Solar power now accounts for almost a third of global renewable energy capacity, according to International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). From rooftops to carports, from ground-mount to several water bodies, an increasing array of innovative sites are being used to build solar power facilities. It’s estimated that Germany alone could house around 20 gigawatts of [...]
One kilowatt is about what it takes to heat up some leftovers in a microwave — or to power the largest and most technically advanced telescope ever built. Thanks to its solar array, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will stay energy-efficient more than 1 million miles (1.5 million kilometers) from Earth. American engineers at [...]
Solar panels provide pollution-free energy that delivers far-reaching benefits to people, the environment, the economy, and the electric grid. But unbelievably energy systems development is driven more by financial considerations than environmental ones. Resultantly, it leaves customers more vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Sean Kennedy, a professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign [...]
Try to rewind and go to just 5 to 10 years in the past. Going off-grid was not something many people with an existing grid connection would seriously consider. But now, taking homes off the grid is a trend. With solar power & battery storage, it has never been more affordable or alluring than it [...]
CIM Group is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. However, for the last several years, the group is repurposing selenium-contaminated and drainage-impaired farmland for the development of clean energy. Recently the group has welcomed government, labor, business, and civic leaders at a celebratory event. The occasion was to celebrate [...]
The U.S. Air Force has announced a comprehensive energy infrastructure upgrade project at Hurlburt Field outside Destin, Florida. The project will upgrade infrastructure and support critical power and grid stability needs at the base. Through the $22.6 million Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC), the project will reduce the base’s energy costs by 17.7%. Further [...]
The company is using the sun not only to grow berries but also to cut its operational costs. Driscolls is a California-based global leader in fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. The company develops exclusive patented berry varieties using only traditional breeding methods. The Sun, which helps them grow berries of different kinds, is [...]
It is not out of place to mention here that last week U.S. Senate passed a $1 trillion infrastructure bill while adopting a $3.5 trillion budget plan. Five core areas of spending focus on families, climate, healthcare, and infrastructure, and jobs. What’s new about it? It happens all the time. This time a proposal [...]
Solar energy emerges as a potential climate change solution to Nuclear In 2020, renewable energy sources generated a record ~21% of all the electricity generated in the United States. Only natural gas produced ~40% which is the only source that generated more electricity than renewables. Renewables surpassed both nuclear which generated ~20% and coal [...]
How to Buy Solar: Awareness Series Solar can significantly eliminate your monthly electric bill and reduce your carbon footprint. It also offers a safe and reliable investment by providing protection from rising electricity costs. 2021 is the perfect time to invest in solar energy with the multiple layers of government rebates and financial incentives [...]
