US Energy Department Promoting Solar Power For Rural Electric Co-ops
The US Energy Department announced new updates to its PV System Toolkit, a package designed to lower the cost of adding solar power by rural electric co-ops.
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Grid Storage Will Transform the World of Renewables
Renewable energy is on the brink of becoming the most sought after power source in history. And why not? Sunshine and wind are free. Once the systems are in place to capture their energy and convert it into electricity, there are no “fuel costs” needed to make more electricity in the future. Add in the […]
First Solar Farm On Tribal Land Gets Switched On
The first solar farm on tribal land in the US has been activated. The project covers 2.2 square miles and has 3.2 million solar panels.
New Google Rooftop Solar Tool Says 80% Of US Roofs Are Suitable For Solar Panels
Google’s new Project Sunroof tool says 80% of all rooftops in the US are good candidates for rooftop solar systems.
Solar Power Can Make Hydrogen From Biomass At Room Temperature
Solar power may be able to create hydrogen from biomass at room temperature, which may open the door to a hydrogen economy.
Musk Plan For Grid Storage In South Australia Spurs Competion
Elon Musk tweeted last week that he could install a 100 mWh grid storage system for South Australia in less than 100 days. That has spurred other Australia based companies to offer proposals of their own.
HST Solar Platform Drives Cost Reductions With Software
HST Solar uses sophisticated artificial intelligence tools to scan millions of possibilities for any proposed solar installation in minutes instead of days or even weeks, thereby reducing development costs and reducing risk for investors.
River Bend Solar Farm In Alabama Has 300,000 Solar Panels To Power 15,000 Homes
The River Bend solar farm in Alabama is now online and contributing about 75 megawatts of electricity to the TVA power grid in seven southern states. Every year, it will keep 100,000 tons of carbon out of the skies over the state.
England Increases Tax On School Rooftop Solar Systems By 800%
Public shools in England and Wales will see taxes on their rooftop solar systems increase 800% in April as the UK continues its war on solar power.
Apple Renewable Energy Goal Boosted By Floating Solar Farm In Japan
Ibiden, one of Apple’s largest suppliers, intends to add 20 renewable solar power facilities to power its Japanese operations, including a large floating solar farm.