We don’t have the resources to give away electric cars and solar systems, of course, but we’re certainly happy to share opportunities to win such goodies! Check out this repost from EV Obsession below. Real Goods Solar, a leading solar power installer, is hosting a sweepstakes that I think you’d all like … [continued]
Reposted from Solar Love (with minor edits): That has to be one of the most intriguing solar power headlines of the year. Fortunately, there’s nothing untrue about it (even if the story isn’t exactly what you have in mind). QBotix (previously covered on CleanTechnica) combines robotics technology with solar power … [continued]
Reposted from Lenz Blog: Craig Morris posted about small Plug & Play solar panels in Germany, under the title of “The danger of solar after grid parity“. Since I don’t think that solar energy is dangerous, I was not happy about that headline. One of the “dangers” discussed in the … [continued]
Yes, oil and natural gas are still king in the Middle East-Africa region, but solar energy is on the rise across the region, as governments, private sector businesses and international organizations are laying the foundation for industry development and sustainable growth, developments that could yield tremendous benefits socially and environmentally.
This summer, the cast of Jersey Shore might find it easier to get a tan by leaning over the nearest solar photovoltaic panel instead of making an appointment at their favorite tanning salon.
New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities announced this week the state has joined a prestigious renewable energy club, becoming the third US state to pass the 1-gigawatt (GW) mark in total installed solar capacity.
Three years ago, the prospects of Americans owning their energy future seemed relatively bleak. There were almost no replicable models for doing community-based energy projects or investment, despite falling costs and technology – solar and wind – that lend themselves to local development. But thanks to recent opportunities in community … [continued]
A class of elementary school students in Durham, North Carolina recently set out on a mission to make their classroom 100% solar powered. The fourth grade class started a Kickstarter campaign: Our Solar Powered Classroom for that purpose, and they greatly exceeded their goal. The class has stated that the extra … [continued]
For those interested in solar module manufacturing news, and Suntech news in general, here are two notable statements Suntech published today and yesterday: Suntech Appoints Philip Fan And Weiping Zhou To Board Of Directors Mr. Zhou Appointed President of Suntech Suntech Power Holdings Co., Ltd. (NYSE: STP), one of the world’s … [continued]
Another day, another story about fossil fuel–funded attacks on clean energy. Thanks to venerable organizations like the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) for getting out there and helping to advance society, rather than send it backwards. This repost below is actually from yesterday, but I think it’s still worth a quick … [continued]
Reposted from Solar Love: Just as a quick reminder, if our national goal is to create jobs, investing in clean energy is several times more effective than investing in fossil fuel or nuclear jobs. Robert Pollin, the President of Pear Energy and a professor of economics at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, has … [continued]
