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Kicking off today’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s Memorial Day Sale that has increased savings up to 67% on its power stations, solar generator bundles, accessories, and more, with extra savings and some free gear on select purchases. Standing out as one of the best solar generator options is EcoFlow’s DELTA Pro Power Station bundled with two 220W solar panels and a protective cover back for a $2,279 low, among many other options. We also wanted to shine a spotlight on the biggest bundle to date accompanying Lectric’s XP Trike that is getting $508 in free gear at $1,499, with links to the brand’s full Memorial Day Sale too. We also spotted EGO’s Z6 42-inch Cordless Electric Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower with an e-STEER wheel and four 12.0Ah batteries back in stock at its $4,999 low, with its other riding counterparts also discounted. Lastly, we have a one-day-only sale from Best Buy on Anker’s SOLIX C300 AC 90,000mAh Power Station for $217.Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery Memorial Day savings, the new and returning lows during Heybike’s anniversary, 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.

Get up to 67% off power stations, solar generators, more during EcoFlow’s Memorial Day Sale starting from $50

EcoFlow has its Memorial Day Sale promotions running through May 28 with up to 67% being taken off power stations, solar generators, and more – all with extra savings and select members-only pricing. A standout bundle that is returning to its lowest price is the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Solar Generator bundle that comes with two 220W solar panels and a protective bag for the station at $2,279.05 shipped, after using the code EFRVSALEAFF at checkout for an additional 5% off. This bundle would normally run you $4,997 at full price these days, but is starting down at $2,399, with the extra savings making the deal all the sweeter with an additional $120 taken off the tag. It’s matching the same price we saw during the brand’s shorter Mother’s Day Sale, coming back around at the all-time lowest rate we have tracked with a total $2,718 in savings.

One of EcoFlow’s most popular backup power solutions, the DELTA Pro boasts a robust 3,600Wh LiFePO4 capacity to cover off-grid living (with the solar panels ensuring the sun can re-juice its cells), which you can invest in over time to pump up to 25KWh that covers trips, events, home backup, and more (though you’ll also want to check out transfer switch options). There are 14 port options that can dish out up to 3,600W of steady power, with it even surging as high as 7,200W for hungrier and more essential appliances, especially during emergency power loss.

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It has a max 1,600W solar input that will have the battery back to full in 2.8 hours, so the 440W you’ll be getting in this bundle will obviously take a bit more time. You can also plug it into a power outlet to have it recharged in 1.8 hours, or utilize your car’s auxiliary port while driving. With a Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth connection, you’ll stay synced to the real-time status of the station’s settings and performance, with remote controls to change things as needed.

***Note: The extra 5% sitewide savings have not been factored into the prices below, so be sure to use the promo code EFRVSALEAFF at checkout to get the maximum savings possible!

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To check out EcoFlow’s Memorial Day Sale promotions on the WAVE 3 and GLACIER coolers, as well as the member-only deals, be sure to follow this link to the sale’s main landing page.

Lectric XP Trike e-bike

Hop on Lectric’s XP Trike with the biggest bundle to date of $508 in free gear for $1,499 ($2,007 value)

Lectric’s Memorial Day Sale has shaken up the previous bundle packages we’ve been seeing the last few months, with the event offering up to $742 in free gear along with your e-bike purchases through next week’s holiday. One notable increase this time around that deserves a spotlight is the Lectric XP Trike that comes with $508 in free gear at $1,499 shipped. This bundle we’re seeing during this sale would normally run the costs up to $2,007 in full, but the massive savings we usually see from the brand come in the form of these accessory packages, with this being the biggest we’ve seen to date. Along with the e-bike, you’ll be getting a pair of rear-view mirrors, an accordion-style folding bike lock, a suspension seat post, an Elite headlight, a wider saddle with a backrest, a bell, and the brand’s steel-encased cargo package for the front and rear.

Perfect for older riders, as well as anyone else looking for a more leisurely way to get around for joyrides, commutes, and even errands, Lectric’s XP Trike provides plenty of versatility. It sports a folding frame for space-saving convenience, housing a 500W planetary geared brushless motor (peaking to 1,092W) alongside a 48V 13Ah battery to reach 14 MPH top speeds for up to 50 miles of travel while its five PAS levels are active. Those who may be new to e-bikes will also get the added support from its default mode, which limits acceleration and speed to allow you to develop your comfort more thoroughly.

Along with the sizeable bundle it’s getting, the XP Trike already comes with a bunch of noteworthy features for the price, like the guaranteed stopping power of its hydraulic brakes (and the additional parking brake). There’s also the integrated rear lights (with brake lighting), slimmer tires for easier turning, an ergonomic twist throttle for electric cruising (which will shorten its mileage), and a backlit LCD display. On top of everything, the build comes with an IP65 water- and dust-resistant construction.

Be sure to check out the full lineup of Lectric’s Memorial Day Sale while the deals last through next week’s holiday, with the largest packages hitting the XPedition 2.0 Cargo e-bikes that start from $1,399, as well as the ongoing preorder bundles on the new XP4 and XP4 750 e-bikes from $999, among others. You can also browse all the live EV sales in one place by heading to our Ride to Work EV hub, which has been put together to give you all the best deals from our favorite brands.

