Originally published on ilsr.org. Most microgrids today are single buildings that rely on diesel generators to run when the grid is out. They’re simple backup, redundant power. But some more advanced microgrids, such as the Clean Coalition’s planned community microgrids, are looking into the future, when multiple sources of generation can … [continued]
In what appears to be a sign of the maturing solar PV market, an online marketplace for used and second-quality solar components will soon be open in the US, following the success of its model in Europe. SecondSol, headquartered in Germany, is looking to launch its US platform under the … [continued]
Turkey has received another major financial boost from Europe for development of renewable energy projects. The European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) recently announced that it approved $110 million loan for construction of renewable energy and resource efficiency projects in Turkey. The loan shall be disbursed through Akbank. EBRD … [continued]
The global green bonds market is racing towards a record year with the largest issuance ever in the first half of a calendar year. According to Climate Bonds Initiative, the total labelled green bonds insurance between January and June 2016 reached $35 billion. This compares to $41.8 billion total issuance … [continued]
Originally published on CleanTechies. The Solar Energy Corporation of India, along with the government of Karnataka, took a major step towards the off take of the tremendous amount of solar power expected to come online soon in the country. Five power distribution utilities in the southern state of Karnataka recently … [continued]
Discussions of electrical generation technologies frequently fall into the trap of considering a single factor. One way this occurs is with advocates of a specific legacy technology pointing out a single downside of wind or solar generation as if it’s a gotcha. This is equally true of wind and solar … [continued]
Originally published on the ECOreport. The days when close to 70% of California’s residential solar installations were leased may be over. Tara Kelly, chair of the San Diego chapter of CALSEIA, said most residential customers now prefer owning solar panels. Residential Customers Prefer Owning Solar Speaking for her own employer, where … [continued]
By The Beam Team A sustainable future is on the horizon and there are truly incredible renewable energy developments coming to light every day. Every day, we’re shaking off our dependence on fossil fuels a little more, with zero-emissions energy sources set to overtake non-renewables as our main global power … [continued]
Originally published on Solar Love. Consumer Reports says, “There has probably never been a better time to switch to solar.” That’s because the cost of a residential solar system today is about the same as purchasing an economy car. Just as that car can help “pay for itself” because of … [continued]
The US solar industry could be the future beneficiary of a flurry of gold nanoparticle research supported by the US Air Force Office of Scientific Research.
