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West Texas Wind Farms Fund Senior Center Meals and Care
Solutions1d ago

West Texas Wind Farms Fund Senior Center Meals and Care

In tiny Ozona, Texas, wind turbines are powering more than the electric grid. Tax deals with renewable energy companies now fund hot meals, bingo games, and vital services that help rural seniors age gracefully at home.

Grist3 min read
Tesla and Google Could Save US Consumers $100B on Power Bills
Solutions3d ago

Tesla and Google Could Save US Consumers $100B on Power Bills

A new coalition led by Tesla and Google says America's electric grid runs at just 53% capacity, and smarter use could slash $100 billion from energy costs over the next decade. The group already secured its first policy win in Virginia.

Electrek3 min read
Home Battery Startup Raises $232M to Strengthen Power Grid
Planet WinsFeb 5

Home Battery Startup Raises $232M to Strengthen Power Grid

Lunar Energy just secured $232 million to scale up production of home batteries that power homes and strengthen the electric grid when demand spikes. The six-year-old company plans to manufacture 100,000 battery units by 2028, turning everyday homeowners into energy heroes.

TechCrunch3 min read
Exowatt's Solar Heat Batteries to Power AI Data Centers
SolutionsJan 29

Exowatt's Solar Heat Batteries to Power AI Data Centers

A new clean energy startup backed by Sam Altman just launched a solution to power massive AI data centers without straining local electric grids. The technology stores solar energy as heat and converts it to electricity on demand, solving one of tech's biggest climate challenges.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Global Energy Storage Passes 100 GW in Historic Milestone
Planet WinsJan 28

Global Energy Storage Passes 100 GW in Historic Milestone

The world just crossed a major threshold in clean energy, with battery storage installations hitting 100 gigawatts for the first time in 2025. This breakthrough marks a turning point where storage is no longer backup power but the primary tool keeping electric grids stable.

PV Magazine3 min read
Texas Grid Survives Winter Storm After 2021 Disaster
SolutionsJan 27

Texas Grid Survives Winter Storm After 2021 Disaster

Three years after a deadly winter storm left millions without power, Texas's electric grid just passed its first major cold weather test. Upgrades and new battery systems kept the lights on for nearly all Texans during this weekend's freeze.

Inside Climate News3 min read