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A Dab of Sunscreen Key To Solar Windows That Last Decades

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Transparent solar cells can transform buildings into. A new approach by the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor might dramatically extend the working life of solar windows. A new approach by the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor might dramatically extend the working life of solar windows.

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DOE awarding >$24M to 77 projects through Technology Commercialization Fund

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Austin, Texas First Solar Inc., Raleigh, N.C. Flexible perovskite-perovskite PV for mobile power applications, $745,500 Swift Solar, Redwood City, Calif. Solar Energy Industries Association, Washington, D.C. The Solar Foundation, Washington, D.C. Montgomery Center, Vt. National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

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Ford begins production of 2012 Focus Electric at Michigan Assembly, C-MAX models on deck

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Raleigh-Durham, N.C.; The plant also features one of the largest solar power generation systems in the state as well as several electric vehicle charging stations, allowing the facility to operate on a blend of renewable and conventional electricity. Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Richmond, Va.;

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Students Use Their Tech Know-How to Protect the Environment

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Students from North Carolina State University , in Raleigh, along with two community volunteers, focused on providing the public with information such as the spatial and potential impacts of tidal flooding, through further research and a self-powered camera. You kind of have to go out and do that on your own.”

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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Metro Transit will receive funds for the design and construction of indoor overhead quick chargers as well as a solar power supply and a battery storage system. City of Raleigh (GoRaleigh). SMART and the Detroit Department of Transportation will receive funds to purchase electric buses and charging units. Metro Transit. 2,647,671.

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Ford Testing Intelligent System for Plug-in Vehicle to Grid Communication to Manage Charging

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when electricity rates are cheaper, or when the grid is using only renewable energy such as wind or solar power. Progress Energy of Raleigh, N.C. Using the system, for example, a vehicle owner could choose to accept a charge only during off-peak hours between midnight and 6 a.m. Consolidated Edison of New York. DTE Energy of Detroit.

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GM and ABB demonstrate community energy storage system built from 5 used Volt batteries; Duke Energy testing

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A similar application could be used to power a group of homes or small commercial buildings during a power outage; allow for storage of power during inexpensive periods for use during expensive peak demand; or help make up for gaps in solar, wind or other renewable power generation.