The latest press release from The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy emphasized significant economic benefits in the Sunshine State that could result from lifting solar policy barriers. “Economic Growth Potential of Solar Could Have a Sunny Future in Florida” notes that Florida could move forward from being one of the … [continued]
Originally published on SolarLove.org Announcing its support for legislation extending the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for both residential and commercial solar installations, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) said it will provide a big boost to the US economy, while also helping to fight pollution and climate change. Introduced by … [continued]
Originally published on Solar Love. Power for All is a global campaign dedicated to promoting the fastest, most cost-effective, and most sustainable approach to universal energy access. It was first introduced at the United Nation’s Sustainable Energy For All forum in New York on May 21, 2015, reports TreeHugger. ”We shouldn’t have to … [continued]
Originally posted at ilsr.org On Friday, the nation’s first clean energy partnership between a city and its utilities released its first two-year work plan. It holds true to the notion that the city and utilities can work across a broad swath of energy initiatives in pursuit of increasing energy efficiency … [continued]
Originally published on Solar Love. Three Canadian entrepreneurs are bringing solar power to communities around the world that have no lights for their homes, their schools, or their hospitals. Eden Full, SunSaluter Eden Full, originally from Calgary, is the inventor of the SunSaluter, a mechanical device that is both simple … [continued]
West Virginia is coal country, so it is somewhat shocking to hear of solar power co-ops popping up there, but apparently they are. The first meeting of the Charleston solar co-op will be held soon at West Virginia State University. Co-ops have already been formed in Monroe and Fayette counties, … [continued]
By Michał Bacia There is nothing more important for our lifestyle, for our quality of living, than energy. With enough energy, we can fulfill all of our basic needs; provide enough fresh water, and produce enough food. We can manufacture enough goods to fulfill any and all other needs. Interestingly, … [continued]
Click Green Staff, Click Green via The ECOreport. Edinburgh Council has revealed plans to install community-owned solar panels on buildings across the Scottish capital. The Council will work in partnership with the Edinburgh Community Solar Co-operative (ECSC) – supported by Energy4All – to deliver the initiative, which is believed to … [continued]
Originally published on Solar Love. An interdisciplinary MIT study led by the MIT Energy Initiative has led to a 332-page report entitled The Future of Solar Energy. Among its key findings are that today’s solar panels are all that is needed to supply the world with many terawatts of clean … [continued]
Within a decade, Delhi’s power demand has gone through the roof. The state has an average demand of 3,500 MW, with a peak of about 6,000 MW increasing at a rate of 8-10% every year. As of now, Delhi generates a small amount of its demand, and mainly depends on long term power purchase … [continued]
