The Electric Vehicle As A Disaster Response Tool: Sharp Concept LDK+ Minivan Joins The Fray
Sharp has just unveiled a new electric vehicle concept that recasts the humble minivan as a home-away-from-home for busy families and evacuees, too.
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Toyota & Sharp Working On Solar Powered Prius
Toyota is testing high efficiency solar panels supplied by Sharp to extend the range of its Prius Prime.
Are Solar Vehicles Becoming Viable?
Recently, Toyota announced a special research and development project. With Sharp and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), it has put a special test vehicle together that uses solar panels to generate almost 1 kW of energy during daylight hours, whether the vehicle is driving or sitting.
Sharp Energy Storage System Could Save Retirement Community $90,000 Yearly
A behind-the-meter energy storage system made by Sharp Electronics with a capacity of 240 kW/324 kWh will be installed at Paradise Village Retirement Community in the San Diego area by NW Photon Energy. It will be integrated with 516 kW of solar PV and installed in 6 buildings.
Softbank–Saudi Tech Fund Now Largest In World — $93 Billion For Investments In AI, Robotics,…
The new Softbank–Saudi tech fund — backed primarily by Japan’s Softbank Group and by the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund — has now raised more than $93 billion for investment in various emerging tech sectors, such as artificial intelligence (AI) development and robotics.
Solar, Wind, & Storage News
Alongside my climate news, bicycling + transit news, electric vehicle news, and other green news roundups, here’s a roundup of top solar energy, wind energy, and energy storage news from around the interwebs. Solar Prices How To Calculate Solar LCOE — And Understand Its Values Solar PV Prices Will Fall Below $1.00 per Watt by 2020 … [continued]
Foxconn Acquires 66% Stake In Sharp At Reduced Price Following Review Of “New Information”
The Chinese manufacturing giant Foxconn has acquired a 66% stake in the Japanese electronics giant Sharp at a “reduced” price, following a review of the “new information” that stalled earlier negotiations, according to recent reports. Previous to the lull in negotiations, the stake acquisition was slated to go through for … [continued]
Foxconn On Verge Of Acquiring Sharp
Originally published on Sustainnovate. Despite earlier news of the acquisition of the Japanese electronics company Sharp by the the Taiwan-based Foxconn, it appears that the deal is now being renegotiated — owing to the revelation of further potential liabilities. The deal — which would mark the first time that a major … [continued]
Sharp Announces Integration Of Energy Toolbase Software Program With The Company’s SmartStorage Installations
Sharp has chosen to integrate the Energy Toolbase software program into its operations as the company’s preference for those looking to determine the peak demand savings that they can expect via installation of Sharp’s energy storage systems. As a result of the integration, users will now be able to easily … [continued]
Global Solar PV Installed Capacity Expected To Reach 652 GW By 2025, Says GlobalData
A new report from GlobalData predicts that the total global solar PV installed capacity will reach 652 GW by 2025. One of the world’s primary research companies, GlobalData published an update to its Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Market report, including analysis on global market size, market share, average price, regulations, and … [continued]
