Energy

Asheville solar company gets $650 million investment

May 1, 2024

Asheville-based Pine Gate Renewables has received a $650 million investment from two pension funds and an existing investor to expand its solar operations.

Vietnamese solar company to create 900 jobs, invest $294 million in Pitt County

Apr 29, 2024

Boviet Solar plans to spend $294 million by the end of 2027 as part of the deal, state economic development officials said Friday. It’s the latest clean-energy recruiting win for commerce officials, who approved an incentives package worth up to $16.4 million.

NC hits electric vehicle registration goal two years early with more than 80,000 on the road

Mar 29, 2024

Transportation is the largest contributor to the state’s carbon footprint, making up 36% of emissions in North Carolina.

Top Chinese official says green, high tech development key as nation seeks to spur economy

Mar 28, 2024

China is the world’s second largest economy after the U.S. and has excelled in areas such as electric vehicles, solar and wind power, and high-speed trains. But it remains heavily dependent on highly-polluting coal to power its industries.

Yellen says China’s rapid buildout of its green energy industry ‘distorts global prices’

Mar 27, 2024

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called out China’s ramped-up production in solar energy, electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries, calling it unfair competition.

Steve Rao: Forge Battery leading charge in job creation

Mar 27, 2024

International students and skilled workers can help make North Carolina a sustainability leader.

What does “net-zero” really mean for climate goals?

Mar 26, 2024

The United States and North Carolina have goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions and reach “net zero” by 2050. But what does “net zero” really mean?

Steve Rao: Want a cleantech revolution? Start by fixing the immigration system

Feb 6, 2024

International students and skilled workers can help make North Carolina a sustainability leader.

Charlotte-based sensor firm buys Calif. company for $210M, Business NC reports

Dec 28, 2023

Charlotte-based Enpro has agreed to acquire California-based Advanced Micro Instruments for $210 million to expand its analyzers and sensors business.