solar parking lots

The wood option decreases the carbon footprint of the installation. Image: BoucL Energy

Parking Lot Full of Wooden Solar Canopies in France

Plans are underway to install wooden-framed parking canopies in Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie (Gard) as part of a future communal self-consumption initiative. BoucL Énergie was chosen to construct photovoltaic canopies on the municipal car park on Chemin de la Carrierasse. The municipality’s self-consumption project aims to reduce CO₂ emissions by producing and sharing solar … [continued]

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Bonus Credit Jumpstarts 800 Solar Installations, Fifth Third Fully Renewable for 5 Years, Huge Solar Carport …

It’s wonderful to know that your bank is entirely powered by renewable energy. Fifth Third’s ambitious objective of using 100% renewable energy to power its activities across its nationwide footprint became a reality … five years ago! Starting in late August 2019, the bank achieved that goal, making the end … [continued]

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Solar, Solar Everywhere! Clever & Creative Uses Are Dotting The Landscape

We’re starting to see solar everywhere, even as appropriate siting continues to be an issue to generate electricity from solar in bulk. As the cost of solar panels continues to drop, it is becoming increasingly competitive as a popular energy source for individual households, businesses of all sizes, and municipalities. … [continued]