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CEC awards LADOT $6M to install solar and storage microgrid and EV charging to power 100+ electric buses

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The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) has been awarded a $6-million grant by the California Energy Commission to install one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) fleet charging systems in the United States that will be powered by a solar and storage microgrid. MW of rooftop and bus solar canopy paired with a 4.5

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Audi Hungaria starts operation of Europe’s biggest solar roof installation

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Hungaria, officially started operation of Europe’s biggest photovoltaic roof installation. r has used only green power. Since the start of this year, all Audi plants have used only green power. Hungaria, has been installed on the roofs of the plant’s two logistics centers. Audi Hungaria, in cooperation with E.ON

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DHL installing TRAILAR solar technology on 67 trucks in US

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DHL Express is installing solar panel units on trucks within its US pickup and delivery fleet, reducing fuel consumption in markets throughout the country. The solar system generates electricity from sunlight, and will be used to charge the battery, power lift gates and other ancillary equipment.

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The Essential Steps for Installing Solar Power

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First, Know Your Solar Goals What is your reason for considering solar power? Or are you aiming to become independent from the grid, so that you won’t have to […] The post The Essential Steps for Installing Solar Power appeared first on Electric Driver. Do you want to use greener electricity?

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Tootbus Unveils End-To-End Renewable Power For Its Electric Fleet With New VEV Solar Panel Project in Wandsworth

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Tootbus, the world’s first low-emissions sightseeing bus company, has secured approval for plans to install roof-mounted solar panels on their Wandsworth depot, working in collaboration with electric fleet solutions provider VEV.

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5 Million US Solar Installations, Low Tesla Model Y Interest Rates, New Electric Cars — Top Cleantech News

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Solar Power in the USA: California, the largest US solar market by far, has thrown the solar industry into. continued] The post 5 Million US Solar Installations, Low Tesla Model Y Interest Rates, New Electric Cars — Top Cleantech News appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Electrify America acquiring 30 Envision solar-powered EV charging stations for rural California

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Electrify America is investing $2 million in solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in rural California that are not tied to the electrical grid. Electrify America is sourcing the chargers from Envision Solar, a San Diego-based sustainable technology company. Each standalone station is equipped with a 4.28-kilowatt

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