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Net Metering Is Ending. Homeowners Are Buying Batteries.

Net Metering Is Ending. Homeowners Are Buying Batteries.

Aug 1, 2026 | Home Electrification, Policy & Regulations, Renewable Energy

The share of new Californian home solar installations that came with a battery attached rose from 14% in 2023 to 57% in 2024, according to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Nothing about batteries changed in that window. What changed was that California stopped...
The BrightVolt Take: Solar Isn’t the Bottleneck. The Queue Is.

The BrightVolt Take: Solar Isn’t the Bottleneck. The Queue Is.

Jul 30, 2026 | Policy & Regulations, Renewable Energy, Smartgrids, Solar

The United States does not have a solar problem. It has a queue problem, and every headline celebrating record renewable output while data centre demand climbs is measuring the wrong thing. American solar farms posted their highest monthly output ever this summer, up...
US EV Sales Q2 2026: Decline Slows as Hybrids Take Over

US EV Sales Q2 2026: Decline Slows as Hybrids Take Over

Jul 30, 2026 | Electric Vehicles, Policy & Regulations

American battery-electric sales fell for the third consecutive quarter between April and June, but the rate of decline has almost halved since the market’s post-subsidy trough. The more consequential number sits one row down the spreadsheet: hybrids sold 592,018...
The Shifting Sands of EV Policy: Navigating a World of Evolving Regulations

The Shifting Sands of EV Policy: Navigating a World of Evolving Regulations

Apr 6, 2025 | Policy & Regulations

The Shifting Sands of EV Policy: Navigating a World of Evolving Regulations The global transition to electric vehicles is not just a technological shift; it’s a complex interplay of economic incentives, environmental imperatives, and evolving government...
TfL Announces Ban on Non-Folded E-bikes Starting March 31st

TfL Announces Ban on Non-Folded E-bikes Starting March 31st

Apr 1, 2025 | e-Bikes, Electric Vehicles, Policy & Regulations

TfL Announces Ban on Non-Folded E-bikes Starting March 31st  London commuters who rely on e-bikes for their journeys will need to take note of a significant upcoming change. Transport for London (TfL) has officially announced a ban on all non-folded e-bikes across...
South Africa’s Electric Crossroads: Incentives vs. Export Challenges

South Africa’s Electric Crossroads: Incentives vs. Export Challenges

Mar 31, 2025 | Electric Vehicles, Policy & Regulations

South Africa’s Electric Crossroads: Incentives vs. Export Challenges ​South Africa’s automotive sector stands at a pivotal juncture, navigating the global shift towards electric vehicles (EVs). With the government’s proactive measures to promote...
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