EGO Z6 42-inch cordless electric zero-turn riding lawn mower

EGO’s Z6 42-inch electric zero-turn riding mower with an e-STEER LCD wheel and four 12.0Ah batteries back at $4,999 low

Amazon is dropping the EGO Power+ Z6 42-inch Cordless Electric Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower with e-STEER wheel and four 12.0Ah batteries back to its best price of $4,998.99 shipped. It usually goes for $5,999 at full price, though tariffs are seeing increased tag rates lately. We saw this model drop down to this same rate at the top of March and held out until early April when it went out of stock. Grabbing it here while the savings and stock are back gives you another chance at $1,000+ off the going rate, returning it to the lowest price we have tracked. Head below for more on this model and its variants that are also seeing discounts.

Coming in as the smallest of EGO’s Z6 series, this 42-inch riding mower has been equipped with four independent brushless motors powered by the four included 12.0Ah batteries to keep things running for up to 2.5 acres on a single charge. Of course, as is always convenient with EGO tools, any other 56V ARC batteries you may already own can also be thrown into the mix, whether in the two open ports or to switch out, providing you with extended runtimes to tackle even more.

This model comes with three driving modes to choose from (control, standard, and sport), and features EGO’s e-STEER wheel that pairs well with the zero-turn maneuverability for improved control as you work. The steering wheel also boasts an LCD interface that lets you better customize your experience with more streamlined controls. You’ll also benefit from the adjustable seat suspension, 10 cutting height levels, 3-in-1 functionality for bagging, side discharging, and mulching, and more.

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If you’re looking for cheaper options in the form of more standard push mowers, you can check out all EGO’s discounted models on the landing page here.

Anker SOLIX C300 AC Power Station

Anker’s SOLIX C300 AC 90,000mAh power station makes an excellent traveling companion at $217 (Today only)

As part of its Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering the Anker SOLIX C300 AC Portable Power Station for $216.99 shipped through the rest of the day. This unit normally fetches $300 at full price directly from the brand, but starts at $270 from Best Buy. Since tariffs hit the market a few months ago, discounts have been reduced across multiple marketplaces, with things usually getting cut down between $239 and $250 lately. While we have seen the price go lower, especially during November and December, you’re still looking at a solid $53 markdown ($83 off the direct MSRP) that not only drops costs to the second-best price we’ve seen over the last four months, but also undercut’s Anker’s current Memorial Day Sale, as well as Amazon’s pricing, by $33.

One of Anker’s more portable backup power solutions that can be slung over your shoulder or toted inside a bag, this SOLIX C300 power station covers your personal devices and smaller appliances with a hefty 90,000mAh LiFePO4 battery. Unlike the DC variant, which is more USB-focused, this model boasts three AC outlets alongside the three USB-C ports, single USB-A, and the car port. It dishes out a steady stream of power at up to 300W, surging as high as 600W when needed.

You’ll have a few different ways to go about recharging its battery, with a standard wall outlet putting the battery back to 80% in about 50 minutes, with additional methods through either its solar input (100W max), a car port, or through its PD 3.1 USB-C port. It also comes designed for camping, as an integrated handle on top makes carrying it easy (with shoulder strap hooks too), while the integrated light bar above the display helps to see when deep in the thick and dark woods of off-grid sites.

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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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OpenAI wraps $6.6 billion share sale at $500 billion valuation

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Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI Inc., during a media tour of the Stargate AI data center in Abilene, Texas, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025.

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OpenAI has finalized a secondary share sale totaling $6.6 billion, allowing current and former employees to sell stock at a record $500 billion valuation, according to a person familiar with the transaction.

Bloomberg was first to report that the deal had closed.

CNBC reported in August that OpenAI was looking to conduct a secondary share sale at a valuation of $500 billion, with investors including Thrive Capital, SoftBank, Dragoneer Investment Group, Abu Dhabi’s MGX, and T. Rowe Price.

While OpenAI had authorized up to $10.3 billion in shares for sale — an increase from the original $6 billion target — only about two-thirds of that amount ultimately changed hands.

The person briefed on internal discussions said that lower participation is being viewed internally as a vote of confidence in the company’s long-term prospects, and a sign that investor appetite remains strong, even at a $500 billion valuation — up sharply from $300 billion earlier this year.

The offer was presented to eligible current and former employees in early September, with participation open to those who had held shares for more than two years.

The share sale marks OpenAI’s second major tender offer in less than a year, following a $1.5 billion deal with SoftBank in November.

This latest transaction cements OpenAI’s status as the world’s most valuable privately held company, surpassing SpaceX’s valuation of $456 billion.

The sale also comes amid intensifying competition for AI talent. Meta, in particular, has reportedly offered nine-figure compensation packages in a bid to recruit top researchers.

