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Georgia gets first solar roadway in the US

Green Car Reports

The city of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, has unveiled what it calls the first solar roadway within a city in the United States.

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Porsche is installing a solar panel microgrid, reducing CO2 emissions by an estimated 3.2 million lbs. per year

Electrek

Porsche is announcing today a new partnership with Cherry Street Energy to build a microgrid solar panel microgrid at One Porsche Drive in Atlanta. The post Porsche is installing a solar panel microgrid, reducing CO2 emissions by an estimated 3.2 million lbs. per year appeared first on Electrek.

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New Porsche Berlin-Adlershof center with 25m solar pylon and 800V 350 kW fast charging

Green Car Congress

The new site features a 25-meter-high solar pylon that generates up to 30,000 kWh of electricity annually and covers the entire annual demand of the new Porsche Center. The pylon weighs 37 tonnes and comprises 7,776 solar cells, representing a total surface area of approximately 270 m 2. Porsche solar pylon. Click to enlarge.

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Mercedes Shares More Details About EV Charging Hubs In North America

CleanTechnica EVs

CleanTechnica covered the opening of the Atlanta-area hub and there will be many more like it. Mercedes-Benz plans to create at least 400 charging hubs in North America by the end of 2030. One of the complaints that some EV critics have had is range anxiety, but the current crop.

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Porsche launches carbon offset program in US

Green Car Congress

million miles of driving this year by 425 vehicles in its fleets at the Porsche Experience Centers in Atlanta and Los Angeles, as well as cars in the Porsche Passport subscription service and Porsche Drive short-term rental programs. PCNA estimates it will offset more than 3.5 How much does it cost?

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Perspective: Despite Solyndra’s death, the future of solar energy is sunny

Green Car Congress

by Steven Pleging, CEO/President of Quantum Solar Power Corp. I believe that the loss of industry players Solyndra, Evergreen, and SpectraWatt opens the market for more innovative solar companies to succeed with smarter tactics and mainstream products that fit into existing manufacturing models.

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The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV has a quirky $4k discount for Tesla drivers

Baua Electric

Atlanta and Santa Fe folks, I’m looking at you.) affiliate* Now is a great time to begin your solar journey so your system is installed in time for those sunny spring days. If you want to make sure you’re finding a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage.

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