Pssst, Want A Free Shed With Rooftop Solar Panels? Octopus Has Your Number
Farmers in France can apply for free sheds with rooftop solar panels from the UK firm Octopus, which also has a strong foothold in Texas.
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How Cities Can Scale Onsite Solar with New Federal Incentives
San Antonio, Texas, will soon be one of the first major US cities to leverage the new “direct pay” mechanism to build one of the largest on-site solar projects for local governments. Last year, San Antonio set a new record of 75 days at or above 100°F. An innovative solar … [continued]
New Law: 50%+ Solar Power Over Parking Lots In France
France has stormed into a new era of solar with a new law just passed requiring a massive increase in solar canopies. The country’s new law requires that that large parking lots have at least 50% of their lot covered in solar canopies. Naturally, this doesn’t apply to lots with … [continued]
What Is A Portable Solar Generator?
As seen on the recent series of The Block, the Linked Powerhouse “portable solar generator” is a combination of a RedEarth battery system, solar panels, and a diesel backup system, all mounted on skids so it can be delivered on a tilt tray and towed around a building site. It … [continued]
World’s Largest Solar Power Carport Launched
A 35 MW solar power carport with 90,000 solar panels was launched the first week of May in the Netherlands. Biddinghuizen is the solar carport location, which is the same site for the annual Lowlands music festival. The festival receives tens of thousands of visitors each year, so the parking … [continued]
Solar-Powered EV Charging For More Americans
This is something we used to write about a lot more, but with all the new electric vehicles on the market and the fast EV growth, we now tend to focus much more on the cars than how they’re powered. If you’ve got a house with a roof that is … [continued]
Tesla Building Super Supercharger in Santa Monica (Solar, Lounge, 62 Stalls) — Let’s See More!
A few years ago, Tesla announced a plan to start building next-level Superchargers. These Superchargers would be huge (a lot of stalls), include lounges with snacks and restrooms, sometimes also feature special family & pet facilities, and maybe even sell merch. I was thrilled! This was really where Tesla Superchargers … [continued]
Solar Carport Using BIPV Solar Panels Completed In China
There are many things in the cleantech world that are inspiring and fun, but there’s perhaps nothing that quickly inspires more joy than seeing solar-powered carports that power numerous electric vehicles, essentially allowing them to drive on sunshine.
California Solar Carport Program Launched For Title 24 Compliance
SDC Energy recently launched Powering Title 24 to help apartment building owners and builders be in compliance with California’s Title 24 mandates. By blending solar carports, tax-enabled financing, and a virtual metering system, Powering Title 24 can help to create long-term benefits.
10 Awesome Design Features of Tesla’s Newest Supercharger Station
It shouldn’t surprise you that seeing a nice pic of the new Tesla Supercharger station in Kettleman City, California, triggered another article. This station is really a prime example that others should learn from, and it’s not just about one or two things — I counted 10.
