Rutgers University is going to install 16 solar carports that total 14.5 megawatts (MW) in parking lots across its five campuses.
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Expand Expanding CloseFor the first time, US EV charger capacity will overtake rooftop solar in 2023
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Expand Expanding CloseNevada introduces great state incentives for electric trucks and buses
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Expand Expanding CloseThis artsy 1,000 W rollout solar awning can power your RV
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Expand Expanding CloseCoal-dependent Eastern Germany is expected to become Europe’s largest clean energy hub
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Expand Expanding CloseDenmark’s largest offshore wind farm will feature recyclable wind turbine blades
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Expand Expanding CloseThe world’s largest wind farm is on the homestretch [update]
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Expand Expanding CloseThe construction industry is switching to electric equipment – here’s why
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Expand Expanding CloseThis EV charging depot can charge up to 96 electric semi-trucks at once
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Expand Expanding CloseUS-made wind and solar components are now cheaper than imports
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Expand Expanding CloseCheck out the arrival of Rivian’s on-site wind turbine [video]
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Expand Expanding ClosePennsylvania’s largest coal plant is shutting down in July
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Expand Expanding CloseKORE Power’s big EV battery factory just got an $850M DOE boost
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Expand Expanding CloseOrsted has pledged to recycle 100% of its US solar panels
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Expand Expanding CloseEVBox’s new 400 kW EV charger can add 62 miles of range in 3 minutes
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Expand Expanding CloseThe US solar market is projected to triple in size by 2028
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Expand Expanding CloseVineyard Wind 1’s first turbine blades arrive in the US
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Expand Expanding CloseThe largest floating solar farm in North America is officially online
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Expand Expanding CloseAESC is opening a huge EV battery factory in South Carolina to supply BMW
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Expand Expanding CloseThese two giant heat pumps will warm 25,000 households
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