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Google and IEEE launch $1M challenge for downsized inverters

Green Car Congress

We believe that inverters will become increasingly important to our economy and environment as solar PV, batteries, and similar power sources continue their rapid growth. —Google FAQ on the challenge. For example, GM is leading a DOE funded project for a next-generation inverter targeting improving costs to $3.30/kW

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This startup’s heat pump water heater syncs with your solar

Baua Electric

Homeowners can also tailor water heating to their home and priorities, including synchronizing water heating with their rooftop solar system’s power output. FAQs are here. I don’t have the ability to coordinate my water heating with my solar rooftop output. the homeowner has activated in the Cala app. Get started here.

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Why Australia should be a world leader in EVs

EV Central

It found that an incredible 80 per cent of respondents charged their cars at home using electricity from their solar panels. In mid November, we passed an impressive milestone, with more than 4 million rooftop solar systems now installed across the country. And he didn’t even talk about the EVs all that power could charge.

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Choosing an Eco-friendly Vehicle: Hybrid vs. Electric Cars

EV Connect

If you use solar power to generate electricity for your EV charging station, you can reduce the carbon footprint of running an EV down to virtually zero. Especially if you use clean solar or wind power for EV charging, you’ll eliminate tapping into fossil fuels to power your car. Hybrid vs. Electric: Which Is Greener?

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Tesla NACS cables are showing up on ChargePoint EV chargers

Baua Electric

ChargePoint says in its FAQ: ChargePoint Home Flex, CPF50, Express 250, and Express Plus Power Link 1000 stations can be ordered with NACS connector options. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage , a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar.

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Mercedes EVs can charge on Tesla Superchargers, starting today

Baua Electric

Read Mercedes FAQ on how to charge at Superchargers over on the Mercedes website. But when youre charging at *home*, charge your electric vehicle using rooftop solar panels. Find a reliable and competitively priced solar installer near you on EnergySage , for free. Some native NACS Mercedes models will come out later this year.

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Connecticut’s home battery storage incentive jumps to up to $16k

Baua Electric

Homeowner FAQs about the program can be found here. Connecticut’s Energy Storage Solutions program can be combined with the Federal Investment Tax Credit program , which provides 30% tax credits for installing solar and battery storage. Get started here. – ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.