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The municipality of Falconara Marittima, Italy, has installed a free off-grid PV shade for electric vehicle charging at no cost to users.

Italian municipality offers free EV recharging via off-grid PV shade

The Italian municipality of Falconara Marittima has deployed a public off-grid photovoltaic shade to enable electric vehicle owners to recharge their cars for free.

“The initiative is an unprecedented novelty,” Michele Massacesi, the owner of the company that developed the project, Sistema X, told pv magazine Italy. “There are three unique characteristics of this product: A self-supporting off-grid shade that rests on ballast, without requiring any excavation and therefore easily removable; electricity produced exclusively by the sun, therefore 100% sustainable; and free energy supply without any form of payment. These are unique features on the market today.”

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Source: PV Magazine

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The photovoltaic and steel industries can work together to meet climate targets and develop a greener manufacturing environment.

Solar and green steel: A growing symbiotic relationship

The photovoltaic industry is quite literally built on steel. As a crucial component of racking and trackers for solar PV systems, a reliable steel supply is a necessity for the transition to solar-powered energy. And as a material, steel is the most sustainable choice for mounting systems, producing just one-third of the emissions per kilo of aluminum.

The steel industry is also working to incorporate sustainability in other ways, such as the use of protective coatings made with plant oils rather than fossil fuel oil. But the sustainability relationship is not one-sided: solar energy is also becoming increasingly important for the steel industry. As pressure grows for steel manufacturing to decarbonize, the two industries can work together to meet climate targets and develop a greener manufacturing environment.

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Source: Solar Power World

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The San Diego County company producing the car says their goal is to redefine transportation in a more innovative and sustainable way.

Carlsbad-based solar car Aptera one step closer to hitting the road

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The first solar-powered car is one step closer entering production.

Aptera is a no charge, solar powered car being developed in Carlsbad.

“Really we should get most of our power from the wireless nuclear generator in the sky,” said CEO Chris Anthony. “We’re really making some amazingly compelling vehicles that can lower fuel costs for a lot of people that can lead people to a lifestyle that doesn’t require charging or stopping at a gas station.”

Anthony says their goal is to redefine transportation in a more innovative and sustainable way.

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Source: CBS8

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California has more solar capacity than any other state. California also generates the most geothermal electricity.

The cleanest electricity states in the US – 2024 study

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As the U.S. experiences more power outages, states are modernizing aging power grids with more sustainable alternatives. According to the Clean State Energy Alliance, 23 states currently have legislation that mandates cleaner energy. And with these shifts in infrastructure come business opportunities and reduced pollution.

To find where clean electricity is most prevalent – and to identify areas for potential upside – SmartAsset compared the amount of solar, wind, geothermal and nuclear operations as a percentage of a state’s entire electricity production capacity.

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Source: yahoo!finance

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A new $800 million solar cell manufacturing facility is moving into southern Indiana that will bring 1,200 jobs over the next several years.

$800 million solar cell manufacturing facility being built in southern Indiana

A new $800 million solar cell manufacturing facility is moving into southern Indiana.

In a news release Monday, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced that Canadian Solar plans to build a new plant at the River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville. The plant will bring 1,200 jobs over the next several years. It’s the company’s second plant in the U.S.

Production is expected to begin by the end of 2025 on solar photovoltaic (PV) cells to supply the company’s new module assembly facility announced earlier this year in Texas.

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Source: WDRB

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Putting the ‘farm’ in solar farm

Scientists with Texas A&M AgriLife seek to make solar energy production and agricultural production more compatible for producers on the landscape.

Researchers are actively contributing to the growing body of research focused on agrivoltaics—an innovative technology with the potential to enhance the efficiency and resiliency of sustainable food and agricultural systems while feeding the state’s growing demand for energy.

While Texas leads the nation in energy production, thanks to its diverse reserves of fossil fuels and renewable energy resources, the state’s rapidly expanding population places an ever-growing demand on the electrical power grid. This year, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas reported an unofficial record demand of 85,435 megawatts during the summer heatwave.

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Source: Agri Life Today

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Just over $115,880 was awarded to Regeneration Cycle, LLC for the installation of two photovoltaic systems.

USDA grant awarded to local organic poultry farmer for solar panel installation

Eight Virginia projects were included in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement of $266 million in funding for renewable energy and energy-efficiency projects that was made in late August.

The loans and grants were awarded to applicants in 47 states across the U.S., Guam and Puerto Rico through the Rural Energy for America Program with funding made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act. According to a USDA press release, “this landmark legislation is the nation’s largest investment in combating the climate crisis and has helped USDA make up to $1.3 billion available to producers and business owners since December 2022.”

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Source: Daily News Record

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The solar carport industry is harnessing the sun’s power to revolutionize electricity generation while simultaneously providing essential shade and shelter for parked vehicles.

Solar carports gain preference as a sustainable energy solution due to their versatility and efficiency

According to the Comprehensive Report on the Global Solar Carport Market, Size, Share, Growth Analysis, Product and Application Insights for Industry Forecast 2023-2030,the solar carport market, valued at USD 509.3 million in 2021, is projected to experience substantial growth, with forecasts reaching USD 770.01 million by 2030, showcasing a compelling Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 4.7%.

Positioned at the intersection of renewable energy and parking infrastructure, the solar carport industry is harnessing the sun’s power to revolutionize electricity generation while simultaneously providing essential shade and shelter for parked vehicles.

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Source: Solar Quarter

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The State of California anticipates 12.5 million EVs on its roads by 2035 and estimates the need for 1.2M public and shared chargers by 2030.

Los Angeles boosts sustainability with Beam Global’s solar EV charging systems

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Beam Global, a trailblazer in sustainable technologies and products for electric vehicle (EV) charging, has announced a significant development. The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks has placed its third and largest order for Beam’s solar-powered EV ARC™ charging systems. These off-grid systems will be utilized to power the City’s expanding fleet of electric vehicles. The purchase was made through the California Department of General Services (DGS) Contract #1-22-61-16, a mechanism designed to streamline government procurement and offer select solutions at the best-negotiated prices across the state.

The EV ARC™ charging systems, each fitting within a standard parking space, come equipped with two Enel X Way JuiceBox® Pro EV charging stations. These systems generate and store their clean electricity, which is used to power the City’s EVs at any time, regardless of weather conditions or power outages. With a flood-proof rating of up to 9.5 feet and wind resistance of up to 160 mph, these systems enhance the City’s energy resilience and disaster preparedness. Moreover, the transportable nature of these charging systems allows for relocation as charging patterns evolve.

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Source: The EV Report

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Researchers from University of Cambridge developed a solar-powered reactor that converts captured CO2 & plastic waste into sustainable fuels.

Solar-powered reactor converts CO2 and plastic waste into sustainable fuels

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Researchers have demonstrated how carbon dioxide can be captured from industrial processes – or even directly from the air – and transformed into clean, sustainable fuels using just the energy from the Sun.

The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, developed a solar-powered reactor that converts captured CO2 and plastic waste into sustainable fuels and other valuable chemical products. In tests, CO2 was converted into syngas, a key building block for sustainable liquid fuels, and plastic bottles were converted into glycolic acid, which is widely used in the cosmetics industry.

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Source: Sci Tech Daily

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