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Tesla has installed the Powerwall 250,000 times

Teslarati

Tesla announced yesterday that it has installed 250,000 Powerwalls globally, a tremendous milestone for the sustainable energy company. Tesla Tweeted the update from its Solars social media page, with a video of what is presumably the 250,000th installation, but that has not been confirmed by Tesla. I’d love to hear from you!

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Tesla agrees to pay fine, install solar project in air quality case with Bay Area Air District

Teslarati

Tesla has agreed to pay a $1 million fine and install a solar roof project on top of its Fremont Factory in Northern California as part of a settlement with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD). The Solar Roof project will be approximately 160 kW and will be paired with two Powerpacks for energy storage.

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Tesla Solar Roof lawsuit proceeds but gets trimmed by District Judge

Teslarati

Back in May 2021, homeowners Matthew Amans and Babak Malek filed a Tesla Solar Roof lawsuit over what they argued was a “bait and switch” strategy from the electric vehicle maker. Both homeowners had ordered Solar Roofs for their homes but were eventually hit by the company’s price increases in April 2021.

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Leveraging Parking Lot Solar Panels for EV Charging

Clean Fleet Report

Leveraging Parking Lot Solar Panels for EV Charging. It sounds like a utopian dream: rows of electric vehicles staying cool and charging away beneath solar panels while their owners shop, dine and conduct business. Parking lots covered with solar panels is an idea whose time has come. Can Solar Panels Produce Enough Juice?

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Pairing EV Charging with Solar Storage Opens a World of Possibility

Setec Powerr

The world is quickly moving towards renewable energy sources, and solar power is one of the most promising options. The benefits of solar energy are numerous, including a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, increased energy independence, and lower electricity bills. This is where solar storage comes in.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Creative Greenius

After a decade in the solar power installation business, Bradley Bartz is tired of being Mr. Nice Guy. He’s filed suit against Torrance, the proud home of Exxon/Mobil’s refinery, for stopping him from installing solar panels in the Hillside Overlay district. “ Idiots ! “ Idiots !&#

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Tesla Solar City layoffs, Chevrolet Volt recall, and EPA staff levels: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Tesla's recent layoffs have hit Solar City installers. EPA staff levels are below legal levels. Chevrolet issues a recall for the 2013 Volt. And an energy industry poll says Americans aren't fond of the electric-car tax credit. All of this and more on Green Car Reports. New reports.