Walmart said it will add electric-vehicle charging to thousands of its U.S. stores by 2030, on the belief that EV adoption is reaching a tipping point. The company plans to add the fast-charging stations to Walmart and Sam’s Club stores coast-to-coast, more than quadrupling its current network of roughly 280 locations. The pledge will help […]
Walmart breaks green-bond record with $2 billion debut sale – EQ Mag Pro
Walmart’s inaugural sustainable debt issuance comes amid efforts to reduce carbon emissions, boost recycling and clean up its supply chainWalmart Inc. made its green bond market debut with a $2 billion offering Wednesday, the largest ever from a U.S. corporation, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. The retail giant’s inaugural sustainable debt issuance comes amid […]
The US consumer safety regulator is investigating Tesla solar panel fires on Walmart stores and Amazon warehouses
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is investigating Tesla’s solar panels, CNBC reported citing a FOIA response.Several Tesla installations have caught fire on homes and businesses, including Walmart and Amazon facilities. In 2019, Walmart filed a lawsuit against Tesla after seven stores experienced fires.The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is looking into several complaints of […]
Apex Clean Energy Leads Market for 2019 Corporate Renewable Power Procurement
Apex Ranks First for Cumulative Wind Capacity Contracted to Commercial and Industrial Purchasers CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.: In a breakout year for commercial and industrial (C&I) renewable energy procurement, global energy research firm Wood Mackenzie has named Apex Clean Energy the top C&I wind power provider overall and the top corporate renewable provider in 2019. In 2019, […]
Solis Powers 4MWs of Solar for Walmart in Mexico
High-efficiency Solis 60kW advances retail giant’s green goals Zhejiang, China and Mexico City, Mexico: Ginlong Technologies (Stock Code: 300763.SZ), a global leader in photovoltaic string inverter manufacturing, has fitted eight new solar systems at Walmart stores across Mexico with a total installed capacity of 4MWs. Providing 99% efficiency, the high-performing Solis 60kW inverter delivers safe […]
Walmart reaches settlement with Tesla over solar panel fires, drops lawsuit
Walmart : has dropped a lawsuit that accused Tesla of breach of contract and gross negligence after rooftop solar panel systems on seven of the retailer’s stores allegedly caught fire. A settlement has been reached and stipulation of dismissal has been filed with the court, a Walmart spokesperson said in an email. It is unclear […]
Amazon joins Walmart in blaming Tesla solar panels for fires
Amazon.com Inc. said a June 2018 blaze on the roof of one of its warehouses in Redlands, California, involved a solar system that Tesla’s SolarCity division installed. New Delhi: Walmart Inc. isn’t the only corporation that has seen its Tesla Inc. solar panels catch fire. On Friday, Amazon.com Inc. said a June 2018 blaze on […]
Walmart sues Tesla for negligence after repeated solar system fires
Walmart Inc (WMT.N) on Tuesday sued Tesla Inc (TSLA.O), accusing it of “widespread negligence” that led to repeated fires of its solar systems and asking a court to force Tesla to remove solar panels from more than 240 of its U.S. stores. Solar energy systems installed and maintained by the electric car maker were responsible […]
Walmart launches its 26th and Telangana’s third Best Price Store at Nizamabad
Walmart India President and CEO Krish Iyer launched the store along with Nizamabad Urban and Rural MLA’s Bigala Ganesh Gupta and Bajireddi Govardhan Nizamabad: Walmart India launched its Best Price store at Nizamabad, on Wednesday, its 26th cash and carry store in India and third store in Telangana, after Hyderabad and Karimnagar. Walmart India President […]
EV Charging Stations Increase In Oklahoma
More electric vehicle charging stations are coming to Oklahoma. In this episode of the Business Intelligence Report, Journal Record editor Russell Ray discusses how this comes at a time of increased interest in electric vehicles and charging infrastructure across the state. Full Transcript: Katelyn Howard: This is the Business Intelligence Report, a weekly conversation about […]