article thumbnail

Heliostat Consortium announces 7 projects to receive combined $3.5M in funding; DOE launches Heliostat Prize

Green Car Congress

Projects from this solicitation, which will be implemented over the next 1–3 years, will focus on lowering the cost of heliostats and heliostat technologies and creating new market opportunities for the heliostat industry. Low-cost heliostats offer significant renewable energy potential.

Solar 170
article thumbnail

In-Home Solar: How Many Panels to Fully Charge Your EV?

Setec Powerr

For example, a 300-watt solar panel under ideal conditions can generate 300 watts of power per hour, but in reality, due to various factors such as weather conditions and installation angles, its actual output may be less. This data can be obtained by consulting local solar resource maps or by contacting solar installation companies.

Solar 52
article thumbnail

Sandia study finds underground geologic storage of hydrogen could boost transportation, energy security

Green Car Congress

Additionally, installation of electrolyzer systems on electrical grids for power-to-gas applications, which integrate renewable energy, grid services and energy storage will require large-capacity, cost-effective hydrogen storage. Even so, Los Angeles’ modeled costs are significantly less than those for Detroit and Pittsburgh.

Hydrogen 210
article thumbnail

Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Creative Greenius

After a decade in the solar power installation business, Bradley Bartz is tired of being Mr. Nice Guy. He’s filed suit against Torrance, the proud home of Exxon/Mobil’s refinery, for stopping him from installing solar panels in the Hillside Overlay district. solar installers. For 10 days apparently. There is also.

Solar 210
article thumbnail

Solar Energy - A Way To Cut Down On High Energy Costs

DIY Electric Car

Installing home solar panels and generating electricity to power our various needs is option that needs to be explored energetically. This discount can work out to nearly 30 % of the cost installing your new solar electric system. Another option is adopting solar energy. This solar energy information.

Solar 113
article thumbnail

USDA Report Provides Regional Roadmap To Meeting the Biofuels Goals of the Renewable Fuels Standard by 2022; Southeast to Provide ~50% of Advanced Biofuels

Green Car Congress

Assuming an average biorefinery size of 40 million gallons per year, USDA estimates it meeting the RFS2 advanced biofuels goals will mean building of 527 biorefineries, at a cost of $168 billion. As a result, the United States will soon have the installed capacity to produce up to the 15.0 Advanced biofuels. This will take an $8.32

Renewable 210
article thumbnail

Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

Clean Fleet Report

Most owners will opt to install a 240V Level 2 charger at their home that will replenish 10% to 100% in about seven hours. The GV60 is sold in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Utah and Washington states. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.