Further broadening its reach beyond electric cars, Tesla Motors says it’s going to sell solar roof tiles that are customizable and meant to look like a traditional roof. The energy-generating tiles would be a joint product with SolarCity, although the two companies have yet to complete a proposed merger. The glass tiles, which come in four styles, contain photovoltaic cells that Tesla says are invisible from the street. They’re meant to power a home when integrated with Tesla’s Powerwall, energy storage units for homes that are mounted on the wall or kept on the ground. The new version of Powerwall costs $5,500 but there was no price announced for the tiles at an unveiling Friday night. Because the roof tiles are made of glass, “Musk says they’ll last ‘quasi indefinitely,’ even in harsh conditions where snow and ice make short work of traditional asphalt shingles,” CNET’s Tim Stevens reported. Musk estimated the tiles would … [Read more...] about CBS News Logo Electric car maker Tesla makes move into solar power
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Solar power capacity in Texas expected to double, making life tougher for power companies
By Ryan Maye Handy Published 7:00 am, Friday, March 16, 2018 Photo: John Davenport, STAFF / San Antonio Express-News Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 These are solar panels at the Alamo 6 Solar Farm in Pecos County, Texas built by San Antonio-based OCI Solar Power. These are solar panels at the Alamo 6 Solar Farm in Pecos County, Texas built by San Antonio-based OCI Solar Power. Photo: John Davenport, STAFF / San Antonio Express-News Solar power capacity in Texas expected to double, making life tougher for power companies 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Solar power capacity in Texas is expected to nearly double this year, which would be the greatest increase ever for the renewable, according to the state’s grid manager. By the end of the decade, solar power is expected to triple here. While solar represents … [Read more...] about Solar power capacity in Texas expected to double, making life tougher for power companies
Solar power installations fall across U.S., Texas in 2017 as tax credits phase out
By Rye Druzin Published 12:05 am, Thursday, March 15, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-8', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 8', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: William Luther /San Antonio Express-News Image 1of/8 CaptionClose Image 1 of 8 Rows of solar panels make up part of the Alamo 1 solar plant on San Antonio’s south side. Solar installations in Texas fell slightly in 2017 compared to 2016. Rows of solar panels make up part of the Alamo 1 solar plant on San Antonio’s south side. Solar … [Read more...] about Solar power installations fall across U.S., Texas in 2017 as tax credits phase out
The most powerful news images from 2017 from Getty Images
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Bill would let regulators set price for excess solar power
Latest News Bill would let regulators set price for excess solar power The Associated Press LinkedIn Google+ Pinterest Reddit Print Order Reprint of this Story March 13, 2018 06:11 PM FRANKFORT, Ky. A bill moving through the Kentucky legislature would let state regulators decide how much money people with solar panels on their homes would be paid for the extra energy they generate. A House committee approved an amended version of House Bill 227 on Tuesday. People with solar panels on their home generate their own power. When they don't generate enough, they buy from the utility. When they generate too much, they sell the extra power to the utility. Right now, the utility has to buy the power back at the same price it sold it. House Bill 227 would let the Public Service Commission decide how much money the utility companies have to pay for the excess power. The bill attempts to exempt all current solar customers for 25 years. Never miss a local story. … [Read more...] about Bill would let regulators set price for excess solar power