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EcoFlow’s Black Friday Sale is here, so it’s the perfect time to score a deal on an EcoFlow portable power and solar panel solution. From weekend camping trips to powering a whole household in a blackout, EcoFlow offers a portable power + solar combination for everyone. Check out the great deals below.

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RIVER mini – Power at hand

Throw 210Wh of portable power in your backpack and be at ease knowing you’ve got power anywhere. RIVER mini weighs only 6.3 pounds, so it’s built for portability. It can power eight devices at once, and it only takes an hour to recharge to 80%.

Normally the EcoFlow RIVER mini is $349, but at 46% off, it’s now $189 for Black Friday. You can buy it at the EcoFlow webstore or on Amazon.

RIVER 2 – The best entry-level portable power station

RIVER 2 can be fully charged in 60 minutes so you’re ready for the next getaway or last-minute trip. Weighing only 7.7 pounds, RIVER 2 provides grab-and-go power for camping, hiking, or any adventure. LFP battery cells allow you to use and recharge RIVER 2 more than 3,000 times before hitting 80%. That’s almost 10 years of regular use. With a 300W output, RIVER 2 is able to power 99% of consumer electronics and can power six devices simultaneously.

Normally the EcoFlow RIVER 2 retails for $299, but it’s now on sale for $219. You can buy it at the EcoFlow webstore or on Amazon.

DELTA 2 – An essential home portable power station

DELTA 2 is a household must-have that provides power – and peace of mind – during outages. With a base capacity of 1kWh that’s expandable to 3kWh, DELTA 2 can keep your essential devices running during a blackout. Its huge 1800W output is enough to power 90% of appliances including refrigerators, hair dryers, and water heaters. It also charges seven times faster than the competition, taking just 50 minutes to recharge from 0 to 80%, and 80 minutes to 100%. To combat rising utility bills, users can fully recharge DELTA 2 via solar in as little as three hours. Weighing only 27 pounds, it’s also perfect for everyday needs or for backyard parties.

The EcoFlow DELTA 2 normally retails for $999, but it’s now 10% off, at $899. You can buy it at the EcoFlow webstore or on Amazon.

DELTA Max – A home backup power master

A single DELTA Max unit packs a 2kWh capacity that is expandable up to 6kWh with DELTA Max smart extra batteries. This means when a blackout hits, you can continue to power important home needs such as your fridge and lights for hours on end. With EcoFlow’s X-Boost technology, DELTA Max can power heavy-duty devices up to 3400W. Plus, DELTA Max charges up safely and rapidly from 0-80% in just 65 minutes.

The EcoFlow DELTA Max’s regular price is normally $2,099, and at 24% off, it’s now on sale for $1,599. You can buy it at the EcoFlow webstore or on Amazon.

DELTA Pro – A portable and powerful home battery

With a 3.6KWh capacity, DELTA Pro is able to support an average family’s power needs for an entire day, making it ideal for emergency use. With an industry-leading output of 3,600W, DELTA Pro can power more than 99% of appliances including air conditioners and space heaters. It supports six different charging methods (the grid, solar, gas, wind, etc.) and it’s the world’s first portable power station that can be charged by EV charging stations. It can be fully recharged in 1.8 hours by any of the 35,000 Level 2 AC EV charging stations across the US. It can also be fully recharged by a wall socket in 2.7 hours, enabling users to store enough energy before an emergency outage.

Normally the EcoFlow DELTA Pro is $3,699, but with 18% off, it’s now $3,199 for Black Friday. You can buy it at the EcoFlow webstore or on Amazon.

DELTA Pro + Dual Fuel Generator – The ultimate home backup solution

Even DELTA Pro’s capacity may not be enough during extended blackouts. The Dual Fuel Generator uses both standard gas and propane (LPG) to provide as much as 20kWh of extra power. Charging DELTA Pro in just 2.7 hours and with up to 12.5 hours of runtime with LPG alone, families can rest easy knowing that they always have a reliable energy source. Together, the Delta Pro + Dual Fuel Generator can power homes for six days, delivering peace of mind in emergencies as well as off-grid living possibilities.

