Meet the Falcon Solar, a new solar-powered airplane concept
The Falcon Solar looks like a superhero’s jet, running exclusively on solar power and shaped like the bird of prey it’s named after.
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A solar power plant in space? The UK wants to build one by 2035
The UK believes that beaming electricity from space using the sun could help the country meet its target of zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Gov. Newsom’s clean air regulators prioritize rooftop solar expansion in California climate action plan
California’s clean air regulators proposed a plan to cut carbon emissions with several policy priorities including expanding rooftop solar.
6 craft breweries pairing solar power with suds
To stand apart from the competition, one popular strategy of many craft breweries is to invest in onsite renewable energy.
World’s largest solar-powered carport launched
A 35 MW solar power carport with 90,000 solar panels was launched in the first week of May in the Netherlands.
How California can get to a reliable, 85% clean grid by 2030
New modeling suggests more offshore wind & geothermal power could reduce risks of overreliance on solar & battery growth to meet state goals.
Digital Realty to source 158 MW of solar in California, Georgia
Digital Realty unveiled two power purchase agreements (PPAs) for 158 MW of solar energy in California and Georgia.
California’s solar potential remains huge
California leads the nation with more than 1.3 million solar rooftops installed on homes, but the state has the potential for a lot more.
Students invent solar vaccine storage system for Sub-Saharan locales
A team of four SUNY Orange engineering sciences students have designed a solar-powered absorption refrigeration (SPAR) system and will to present their project at the Innovation Challenge Boot Camp.
US Army executes lease with Bright Canyon Energy for microgrid energy resilience project
The US Army recently executed a 30-year lease with Bright Canyon Energy for a privately funded, owned and operated energy resilience project.