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Leading today’s Green Deals is Jackery’s early Black Friday sale that is taking up to 50% off power stations – both directly from its site and through its Amazon storefront – with prices starting from $90. Following right behind is the next iteration of Rad Power’s November sales, which is offering up to $300 in savings, and has its errand-running sidekick, the RadRunner Plus Utility e-bike at $1,699 with a free accessory promotion, among others. Next, we have two exclusive EcoFlow DELTA Pro solar generator bundles that are beating out EcoFlow’s own Black Friday rates while they last, starting from $1,899. We also have the best one-day sale to date on Greenworks’ 80V 21-inch Mower, 13-inch String Trimmer, and 730 CFM Lear Blower combo that is down at a new $570 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s early access Black Friday sales from Bluetti, Electric Bike Co., and more.

Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

Jackery early Black Friday sale takes 50% off power stations, solar and home backup bundles, accessories, more from $90

Jackery’s early Black Friday savings event has begun and continues through November 20, with the brand taking up to 50% off on a huge collection of its power stations, bundle packages, and accessories. Alongside the ongoing launch specials for the new Explorer 5000 Plus unit, which you can learn about here, one offer that caught my eye immediately is the Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station which comes along with two 200W solar panels for $1,899 shipped, after using the on-page coupon. This package would normally run you $3,299 most days, with most discounts over the year mostly keeping costs above $2,479, though we did spy the first drops to the $1,899 low during the recent Prime Day sales. Now, with this sale, you’re getting another chance to score one of the best solar generator bundles at the all-time lowest price we have tracked anywhere.

Boasting a 2,042.8Wh capacity, Jackery’s Explorer 2000 Plus offers massive expansion possibilities for your campsite, nomad setup, or even home backup power. It can support up to five expandable batteries that bump its capacity to 12,000Wh, or you could connect two Explorer 2000 Plus stations, each with five batteries, and further increase the capacity to 24,000Wh. With a max solar input of 1,200W, this station can be fully charged in up to two hours by connecting it to six SolarSaga 200W panels or via wall outlet (this does not account for any expandable combinations you may be using). You’ll have 10 output ports to cover devices and appliances – plus, complete control to monitor and adjust settings through the Jackery app via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

There are two alternative bundle packages that you may want to consider for more backup power – especially if you plan to use it for home backup or supporting larger gatherings with its expandable capacity. The first gives you the power station, two 200W panels, as well as an extra battery (reaching 4,085.6Wh) for $2,599, down from $4,999. The second takes the above bundle and adds a second extra battery (6,128.4Wh) for $3,299, down from $6,599.

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Best early Jackery Black Friday home backup bundle deals:

  • Explorer 3000 Pro (3,024Wh) with two 200W solar panels and transfer switch: $2,499 (Reg. $4,199)
  • Explorer 5000 Plus (5,040Wh) with two 500W solar panels and smart transfer switch: $4,999 (Reg. $5,999)
    • comes with free protective cover

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Get a reliable sidekick for errands and fun alike with Rad Power’s RadRunner Plus e-bike at $1,699 + free gear, more

Rad Power has begun its second seasonal sale through November 13, with up to $200 taken off e-bikes alongside some additional free accessory promotions. The discount is going to the RadRunner Plus Utility e-bike that is down at $1,699 shipped – plus, you’ll be getting a free accessory under $200 too. Normally priced at $1,799, we’ve seen this model go as low as $1,599 in 2024. You’ll get a nice little $100 shaved off the tag here today, dropping things to the second-lowest price we have tracked this year, and it’s a nice bonus to balance out the lower discount with the accessory promo too. You can browse all the eligible accessories on the landing page here, and keep in mind that the discount will be automatically applied in your cart before checkout.

The RadRunner Plus arrives ready to be your faithful commuting and errand-running sidekick throughout the days ahead, which comes fully loaded with some solid features. The 750W brushless geared hub motor comes powered by the 672Wh battery and is supported by five levels of pedal assistance (and a bonus zero-level for manual pedaling). You’ll be cruising around at 20 MPH top speeds for up to 45+ miles on a single charge with this model, with the body itself being well-made and highly durable.

The stocked features include Kenda K-Rad 20-inch tires with fenders over each, Tektro Aries mechanical disc brakes, an LED Headlight that can be set to automatically turn on in lower light settings, an integrated taillight with brake lighting and a flash mode, a 7-speed Shimano derailleur, an integrated rear cargo rack with a 120-pound carrying capacity, a half-twist throttle, and a backlit LCD display with a USB port to charge your devices.

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Save up to $2,400 on EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro power station with a 160W or 400W solar panel from $1,899 (Exclusive deals)

We’ve got two 9to5Toys-exclusive power station deals coming to us from Wellbots, which is offering a pair of EcoFlow DELTA Pro solar generator bundles at significantly reduced rates. The first of these delivers a DELTA Pro Portable Power Station with a 160W solar panel for $1,899 shipped, after using the promo code 9TO5EARLYBF200 at checkout for an additional $200 off the price tag. This bundle would normally run you $3,998 at full price, but you’re getting a nice $2,099 slashed off the tag that not only drops it to a new all-time low but along with the second offer (more on that below), both are beating out EcoFlow’s current Black Friday pricing (with the 160W panel not being offered at all direct from their site).

EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro power station delivers a reliable 3,600Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity (expandable up to 25kWh with additional equipment) that will be able to support you on trips out of the home and even power devices and appliances at home when emergencies strike. It dishes out power up to 3,600W, surging to 7,200W, and sports 14 output ports for versatile coverage. Recharging the station’s own battery is fairly quick too, as plugging it into a standard wall outlet will refuel it back to full in just 1.8 hours, or you can get a full recharge in 2.8 hours when utilizing the maximum 1,600W of solar input. All the usual remote smart controls you’ve expected from EcoFlow are available here and can be accessed through the companion app when connected by Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

The second of these exclusive offers from Wellbots gives you the DELTA Pro power station with an even bigger 400W solar panel for $2,399 shipped, after using the promo code 9TO5EARLYBF200 at checkout for an additional $200 off the price tag. This means you’re getting the increase of 240W of solar input at so much less of a cost than buying it direct from EcoFlow, with the same bundle there running you $4,898 in total, with discounts having brought costs down as low as $2,799.

Greenworks 3-tool lawn care combo

For today only save $530 on Greenworks’ 80V mower, trimmer, and blower combo at new $570 low

Courtesy of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Greenworks 80V 21-inch Mower, 13-inch String Trimmer, and 730 CFM Blower Combo for $569.99 shipped through the rest of the day. Normally this bundle is priced at $1,100, but we’ve been regularly seeing it brought down between $600 and $700 throughout 2024, with the lowest it’s gone being the drop to $579 during Best Buy’s Labor Day sale. Today though, you’re looking at the best price to date, as it beats out the former low by $10 and lands it at a new all-time low price – ultimately saving you a full $530.

This 3-tool bundle from Greenworks is a perfect way to update and upgrade your lawncare routine while getting some major savings over buying tools one by one. The mower comes equipped with an 80V brushless motor, housed inside the 21-inch steel deck and powered by the included 4.0Ah battery (which can be switched out among all three tools here). You’ll get enough power to cover 1/2 acre of mowing on one charge, with seven positions of cutting height adjustment and a simple push button start over annoying pull strings. The string trimmer delivers a 13-inch wide cutting path and can run for up to 80 minutes with the battery while on its lower power setting – plus, it has the brand’s dual bump feed head. The leaf blower sports a variable speed trigger with cruise control while being capable of producing 730 CFM of airflow that reaches up to 170 MPH. Head below for more.

Best Black Friday e-bike deals!

Best new Green Deals landing this week

The savings this week are also continuing to a collection of other markdowns. To the same tune as the offers above, these all help you take a more energy-conscious approach to your routine. Winter means you can lock in even better off-season price cuts on electric tools for the lawn while saving on EVs and tons of other gear.

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Crude prices jump as U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions against Russia oil industry

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Crude prices jump as U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions against Russia oil industry

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Oil prices jumped on Friday as the U.S. Treasury Department announced sweeping sanctions against Russia’s oil industry.

Brent gained $1.92, or 2.5%, to $78.84 per barrel by 11:12 a.m. ET, while U.S. crude oil advanced $1.89, or 2.56%, to $75.81 per barrel. Brent broke $80 per barrel for the first time since October earlier in day, hitting a session high of $80.75.

The sanctions target Russian oil companies Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas and their subsidiaries, more than 180 tankers, and more than a dozen Russian energy officials and executives. The sanctioned executives include Gazprom Neft CEO Aleksandr Valeryevich Dyukov.

The sanctioned vessels are mostly oil tankers that are part of Russia’s “shadow fleet” that has dodged existing sanctions on the country’s energy exports, according to the Treasury Department.

“The United States is taking sweeping action against Russia’s key source of revenue for funding its brutal and illegal war against Ukraine,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said in a statement.

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“With today’s actions, we are ratcheting up the sanctions risk associated with Russia’s oil trade, including shipping and financial facilitation in support of Russia’s oil exports,” Yellen said.

The perception in the oil market is Indian and Chinese refiners that have imported Russian oil will have to scramble for barrels from the Middle East, said Bob Yawger, executive director of energy futures at Mizuho Securities, in a note to clients Friday.

The Biden administration has sought to ratchet up pressure on Russia and dispense aid to Ukraine before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

“The Biden administration opted for more robust energy sanctions, which caught the oil market especially complacent about sanctions risks,” said Bob McNally, president of Rapidan Energy Group.

“Therefore, we expect today’s material risk premium in Brent to stick pending signals from the Trump team as to whether they will continue these sanctions,” McNally said.

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This long duration compressed air energy storage project just got a $1.76B DOE loan

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This long duration compressed air energy storage project just got a .76B DOE loan

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Hydrostor’s GEM A-CAES has received a conditional loan guarantee of up to $1.76 billion from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to build the Willow Rock Energy Storage Center, a cutting-edge compressed air energy storage (CAES) system, in Eastern Kern County, California.

