Solar Power Kicking-off In Canada
What factors have contributed to the explosion of interest in solar power in Canada over the past few years? Dive into the research to see what’s hot (and cold!) about solar power in Canada.
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Solar Power For Churches Is Getting Easier & Cheaper
Originally published on Eden Keeper by Aisha Abdelhamid Faith members considering solar power for churches, temples, mosques, and other houses of worship are discovering that installations are getting both easier and cheaper. Since 2009, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), costs for non-residential solar installations have dropped around 73%, from around $7.50 per kilowatt […]
Google Will Go 100% Renewable By Next Year
Starting in 2012, Google began planning to get 100% of its electricity from renewable sources. It says it will finally reach its goal before the end of 2017.
Wind And Solar Go Together Like Cake And Ice Cream
ARENA and NREL both say that combining wind with solar power at the same location can significantly reduce the cost of renewable energy projects.
Rocky Mountain Power Solar Subscriber Program Nearly Sold Out
Rocky Mountain Power in Utah tried a new approach to solar power earlier this year. It built a solar farm in a rural community, then sold subscriptions to local residents and businesses. The program sold out in just a few months.
Largest Solar Installation In New Mexico Dedicated
The largest solar installation in New Mexico was dedicated last week. The 140 megawatt facility features sun tracking hardware to boost total output.
India To Add 4.8 Gigawatts Of Solar Power This Year
India is on pace to install nearly 5 gigawatts of new solar power this year. A new report urges farmers to use solar pumps to irrigate their fields.
Sheep Are Ideal For Controlling Weeds And Grass At Solar Farms
For ground mount solar systems, there is an important consideration after the installation is complete — controlling the vegetation and weeds that occur naturally wherever there is an open field. Believe it or not, sheep may be the most efficient and cost effective answer.
Big Wins For Solar Power In Arizona & New Mexico
Solar power advocates scored two small but important victories last week in rulings by regulators in Arizona and New Mexico.
Breakthrough Promises More Efficient Solar Panels
New research based on work down 47 years ago could lead to the development of solar panels that are up to 50% more efficient than the best panels available today.