Electrek

AUGUST 9, 2021

Florida utility Tampa Electric Co. has announced it will retire three coal units and double its solar output within two years. more… The post A Florida utility ditches coal, doubles its solar, and leaves out a big part of its story appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

State legislators in Florida have approved Florida SB 1024 and HB 741 , which would require future rooftop solar panel owners to pay higher rates and curb net metering. Yesterday, solar workers traveled to Tallahassee and let legislators know what a terrible idea they think these bills are.

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Electrek

MARCH 10, 2022

Florida governor Ron DeSantis (R) is expected to sign a bill after the state’s House and Senate passed it that would slash rooftop solar credits in the state. This would deny many homeowners net metering in the Sunshine State, and harm its solar industry. The post 84% of Florida voters support solar net metering, but Gov.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Eco-responsible shipbuilder Sunreef Yachts had given the public its first glimpse of its new 80-foot solar electric yacht before it makes it US debut in Fort Lauderdale, Florida later this month.

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Electrek

AUGUST 13, 2021

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): A Florida solar boot camp provides guaranteed jobs for young adults. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. The Swiss government says it can reach net zero by 2050 – with fossil fuels.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Tesla Solar Roof and Powerwall owners are showing how their energy products faired in Hurricane Ian after it hit Florida. The post Watch how Tesla Solar Roof and Powerwalls survived in a hurricane appeared first on Electrek.

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Baua Electric

MAY 15, 2024

Photo by RAZE Solar on Unsplash The US has now officially surpassed 5 million solar installations, a significant landmark in its shift toward clean energy, according to data released by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. The US solar market was valued at $51 billion in 2023.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

Sunbather, Daytona Beach, Florida (1985) by Library of Congress is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0 Florida legislature is about to ban offshore wind turbines in state waters, which wouldn’t be put there to begin with, to protect the beaches. That’s why Florida has no wind farms – either onshore or offshore. But they don’t.

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Electrek

APRIL 12, 2023

A Chevy dealership in Florida has launched an onsite rooftop solar array that will generate more than 1 GWh of electricity per year – here’s why that’s smarter than ever now. more… The post This Chevy dealership’s rooftop solar could power 750 homes appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

MARCH 10, 2024

million, and it not only includes a Cybertruck , but also a Tesla solar roof and a Powerwall battery system , according to a report from SF Gate on Saturday. One flipped Cybertruck model went on sale last week for $289,999 , as listed by a Porsche dealership in Florida. The development is listed for $12.75

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Teslarati

AUGUST 9, 2021

Tesla and the new, exclusive, and luxurious Panther National community in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, are partnering to develop the world’s first residential community that offers luxury lifestyle amenities in an energy-efficient, sustainable environment. All of the houses also have a flat roof design. What do you think?

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Electrek

AUGUST 16, 2021

The Florida Power and Light (FPL) Company’s Manatee Energy Storage Center, the world’s largest solar-powered battery system capable of powering Walt Disney World for around seven hours, is now 75% complete.

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Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

Photo: GAF Energy GAF Energy’s new nailable solar shingle factory in Texas is about to make the company the world’s largest solar roofing producer. GAF Energy built the nailable solar shingle factory in Texas to meet the growing demand for its “world’s first” Timberline Solar Energy Shingle that debuted in January 2022.

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Electrek

JANUARY 18, 2023

During this year’s Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, legacy RV and motorhome manufacturer Winnebago unveiled its all-electric, operational RV prototype called the eRV2. more… The post Winnebago is offering test drives of its all-electric RV prototype decked out with solar panels appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

JUNE 24, 2022

After previously following and reporting on Silent Yachts , the solar-electric boat maker invited me down to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to experience a cruise on the vessel for myself. The post First voyage on the solar electric SILENT 60 yacht appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

MAY 23, 2022

Petersburg, Florida-based Climate First Bank , which claims to be the world’s first FDIC-insured community bank founded to fight the climate crisis, today launched an online solar lending platform for Florida residents.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

But if recent photos of the aftermath of Hurricane Ian are any indication, it appears that Tesla’s Energy products like the Solar Roof and Powerwall are built with the exact same specifications. This was hinted at recently in a social media post from Florida-based Kelly Roofing , one of the top roofing contractors in the market. .

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Electrek

APRIL 12, 2022

Boston-based solar company ClearPath Energy and Maitland, Florida-based Castillo Engineering , a solar engineering firm, are building six community bifacial solar farms in New York State. The post New York State is getting 38 MW of community bifacial solar farms appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

JANUARY 21, 2022

Today Ultra-Yacht announced its first-ever All-Electric Duffy Boat featuring a solar charging option at the St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show in Florida. more… The post Ultra-yacht launches all-electric Duffy boat with solar charging at St. Petersburg show appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

MAY 21, 2021

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Wisconsin approves Alliant Energy’s Onion River solar farm, which will be one of the state’s largest. Southwest Florida launches a 74.5-megawatt megawatt community solar farm. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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Teslarati

JUNE 3, 2021

Tesla has released new details that outline its policy for the Removal and Reinstallation of its solar panels on its website. Whether a Tesla Solar owner is having their roof reshingled, their entire home remodeled, or is relocating to a new home in another area, the company has specific processes for each of these scenarios.