If everything goes as planned, Willow Rock will bring 500 megawatts (MW) and 4,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of long-duration energy storage (LDES) to the southern California power grid.

This system will lower energy costs, improve grid reliability during peak demand, and expand the rollout of renewable energy into the grid. Here’s how it works and why it’s unique.

How compressed air energy storage works

CAES technology is all about storing energy for later use, especially when the sun isn’t shining or the wind isn’t blowing. Here’s how it works:

  1. Storing energy: The system takes surplus energy (often from renewable sources like solar or wind) and uses it to compress air, which is stored in underground caverns.
  2. Releasing energy: When the grid needs power, the compressed air is released, passing through a turbine to generate electricity. Willow Rock will be able to dispatch stored energy at full power for over eight-hour periods.

Unlike conventional batteries, CAES can scale up based on the size of the storage cavern and doesn’t rely on scarce critical materials. It’s durable, too –systems like Willow Rock are designed to last over 50 years.

Why advanced CAES is different

Traditional CAES systems face two big challenges: wasted heat and inconsistent power output. Willow Rock’s advanced compressed air energy storage system (A-CAES) technology solves these problems:

  • Thermal energy capture: Conventional CAES loses around 50% of energy during the air compression process. Willow Rock pairs a proprietary thermal storage system with this process, so it captures, stores, and reuses heat from the compression cycle.
  • Constant Pressure: Traditional systems lose efficiency as underground air pressure drops. Willow Rock maintains consistent pressure by using water from an above-ground reservoir. As a bonus, the facility will be a net producer of fresh water, as water condensed during the compression process will be captured and reused.

This innovative design means A-CAES systems can be installed in a greater variety of underground conditions – an estimated 80% of US geology could support similar systems, opening the door for wide deployment.

Willow Rock will create up to 700 construction jobs at its peak, and 40 full-time operations roles will follow. These positions require skills similar to those used in the oil and gas industry, making it a natural fit for Kern County, a region with roots in fossil fuel production.

GEM A-CAES is a subsidiary of Hydrostor USA Holdings, a subsidiary of Hydrostor of Canada.

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BYD launches its ultra-compact ATTO 2 SUV in UK and Europe with Blade Batteries

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BYD launches its ultra-compact ATTO 2 SUV in UK and Europe with Blade Batteries

Chinese EV automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) has unveiled its ATTO 2 compact SUV to the European public. The launch, which took place at the Brussels Motor Show, kicks off BYD’s next EV entry into European and UK markets. The BYD ATTO 2 is smaller and more affordable than its SUV siblings, with a decent range to boot, perfect for European roads.

The ATTO 2 is a rebranded version of the Chinese EV automaker BYD’s Yuan Up – an ultra-affordable compact SUV that debuted in China in February 2024. BYD may not be bringing “Yuan” branded EVs over to new markets in Europe, but that lineup continues to grow each month.

BYD currently sells four all-electric models in the UK and seven in Europe, including the ATTO 3 SUV. Today, BYD debuted a rebranded version of the Yuan Up called the ATTO 2, which will go on sale to customers in the UK and Europe next month.

BYD unveils ATTO 2 in Brussels, sales begin in February

The Brussels Motor Show recently kicked off as the first major automotive expo in Europe in 2025, and BYD showed up with a new affordable BEV option to complement the ATTO 3. Per BYD executive vice president Stella Li:

We’re excited to start 2025 with another important model for our plans in Europe. The B-segment SUV class is incredibly popular here, and with the ATTO 2, we have an agile and versatile offering that will appeal to that large potential customer base. It takes all of BYD’s strengths in batteries, electric motors and Cell-to-Body construction and combines them in a compact package that brings new intelligent technologies to the urban SUV class.

The ATTO 2 is 4,310mm long, 1,830mm wide, and 1,675mm tall—145mm shorter and 45mm slimmer than its ATTO 3 sibling. Despite its compact size, the ATTO 2 offers up to 1,430 liters of cargo capacity with its rear seat down.

The ATTO 2 also sits atop BYD’s e-Platform 3.0, the first of the brand’s compact SUVs to utilize Cell-to-Body (CTB) construction, which integrates the battery completely into the vehicle chassis—this design results in optimized space and overall increased vehicle rigidity.

Speaking of batteries, the EU and UK customers who opt for an ATTO 2 can experience BYD’s proprietary Blade Batteries, which integrates LFP cells directly instead of fitting them into multiple modules. BYD says customers can choose between two battery sizes in their ATTO 2 order. At launch, a standard range edition will utilize a 45.1 kWh Blade Battery, delivering a (WLTP) 312 km (194 miles) range.

However, BYD said a larger-battery version of the ATTO 2 will arrive in the coming months and offer drivers greater range. The automaker is not yet sharing individual pricing for the ATTO 2 in the UK or Europe. Still, a representative for the company said the compact SUV is expected to land between the BYD Dolphin and ATTO 3 BEVs, which in the UK cost 26,140 GBP ($32,157) and 37,140 GBP ($45,689) respectively.

ATTO 2 sales are expected to begin in February.

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