced plans to get serious about EVs, with an investment of 5 trillion yen ($40 billion) in electrification over the next decade. The two hope to offer an EV with a starting price below $30,000 in North America in 2027. Source: Honda , Bloomberg.

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Charged

MAY 12, 2023

This is the first cell factory in North America for VW. The planned investment is upwards of 4.8 Groundbreaking is planned for 2024 and production is projected to begin in 2027. The Volkswagen Group’s battery company PowerCO SE plans to build its largest gigafactory in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. billion euros.

North America 119

North America Batteries Investment 119

Smart Energy International

JANUARY 13, 2024

CES 2024 took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, and with it came a slew of new product announcements and unveilings from the tech world. Hydrogen investments. Bosch is investing in technologies along the hydrogen value chain. Bosch says it sees hydrogen as a key to meeting global energy demand in a resource-efficient way.

Energy Monitor 52

Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring 52

Smart Energy International

JANUARY 13, 2024

CES 2024 took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, and with it came a slew of new product announcements and unveilings from the tech world. Hydrogen investments. Bosch is investing in technologies along the hydrogen value chain. Bosch says it sees hydrogen as a key to meeting global energy demand in a resource-efficient way.

Energy Monitor 52

Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring 52

Charged

OCTOBER 18, 2023

NFI is now launching ABS batteries into bus production for customer deliveries starting in the first quarter of 2024. And plenty of cells will be needed—the market for electric buses in North America is heating up. NFI expects that 40% of its 2025 production will be zero-emission buses.

Batteries 95

Batteries North America Electricity Transportation 95

Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

At Eaton, we’re investing $3 billion in research and development targeted at sustainable solutions by 2030. Earlier this year, Eaton announced a $300M investment in its North American manufacturing and operations to support growing demand for its electrical solutions, the company said.

Innovation 98

Innovation North America Resilience Power grid 98

Charged

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The project will kick off in 2024. AmpUp is headquartered in California, and supports thousands of Level 2 and DC fast charging stations across North America. AmpUp plans to open a new office in East Hartford in early 2024. “We charge session success rate. charge session success rate.

North America 105

North America Innovation Demand Investment 105

Charged

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Mercedes-Benz HPC North America, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and MN8 Energy (an energy provider that operates 900 renewable energy projects in 28 states), will “set a new standard for fast, convenient, clean and reliable EV charging.” Charging hubs at Simon Mall locations are planned to launch in the first half of 2024.

North America 120

North America Carbon-neutral Retail Energy 120

Charged

APRIL 18, 2023

Battery recycling company Cirba Solutions has announced a Phase I investment of at least $300 million in a new battery recycling facility to be built near Columbia, South Carolina. Groundbreaking for the 200-acre South Carolina campus is scheduled for this year, and operations are expected to begin in late 2024.

Recycling 88

Recycling Recycling Batteries North America 88

Charged

JANUARY 28, 2022

GM has announced new investment of more than $7 billion in four Michigan manufacturing sites, calling it “the single largest investment announcement in GM history.” Most of the new investment, which is expected to create 4,000 new jobs, is aimed at increasing battery cell and electric truck manufacturing capacity.

Batteries 117

Batteries Investment Electricity North America 117

Charged

JULY 5, 2022

Based on Stellantis and LG’s plan to invest $3.87 Stellantis says production is set to begin in the first quarter of 2024. NextStar Energy will play an important role in the Stellantis Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan, which aims to have more than 50% BEV sales in North America by the end of the decade,” according to Stellantis.

Batteries 115

Batteries North America Lithium Energy 115

Charged

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The Inflation Reduction Act heavily incentivizes production of battery raw materials in North America, and OEMs and battery makers are rushing to establish production of cathode active materials and precursors in the region. Charged spoke with Robert Privette, Umicore’s Business Development Manager for North America.

Batteries 109

Batteries North America Sustainability Recycling 109

Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This week we look at a $5 million investment into SparkMeter, which provides grid management solutions tailored to emerging markets, an acquisition from Elia Group signalling their entry into the US and insights into how AI can assist with clean tech investments in a constantly changing market environment.

Energy Monitor 104

Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Investment 104

Smart Energy International

JANUARY 1, 2024

Decentralisation, blockchain and AI, the future grid and the space race are some of the areas in which numerous advances have been made in 2023 and are set to continue during 2024. But for this one I have decided to take a forward look to 2024 – and would invite your feedback on its focus and style for the year ahead.

Energy Monitor 67

Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Technology 67

Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Norwegian investment in Indian transmission The Norwegian Climate Investment Fund, managed by government-owned Norfund and KLP, Norway’s largest pension company, is investing approximately $9 million for a 49% stake in the Koppal Transmission Scheme. ReNew has won three transmission projects in Karnataka to date.

Energy 116

Energy Energy North America Europe 116

TechCrunch: Climate

AUGUST 17, 2023

billion (USD $890 million) joint investment will provide battery materials to supply future Ford electric vehicles. The IRA requires that 60% of the value of battery components be produced or assembled in North America in 2024 to qualify for half of the tax credit, $3,750. subsidiary, SK Battery America, has invested $2.6

Batteries 93

Batteries North America Lithium Electric vehicle 93

Solar Industry

DECEMBER 26, 2023

American Electric Power (AEP) has agreed to sell its 50% interest in New Mexico Renewable Development (NMRD) to Exus North America. AEP and PNM Resources, which also owns 50% of NMRD, plan to sell the portfolio of 15 solar projects totaling 625 MW to Exus for approximately $230 million, subject to true-up adjustments at close.

