Solar Industry News

Solar energy can now be stored for up to 18 years, say scientists

A new concept developed by scientists could pave the way for self-charging electronics that use stored solar energy on demand.

Solar energy production increased by 20 percent in 2021

Solar and wind energy production increased drastically in 2021, with jumps of 20% and 11%, respectively.

Blockstream and Block to harness solar for bitcoin mining facility

Block (formerly Square) and Blockstream (a long-time Bitcoin company) have agreed to co-finance a pilot project to mine bitcoin off the electric grid in an all-solar facility.

Solar overtakes wind energy for first time in global rush for renewables

Solar energy now accounts for 28% of the world’s renewable electricity generation capacity, just ahead of wind with 27%.

Panel The Planet President Mark Latham featured on “Renewables Going Mainstream” Podcast

The new podcast interviews renewable energy and sustainability experts making an environmental difference and growing successful businesses.

Oil companies are collapsing, but wind and solar energy keep growing

Industry executives and analysts expect the renewable business to continue growing in 2020 and next year even as oil, gas and coal companies struggle.

Drone flyover of Apple 2 campus shows massive solar installation

Apple is in the midst of building its 2nd large campus in CA, and a recently released drone flyby shows the progress, including a giant solar installation.

New Sacramento arena aims to be ‘greenest professional sports stadium ever’

The new Golden 1 Center in Sacramento will have a rooftop solar array that will generate 700 kilowatts of solar power.

Surfer Kelly Slater opens solar-powered wave pool in California’s Central Valley

World Famous Professional Surfer Kelly Slater recently opened up a 100% solar-powered wave pool in the most unlikely of places: California’s Central Valley.