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Paired Power is the company behind the “PairTree,” a solar-powered electric vehicle charging system capable of charging two vehicles at a time

Unique charger for electric vehicles debuts in Northern California

A Bay Area-based company that specializes in manufacturing solar-powered, portable electric vehicle charging stations is introducing the technology to the Sacramento region.

Paired Power, based in Campbell, California, is the company behind the “PairTree,” a solar-powered electric vehicle charging system capable of charging two vehicles at a time.

The charging station made its debut in downtown Davis on Tuesday in the Boy Scout Parking Lot at 616 First St.

Paired Power CEO Tom McCalmont said, “It’s an honor to be selected to provide the first public solar microgrid charger for the city of Davis delivering renewable energy for EV charging.”

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Source: Fox40

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New study in the journal Risk Analysis finds that strategically placing resilience hubs in CA could generate up to 8GW of solar energy

New research shows that solar-powered ‘resilience hubs’ in California could generate up to 8GW of power

Power outages are on the rise nationwide as climate change brings more frequent wildfires, heat waves, and severe weather events. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the state of California have both recently established funding to help communities create “resilience hubs” that rely on solar+battery systems to provide emergency power for residents.

A new study in the journal Risk Analysis finds that strategically placing resilience hubs throughout California could generate up to 8 GW of solar energy and lower the state’s carbon emissions by 5 million tons per year.

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Source: Tech Xplore

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Ferrari’s new e-building, entirely powered by renewable energy, is set to launch the first Ferrari EV sports car.

Ferrari’s new solar-powered e-building opens ahead of first EV sports car debut

The Italian luxury sports car maker is preparing to launch its first EV. Ferrari’s new e-building opened its doors on Friday with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in attendance. The new plant, entirely powered by renewable energy, is set to launch the first Ferrari EV sports car.

Ferrari’s first fully electric sports car will be built at the new e-building. CEO Benedetto Vigna said the new factory will “light up” Ferrari’s future.

The e-building will enable Ferrari to continue to “audaciously redefine the limits of what’s possible.” Ferrari’s first EV sports car will be built at the facility alongside its next-gen hybrids and ICE vehicles. The facility will also produce batteries, electric motors, and inverters for Ferrari’s EV.

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Source: electrek

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A trio of hexagonal islands could generate solar electricity to power a process that accelerates coral growth.

Solar-powered floating islands could help to regrow coral reefs

A cluster of floating, solar-powered islands could be used to support coral reef restoration efforts in coastal waters, a team of researchers has proposed.

It is possible to accelerate the recovery of damaged corals, or the growth of new coral colonies, by pumping an electrical current through seawater. This prompts minerals dissolved in the seawater to crystallise on structures, forming limestone rock that is the perfect habitat for young corals.

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Source: NewScientist

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The TLCEV T1 charger can supply up to 12.5 kW of DC charging. Its design integrates EV charging directly into solar canopies and carports.

Check out the ‘world’s first’ DC-to-DC solar-powered EV charger

California-based Enteligent is accepting pre-orders for what it claims is the world’s first DC-to-DC solar-powered EV charger.

The solar EV charging tech company launched its product in February 2023 at Intersolar North America in Long Beach, California, and now it’s ready to take pre-orders. The TLCEV T1 solar EV charger can supply up to 12.5 kW of DC charging – twice as fast as many AC EV chargers – and it allows at-home, at-work, and at-store charging powered directly by existing solar panels.

EV owners usually plug their cars into home chargers that are powered by an alternating current (AC) flow of energy generated from the electric grid. However, EV batteries operate on a direct current (DC), requiring the power to be converted from AC to DC in the charging process. Enteligent says its charger’s DC-to-DC conversion results in 20% energy savings and bypasses the EV’s internal conversion electronics, shortening charge time.

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Source: electrek

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In efforts to move towards using clean energy, Watt EV chose Bakersfield to launch their 115-acre electric truck charging depot.

Watt EV launches nation’s first solar-powered truck charging depot in Bakersfield

In efforts to move towards using clean energy, transportation service Watt EV chose Bakersfield to launch their 115-acre electric truck charging depot.

CEO and Co-founder Salim Youssefzadeh said this hub will pave the way for the future of transportation.

Youssefzadeh said, “Having electric truck stops along the way is definitely a step to reducing emissions, and we chose this site initially because it’s on the I-99 corridor and it caters to a lot of the distribution center around us.”

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Source: BakersfieldNow

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The Anaheim Transportation Network opened the first-of-its-kind, solar-powered charging facility in the county.

Anaheim’s resort-area buses get new solar-powered charging facility

The Anaheim Transportation Network, the transit agency that runs buses in the city’s resort district, on Friday opened the first-of-its-kind, solar-powered charging facility in the county to power its fleet of battery electric buses and vans.

The charging hub, located east of the 5 Freeway off of South Claudina Street, expands the agency’s ability to charge its electric vehicles as its leaders plan to buy more in the coming years.

“We’re extremely proud of it,” ATN CEO Diana Kotler said.

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Source: The Orange County Register

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Silent Yachts launched the first Silent 62 3-Deck yacht, outfitted with 17 kWp of SunPower X400+ rigid glass solar modules and a newly enhanced 350 kWh LiFePO4 battery storage system.

Three-decker, solar and battery powered yacht hits the water in Italy

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Silent Yachts has launched the first three-decker redesign of its Silent 62 solar electric catamaran. The Silent 62 3-Deck features three separate solar module arrays totaling 17 kWp, an integrated energy storage system recently upgraded from 286 kWh to 350 kWh. Introduced in 2019, the Silent 60 series builds on the legacy of the Silent 64, which made headlines in 2018 as the first solar-powered yacht to successfully cross the Atlantic. The ship cruises at 6 to 8 knots and can reach peak speeds of 16 to 18 knots.

Owned by Austrian business leaders and based in Fano, Italy, Silent Yachts has recently expanded into a new production facility. This facility spans over 230,000 square feet and includes five buildings equipped for shipbuilding, two of which are topped with solar modules. The company celebrated the launch of its first boat from this new facility in February 2023.

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Source: PV Magazine

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California State University – Dominguez Hills has new off-grid solar powered benches on its campus that provides off-grid wireless charging.

Off-grid solar bench with wireless charging and Wi-Fi

California State University – Dominguez Hills has new off-grid solar powered benches on its campus, provided by Bluebolt Outdoor LLC.

The bench provides off-grid wireless charging for student devices like phones and tablets and contains a Wi-Fi access point. It has integrated LED lighting, USB charging ports, and a double-sided poster display space. The bench also contains environmental sensors for monitoring air quality and flood and fire detection.

Bluebolt said it manages advertising sales for the poster locations within customer-approved categories. The benches have been deployed in Katy, Texas, Victorville, California, and by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Source: PV Magazine

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Cosmic is selling its first 100 prefab ADUs starting at $279,000 that could generate enough energy to be a "power plant" for the main house.

A startup’s solar-powered backyard tiny home can help power the main house

Entrepreneur Sasha Jokic dreams of ending global housing insecurity by manufacturing prefab multi-family residences for low-income families.

To do so, his San Francisco-based startup Cosmic is now selling its first 100 tiny homes starting at a cool $279,000 for a 385-square-foot studio.

Ironic, yes. But Jokic says it’s the first step: The revenue from these 100 accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, sales would be reinvested into the startup’s manufacturing process, setting it on the path of building faster and cheaper high-quality homes.

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Source: Business Insider

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