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Monash study on solar-driven electrolysis for green hydrogen production cautions on life-cycle emissions and EROI

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Researchers at Monash University in Australia have conducted a lifecycle analysis and net energy analysis (LCA/NEA) of a hypothetical large-scale solar-electrolysis plant for the production of green hydrogen. Taking IRENA’s REmap scenario as a reference, renewable hydrogen could deliver 5% of total final energy demand in 2050.

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Tesla partners on new solar solution expected to slash rooftop solar costs

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Tesla has partnered with IronRidge, a solar mount manufacturer, to combine their products into a solution that’s expected to slash rooftop solar costs. Improvements in solar power technology are not just about solar panels and inverters. Refer to the Installation Addendum for detailed instructions for compliance.

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Tesla quietly slashes referral program reward for solar roof

Electrek

Tesla has updated its referral program reward for solar roof installations to reduce it from $500 to $300 per referred installation. The post Tesla quietly slashes referral program reward for solar roof appeared first on Electrek.

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DAIHEN leverages WiTricity wireless charging technology for solar-powered mobility demo in Japan

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DAIHEN has been using WiTricity’s DRIVE 11 wireless charging system as a reference design for its own line of standards-compliant wireless chargers for battery electric and hybrid electric vehicles. DAIHEN recently launched a demonstration with Kansai Electric Power Co. DAIHEN recently launched a demonstration with Kansai Electric Power Co.

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Solar Panels Quantity to Charge an EV

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However, if you’re the energy with solar power, an integrated option such as a solar battery pack is an appropriate option. This is particularly true if you’re setting up a solar array at the same time as a charging station in your home. How Many Solar Panels Do I Need to Charge an EV?

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Tesla adds solar panels back to its referral program with $300 award

Electrek

Tesla has added back solar panel installation to its referral program with a new $300 award for both referrers and new buyers being referred. more… The post Tesla adds solar panels back to its referral program with $300 award appeared first on Electrek.

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Tesla Giga Texas’ solar panel installation and start of operations imminent: report

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This has become more evident in the past few days as shipments from Chinese solar panel giant Longi Green Energy were spotted on the roof of the Model Y and Cybertruck production facility. As noted in a Yicai Global report, Longi Green Energy would be supplying the solar panels for Gigafactory Texas’ roof.

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