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DHL installing TRAILAR solar technology on 67 trucks in US

Green Car Congress

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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SunPower ceases residential installations, lays off 1,000

Baua Electric

SunPower (Nasdaq: SPWR) just sent an email to its employees saying that it will “wind down” residential solar installations and lay off 1,000 employees. SunPower is one of the largest residential solar installers in the US. We are also reducing our workforce to better align our business with our new focus.

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Solar Power for Sheds and Electric Car Charging Solutions

Setec Powerr

Solar energy is reshaping the way we power our homes, appliances, and vehicles. For shed owners, the leap to solar is not just an environmentally conscious decision, but a practical one. Let’s dive deep into the potential of using solar power for sheds and the benefits of integrated solar systems.

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In-Home Solar: How Many Panels to Fully Charge Your EV?

Setec Powerr

As electric vehicles gain traction and renewable energy rises in prominence, an increasing number of drivers are contemplating the shift to solar power for charging their vehicles. Solar energy is not just a clean power source; it represents a self-sufficient lifestyle. Kia Soul EV 64 243 26.3 Chevrolet Bolt EV 60 238 25.3

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AMPLY Power and Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions collaborate on bus fleet electrification and solar-powered overhead charging

Green Car Congress

AMPLY Power is working with Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions to expand fleet electrification offerings, including the first commercially available combination solar canopy and overhead electric vehicle charging solution covered by a power purchase agreement (PPA) leasing and financing model. PIDE Canopy Mount.

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Walmart just funded 15 community solar projects across the US

Baua Electric

Photo: Pivot Energy Walmart is investing in 19 solar projects under development across the US, including 15 community solar projects. Walmart’s strategic tax equity investment will drive the construction, operation, and maintenance of solar projects across five states – Illinois, Colorado, Maryland, Delaware, and California.

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Optimizing Solar EV Charging Setups for Your Home | EVBox

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There are several ways EV drivers can optimize a homegrown solar system to ensure their EV recharging needs are met. Optimizing a solar EV charging setup ensures that solar panels produce and store enough renewable electricity to cover household and EV energy consumption even on cloudy days and overnight.

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