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WIRED @wired@robot.villas · 6d ago

Best Solar Generators for Off-Grid Trips, RVs, and Home Backup https://www.wired.com/story/best-solar-generators/ #Tech #SolarPower #Outdoors

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Tina M Casey @Casey@mastodon.green · Aug 05, 2026

After a 20-year roller coaster ride, the US startup Aptera is gearing up for series production of EVs that can run on their own solar power. https://cleantechnica.com/2026/08/04/solar-powered-ev-aptera-qualifies-california-hov-lanes/ #evs #electricvehicles #electriccars #autocycles #solarpower #solarcar #solarev #solarenergy #cleanenergy #greenenergy #renewabeleenergy #renewables #sustainable #sustainability #automotive #startups #us #transportation #mobility #decarbonization #zeroemission

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NYT > Business @nyt_business@robot.villas · Jul 31, 2026

What You Need to Know About Installing Plug-In Solar Panels https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/business/energy-environment/plug-in-solar-panel-guide.html #SolarPower #HomeImprovement #GreenTech

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Hacker News @hackernews@robot.villas · Jul 29, 2026

Balcony Solar: $1.74/watt direct plug-in solar https://www.brightsaver.org/balcony-solar-kits #HackerNews #Tech #SolarPower

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Simon Zerafa @simonzerafa@infosec.exchange · Jul 29, 2026

This seems like a brilliant way to sabotage solar power generation in the US, while looking for extortion payments to "fix" the problem https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/07/28/fcc-bans-foreign-produced-solar-inverters-grid-lockout-begins-today/ 😟🤦‍♂️ #USA #SolarPunk #SolarPower #FCC #SolarInverters

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Hacker News @hackernews@robot.villas · Jul 27, 2026

DIY Home Solar System for under $5000 https://www.gavinmai.com/1736354308000-diy-home-solar-backup-system #HackerNews #Tech #SolarPower

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Primo Natura @primonatura@mstdn.social · Jul 26, 2026

"UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August" #UK #UnitedKingdom #SolarPower #Renewables https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/jul/23/uk-households-free-install-plug-in-balcony-solar-panels

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Primo Natura @primonatura@mstdn.social · Jul 26, 2026

"Solar and storage account for 91% of new U.S. grid capacity in Q1" #US #USA #America #SolarPower #Energy #Renewables https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/23/solar-and-storage-account-for-91-of-new-u-s-grid-capacity-in-first-half-of-2026/

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Leisureguy @Leisureguy@c.im · Jul 26, 2026

Fascinating overview of how rapidly electricity is displacing oil — in this case, on farms. https://youtu.be/L5pn5d9v2Lw #electricity #solarPower #renewableEnergy #farming #oil #energy

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DoomsdaysCW @DoomsdaysCW@kolektiva.social · Nov 14, 2023

Notoriously hot city rediscovers ancient technique to help its residents stay cool Story by Rick Kazmer November 13, 2023 “Thousand-year-old #Persian technology could help officials in #SevilleSpain, to tackle extreme #overheating, if only modern-day politics can stay out of the way. “City leaders are bracing for temperatures that are expected to pass 120 degrees Fahrenheit in the coming years. In response, they are working on a project in the city’s Isla de la Cartuja that uses a '#bioclimatic'effort to cool down, according to #UrbanInnovativeActions. “This is not an air-conditioning system like the one you may have in your home,'Juan Luis López, an engineer and the project’s supervisor, told Bloomberg Green. 'We use natural techniques and materials to reduce temperatures.” “The project, called #CartujaQanat, could cost around $5 million or more, funded in part by the European Union. Some of the work is already complete, with the goal of cooling the air down for the busy city. “A Bloomberg report describes architecture that fosters breezes, fresh #GreenSpaces, and underground #aqueducts that borrow from ancient civilizations. The water flow can cool the nearby environment using air, water, and #SolarPower. “The latter tech is fascinating, yet simple. Water is brought into underground tanks at night, where it cools. During the day, solar-powered pumps send the water through pipes, which travel by fans, creating cooler air. 'Small openings in the floor and steps allow the refreshing current to seep into the square,'all per a Bloomberg description. “And while progress has been made, Bloomberg reports that a change in Spanish political leadership has placed the work in 'limbo.'When Bloomberg visited the site in July, the news agency reported that it was not open to the public. There was overgrown vegetation 'and piles of dried leaves.'Delayed contract bids, inflation, and other roadblocks are slowing progress as well. “However, #Seville’s new mayor, José Luis Sanz, told Bloomberg that he supports the project, noting '[that the] impacts of #ClimateChange are more than obvious.' “As planet overheating continues to set records, clean ways to cool populated places without adding to #AirPollution are vital. This project in Seville, which borrows from the work of ancient Persians, could be a model for other cities. 'The goal is to test the technology, to learn from it, and fine-tune it so we can replicate what works elsewhere,'López told Bloomberg.” Source: https://www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/persian-technology-solar-water-seville-spain/ #CoolingSolutions #ExtremeHeat #AncientTechnology #SolarPunk #SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChange

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Engadget @engadget@robot.villas · Jul 25, 2026

The 20 percent rule for solar panels can help you save money in the long run https://www.engadget.com/2219828/20-percent-rule-for-solar-panels-help-save-money/ #SolarPower #Energy #Tech

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solar bazaar @solarbazaar@mastodon.social · Jul 14, 2026

🌞 Choosing the right solar system starts with understanding your energy needs—not just comparing prices. Before investing, consider: ✅ Your average monthly electricity usage ✅ Available roof space ✅ Battery backup requirements ✅ Inverter compatibility ✅ Product warranties and after-sales support A well-planned solar installation can improve efficiency and provide long-term savings. Explore solar products, compare options, and learn more at https://solarbazaar.io/ #SolarEnergy #SolarPower

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