Solar thermal energy: An industry with untapped potential
As the EU aims to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels, experts in solar thermal energy push to include this technology in the energy mix.
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EIA expects solar & wind to be larger sources of US electricity generation this summer
Clean Technica reports that the electric power sector will have 65 GW of utility-scale solar-generating capacity and 138 GW of wind by the start of June.
BloombergNEF says Auxin misinterpreted its research in calling for solar tariffs
BloombergNEF says Auxin Solar used data inaccurately in petitioning the Commerce Department to consider new tariffs on imported solar panels.
At Google’s new campus, ‘dragonscale’ solar panels capture sunlight from all different angles
Google’s Mountain View, CA offices feature curved roofs and textured solar panels that optimize the hours they can generate electricity.
Ford switches on solar carport to power 35% of South Africa factory
Ford South Africa’s assembly plant now generates 35% of its electricity needs onsite from a newly commissioned 13.5 MW solar carport system.
Solar boxes may be the next gen trend for renewable energy
People all over the world need energy but lack access to reliable power grids. Solar boxes are changing that forever.
New solar solution increases range of electric cargo bikes by up to 20%
With the help of the a new solar module, efficiency in the daily operation of heavy duty cargo bikes can be vastly improved.
The secondary benefits resulting from innovative solar power deployment
In addition to offering energy resiliency and reliability, many innovative solar applications provide secondary benefits.
Biggest ‘floating solar park’ in Europe will open this year in Portugal
Europe’s largest floating solar park will take shape in July this year, in Portugal’s Alqueva reservoir. It will include 12,000 solar panels.
Western states lead the nation in home solar installations
Hawaii leads the country with nearly 20 solar customers per 100 households, followed by California and Arizona.