It’s a fact that fossil fuel-based energy continues to fuel the warming of the planet. With that warming comes an increased frequency of extreme weather events. The solutions to achieve carbon neutrality and energy security depend on the deployment of more renewable energy, continued energy efficiencies, and resilience measures. But … [continued]
When I was a kid, my grandmother’s house in New Hampshire was always ready for the electricity to go down. The kitchen range was wood-fired, though there was a newer kerosene alternative (horrible). There were two sconces in every bathroom, each with an oil (kerosene) lamp. About half the house … [continued]
Last April, Xi Jinping, president of the People’s Republic of China, said in a speech that in the past five years, China has built “the world’s largest and most complete new energy industry chain.” That was no idle boast. While much of the focus has been on solar, China is … [continued]
Switzerland is becoming a leader in creative new ways to install solar panels as it seeks to lower its carbon emissions.
The compelling complaint about baseload power is that while it did save money in the past, it doesn’t any more. Sun and wind are cheaper than this “cheap” power source, AND backup battery power is cheaper than the backup plants needed for baseload power.
What gives you better odds of winning than the lottery jackpot, supports solar energy education and advocacy, and could put you in the seat of a Rivian R1S or R1T? The Illinois Solar Education Association’s Rivian Raffle, that’s what. With a 1 in 2500 chance of winning, this raffle is … [continued]
Renewables are the latest technology humans use to power their lives. Human muscles, no matter how strong, can only do so much work. But the human brain long ago figured out how to leverage other sources of power to clear the land, harvest crops, and move long distances faster than … [continued]
Renewables in Germany have supplied more than half of that country’s electrical energy in calendar year 2023.
10Power is one of four winners of the 2023 Verizon Climate Resilience Prize, an initiative launched in 2021 by Verizon, as part of Citizen Verizon, its responsible business plan integrated across the enterprise. Its focus is supporting companies that are using advanced technology, including 5G, to create solutions that are … [continued]
Whether responding to a massive hurricane in Florida or grid disruptions from wildfires in California, more and more homeowners need energy backup solutions and smart software that deploys it seamlessly.
