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Tesla nickel supplier BHP building off-grid solar & battery storage systems for mining

Teslarati

Tesla nickel supplier BHP announced that construction on one of the world’s largest off-grid mining solar and battery energy storage systems has started. Keith and Leinster operations, through the Northern Goldfields Solar Project. MW solar farm at Mt. MW solar farm and a 10.1 Keith, plus a 10.7

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Tesla’s solar neighborhood in Austin could help TX learn if renewables are viable

Teslarati

Last week, Elon Musk announced Tesla’s first involvement in a major housing development project in Austin, Texas. The project aims to build the first Tesla Solar neighborhood, making a sustainable residential community. The Tesla Solar neighborhood was provisionally named SunHouse at Easton Park.

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Anaheim Transportation Network receives $5M to further all-electric transit operation; partners with AMPLY Power

Green Car Congress

The Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) was awarded a $5-million grant to advance its effort to become California’s first all-electric transit operator. This 20-year Purchase Power Agreement and Charge Management Service includes the construction of a 545kW solar canopy that provides 25% of the total expected energy consumption.

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Ditch oil, gas, and noise with Sun Joe’s brushless electric mower at $160, more in New Green Deals

Electrek

Today, we’re going to take a look at a deal on Sun Joe’s electric mower at $160. Plus, you’ll find a deal on outdoor solar lighting and much more below, as well. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and other e-bike deals today, so you won’t want to miss that either.

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Jackery solar generator bundles run your campsite or RV from $713, more in New Green Deals

Electrek

Jackery is ready to run your campsite, RV, or even shed without gas or oil in Lowe’s latest sale. Our favorite is the Solar Generator 880 , which includes an 880Wh power station and two 100W solar panels for $234 off its normal going rate. Plus, you’ll find discounts on electric lawn mowers and much more below, as well.

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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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Tesla drivers, EVgo is about to begin NACS deployments on its DC fast chargers

Baua Electric

The Los Angeles-based charging provider said the stations included in the rollout will serve both CCS and NACS electric vehicles. EVgo will first deploy NACS connectors in markets with “high NACS vehicle penetration” – or, in other words, areas with a lot of Tesla drivers. The plan is, of course, to maximize charger utilization.

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