North America 102

North America Electricity Investment Energy 102

Solar Industry

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Veolia North America, a provider of environmental solutions in the U.S. The solar facility will be operational by the fourth quarter of 2024. and Canada, has partnered with Today’s Power Inc. to install a 5 MW single-axis tracking solar energy system at its hazardous waste treatment facility in Gum Springs, Ark.

North America 111

North America Waste Waste Electricity 111

Smart Energy International

JANUARY 30, 2024

Alongside E.ON, the European Investment Fund (EIF) also is an anchor investor with both holding a mid-double-digit million euro stake, according to a release. The capital of the fund is allocated entirely towards investments across three core themes with clear decarbonisation potential – future energy, future cities and future technologies.

North America 62

North America Energy Energy Innovation 62

Charged

JULY 19, 2022

An advance preview of the upcoming 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV suggested it’s very much a Chevy first and an EV second. The two middle trims will ship first, in summer 2023, with the SS arriving “later” that year, wrapping up with the entry-level 1LT and a police-pursuit version by March 2024. Heart of the market: midsize SUV.

Electricity 132

Electricity Batteries Electric vehicle Plastics 132

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The issue of PFAS contamination of drinking water sources has been under the media spotlight in recent weeks, scrutiny that is likely to increase in 2024, writes Beatrice Martin UK water companies have an exceptional track record on water quality compliance. Beatrice Martin is business development manager, head of water resources, Xylem UK.

Technology 147

Technology Recycling Recycling North America 147

Greentown Labs

JANUARY 9, 2024

The accelerator will advance six startups’ climatetech solutions and foster potential development, investment, and commercial partnerships with Saint-Gobain Somerville, Mass. and Houston, Texas, Jan.

Startups 104

Startups Carbon-neutral Incubators Incubators 104

Charged

AUGUST 15, 2023

ChargePoint “has announced a significant investment in the application of technology from the networking and information security worlds, which aims to deliver charging station reliability of nearly 100% once fully implemented.” This is expected to go live early in 2024. said ChargePoint COO Rick Wilmer.

Energy Monitor 87

Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring North America Europe 87

Elemental Excelerator

MAY 15, 2024

The facility will serve over 200 electric drayage trucks per day with high-speed charging infrastructure once complete by the end of 2024, supporting California’s transition to zero-emission transportation. We are proud to invest in projects like FM Harbor that result in a healthier, cleaner and more affordable future.

Construction 64

Construction Electricity Logistics North America 64

Charged

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The EC230 Electric has been in testing with other companies in North America over the past year, and is expected to be commercially available later in 2024. As the first private hauler in Florida to invest in electric, we look forward to harnessing the strength of this strategic move.” “The

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Waste Waste Electricity Recycling 100

GreenBiz

JANUARY 4, 2021

and attracting major investments for its electric buses and vans still in development. The company closed out 2020 by investing $3 million and hiring 150 employees for its North American headquarters in Charlotte , North Carolina. Across the company, Ford’s investment in electrifying vehicles through 2022 totals $11.5

Electricity 545

Electricity Electric vehicle North America Hydrogen 545

ThinkGeoEnergy

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The acquisition is expected to close by the first quarter of 2024, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. This is expected to add approximately 17 MW and generate an additional $15 million of EBITDA in the next 12 to 24 months, with an expected $55 million investment. Ormat Technologies, Inc.

Geothermal power 97

Geothermal power North America Technology Organic 97

Low Carbon Prosperity

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

On Thursday, January 4th – just four days prior to the start of the 2024 legislative session in Olympia – we’ll gather at Amazon’s Day 1 Building in Seattle for the launch of another critical year for carbon policy and clean energy innovation. Government agencies are catalyzing market transformations through strategic investments.

Policy 52

Policy Carbon North America Batteries 52

GreenTechMedia

JUNE 3, 2020

Bright Canyon has primarily invested in wind power projects to date, including ownership stakes in Missouri and Minnesota projects being developed by Tenaska. Hanwha Energy USA Holdings Corp. Bright Canyon Energy, a subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corp.,

North America 211

North America Energy Energy Electricity 211

Low Carbon Prosperity

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The Future of Carbon Policy Forum Is where you want to be on January 4th at Amazon’s Seattle Campus On Thursday, January 4th – just four days prior to the start of the 2024 legislative session in Olympia – we’ll gather at Amazon’s Day 1 Building in Seattle to preview a critical year for carbon policy and clean energy innovation. District Sen.

Policy 52

Policy Carbon North America Investment 52

Renewable Energy World

JANUARY 14, 2022

The modules will be delivered in 2023 and 2024. The order is the largest to date for Swift Current, which was founded in 2016 and has a pipeline of more than 6 GW of planned renewable assets across North America. First Solar is investing $680 million to expand its domestic PV solar manufacturing capacity by 3.3

North America 89

North America Energy Energy Construction 89

Elemental Excelerator

JANUARY 25, 2024

Mark Chambers joins as VP of Elemental Excelerator’s Partnership Team, while Amir Chireh Mehr takes on Senior Role for Investments. These hires build on Elemental’s growth in 2023 , a year in which Elemental invested in more projects and convened more investors than ever before, and will help the organization accelerate its impact.

North America 59

North America Electric vehicle Startups Investment 59