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Texas installs another big solar + battery storage project

Baua Electric

Photo: Enel North America Power-hungry Texas needs solar and battery storage to help meet demand and balance the grid, so its largest utility-scale storage operator is delivering. Enel North America has started constructing the Ables Springs Solar + Storage Project in Kaufman County, near Dallas. Get started here. –ad*

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Tesla solar roof at Giga Texas to be world’s largest when complete

Teslarati

Tesla has been gradually deploying a massive set of solar panels on the roof of its Gigafactory in Austin, Texas, set to be the world’s largest upon completion, according to one person from the company. The post Tesla solar roof at Giga Texas to be world’s largest when complete appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Texas goes big on solar + storage that can power 41,000+ homes

Baua Electric

Photo: Cypress Creek Renewables A 208-megawatt (MW) solar farm with 80 megawatt hours (MWh) of storage has come online west of San Antonio, Texas. Solar + storage developers Cypress Creek Renewables brought Zier Solar + Storage online in Brackettville, Texas, on May 2, 2024. Texas is No 1 in the US for solar capacity.

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The US’s largest solar + battery storage project just came online

Baua Electric

Photo: Mortensen The US’s largest solar + battery storage project, Edwards & Sanborn, has come online in Kern County, California. It comprises 875 megawatts (MW) of solar and 3,320 megawatt-hours (MWh) of energy storage. The project sits on both private land and land belonging to Edwards Air Force Base. Get started here. –

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Hercules EV opens $20M Series A round; targeting electric pickup in late 2022; Prieto solid-state batteries

Green Car Congress

Hercules vehicles will offer integrated solar charging, long-range batteries and optional fuel-cell range-extender options. Hercules is commencing the Series A financing to support product development and add team members; the company currently is scouting locations for production of its components, including solid-state batteries.

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EGEB: Here are the 3 biggest trends in rooftop solar and battery storage

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Three standout solar, storage, and financing trends emerged between July 2020 and June 2021. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Click here to learn more and get your quotes. — *ad.

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EGEB: Here’s why solar and storage are the perfect pair

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Most planned US battery storage is paired with solar. The solar industry boosts its targets to 30% solar by 2030. Ceylon Graphite makes a lithium-ion battery breakthrough. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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