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Total #SolarEnergy production for today: 13.7 kW.h.
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Total #SolarEnergy production for today: 13.7 kW.h.
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Cut Off From Fuel, Cuba Is Still Surviving
President Trump has tried to strangle #Cuba by blocking its #oil imports. But 6 months later, the island is finding ways to endure.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/world/americas/trump-oil-gas-cuba-havana.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1FA.Zql6.pbsSEc1cSKGY&smid=url-sharefrom #NewYorkTimes #NYT
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July 27, 2026...After a week on the ground, we found that while Cubans are clearly suffering, they are also doing what perhaps they do best: adapting.
They are swapping their gas-guzzling 1950s American cars for electric motorcycles and rickshaws from China; importing hefty lithium batteries to keep televisions and fans running through blackouts; jury-rigging generators to run on more accessible natural gas; and installing #SolarPanels on rooftops and even vehicles.
Together, the workarounds amount to a new Cuban energy grid — this one more in the hands of the Cuban people, propping up society with the electricity off and fuel lines dry.
#OilForCuba! #EndTheBlockadeEmbargo
#EndSanctionsAgainstCuba #RenewableEnergy
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Cut Off From Fuel, Cuba Is Still Surviving
President Trump has tried to strangle #Cuba by blocking its #oil imports. But 6 months later, the island is finding ways to endure.
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/world/americas/trump-oil-gas-cuba-havana.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1FA.Zql6.pbsSEc1cSKGY&smid=url-sharefrom #NewYorkTimes #NYT
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July 27, 2026...After a week on the ground, we found that while Cubans are clearly suffering, they are also doing what perhaps they do best: adapting.
They are swapping their gas-guzzling 1950s American cars for electric motorcycles and rickshaws from China; importing hefty lithium batteries to keep televisions and fans running through blackouts; jury-rigging generators to run on more accessible natural gas; and installing #SolarPanels on rooftops and even vehicles.
Together, the workarounds amount to a new Cuban energy grid — this one more in the hands of the Cuban people, propping up society with the electricity off and fuel lines dry.
#OilForCuba! #EndTheBlockadeEmbargo
#EndSanctionsAgainstCuba #RenewableEnergy
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Should you get solar panels or a wind turbine?
As I regularly keep wanging on, we have solar panels. Which are great during the daytime - especially at this time of year when it's nice and sunny and we...
https://neilturner.me.uk/2026/07/27/should-you-get-solar-panels-or-a-wind-turbine/
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Company launches DIY balcony solar microinverter that plugs into a wall socket https://www.allforgardening.com/1898523/company-launches-diy-balcony-solar-microinverter-that-plugs-into-a-wall-socket/ #AndWater #ChangeTheWayYouUseElectricity #CleanEnergy #Gadget/ProductShowcase #garden #gardening #GardeningIreland #gas #home #InstallSolarPanels #SolarPanels #TechShowcase #YahooTech
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Company launches DIY balcony solar microinverter that plugs into a wall socket https://www.allforgardening.com/1898523/company-launches-diy-balcony-solar-microinverter-that-plugs-into-a-wall-socket/ #AndWater #ChangeTheWayYouUseElectricity #CleanEnergy #Gadget/ProductShowcase #garden #gardening #GardeningIreland #gas #home #InstallSolarPanels #SolarPanels #TechShowcase #YahooTech
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Today, my #SolarPanels generated 16.77kWh of solar electricity.
FAQ: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/solar-faq/ -
Today, my #SolarPanels generated 16.77kWh of solar electricity.
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Today, my #SolarPanels generated 22.68kWh of solar electricity.
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#Cuba - #Solarpowered #tricycles help #Cubans navigate #FuelShortages and blockades
By ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ
Updated 4:38 PM UTC, July 10, 2026HAVANA (AP) — "Cuba’s iconic vintage cars have all but disappeared and in their place, small electric tricycles — most of them made in China — have become the primary means of transportation for hundreds of thousands of Cubans grappling with a prolonged fuel crisis.
These are no ordinary electric tricycles — many Cubans have outfitted them with #SolarPanels, allowing the vehicles to recharge without relying on the island nation’s strained power grid."The three-wheelers are a far cry from the old-timers that only a year ago cruised the streets spewing clouds of black smoke.
" 'This is how people get around now,' said 40-year-old Liecer de la Cruz, who owns one of these vehicles.
"The tricycles, with a cost between $2,000 and $4,000, are used to transport goods and serve fixed routes once covered by buses.
"While their price is out of reach for most Cubans, many have sold their older gasoline-powered cars to buy the tricycles. Others got them from relatives abroad, where they are generally cheaper, and some small-business owners even used their profits to invest in them, expecting to recoup the cost."
