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10% of Energy from Solar by 2030

March 13, 201015 years ago Zachary Shahan 6 Comments

[social_buttons] Environment America (EA) released a report titled “Building a Solar Future” this week stating that the US should aim to obtain 10% or more of its total energy consumption from the sun by 2030. Environment America found that “a comprehensive suite of public policy strategies can remove many of … [continued]

Can Concentrating Solar Power Outshine Fossil Fuels?

April 1, 200916 years ago seangreen 14 Comments

The evolution of industrial power has been largely a story of utility. Societies adopted the most productive means of producing power, irrespective of all other concerns. Wind and water power may have been cheaper and cleaner, but with available technology were far less productive ways of making stuff. Hence, … [continued]