Renewables Face Two Major Challenges — FUD & Connection Challenges
There are barriers to renewables in America that can be overcome by strategic thinking that validates the concerns of local people.
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How Much Land Would It Require To Get Most Of Our Electricity From Wind &…
Critics of wind and solar routinely raise concerns about how much land would be required to decarbonize the US power sector. Fortunately, the answer is relatively little. A recent National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) study shows that it would take less than 1 percent of the land in the Lower … [continued]
Solar, Solar Everywhere! Clever & Creative Uses Are Dotting The Landscape
We’re starting to see solar everywhere, even as appropriate siting continues to be an issue to generate electricity from solar in bulk. As the cost of solar panels continues to drop, it is becoming increasingly competitive as a popular energy source for individual households, businesses of all sizes, and municipalities. … [continued]
New Solar Farm Is A Carbon Sink & Prairie Preserver, Too
A new solar farm in Colorado will do triple duty as a prairie restoration project, carbon sink, and clean power source.
“Solar Wave” Sets The Stage For New Flow Battery In Wisconsin
A new organic flow battery is getting a test run at a gas power plant in Wisconsin.
The Transformative Power Of Drones Has Only Just Begun
Drones are changing the ground under our feet. Their game-changing use in warfare has been highlighted by Russia’s murderous invasion of Ukraine, but they are also accelerating the clean energy landscape in new and impactful ways. For some insights into both areas, CleanTechnica recently spoke with Cameron Chell, CEO and … [continued]
Why Solar & Farming Is A Match Made In Heaven
Solar and agriculture are beginning to converge as farmers learn renewable energy can make farming more efficient.
Say Hello To The Floating Farm In Rotterdam
A Floating Farm in Rotterdam is teaching farmers how to grow food in a sustainable way without using any arable land.
EV Charging So Easy: EVgo Hooks Up With Alexa
The leading EV charging firm EVgo has hooked up with Amazon’s Alexa to create a seamless experience at public charging stations.
The Top 20 NREL Stories Of 2022
Throughout 2022, researchers, staff, and leadership at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) worked together with collaborators and partners to advance renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. As this busy year at NREL draws to a close, we look back at some of the laboratory’s … [continued]
