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DGAP-News: This Company’s Presence On Amazon, eBay And Walmart Could Help Get Its Affordable Solar Products To Millions Of Americans

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

This Companys Presence On Amazon, eBay And Walmart Could Help Get Its Affordable Solar Products To Millions Of Americans

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  • This Companys Presence On Amazon, eBay And Walmart Could Help Get Its Affordable Solar Products To Millions Of Americans
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  • Accordingly, the share of renewables in global electricity generation jumped to 29% in 2020, up from 27% in 2019.
  • Since then, solar technology and adoption have ballooned, with Tesla now producing solar products, like the solar roof .
  • Tesla is, however, not the only player in the hardware, software, supply and installation in the solar energy chain.

Lightyear Unveils the World's First Long-range Solar Car

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

KATWIJK, Netherlands, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightyear, a pioneer in clean mobility, introduced the first long-range solar car today.

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  • KATWIJK, Netherlands, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightyear, a pioneer in clean mobility, introduced the first long-range solar car today.
  • "This moment represents a new era of driving," said Lex Hoefsloot, CEO and co-founder of Lightyear.
  • Lightyear was founded in 2016 by alumni of Solar Team Eindhoven, which won the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge.
  • This allowed them to develop a prototype for the first long-range solar car in just two years.