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Caltech’s SSPD-1 Is a New Idea for Space-Based Solar

Cars That Think

Several recently published deep-dive analyses commissioned by NASA and the European Space Agency have thrown cold water on the hope that space solar power could affordably generate many gigawatts of clean energy in the near future. Ali Hajimiri is the codirector of Caltech’s space-based solar power project.

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EPFL solar hydrogen system co-generates heat and oxygen

Green Car Congress

EPFL researchers have built a pilot-scale solar reactor that produces usable heat and oxygen, in addition to generating hydrogen with unprecedented efficiency for its size. This is the first system-level demonstration of solar hydrogen generation.

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Solar powered cars: A 70 year-old idea that has yet to reach its full potential

Electrek

Nearly 70 years ago, the idea of a viable solar car concept was introduced to the world in Chicago, Illinois. more… The post Solar powered cars: A 70 year-old idea that has yet to reach its full potential appeared first on Electrek.

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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. more… The post This solar-powered electric houseboat from China could be your home on the water appeared first on Electrek. Living on the water and never paying for fuel sounds like a dream for many people.

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Idea For Tesla Energy: Look At Austin’s Whisper Valley For Your Next Solar Neighborhood

CleanTechnica EVs

Tesla owner Mallory Tompsett lives in the Whisper Valley area of Austin and had an idea for Tesla Energy. The idea is for Tesla to partner or collaborates with Whisper Valley to create another solar neighborhood.

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Scania unveils “wild and crazy” solar-powered truck project

The Driven EV News

Scania is working on a solar-powered truck, but even the project’s manager admits the need for new hardware and software makes it “a little bit of a wild and crazy idea”. The post Scania unveils “wild and crazy” solar-powered truck project appeared first on The Driven.

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Virginia is getting a 764 MW bump in solar power capacity

Baua Electric

Photo: Dominion Energy Virginia Virginia has approved over a dozen new solar projects that will significantly boost Dominion Energy’s clean energy capacity. That’s enough to power nearly 200,000 homes at peak output. The solar farms are expected to come online by 2026. million homes at peak output. million homes at peak output.