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Squad Mobility to debut solar-powered buggy at CES 2024

The “Squad” is a compact solar-powered car that charges itself on direct solar energy through an integrated solar panel on the roof.

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Sono Motors restarts operations as solely a solar integration business

A recent investment deal enabled Sono Motors to emerge from bankruptcy proceedings.

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B2U Storage Solutions expands used EV battery storage facility

B2U grew its reused EV battery storage capacity to 6MWh at its Cuyama solar site, plans further expansion to 12MWh.

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BP begins Texas ‘Peacock’ solar energy project

The installation will generate enough renewable energy annually to power the equivalent of 34,000 homes, BP says.

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TerrePower provides solar panels for wildlife conservation

TerrePower is supplying recycled solar panels to ADA to convert outdated diesel generators into sustainable solar-powered water pumps.

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Electrify America unveils 75MW Solar Glow 1 project

At peak capacity, the power drawn from the project is equivalent to charging 500 EVs simultaneously.

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TerrePower accelerates solar panel reuse industry in Tennessee

The company remanufactures used solar panels to enable second-life usage, selling them as a more affordable solution.

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Reclaimed Kentucky mine to produce solar energy for Toyota

The once-active coal mine is in an ideal location to install solar photovoltaic panels for electricity generation.

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New coating found to help maximize solar panel yield

No or only very little dirt can stay on surfaces with this, meaning solar panel cleaning is “automatic.”

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Beam Global debuts trailer made for EV ARC solar-powered charger

The ARC Mobility trailer was designed to stow, transport, place and deploy solar-powered EV ARC charging solutions.

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Sono Motors terminates Sion solar-powered car development

The company said termination of the Sion program reflects a decision to focus on a capital-light business model.

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BP begins new utility-scale solar project in Ohio

The Arche project will create enough clean energy annually to power the equivalent of more than 20,000 U.S. homes, BP says.

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