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Tesla Helps Paradise Island Become 100% Solar Powered

Ovidiu Sandru — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 20:35:59 +0000

When big league players get together, everyone can bet the game is going to be worth watching. SolarCity and Tesla combined forces and brains and a year ago started implementing a project that helps the small paradise island of Ta’u in American Samoa to break free from diesel and to embrace solar power. The Ta’u island […]

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Revolutionary Solar Roof Announced by Elon Musk This Week

Ovidiu Sandru — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 05:20:58 +0000

Since the news of the fusion between SolarCity and Tesla Motors, some even greater news now show up. At SolarCity’s second quarter financial call this week, Elon Musk announced that the company will launch a revolutionary solar roof. Now mind you, a solar roof is NOT a solar cell mounted on the roof. For existing buildings, […]

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Elon Musk’s Master Plan for Sustainable Energy

Courtney Lepping — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 19:56:57 +0000

Remember when Elon Musk devised a “Master Plan” for developing a feasible electric car? Recognize how the company’s goals have changed since 2006 when Musk announced he would use proceeds from a low-volume electric car, only to sell a medium-volume car and eventually develop an affordable electric car. Musk has always envisioned a car company […]

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Elon Musk’s Tesla Plans to Acquire Elon Musk’s SolarCity, Offer Joint Services

Courtney Lepping — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:25:53 +0000

Tesla and SolarCity plan to merge energy-efficient products for consumers. Solar City, which produces and installs solar panels, and Tesla, which produces battery-powered vehicles, recently engaged in an offer for Tesla to acquire SolarCity. Tesla seeks to acquire SolarCity’s common stock and give Tesla’s common shares in return. A definite agreement and approval has yet […]

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Most Efficient Rooftop Solar Power Panels Revealed by SolarCity

Annika Tostengard — Sat, 03 Oct 2015 02:23:39 +0000

The newest solar panel made by SolarCity is the most efficient rooftop solar panel ever made, according to the company. During third-party testing, the panel was able to produce solar power with 22.04% efficiency. The new models are even the same size as those currently available today, but can generate 30-40% more electricity. Right now, […]

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Home Solar Power System – Should You Buy or Lease?

Benji Jerew — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 17:28:55 +0000

Taking a look at residential solar power systems, a lot has changed in the last decade. True, solar power systems have been around for decades, exorbitantly expensive being just one reason why there weren’t a lot of systems being installed. Even five years ago, a 5 kW solar power system cost in the range of […]

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SolarCity Generates One Billion Kilowatt-Hours of Clean Energy

Benji Jerew — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 23:02:01 +0000

A lot of milestones in clean energy have been reached in the last few years, made possible by forward-thinking companies, such as SolarCity. SolarCity, of course, is a solar power company, enabling thousands of residences, municipalities, and businesses, to adopt solar power. Constantly expanding across the United States, SolarCity is the nation’s number one full-service […]

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SolarCity and Tesla Batteries, Together Forever

Benji Jerew — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 17:21:26 +0000

We know that renewable energy, such as that provided by SolarCity solar panel installations, is only useful as long as the sun is shining, which is where Tesla batteries come in. In fact, Tesla batteries are already being offered with some SolarCity residential solar power installations in California, hopefully nationwide next year, but the plan […]

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Tesla Will Disrupt Centralized Power Companies, says Morgan Stanley

Benji Jerew — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 20:37:27 +0000

Tesla Motors may be more than an electric vehicle automaker, according to financial services corporation Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley says that Tesla could actually end up disrupting centralized power companies as we know them, but how? Tesla is not just a car company, and neither is SolarCity just a solar panel company. In the end, […]

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Are Solar Panels “Cool” Enough?

Benji Jerew — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 03:28:42 +0000

Solar panel technologies have been around for decades, always improving in efficiency and power capabilities, but are they “cool” enough? Visionary Elon Musk, the force behind Tesla Motors electric vehicles, SolarCity solar panel and power systems, and the Tesla Gigafactory, the force behind them all, has been moving these technologies ahead, in spite of the […]

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SolarCity Acquires Silevo, Plans One of Largest Solar Panel Factories in the World

Benji Jerew — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 16:28:04 +0000

In the words of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, “SolarCity was founded to accelerate mass adoption of sustainable energy,” which company is working hard to increase the efficiency and availability of solar power systems. In an announcement yesterday, Elon Musk revealed that SolarCity had signed an agreement, acquiring Silevo, a solar panel manufacturer. This may seem […]

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Tesla is Not Just a Car Company

Benji Jerew — Wed, 28 May 2014 21:32:30 +0000

True, Tesla Motors is most well-known for its award-winning electric vehicle, the Tesla Model S, but CEO Elon Musk’s vision goes so much further. The basis for this vision is the lithium-ion battery, which Elon Musk is using to corner the market, but which market? Elon Musk is the mastermind and founder of bother Tesla […]

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Panasonic Takes Interest in Tesla Gigafactory