Read more:
https://apnews.com/article/cuba-fuel-crisis-electric-tricycles-fa75dc2aca5b78dac90b1e86c7c762b1Archived version:
https://archive.ph/arhCA#SolarPunkSunday #PostOil #SolarBikes #SolarTrikes #BikeTooter #USPol #WorldPol #USBlockade
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#Cuba - #Solarpowered #tricycles help #Cubans navigate #FuelShortages and blockades
By ANDREA RODRÍGUEZ
Updated 4:38 PM UTC, July 10, 2026HAVANA (AP) — "Cuba’s iconic vintage cars have all but disappeared and in their place, small electric tricycles — most of them made in China — have become the primary means of transportation for hundreds of thousands of Cubans grappling with a prolonged fuel crisis.
These are no ordinary electric tricycles — many Cubans have outfitted them with #SolarPanels, allowing the vehicles to recharge without relying on the island nation’s strained power grid."The three-wheelers are a far cry from the old-timers that only a year ago cruised the streets spewing clouds of black smoke.
" 'This is how people get around now,' said 40-year-old Liecer de la Cruz, who owns one of these vehicles.
"The tricycles, with a cost between $2,000 and $4,000, are used to transport goods and serve fixed routes once covered by buses.
"While their price is out of reach for most Cubans, many have sold their older gasoline-powered cars to buy the tricycles. Others got them from relatives abroad, where they are generally cheaper, and some small-business owners even used their profits to invest in them, expecting to recoup the cost."
Read more:
https://apnews.com/article/cuba-fuel-crisis-electric-tricycles-fa75dc2aca5b78dac90b1e86c7c762b1Archived version:
https://archive.ph/arhCA#SolarPunkSunday #PostOil #SolarBikes #SolarTrikes #BikeTooter #USPol #WorldPol #USBlockade
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Today, my #SolarPanels generated 20.96kWh of solar electricity.
FAQ: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/solar-faq/ -
Today, my #SolarPanels generated 20.96kWh of solar electricity.
FAQ: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/solar-faq/ -
Today, my #SolarPanels generated 15.09kWh of solar electricity.
FAQ: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/solar-faq/ -
Today, my #SolarPanels generated 15.09kWh of solar electricity.
FAQ: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/solar-faq/ -
“ UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August”
Ooooo! :) That’s much quicker than I was expecting!
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“ UK households free to install plug-in balcony solar panels from end of August”
Ooooo! :) That’s much quicker than I was expecting!
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The Clean Energy Regulator has suspended 21 solar companies from the small-scale solar rebate scheme, moved to ban a retailer for falsely claiming installations were complete, and over fake verification photos.
#solarpanels #solarpower www.solarquotes.com.au/blog/cer-cra...
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Today, my #SolarPanels generated 17.88kWh of solar electricity.
FAQ: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/solar-faq/ -
Today, my #SolarPanels generated 17.88kWh of solar electricity.
FAQ: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/solar-faq/ -
A question for all the #sun, #nature and #energy experts out there… (sometimes it’s more fun to ask than to spend hours studying it yourself 😉).
Why is it that on a perfectly sunny day, the energy output of #solarpanels doesn’t produce a smooth, symmetrical curve? Why isn’t the graph nicely balanced from sunrise to sunset?
Setting aside my appreciation for Dutch dikes and breasts, is this caused by the seasons, the panels themselves, the sun’s speed 😉… or should I blame a conspiracy?
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A question for all the #sun, #nature and #energy experts out there… (sometimes it’s more fun to ask than to spend hours studying it yourself 😉).
Why is it that on a perfectly sunny day, the energy output of #solarpanels doesn’t produce a smooth, symmetrical curve? Why isn’t the graph nicely balanced from sunrise to sunset?
Setting aside my appreciation for Dutch dikes and breasts, is this caused by the seasons, the panels themselves, the sun’s speed 😉… or should I blame a conspiracy?
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Remote Goldfields town targets 80% renewables with solar and battery microgrid
#solarpanels #solarpower
www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/07/22/r...
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Today, my #SolarPanels generated 11.31kWh of solar electricity.
FAQ: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/solar-faq/ -
Today, my #SolarPanels generated 11.31kWh of solar electricity.
FAQ: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/solar-faq/ -
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Today, my #SolarPanels generated 23.94kWh of solar electricity.
FAQ: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/solar-faq/ -
Today, my #SolarPanels generated 23.94kWh of solar electricity.
FAQ: https://shkspr.mobi/blog/solar-faq/ -
Today, my #SolarPanels generated 23.94kWh of solar electricity.
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Double harvest: #raspberries and #RenewableEnergy - #FruitLogistica
Excerpts: "Based on current findings, strawberries do not thrive under #SolarPanels, so this combination of crops does not have a promising future. This was the conclusion of a Wageningen University study on fruit cultivation beneath #photovoltaic systems.
