The US battery storage market set another record in 2024, installing 12.3 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity across all sectors, according to a new report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie.
In total, 12,314 megawatts (MW) and 37,143 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy storage were added, marking a jump of 33% and 34%, respectively, compared to 2023.
South Korea just got its largest outdoor EV fast-charging hub, and it’s at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) in Goyang. The new hub, built by charging network Water, features 46 fast chargers capable of juicing up everything from electric cars to buses and trucks.
Tesla’s (TSLA) accounting practices are raising red flags as a new report from the Financial Times shows that $1.4 billion is missing.
Today’s Green Deals has plenty of EV options to upgrade your commute and keep things running, starting with Lectric’s Nothin’ But Net Sale with up to $762 in free gear accompanying e-bikes, a new price cut on the XPeak 2.0 models, and exclusive March Madness-inspired cargo packages of up to $643 in free gear on the XP 3.0 e-bikes starting from $999. Next, Segway’s Spring Sale has launched with up to 50% being taken off e-scooters and power stations, like the Ninebot Max G2 KickScooter with Apple Find My that is down at $800. Aventon is having a clearance sale on its legacy models to make room for even more of its latest releases, including the popular Abound Cargo e-bike for $1,799, among others. Lastly, we have the next of EcoFlow’s one-day-only flash sale offers, with the DELTA Pro 3 Portable Power Station coming with a free Power Hat for $2,899, as well as an add-on battery for the brand’s WAVE 2 at $399. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery flash sale offers (ending tonight), the returning low on Heybike’s Mars 2.0, and more.
Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.
Chick-fil-A is working with microgrid developer SolMicroGrid to pilot solar and battery storage microgrids at its restaurants in California.
Booming global EV automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) has hit a snag with the Chinese government, which has delayed the green light to build a new plant in Mexico amid fears that proprietary technology in the southern part of North America could more easily make its way into the United States
Elon Musk has shared a survey that was clearly negative about Tesla last week, but it was made to look positive for Tesla after bots rigged the results.
