Solar-Powered Amphibious Catamaran Concept Is A Literal Land Yacht
January 15th, 2021 | by Jo Borrás
Genius is a difficult thing to understand. To those of us who, like me, are on the outside of it, [&hellip
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Suicide By A Thousand Cuts: Trump’s War On America
July 25th, 2020 | by George Harvey
There is a saying, “United we stand, divided we fall.” It comes in many forms, in many languages, including Abraham Lincoln’s "A house divided against itself, cannot stand," a fairly close restatement from the Bible
Silence Before The Storm At Chibwe Primary School — An Example Of Rural African Energy Development
July 9th, 2020 | by Jesper Berggreen
You often hear about the rapid technological developments in African countries like Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, and others. CleanTechnica writer Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai keeps us updated on the potential of the electrical vehicle in the growing African middle class and the potential of microgrids in more rural areas. But the development is somewhat slower in terms of energy and information technology in very remote rural areas
Trump’s Tariffs Cost Americans 62,000 Solar Jobs
December 6th, 2019 | by Johnna Crider
Trump's tariffs have harmed Americans by raising prices, cutting jobs, and losing the US billions in investment opportunities. From 2017–2021, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) expects 62,000 fewer jobs in the solar industry — which is more than the entire US coal mining industry
India Directs Government Companies To Buy Renewable Energy
October 26th, 2019 | by Saurabh
In order to put the growth back on track in the renewable energy sector, the Indian government has turned to public sector companies. Image: Zach Shahan | CleanTechnica.com The Indian government’s Department of Public Enterprises and Economic Affairs has directed public sector companies to increase investment in renewable energy
Fraunhofer ISE Pushes For Integrated Solar Solutions at EU PVSEC
September 9th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Fraunhofer ISE says solar panels could provide up to 500 GW of electricity in coming years. It calls for an integrated approach to expand solar in new and nontraditional locations.
Combining Solar & Farming Benefits Both
September 9th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
New research shows combing solar panels and farming could have important benefits for both.
Duke Energy Spreads FUD About Renewables In North Carolina
August 21st, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
The State of North Carolina is working on a plan to reduce carbon emissions to zero by 2025, but Duke Energy, the largest electricity provider in the state, is busy claiming solar power means more emissions, not less.
How Solar Power Finds New Uses In Rural Africa — The Solar Hammer Mill
August 12th, 2019 | by Jesper Berggreen
On my recent visit to Zambia to visit friends and family, and not least to visit my old local school [&hellip
EU Coal Regions Could Supply 730 GW Of Solar Power While Providing Employment For Miners
July 28th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
A study by the Joint Research Center of the European Commission finds solar energy could replace all 405 open pit coal mines and coal fired generating stations in Europe with an equivalent amount of zero emissions electricity and provide enough jobs to replace those lost in the transition.
Oklahoma Co-op Targets Largest Wind, Solar, & Storage Facility In US
July 25th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Western Farmers Electricity Coop and NextEra Energy Resources are creating the largest combined wind, solar, and battery storage facility in the United States in Oklahoma. It will be operational in
Solar Power Comes To Standing Rock Reservation
July 20th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
The 300 kilowatt CannonBall Community Solar Power plant on the Standing Rock Reservation is the largest solar power farm in North Dakota.
High Voltage Undersea Transmission Lines, Green Hydrogen Could Make Australia A Clean Energy Powerhouse
July 16th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
The Australian government may have little interest in renewable energy, but neighboring countries like Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea and Japan certainly do.
Los Angeles & 8minute Solar Announce 25-Year PPA At Under 2 Cents Per kWh!
June 30th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Los Angeles will partner with 8minute Solar to create a new solar power plant that will supply electricity to the city for 25 years at a price of 1.997 cents per kWh -- the lowest price ever in the US.
Why Is Floating Solar Emerging So Quickly, & Where Is It Going?
June 29th, 2019 | by Jesper Berggreen
For anyone with an interest in renewable energy, it's hard to miss the rising interest in floating solar over the last couple of months. Tenders, project announcements, and newly delivered plants pop-up on a weekly, if not daily basis. Last week’s World Bank Market Report stated that we’ve reached 1.3 GWp capacity
Curtailment Is The Easy Answer
June 15th, 2019 | by Barry A.F.
In a recent article, we found that curtailment of renewables may be cheaper than grid scale energy storage. Sometimes, the [&hellip
New Jersey 100% Renewable Energy Plan — More Fiber, Less Fluff
June 12th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
New Jersey is planning an aggressive renewable energy campaign and has created a detailed plan to accomplish that goal.
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