Chinese EVs Leap Ahead Using Nvidia’s Rapid Iteration Model
A great thread here on how Chinese EV companies move so much faster than US and European automakers by adopting the "Nvidia Way" -- rapid design cycle and continual improvements.
BYD Beats Tesla, Launches 1,000‑hp Roadster First
BYD released a new Tesla Roadster before Tesla did. BYD Denza Z is a 1,000 hp luxury drop-top EV hypercar [Images] https://t.co/5CCSnJwjyF Musk first promised the next gen Roadster in... checks notes ... November 2017!
Amazon-Backed X‑Energy Secures $1.02 B IPO
Speaking of IPOs for exciting energy startups... Amazon-Backed Nuclear Firm X-Energy Raises $1.02 Billion in IPO https://t.co/K59eZ3ztTF
Tiny Data Center Gas Projects Outpace Morocco’s Emissions
"New gas projects linked to just 11 data center campuses around the US have the potential to create more greenhouse gases than the country of Morocco emitted in 2024." -Wired There's a better way. At Firma Power we're chatting that way...
Fervo Energy S‑1 Reveals Geothermal Pipeline and Costs
Enhanced geothermal energy pioneer Fervo Energy filed its S-1 in advance of a planned IPO, offering a closer look at their development pipeline, current and projected capital costs, and more. @heatmap_news's @MattZeitlin drills down for some insights: https://t.co/vpluY58Osk https://t.co/Q1X1QDKuNb
Perovskite Panels Pilot Boost Solar Efficiency to 30%
Are perovskite solar panels finally becoming real? https://t.co/2fxNgPsIpv Tandem Solar is starting pilot manufacturing of perovskite glass coverings for silicon PV cells (in Fremont, CA) that boost total efficiency from about 20-22% to ~30%. That's a +36-50% output per square meter. They're still...
Emerald AI Boosts Data Center Flexibility with $25M Funding
Great @CatalystPod with @vsiv explaining data center flexibility and what Emerald AI is doing to make it possible (and why @shaylekann and Energy Impact Partners just led a $25m investment round in Emerald) https://t.co/nqSAqM1wj6 (note: I serve as an advisor to Emerald...
Energy Shock Could Accelerate Global Renewable Adoption
Is this what Republican climate policy looks like? "Early signs are emerging that the energy shock could aid the global spread of renewable power, batteries, electric cars and other climate-friendly tech." https://t.co/aCmx1IcvPw
America's Mobility Costs Rise, Affordable Cars Vanish
The rising cost of mobility is central to the American affordability crisis. The story isn't just about prices at the pump, but also the death of the affordable American car. This is a great essay on what happened to all...
Iran Ceasefire Won't Solve Global Energy Crisis
@Rory_Johnston explains why the Iran ceasefire hasn't ended the global energy crisis, and what likely comes next on Shift Key with @robinsonmeyer. https://t.co/XDyvPxc4wn
New Platform Offers Monthly Utility‑Level U.S. Electricity Rate Data
My friends @heatmap_news and @mitceepr just released the Electricity Price Hub, a new public data platform that provides monthly, utility-level estimates of residential electricity rates and bills across the United States going back to 2021, broken down by generation, transmission,...
Firma Power Delivers Clean, Firm Grid‑connected Portfolios
Amen. This is what Firma Power is focused on delivering clean firm portfolios of grid-connected assets. This is the way...
Three Pillars Proven Best for Low‑Emission Power Procurement
Paper led by @JEBistline and EPRI Regen model team confirms that the "Three Pillars" (incremental, deliverable, time matched clean supply) are the GOAT for minimizing emissions impacts of electricity procurement https://t.co/X2SDs7EKRM https://t.co/ElRpp9zS7n
Switch to Fertilizer‑free Perennial Grasses for Higher Biomass
We could just... stop. This is such a waste of resources, land, and nitrogen. Even if we still wanted to use this land for fuel, we should be planting perennial grasses that require no fertilizer or irrigation and can yield...
Robots Install 100 MW Solar, Automation Accelerates Renewable Build
Robotic solar installation is quickly becoming real. Planted, Maximo and others all deploying automated construction platforms. This Maximo machine just installed 100 MW of solar power https://t.co/M1NSKOSVMT