Strawberries grown beneath solar panels with 25 to 50 per cent light transmission experienced a significant drop in yield – by 25 to 30 per cent.
The situation was quite different for raspberries, however: under solar panels with 40 per cent light transmission, the harvest yield fell by only five per cent, and the quality of the fruit remained unchanged. At the same time, the panels reduced evaporation and water consumption, protecting the berries from burns and heat peaks.
The scientists also expect positive effects on #WaterConsumption and protection against #ExtremeWeather conditions.
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One clear advantage is that raspberries are currently grown under rain protection films that have to be replaced every five to seven years. This equates to a significant amount of plastic that would no longer be required if solar modules were used instead. And they last at least ten years."
Full article:
https://www.fruitlogistica.com/en/blog/double-harvest-raspberries-and-renewable-energy.html#SolarPunkSunday #SolarFarms #Solar #RenewableEnergy #RenewablesNow #Agrosolar #Agrovoltaics #SolarPanelAgriculture #SolarOnFarms #SolarEnergy
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Double harvest: #raspberries and #RenewableEnergy - #FruitLogistica
Excerpts: "Based on current findings, strawberries do not thrive under #SolarPanels, so this combination of crops does not have a promising future. This was the conclusion of a Wageningen University study on fruit cultivation beneath #photovoltaic systems.
Strawberries grown beneath solar panels with 25 to 50 per cent light transmission experienced a significant drop in yield – by 25 to 30 per cent.
The situation was quite different for raspberries, however: under solar panels with 40 per cent light transmission, the harvest yield fell by only five per cent, and the quality of the fruit remained unchanged. At the same time, the panels reduced evaporation and water consumption, protecting the berries from burns and heat peaks.
The scientists also expect positive effects on #WaterConsumption and protection against #ExtremeWeather conditions.
[...]
One clear advantage is that raspberries are currently grown under rain protection films that have to be replaced every five to seven years. This equates to a significant amount of plastic that would no longer be required if solar modules were used instead. And they last at least ten years."
Full article:
https://www.fruitlogistica.com/en/blog/double-harvest-raspberries-and-renewable-energy.html#SolarPunkSunday #SolarFarms #Solar #RenewableEnergy #RenewablesNow #Agrosolar #Agrovoltaics #SolarPanelAgriculture #SolarOnFarms #SolarEnergy
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#GilaRiverIndianCommunity moves forward with #SolarCanal project, first in country
by Shondiin Silversmith, November 15, 2023
"In an effort to address the ongoing drought affecting the Southwest, the Gila River Indian Community is taking an innovative step forward by launching its Solar Canal Project to construct the country’s first solar-over-canal project.
" 'A tribe is leading the way,' Gila River Indian Community Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis said, adding that the shovel-ready project will immediately address water conservation.
"The Gila River Indian Community and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed an agreement on Thursday in Sacaton, kicking off construction on the first phase of the #PimaMaricopa Irrigation Project Renewal Energy Pilot Project, which is expected to be completed in 2025.
" 'This new technology fits and supports our culture and tradition as we look forward to being sustainable in the future in a very real way,' Lewis said. The project may break new ground for the tribe, but he said it furthers their role as stewards of their water.
"Lewis said they’re looking at this in terms of a #BlueGreenTribalAgriculturalEconomy, in which blue represents conserving water and green symbolizes #RenewableEnergy.
"The #GRIC has over 150 miles of canal that could ultimately be covered with solar panels, and this project could be a game changer for creating energy.
"The first phase of the project involves the construction of solar panels over a portion of the GRIC’s Interstate 10 Level Top canal, according to the tribe, and the project works to conserve water and generate renewable energy for tribal irrigation facilities.
"David Deyoung, the director of the Pima-Maricopa Irrigation Project, said there are two ways this project can conserve water: reducing the evaporative water losses and minimizing water use for power generation. The combination, he said, will save about 200 acre-feet a year.
"The project is expected to produce approximately one megawatt of renewable energy to offset energy needs and costs for tribal farmers, according to the GRIC.
"The #SolarPanels are expected to cover more than 1,000 feet of the canal as part of phase one of the project. Lewis said he hopes to launch phase two in December, which involves installing solar panels on top of more canals near #CasaBlanca.
"Michael Connor, the assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, called the project incredibly innovative work toward #CleanEnergy and water conservation.
" 'The community has helped us innovate our process for working with tribes,' Conner said in a video about the signing shared on X.
"Lewis said it’s great to see all the plans come to fruition, and he believes that the Gila River Indian Community is setting new ground for other tribes to follow."
