California startup Rangeway is building hospitality-focused EV charging facilities exclusively for electric vehicles, with plans to expand in the St. Louis area through a new joint venture.

A new AI-powered platform called AgentSolar AI aims to reduce soft costs in residential solar by acting as an automated advocate for consumers, potentially saving homeowners billions in overpriced installations.

Researchers at the National Laboratory of the Rockies have developed a custom charge controller for wave energy converters that captures up to eight times more power than previous designs, addressing a critical challenge in the industry.

Solar energy permitting delays are threatening grid reliability and affordability, with over 450 projects at risk representing 36% of planned U.S. power capacity, costing Americans potentially $120 billion over seven years.

A political campaign centered on clean energy affordability could address rising living costs for US residents, with advocates arguing renewable sources offer the cheapest electricity generation while creating jobs and reducing household expenses.

Southeast Asia is shifting from early EV adoption toward regional battery manufacturing and industrialization, with focus on cell production, thermal management, and localized supply chains at the upcoming ASEAN Battery Technology Conference.