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Baua Electric

MAY 22, 2024

In searches for home EV charger availability in 2023, California, Florida, Texas, Arizona, Washington, and North Carolina ranked as the most popular states. Read more: Tesla NACS cables are showing up on ChargePoint EV chargers If you’re an electric vehicle owner, charge up your car at home with rooftop solar panels.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 26, 2024

Between my electric bikes, e-motorcycles, e-ATVs, electric tractors, and a few other things I’m probably forgetting, having a weather-sealed, solar-powered off-grid charging shed would be a big benefit. There are many ways to skin a cat, and even more ways to add solar power to a shipping container. Here’s how I did it.

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Electrek

AUGUST 11, 2021

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): Microsoft signs a power purchase agreement with Ørsted to buy solar energy in Texas. Canadian solar panel maker Heliene opens a second US manufacturing site, in Florida. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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Charged EVs

DECEMBER 13, 2022

By cutting red tape and avoiding costs for construction and electrical work, combined with free solar energy, Beam Global says its EV ARC systems can offer customers a lower total cost of ownership compared to grid-tied charging stations. This may well be the case with the EV ARC, a solar-powered off-grid charging station made by Beam Global.

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Teslarati

MAY 14, 2024

The week, of course, featured a few Starlink launches, delays to Boeing’s first Crewed Starliner mission, Starship updates, and Polaris Dawn unveiling their new EVA suits. The world also experienced a major Solar storm over the weekend with SpaceX reporting that all of their satellites weathered the storm and are operating nominally.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 20, 2024

For example, in Florida, an AmberCare customer can take their vehicle to one of the 14 Tesla Service Centers, a Tesla Service Center in a neighboring state, or to Tesla and EV repair specialist Electrified Garage in Ocala, Florida. Amber also announced the close of its $3.18 Get started here. –

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Baua Electric

MAY 20, 2024

of US EV electricity consumption was in California, followed by Florida at 6.0%. Read more: The Las Vegas–LA electric high-speed rail line just broke ground Due to shifts in solar policy, renters and homeowners in many states are now able to subscribe to a local community solar farm. In 2023, 33.9% Subscribe and save here.

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Teslarati

MAY 1, 2024

After 36 days docked to the International Space Station, a SpaceX Cargo Dragon successfully splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Tampa, Florida. In all, the Cargo Dragon, C209, spent 39 days in space after launching from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on March 21st.

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Electrek

AUGUST 5, 2021

Tesla is going to supply its full energy ecosystem with solar, batteries, and EV chargers, to new homes in a new luxury community being built in Florida. more… The post Tesla to supply full energy ecosystem in new homes in luxury community appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

JULY 25, 2023

SpaceX is targeting no earlier than Wednesday, July 26th, for the launch of the Jupiter 3/Echostar XXIV communications satellite from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The satellite, built by Maxar, weighs in at 9,200 kg (20,282 lbs) and features 14 solar arrays that, once deployed, will span 127 feet.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 18, 2023

The Crew has already begun their quarantine to ensure they don’t get sick or bring any illnesses up to the Space Station and are scheduled to arrive in Florida on August 20th. Crew-7’s Dragon arrived at Pad 39A in Florida ahead of its third mission to the @space_station.

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Baua Electric

MAY 16, 2024

Constructed by over 600 workers across shipyards in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida, with components sourced from 34 states, the ECO EDISON will play a crucial role in operating and maintaining Ørsted and Eversource’s offshore wind projects in the Northeast, including Revolution Wind. Get started here. –ad*

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Baua Electric

APRIL 18, 2024

It’s initially rolling out in five states – California, Florida, Michigan, New York, and Texas – with plans to expand over time. But it’s comparable to other battery storage costs – a Powerwall costs $11,500 with a solar installation through Tesla – and GM’s system eliminates the need to install battery storage.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 22, 2024

Florida-based Brightline Holdings is expected to model the Las Vegas-LA rail line on its high-speed route between Miami and Orlando – the US’s only privately owned and operated intercity passenger railroad. The post The Las Vegas–LA electric high-speed rail line just broke ground appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 9, 2024

GW (3,167 MW) installed, while Arizona, Florida, and Massachusetts are next in the lineup. Credit: Energy Information Administration The news comes just a few days after Tesla Megapacks went live on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, enabling a 185 MW project that has helped the island move away from the use of coal.

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Creative Greenius

JUNE 11, 2009

The good news is that positive things ARE happening and our efforts are starting to make a difference. We’ve now got some Mo going with: California solar loan financing that will eliminate the big up front cost of solar. SOLAR FINANCING – WHO GETS IT AND WHO DOESN’T.

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