Source:
https://ictnews.org/news/gila-river-indian-community-moves-foward-with-solar-canal-project-first-in-country/#SolarPunkSunday #SolarPower #DroughtProtection #WaterIsLife #PreventingWaterLoss #WaterConservation #SolarPanels #Pima #Maricopa #NativeAmericans #NativeAmericanNews
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#GilaRiverIndianCommunity moves forward with #SolarCanal project, first in country
by Shondiin Silversmith, November 15, 2023
"In an effort to address the ongoing drought affecting the Southwest, the Gila River Indian Community is taking an innovative step forward by launching its Solar Canal Project to construct the country’s first solar-over-canal project.
" 'A tribe is leading the way,' Gila River Indian Community Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis said, adding that the shovel-ready project will immediately address water conservation.
"The Gila River Indian Community and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed an agreement on Thursday in Sacaton, kicking off construction on the first phase of the #PimaMaricopa Irrigation Project Renewal Energy Pilot Project, which is expected to be completed in 2025.
" 'This new technology fits and supports our culture and tradition as we look forward to being sustainable in the future in a very real way,' Lewis said. The project may break new ground for the tribe, but he said it furthers their role as stewards of their water.
"Lewis said they’re looking at this in terms of a #BlueGreenTribalAgriculturalEconomy, in which blue represents conserving water and green symbolizes #RenewableEnergy.
"The #GRIC has over 150 miles of canal that could ultimately be covered with solar panels, and this project could be a game changer for creating energy.
"The first phase of the project involves the construction of solar panels over a portion of the GRIC’s Interstate 10 Level Top canal, according to the tribe, and the project works to conserve water and generate renewable energy for tribal irrigation facilities.
"David Deyoung, the director of the Pima-Maricopa Irrigation Project, said there are two ways this project can conserve water: reducing the evaporative water losses and minimizing water use for power generation. The combination, he said, will save about 200 acre-feet a year.
"The project is expected to produce approximately one megawatt of renewable energy to offset energy needs and costs for tribal farmers, according to the GRIC.
"The #SolarPanels are expected to cover more than 1,000 feet of the canal as part of phase one of the project. Lewis said he hopes to launch phase two in December, which involves installing solar panels on top of more canals near #CasaBlanca.
"Michael Connor, the assistant secretary of the Army for civil works, called the project incredibly innovative work toward #CleanEnergy and water conservation.
" 'The community has helped us innovate our process for working with tribes,' Conner said in a video about the signing shared on X.
"Lewis said it’s great to see all the plans come to fruition, and he believes that the Gila River Indian Community is setting new ground for other tribes to follow."
Source:
https://ictnews.org/news/gila-river-indian-community-moves-foward-with-solar-canal-project-first-in-country/#SolarPunkSunday #SolarPower #DroughtProtection #WaterIsLife #PreventingWaterLoss #WaterConservation #SolarPanels #Pima #Maricopa #NativeAmericans #NativeAmericanNews
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Today, my #SolarPanels generated 21.5kWh of solar electricity.
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#California’s first #solar-covered canal is now fully online
The 1.6-MW pilot system is among a growing number of initiatives to put solar over #waterways. The approach could generate gigawatts of power nationwide.
By Maria Gallucci
10 September 2025"A novel solar power project just went online in California’s #CentralValley, with panels that span across canals in the vast agricultural region.
"The 1.6-megawatt installation, called #ProjectNexus, was fully completed late last month. The $20 million state-funded pilot has turned stretches of the Turlock Irrigation District’s canals into hubs of clean electricity generation in a remote area where cotton, tomatoes, almonds, and hundreds of other crops are grown.
"Project Nexus is only the second canal-based solar array to operate in the United States — and one of just a handful in the world. America’s first #SolarCanal project started producing power in October 2024 for the #Pima and #Maricopa tribes, known together as the #GilaRiverIndianCommunity, on their reservation near #PhoenixAZ. Two more canal-top arrays are already in the works there.
"In California, the solar-canal system was built in two phases, with a 20-foot-wide stretch completed in March and a roughly 110-foot-wide portion finished at the end of August. Researchers will study the project’s performance over time, while a new initiative led by California universities and the company #SolarAquagrid will push to fast-track the deployment of solar canals across the state.
"Proponents of this emerging approach say it can provide overlapping benefits.
"Early research suggests that, along with producing power in land-constrained areas, putting solar arrays above water can help keep panels cool, in turn improving their efficiency and electricity output. Shade from the panels can also prevent water loss through evaporation in drought-prone regions and can limit algae growth in waterways.
"Plus, solar canals could offer a faster path to clean energy development than utility-scale solar farms, especially in rural parts of the U.S. where big renewables projects increasingly face community opposition. Placing solar panels atop existing infrastructure doesn’t require altering the landscape, and the relatively small installations can be plugged into nearby distribution lines, avoiding the cumbersome process of connecting to the higher-voltage wires required for bigger undertakings."
Read more:
https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/california-first-canal-array-project-nexus#SolarPunkSunday #SolarPower #DroughtProtection #WaterIsLife #PreventingWaterLoss #WaterConservation #SolarPanels