The Cerone Microgrid Project at VTA’s north San Jose bus division will use solar power and batteries to charge electric buses and reduce emissions. (Photo courtesy VTA)

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority broke ground on a first-of-its-kind project to charge dozens of electric buses using on-site solar power and battery storage. 

The Cerone Microgrid Project at VTA’s Cerone Bus Division in north San Jose will pair large batteries with solar panels and bus-charging infrastructure, according to a press release issued Friday. 

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