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New South Wales just fast-tracked two massive pumped hydro projects that will store renewable energy for up to 16 hours, helping Australia move beyond coal power. Together, they'll generate enough electricity to power every home in Perth during peak demand.
Finland's Fortum just applied for permits to build two massive energy storage facilities in Sweden that could power the country's clean energy future. The projects would nearly 10x the company's current storage capacity in the region.
State-owned energy giant Statkraft has greenlit a new pumped-storage hydropower project in Norway, adding to the country's renewable energy infrastructure. The approval signals continued investment in clean energy storage solutions that help balance power grids.
For the first time ever, battery energy storage systems have overtaken traditional pumped hydropower as the world's largest energy storage technology. This breakthrough marks a turning point in our ability to store clean energy and power the grid reliably.
Millions of city dwellers who can't install traditional heat pumps just got a new option. Chinese appliance maker Midea created a compact heat pump that works entirely indoors, opening clean heating to apartment buildings and dense neighborhoods.
While federal clean energy programs face widespread cuts, Colorado's $200 million heat pump initiative keeps going strong, connecting homeowners with contractors who can slash utility bills. Heat pumps now outsell gas furnaces nationwide for the fourth year running.
A new energy-efficient heat pump just launched for hotels and commercial buildings across Southeast Asia, promising to slash carbon emissions while keeping water hot and costs down. The technology uses zero-ozone depleting refrigerants and runs reliably even in tough conditions.
A mother-turned-entrepreneur exposes a critical flaw in the breast pump industry: companies are building products to impress venture capitalists instead of serving the women who actually use them. Her call to prioritize real-world experience over flashy features is changing how the industry thinks about innovation.
Volunteers in over 60 Massachusetts towns are helping neighbors switch to energy-efficient heat pumps, making green home upgrades less overwhelming. The grassroots HeatSmart Alliance trains everyday people to guide homeowners through the process for free.
A new partnership between heat pump startup Quilt and energy company Palmetto eliminates upfront installation costs, making home heating and cooling upgrades as easy as a monthly subscription. The financing breakthrough could accelerate America's shift toward energy-efficient climate control.
As Europe faces record May heat, air-to-air heat pumps are surging as a green alternative to traditional air conditioning. Sales jumped 25% in early 2026 while offering both heating and cooling in one climate-friendly system.
Families across Europe could save up to $924 a year by switching from gas boilers to heat pumps, according to new research from the International Energy Agency. The climate-friendly technology is now cost-competitive across most of the continent, marking a major turning point for clean home heating.
Researchers have developed breakthrough heat pump technology that works at temperatures up to 2,400°F, hot enough to replace fossil fuel burning in factories. These ultra-efficient systems could slash industrial emissions while cutting energy costs.
A San Francisco company just made energy-efficient heating and cooling accessible to millions who couldn't use it before. Their plug-and-play heat pump requires no outdoor unit and installs in under an hour for one flat rate.
A Dutch company is bringing heat pumps that use sound waves instead of chemicals to European homes by spring 2027. The quieter, more efficient technology could make clean heating easier to install in older buildings.
Japanese manufacturer Daikin just launched eco-friendly propane heat pumps that can replace traditional boilers in everything from small buildings to massive district heating systems. The scalable technology delivers efficient heating while dramatically reducing environmental impact.
As wildfire smoke becomes a nationwide crisis affecting millions from coast to coast, one surprising solution sits right in your home. Switching to heat pumps and electric appliances could prevent tons of carbon emissions fueling these fires.
German researchers just solved a major puzzle blocking apartment buildings from ditching fossil fuels. Their new propane heat pump designs make it easier and safer for millions of families to switch to clean heating.
New research on 761 German homes reveals heat pumps rarely max out during freezing weather, opening doors for smarter energy use. The finding could transform how neighborhoods manage electricity demand during peak hours.
Homeowners in cold climates just got a powerful new way to ditch fossil fuels and slash heating bills. Samsung's new heat pump works down to negative 13 degrees Fahrenheit while cutting energy costs.
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