Our recent CleanTechnica survey revealed that consumers have concerns about the various costs connected with solar installations. In this second part of the two-part series, we explore more reasons why trustworthiness continues to plague the industry — with input from our CleanTechnica readers. Idealistic future cost savings. Reader 6: “When I … [continued]
When our CleanTechnica solar survey revealed that many consumers question the trustworthiness of the solar industry, we were mystified. So we reached out to our readers to learn more. And you all came through! The ensuing conversations unveiled many nuances of installing solar from a consumer point of view. This article … [continued]
It’s been a busy week! Below are 12 top stories (or groups of stories) from the week. Check them out and share with friends. Unfortunately, CO2 surged globally in 2024, and it’s not even clear why — aside from the long understood fact that burning fossil fuels leads to more … [continued]
The dictator-adjacent Commander-in-Chief who occupies the Oval Office has eliminated federal funding for cleantech allocated through the Defense Production Act. The sweeping gesture, which took place on March 21, generated the usual juicy headlines for the uniquely attention-seeking 47th President of the United States. However, the reality behind the headlines … [continued]
Two news stories recently claim solar power makes the cost of electricity increase. It their any truth to those claims?
Florida, the Sunshine State, has wide-open skies and plenty of light — everywhere. Unsurprisingly, Florida businesses and people continue to vote with their dollars in support of solar power. Florida has installed the second most solar power capacity in the country in 2024, only trailing Texas. According to new research, … [continued]
Have some holiday parties coming up and need some fun and interesting stats to share when the conversation gets dull or turns in a wrong direction? We’re here to help. Well, the US Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is here to help. It just released its US Solar Market Insight … [continued]
Cleantech industries are flying, and the past two weeks show more evidence of that. Check out some of the biggest recent stories in the update below. Note that this is part of CleanTechnica’s weekly newsletter. Sign up for the newsletter here! 1. Waymo is growing, fast. Just a few days after … [continued]
Why are solar power and wind power dominating new power installations? Because they’re cheaper. The problem with some big purchases people make, and plenty of little purchases, is we look at the upfront cost of something instead of the long-term, lifetime cost. The good thing about purchases of big power … [continued]
Study shows that, in most circumstances, customers should maintain low reserves, prioritizing bill savings over backup power Home battery storage paired with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems can reduce utility bills under certain rate structures while also providing backup power during power interruptions. For power interruptions that come with some warning … [continued]
