Every invention, discovery and product began as an idea. A bright thought illuminating one mind. When shared, the new idea inspires and empowers others, making work a little lighter and life a little better. As we all look to the light at the end of the tunnel, the cultural … [continued]
Our good friends over at One Block Off the Grid (1BOG) have created another awesome solar power infographic. The last infographic of theirs that we shared here on CleanTechnica, on how much solar power costs in locations across the U.S., was quite popular, and I imagine this new one … [continued]
I know solar power enthusiasts who hate solar leasing and other forms of 3rd-party-owned solar. The reason for the hate is that the money an individual or household could receive from electricity bill savings (or electricity production) goes to a corporation instead. While I understand the criticism, I am … [continued]
Dry ice once gained notoriety as a fog enabler at innumerable 1970’s discotheques, and now it is being revived to hustle a 21st century breakthrough material out of the lab and into commercial use. Researchers from South Korea and Case Western Reserve University are developing a way to manufacture large … [continued]
Last June, I wrote about SunPower’s world-record-breaking solar cells (verified by the Guinness Book of World Records folks). The latest news from the good folks at Sunpower? The Silicon Valley-based solar technology manufacturer revealed this week that its third generation SunPower® Maxeon™ solar cell (Maxeon) is now in commercial production. “This … [continued]
It’s a simple thing — unveil the energy use of a building to its owners or managers or potential buyers and people will pay more attention to how they can save energy and money; in the process of finding ways to save energy and money, jobs in the energy-efficiency … [continued]
While it didn’t grow as fast as the previous year, global PV cell production still grew and hit a considerable 37.2 GW in 2011, 36% more than the 27.4 GW produced in 2010. While that 36% growth may still sounds like a lot, and it is, it’s quite a bit … [continued]
The EPA recently recognized Ecova’s long-term commitment to energy efficiency for the eighth year in a row by awarding it the 2012 ENERGY STAR® Sustained Excellence Award. Ecova, based out of Spokane, Washington, is “the total energy and sustainability management company.” Ecova helps industry-leading companies reduce their energy consumption and strengthen their … [continued]
Wow, another extreme conservative is getting Bob Lutz, GM, and the Chevy Volt’s back… this, time on Fox News! Thank goodness someone can get the chance to debunk at least ONE of the network’s many, many, many,… many lies. Here’s more from Joe Romm of Climate Progress (note: if you … [continued]
India’s looking to further boost its economy with clean energy subsidies and tax breaks, its latest budget indicates. Later this year, the nation is expected to launch its 12th five-year plan. Under this plan, solar equipment and other clean energy technologies would find themselves exempt from taxes as the … [continued]
