The US’s first UL 3700 balcony solar microinverter is here

  • July 20, 2026
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HiFlow Pro. Photo: Hoymiles Hoymiles has launched the HiFlow Pro, the first US microinverter certified to meet UL 3700, North America’s new safety standard for plug-in balcony solar. Plug-in balcony solar gives homeowners and renters a smaller, less expensive alternative to a conventional rooftop system. The setup typically consists of one or more portable solar […]

The Sewer Knows What You Ate

  • July 20, 2026
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During the Covid-19 pandemic, wastewater testing became a virus warning system. Now, scientists are using the approach to understand how communities eat.

EGO 21-inch electric Select Cut and Touch Drive mower + 2x batteries new $527 low, Jackery power stations up to 50% off, more

  • July 20, 2026
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Leading this week’s Monday Green Deals is a new all-time low price on the popular EGO Power+ 56V 21-inch Cordless Electric Select Cut and Touch Drive Self-Propelled Lawn Mower with 2x 4.0Ah batteries for $527 (saving you $252). Right behind that, we have Jackery’s latest Summer Sale lineup with up to 50% power station discounts, […]

Ford’s new EV pickup caught at a Tesla Supercharger

  • July 20, 2026
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Ford’s upcoming midsize electric pickup will start at around $30,000 with a native NACS port to recharge at Tesla Superchargers. Ford’s EV pickup adds NACS for Tesla Superchargers With its official launch coming up in 2027, we’re starting to see more and more prototypes out in the wild for testing. After the first test mule […]

Principia is here to win, and it won’t hesitate to help others do the same

  • July 20, 2026
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The sun has just about risen on this year’s Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP), the pre-qualifying race before the renowned American Solar Challenge. FSGP officially kicks off tomorrow morning for the teams that have passed rigorous safety and quality checks, known as “scrutineering.” Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of speaking directly with […]

Will we soon see sodium-ion batteries on electric bikes?

  • July 20, 2026
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For the last couple of years, sodium-ion batteries have been one of the most talked-about “next big things” in the battery world. They promise lower costs, improved safety, and reduced dependence on critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel. Naturally, that has led many riders to wonder whether the next generation of electric bicycles could […]