There’s two things you should know about me, your intrepid reviewer: I hate the feature creep associated with modern power banks, and I love shaving grams off the gear I carry when backpacking, bikepacking, and trail running. So imagine my delight when Nitecore released a new generation of its ultralight NB10000 battery. After a few […]
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Today’s U.S. electrical grid, among the largest, most complex systems ever built, is operating at its limit. The combination of rapid industrial growth, more frequent extreme weather, and a record surge in electricity use has pushed the grid to its br…
Texas announced new a audit on data centers that could slow approval for new facilities seeking to connect to the state energy grid. Governor Greg Abbott (R) on Monday directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to verify and audit new data center proposals, writing that […]
Dutch energy storage startup Ore Energy has raised more than $40m, as it looks to commercialise its long-storage batteries.The $43m Series A funding round was led by two new investors, tech-investor P…
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This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at Waymo’s reliance on imported Chinese EVs and a potential “super cycle” for cleantech investment.
Iraq signed $100 billion in U.S. energy deals with Chevron and ExxonMobil. But Washington is forcing Baghdad to balance ties with Iran and China.
UK wind technology company Perceptual Robotics has securedover £4 million in funding so far this year. The funding combines investmentfrom new and existing shareholders, including Investing for Purpos…
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