Tag: solar

Originally published on Clean Technica. Energy storage fans are rejoicing all across the country on the heels of a new ruling by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which opens the floodgates to connecting more solar arrays and wind farms to the power grid. FERC adopted the new ruling, Order 792, in order to bring […]

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By Yoni Binstock, Originally published on Mosaic The U.S. Department of Energy has set a goal of reaching less than $1 a watt for complete installed solar systems by 2020. Reaching $1/watt would bring the cost of solar power to 6 cents/ kWh, which is cheaper than the average cost per kWh from natural gas […]

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By Darren Quick, Gizmag VIA Motors has revealed a solar panel tonneau cover that will add an extra 10 miles (16 km) of range to its eREV40 electric pickup truck. VIA Motors’ vehicle lineup, which include pick up trucks, an SUV and a van, can drive for 40 miles (64 km) in all-electric mode before turning […]

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