The EcoFlow DELTA Pro + Dual Fuel Generator’s MSRP is $3,699, and can be had in this Black Friday sale for 19% off, at $4,299. You can buy them at the EcoFlow webstore or on Amazon.

110W Solar Panel

EcoFlow’s 110W Solar Panel can recharge RIVER mini in two hours and RIVER 2 in three hours. For larger-capacity solar generators like the DELTA 2 and DELTA Pro, users can chain multiple 110W Solar Panels together to reach a higher input. For example, four sets of 110W Solar Panels can fully recharge DELTA 2 in three hours. Designed with a rubber handle and flexible bracket stand, the solar panel’s angle can be adjusted by up to 45 degrees. It’s also waterproof, so no need to worry if it gets wet.

Normally $399, the 110W Solar Panel is 50% off so can be bought for $199. You can find it at the EcoFlow webstore or on Amazon.

Special bonus deals

  • Every order over $5,000 will include a free DELTA mini that usually retails for $999.
  • Every order over $3,000 will include a free RIVER mini that usually retails for $349.
  • EcoFlow’s Black Friday Sale will also feature further discounts on a wide variety of other bundles and star products, so to check those out by clicking here.
  • For an extra 8% off on top of EcoFlow’s great Black Friday discounts, use the promo code EFBF8OFF at checkout at both the EcoFlow webstore and on Amazon.

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Win your dream EV in Climate XChange’s 9th annual raffle!

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Win your dream EV in Climate XChange's 9th annual raffle!

Climate XChange’s 9th Annual EV Raffle is your chance to win the electric car of your dreams – from Rivian to Tesla to Porsche and more!

But don’t wait, because there are only 5,000 tickets available!

Imagine getting to custom order your perfect EV, with every detail just the way you want it, up to $120,000, and with all taxes covered. That’s what the Grand Prize Winner gets to do – and you could be that winner.

How it works

Climate XChange

Enter at CarbonRaffle.org/Electrek. Every ticket you buy is one entry to win. Climate XChange is only selling 5,000 tickets, which means your odds are better here than most internet sweepstakes! Plus, you can feel good knowing your ticket supports an amazing cause: pushing for state-level climate action and advancing the transition to a zero-emissions economy.

The prizes

  • Grand Prize: Custom-built EV of your choice, valued up to $120,000, with all taxes covered.
  • 2nd Place: $12,500 cash.
  • 3rd Place: $7,500 cash.
  • Early Bird Prize: Buy your ticket before December 31, 2024, and you’ll also be entered to win $10,000 on January 3, 2025.

That’s two drawings for the price of one ticket – and four chances to win big!

Why enter?

Climate XChange

Climate XChange has been making dreams come true for nearly a decade. Last year’s winner drove off in a custom red Tesla Model X Plaid, and you could be next! Climate XChange takes fairness seriously: It prints every raffle ticket stub and live-streams the entire drawing process, ensuring transparency. Independent auditors oversee everything, so you know the drawing is legit.

Who is Climate XChange?

Climate XChange (CXC) is a nonpartisan nonprofit working to help states transition to a zero-emissions economy. It advances state climate policy through its State Climate Policy Network, connecting over 15,000 advocates and policymakers, and through its State Climate Policy Dashboard, a leading data platform for tracking climate action across the US.

Get your ticket today

Visit CarbonRaffle.org/Electrek to grab your ticket. Limited tickets are available – remember, Climate XChange is only selling 5,000 tickets – so don’t miss your shot at an electric future!

Climate XChange EV Raffle rules summary

  • Must be 18 or older to enter.
  • Tickets are available at CarbonRaffle.org/Electrek.
  • Only 5,000 tickets will be sold.
  • Early Bird Drawing on January 3, 2025.
  • Grand Prize Drawing on February 28, 2025.

All proceeds support Climate XChange’s work to push for ambitious climate policy – so even if you don’t win, you’re still making a difference.

