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This solar-powered electric houseboat from China could be your home on the water

Electrek

There’s something inherently fun about the idea of a solar-powered electric houseboat. But would anyone make it a reality by buying a houseboat sight unseen from China? more… The post This solar-powered electric houseboat from China could be your home on the water appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Megapacks to be deployed at Apple’s California solar farm

Teslarati

In an announcement on Wednesday, tech giant Apple revealed that it is building a big battery storage project at a Northern California solar farm. The project will also store energy gathered from the California Flats, a 130 MW solar farm. Elon Musk has also been quite open about his past experiences with Apple’s executives.

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Convert Oil Wells to Solve the Solar Storage Problem

Cars That Think

One of the main impediments to harnessing solar energy is storage. Solar batteries work as a short-term solution, but not when it comes to long-term storage or to power, say, an entire city. Solar energy and oil wells might sound like an odd combination, but the principle is similar to how geothermal energy would be harnessed.

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Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs

My Energi

Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs. According to Solar Energy UK, more than 3,000 photovoltaic (PV) installations were undertaken every week in July – an increase of almost 200% year-on-year. But why solar? While popular, solar is just one solution. With almost 1.1

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Can Fiat win over the hearts of Americans with its new, better 500e?

Baua Electric

Fiat’s new 2024 500e (source: Stellantis) To be frank, Americans don’t buy Fiats. The idea, says Fiat, is to create Italian vibes every time you step into the car. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. Get started here. –ad*

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Why you might be charging your EV wrong – and what to do instead

Baua Electric

They interviewed EV users in both Sweden and the US and found unanticipated and previously unreported EV charging habits and ideas. If you are an EV buyer, you are not just buying a car.” Your personalized solar quotes are easy to compare online and you’ll get access to unbiased Energy Advisers to help you every step of the way.

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This $680 4-seater electric swan boat makes my own Chinese e-boat look luxurious

Baua Electric

But after buying an ultra-cheap Chinese electric boat last year , this new one makes my own lazy lake cruiser look like a luxury yacht. And hey, having foot pedals as a backup on a boat like this probably isn’t a bad idea! I’m no stranger to collecting weird Alibaba electric vehicles, and that includes aquatic vessels.

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