Phoebe Skok
Solar sidewalks cut urban emissions 98%, claim scientists
A Concordia University modeling study in Canada finds that photovoltaic sidewalks could power local electric mobility, reduce urban emissions by 98%, and shift rooftop use toward agriculture under a 15-minute-city framework.
US startup Unigrid adopts contract manufacturing model for batteries
Unigrid is pursuing a contract manufacturing strategy for its sodium-ion batteries, drawing on semiconductor foundry practices to shorten development timelines while shifting most production to underutilized Asian factories.
Universities are turning solar furniture into campus infrastructure
As universities expand outdoor learning, off-grid solar furniture is emerging as a new class of campus infrastructure.
California legislation sets new safety standards for battery storage
TWAICE says California’s Senate Bill 283 will shift developers’ focus from hardware redesign to proactive documentation and data-driven safety compliance.
Energy storage reshapes data center siting amid US regulatory pressure
Power cut regulations and slow permitting are driving US data centers toward storage-backed, grid-independent designs.
Pollinator-friendly solar gains ground in renewable credit markets
As biodiversity metrics enter renewable energy credit schemes, developers and corporate buyers are turning to certified pollinator-friendly solar sites to enhance project value and meet environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.
EcoFlow unveils home battery system with one-week installation time
EcoFlow has introduced the DELTA Pro Ultra X, a modular whole-home battery system designed for fast installation, scalable storage, and smart energy management.
How rooftop solar can complicate residential real estate transactions
Many homeowners assume leased or loaned solar systems will boost their home’s value, but outstanding loans often drag down equity instead.
Turbulent times for US energy storage
US President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on July 4, striking down key Inflation Reduction Act measures for energy storage and leaving the sector bracing for turbulence.
Why this storage investor is choosing execution risk over technology risk
Investments are shifting focus to late-venture and early-growth storage bets that scale proven business models rather than novel chemistries or technologies.