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China’s 3GW Gobi Desert solar farm can power 2 million households

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China's 3GW Gobi Desert solar farm can power 2 million households

China just connected its largest single-capacity solar farm built on a former coal mining area, which is in the Gobi Desert, to the grid.

The Mengxi Blue Ocean Photovoltaic Power Station, located in Otog Front Banner, Ordos, Inner Mongolia, came online on November 5. With a massive installed capacity of 3 gigawatts (GW) and over 5.9 million solar panels, the plant will generate around 5.7 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually – enough to power 2 million households.

This huge project will save about 1.71 million tons of standard coal each year and cut carbon dioxide emissions by roughly 4.7 million tons, which is equivalent to planting 62,700 hectares (around 155,000 acres) of trees.

Built on coal mining subsidence land, Mengxi Blue Ocean is part of China’s national West-East Electricity Transfer Project, which brings investment and development to western China west while supplying the growing need for electricity in the eastern provinces.

The solar farm includes the country’s first large-scale outdoor solar testing base in the Gobi Desert climate, demonstrating the potential for large solar installations in challenging environments.

The power station makes use of new rare earth alloy grounding materials, cutting costs by 40%. It also replaces traditional concrete foundations with steel to minimize impact on the local grassland ecosystem.

Chuang Xihong, deputy director of the Engineering Construction Department of Guodian Power Group, CHN Energy’s parent company, explained that Mengxi Blue Ocean is an agrivoltaic project as well [via PV Tech]:

Fine forage and sand-fixing plants are planted under the PV modules, providing grazing for Australian White Sheep and chickens. A composite ecological development model will be established where PV power generation and breeding will go hand in hand.

Read more: China powers up the world’s largest open-sea offshore solar farm


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Here’s a look inside the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant

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Here's a look inside the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant

Operations at Three Mile Island are poised to restart in four years, the latest sign that the nuclear power industry is undergoing a major turnaround after a wave of plant closures.

The Unit 1 reactor at Three Mile Island, which entered service in 1974, was permanently shut down in 2019 due to economic pressure as nuclear power struggled to compete against natural gas. But the tech sector’s growing power needs are breathing new life into the industry.

Constellation Energy plants to restart Unit 1 in 2028 through an agreement with Microsoft to help power the tech company’s data centers. The plant will be renamed the Crane Clean Energy Center — after Chris Crane, the late CEO of the plant’s former owner, Exelon — and its restart is subject to approval by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

The Department of Energy said Unit 1 operated safely and efficiently before being shut down five years ago. However, it lies within walking distance of the site of the worst nuclear accident in U.S. history. The Unit 2 reactor suffered a partial meltdown in 1979 and has not operated since the accident. It is being decommissioned by its owner, Energy Solutions.

Constellation’s chief generation officer, Bryan Hanson said Unit 1 is in good condition and the restoration will mostly involve typical maintenance work.

Here is a look at the plant’s main control room, the turbine deck that houses the main power generator, and the facility’s iconic cooling towers. For more on the restart click here.

Main control room

The control panel in the main control room of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30, 2024.

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Constellation’s chief generation officer, Bryan Hanson, inside the main control room of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30, 2024.

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Telephones in the main control room of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30, 2024.

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Part of the main control room of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30, 2024.

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Part of the main control room of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30, 2024.

Danielle DeVries | CNBC

Turbine deck

Part of the turbine deck of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30, 2024.

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Part of the turbine deck of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30, 2024.

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Electrical panels on the turbine deck of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30, 2024.

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Part of the turbine deck of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30, 2024.

Danielle DeVries | CNBC

A desk on the turbine deck of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30, 2024.

Danielle DeVries | CNBC

Cooling towers

A detail of two cooling towers at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30, 2024.

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Power lines and a cooling tower at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30, 2024.

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Detail of a cooling tower at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30, 2024.

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Cooling towers at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Middletown, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30, 2024.

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— CNBC’s Danielle DeVries contributed to this report.

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