Microsoft made the biggest renewable energy agreement ever to fuel its AI ambitions
Microsoft will support the development of 10.5GW of new renewable energy capacity around the world to fuel its AI ambitions and climate goals.
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The solar century: Landmark moments in the history of solar energy
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has been at the forefront of the solar revolution for the last 50 years.
Marin solar project aims to provide power on coast
A 1-megawatt initiative called the Fallon Two Rock solar project is estimated to power 400 homes by generating 2,300 megawatt hours annually.
Anaheim’s resort-area buses get new solar-powered charging facility
The Anaheim Transportation Network opened the first-of-its-kind, solar-powered charging facility in the county.
California achieves major clean energy victory: 10,000 MW of battery storage
California has increased battery capacity by 1,250% since the beginning of the Newsom Administration – up from 770 MW in 2019.
A golden age of renewables is beginning, and California is leading the way
California has hit record-breaking milestones in renewable electricity generation, showing that WWS are ready to cover our electricity needs
US DOE reduces regulatory hurdles for solar, energy storage, & transmission projects
The US DOE is amending its list of categories of projects which qualify for the simplest form of environmental review under the NEPA.
A shade closer to more efficient organic photovoltaics
Transparent solar cells will transform the look of infrastructure by enabling many more surfaces to become solar panels.
NASA will unfurl a 860-square-foot solar sail from within a microwave-sized cube
NASA is preparing to test a new, highly advanced solar sail design. It could one day allow spacecraft to travel without bulky rocket fuel.
Solar key to easing Burundi’s severe energy crisis
Burundi installed 340 kW of energy capacity in 2023, the UNDP told pv magazine, adding that the country could increase this in 2024.