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Report: Solar Lands Close Second as Cheapest Source of Power Generation
The latest report by U.S. financial analyst Lazard on levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) shows solar remains one of the lowest cost sources of power generation.?According to Lazard’s figures, utility-scale PV has experienced the greatest decline in average LCOE — specifically, an 83% decline since 2009.?
FLO, Metro to Install Public EV Fast Chargers Across Quebec and Ontario
North American EV charging company FLO EV Charging has partnered with Metro Inc. to provide fast chargers at over 130 Metro, Super C, Food Basics, and Marché Adonis grocery stores throughout Quebec and Ontario.
US Solar Panel Manufacturing Increased by Record-Setting 71% in Q1 2024
11 GW of new solar module manufacturing capacity came online in America in Q1 2024, setting a record for the largest quarter of domestic solar manufacturing growth in history. According to SEIA, total annual U.S. solar module manufacturing capacity now exceeds 26 GW.
‘Revving Up’ EV Adoption: The Road to a Nationwide Charging Network
It may not be immediately apparent when you look around, but a remarkable transition is taking place on America’s roadways. Internal combustion engine vehicles—once a prized status symbol—are increasingly conceding the fast lane to zero-emission electric alternatives. The EV industry must rapidly build out a nationwide charging network that drivers can count on, something the private sector is uniquely positioned to facilitate through cross-party collaboration.
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Did you know...?
45 years ago (on June 20, 1979) solar panels were placed on the roof of the White House for the first time! The panels were used to provide almost 75% of the energy required to heat the water in the staff kitchen.
When will the EV charging station manufacturers frustrate metal thieves by making the cables retract into a closed box? Why don't they install 4 cameras for a 360 degree view of the vehicle and the other charging stations, with AI image processing, presenting images of potential problems to human operators, who can send police? It is tragic that this has not already been done. I could not find a single US manufacturer willing to sign an NDA, so I could get paid for this kind of advice. By publishing this, I disclose the idea to make it impossible for some company to defend a patent.