OpenAI is among a growing cohort of high-profile startups — including SpaceX, Stripe, and Databricks — using secondary sales that allow employees to cash out while staying private. The move is widely seen as a strategy to retain talent and reward long-term employees without pursuing an IPO.

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EV Apocalypse | the EV tax credit is gone, but the deals stay STRONG!

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EV Apocalypse | the EV tax credit is gone, but the deals stay STRONG!

It’s October 1st, which means the $7,500 Federal EV tax credit is dead and gone. That doesn’t mean it’s the end of the road for EVs, however – BMW, Ford, GM, and others are stepping up with big rebates, clever accounting tricks, and huge discounts to keep the deals rolling! All this and more on today’s stylin’, profilin’, limousine-riding, jet flying, kiss-stealing, wheelin’ n’ dealin’ episode of Quick Charge!

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We’ve also got a hard-hitting look at both the EV and oil subsidies impacting the auto market at large, and what it means to give these two different technologies a level playing field to compete for customers on.

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Visit CarbonRaffle.org/Electrek to learn more!

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FERC: Solar + wind made up 90% of new US power generating capacity to July 2025

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FERC: Solar + wind made up 90% of new US power generating capacity to July 2025

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Solar and wind accounted for 90% of new US electrical generating capacity added in the first seven months of 2025, according to data just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). In July, solar alone provided 96% of new capacity, making it the 23rd consecutive month solar has held the lead among all energy sources.

Solar’s new generating capacity in July and YTD

In its latest monthly “Energy Infrastructure Update” report (with data through July 31, 2025), which was reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign, FERC says 46 “units” of solar totaling 1,181 megawatts (MW) were placed into service in July, accounting for over 96.4% of all new generating capacity added during the month.

The 434 units of utility-scale (>1 MW) solar added during the first seven months of 2025 total 16,050 MW and were 74.4% of the total new capacity placed into service by all sources.

Solar has now been the largest source of new generating capacity added each month for 23 consecutive months from September 2023 to July 2025. During that period, total utility-scale solar capacity grew from 91.82 gigawatts (GW) to 153.09 GW. No other energy source added anything close to that amount of new capacity. Wind, for example, expanded by 10.68 GW, while natural gas increased by just 3.74 GW.

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Renewables were 90% of new capacity added YTD

Between January and July, new wind provided 3,288 MW of capacity additions – significantly more than the new capacity provided by natural gas (2,207 MW). Wind thus accounted for 15.2% of all new capacity added during the first seven months of 2025.

For the same period, the combination of solar and wind (plus 4 MW of hydropower and 3 MW of biomass) was 89.6% of new capacity, while natural gas provided just 10.2%; the balance came from coal (18 MW), oil (17 MW), and waste heat (17 MW).

Solar + wind are 23.23% of US utility-scale generating capacity

Utility-scale solar’s share of total installed capacity (11.42%) is now almost equal to that of wind (11.81%). Taken together, they constitute 23.23% of the US’s total available installed utility-scale generating capacity.

Moreover, at least 25-30% of US solar capacity is in the form of small-scale (e.g., rooftop) systems that are not reflected in FERC’s data. Including that additional solar capacity would bring the share provided by solar + wind to more than a quarter of the US total.

With the inclusion of hydropower (7.61%), biomass (1.07%), and geothermal (0.31%), renewables currently claim a 32.22% share of total US utility-scale generating capacity. If small-scale solar capacity is included, renewables are now more than one-third of total US generating capacity.

Solar still on track to become No. 2 source of US generating capacity

FERC reports that net “high probability” additions of solar between August 2025 and July 2028 total 92,631 MW – an amount more than four times the forecast net “high probability” additions for wind (22,528 MW), the second fastest-growing resource.

FERC also foresees net growth for hydropower (579 MW) and geothermal (92 MW) but a decrease of 131 MW in biomass capacity.

Taken together, the net new “high probability” capacity additions by all renewable energy sources over the next three years – the bulk of the Trump Administration’s remaining time in office – would total 115,120 MW.  

There are now 35 MW of new nuclear capacity in FERC’s three-year forecast, while coal and oil are projected to contract by 25,017 MW and 1,576 MW, respectively. Natural gas capacity would expand by just 8,276 MW.

Should FERC’s three-year forecast materialize, by mid-summer 2028, utility-scale solar would account for more than 17% of installed U.S. generating capacity – more than any other source besides natural gas (40%). Further, the capacity of the mix of all utility-scale renewable energy sources would exceed 38%. Inclusion of small-scale solar systems would push renewables ahead of natural gas.

“With one month of Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ now under our belts, renewables continue to dominate capacity additions,” noted the SUN DAY Campaign’s executive director, Ken Bossong. “And solar seems poised to hold its lead in the months and years to come.” 

The 30% federal solar tax credit is ending this year. If you’ve ever considered going solar, now’s the time to act. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage, a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar. It has hundreds of pre-vetted solar installers competing for your business, ensuring you get high-quality solutions and save 20-30% compared to going it alone. Plus, it’s free to use, and you won’t get sales calls until you select an installer and share your phone number with them. 

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