Benji Jerew — Fri, 09 May 2014 15:47:06 +0000

The Tesla Gigafactory’s plan is to reduce lithium-ion battery costs for Tesla Motors electric vehicles and SolarCity backup power supplies, and it’s a huge plan. Tesla Motors expects the new complex to cost about $5 billion, but it isn’t going to foot the bill alone. Of course, the bulk of the money will mostly likely […]

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Tesla Motors Releases Tesla Giga-Factory Details

Benji Jerew — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 11:58:12 +0000

The Tesla Giga-Factory could be the key to Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk’s ongoing success, and we finally have some details for the future of multiple companies Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk isn’t only the mastermind behind Tesla Motors’ electric vehicles, but also has a stake in SolarCity, both of which stand to benefit from […]

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Tesla Motors’ Battery Plant, “Giga-Factory,” Details Coming Soon

Benji Jerew — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 16:27:55 +0000

If Tesla Motors really wants to expand its operation, one of the things it’s going to need it better control over its suppliers. Better yet, eliminate suppliers and start making their own parts! That’s exactly the idea behind the planned Tesla Motors battery plant, the Tesla Giga-Factory. Currently, Tesla manufactures their massive 60 kWh and […]

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Could DemandLogic Solar Power Threaten Conventional Power Producers?

Benji Jerew — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 14:19:20 +0000

For the most part, conventional power producers have been safe from the threat of “free” solar power energy producers, but a recent collaboration between Tesla Motors and SolarCity could up the threat level. Solar power has always had a few problems that have prevented its overtaking conventional power production, specifically expense, efficiency, and backup solutions. […]

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SolarCity Solar Power is More Appealing with Tesla Motors Backup Batteries

Benji Jerew — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 20:40:03 +0000

One residential solar power company that has managed to stay relevant, SolarCity, is upping its game-plan to make solar power even more appealing, by supplying backup power packs similar to the lithium-ion battery packs being used by Tesla Motors. Solar power has typically been played down because of the expense of solar panels and control […]

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Tesla Motors and SolarCity Will Provide Green Energy Storage by 2015

Benji Jerew — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 14:17:02 +0000

Elon Musk has his fingers in many pies. Two in particular, Tesla Motors and SolarCity, could be a match made in heaven California. Elon Musk is the CEO of Tesla Motors, producer of the best combination of lithium-ion and wheels ever devised. He is also Chairman of the Board at SolarCity, which is run by […]

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Elon Musk One of Time Magazine Top 100 Most Influential People

Benji Jerew — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:35:26 +0000

Mention Elon Musk, and you probably have no trouble at all recalling what he’s best known for, but is it Tesla Motors or SolarCity? The fact is, both of the above would be correct answers, and don’t forget Zip2, PayPal and SpaceX, more companies founded by or heavily influenced by the now-iconic Elon Musk. Finding […]

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Honda Partners with SolarCity for Solar Charging System

Benji Jerew — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:20:39 +0000

Honda and SolarCity have recently announced plans to collaborate on a solar charging system for the Fit EV electric vehicle. There are a lot of great things that come in pairs, like they were made for each other. Peanut butter and jelly, chocolate and peanut butter [my wife does not agree with this], and electric vehicles and solar power. There […]

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Bronx Business Invests In Solar and Saves $50,000 on Electric Bills

Leigh Hutchens — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:05:49 +0000

GAL Manufacturing Installs One of NYC’s Largest Rooftop Solar Arrays by Partnering with SolarCity and MC Solar Development GAL Manufacturing, a family-owned Bronx elevator parts manufacturer adjacent to Yankee Stadium, utilizes one of the Bronx’s largest commercial rooftop solar arrays. MC Solar Development and SolarCity designed and installed the 237-kilowatt systems. New York State Research […]

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Family Business: Tesla Motors’ Batteries to Complete SolarCity’s Solar Power Products

Ovidiu Sandru — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:49:16 +0000

An interesting cohesion between Tesla Motors and SolarCity is seemingly getting bigger as of lately. The first are known for their trustworthy car batteries and the latter for their solar panels. The two of them could revolutionize how home-based solar power is sold throughout the United States. Tesla is known for importing lithium ion batteries […]

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Charge Your Leaf's Battery to 80% In Three Hours With SolarCity's Newest Solar Charger

Ovidiu Sandru — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:21:30 +0000

SolarCity, the company that leases solar panels and that has recently been funded by Google with $280 million, now announces that it will sell electric car chargers that will be able to charge a Nissan Leaf to 80 percent in three hours.

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SolarCity Receives $280 Million Investment From Google For Solar Panel Leasing Program

Ovidiu Sandru — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:20:35 +0000

SolarCity, the company founded by Elon Musk (who also created Tesla Motors, Paypal) has just received $280 million from Google. The investment is one of the largest in solar power worldwide, and aims to help 7,000 to 9,000 homeowners in the 10 states where SolarCity operates install solar panels onto their rooftops.

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