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The Dark Side Of Reflecting Sunlight To Solar Farms At Night

July 26, 2024 admin 0 Comments clean power, HEALTH, SCIENCE, Solar energy, space solar

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:15:53 +0000

When it comes to solar and wind power generation, the old quip goes: “What are you gonna do when the sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow?” Energy storage and returning power to be used by neighbors has always been part of that plan, but like all good disinformation, … [continued]

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Red States Shower Incentives On Coal-Killing Thin Film Solar Factories

July 24, 2024 admin 0 Comments ALABAMA, clean power, Energy, esg, esg investments, first solar, green economy, green jobs, investment, Louisiana, Manufacturing, Ohio, perovskite, policy & politics, project 2025, renewable energy, Solar energy, thin film solar, usa

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:25:21 +0000

First Solar is planning a thin film solar revolution in the US, and that is putting conservative politicians in red states on the spot.

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UK Solar Industry Rejuvenated By Labour Resurgence

July 24, 2024 admin 0 Comments Bill McKibben, clean power, policy & politics, Solar energy, solar power plants, uk, uk solar, uk solar energy, uk solar power

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:25:22 +0000

The UK under the Labour party is ready to begin a vigorous new program of rooftop and grid scale solar to lower its carbon emissions.

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Zimbabwe Wants To Increase Rooftop Solar Adoption & Start Floating Solar PV Projects In Bid To Address Critical Electricity Generation Shortfall

July 24, 2024 admin 0 Comments africa, clean power, Solar energy, Zimbabwe

Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 05:00:57 +0000

Zimbabwe has been facing an electricity generation shortfall for over a decade now. The electricity generation crisis is a result of depressed generation at the country’s main power stations. The country has some aging coal power stations at the Hwange Power plant (920 MW from Units 1 to 6) that … [continued]

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8 Tips for Maximizing Your Home Solar Savings in 2024

July 24, 2024 admin 0 Comments clean power, federal solar tax credit, green economy, rooftop solar, seia, Solar energy, solar energy industries association (seia), solar tax credit, solar tax credits, us solar tax credit

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2024 13:44:49 +0000

Scientists expect that summer 2024 will bring some of the hottest temperatures on record. The higher temperatures mean greater demand for electricity and that often leads to higher prices for families. Luckily, the growth of solar power and battery storage is helping to protect customers and stabilize the grid when temperatures … [continued]

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U-M Solar Car Team Returns To The American Solar Challenge

July 24, 2024 admin 0 Comments clean power, clean transport, Electric vehicles, Michigan, research, solar car races, solar cars, Solar energy, university of michigan, world solar challenge

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2024 13:22:25 +0000

For the first time since 2018, the University of Michigan solar car team will stake their claim as one of the nation’s best Sporting a brand new roll cage, the University of Michigan solar car team’s latest vehicle will speed down parts of the Oregon Trail and seven other national historic … [continued]

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One of the Largest Suppliers of Coal to South Africa’s Coal Power Plants to Power Its Coal Mining with Wind & Solar

July 23, 2024 admin 0 Comments africa, clean power, Coal, eskom, Fossil Fuels, Solar energy, South Africa, south africa solar, wind energy

Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:18:36 +0000

Seriti Green’s broader programme will produce 3,500 MW of power from wind and solar. South Africa’s grid is powered mostly by coal power plants. Although, renewables are starting to make a significant contribution. One of the largest suppliers of coal to Eskom’s coal fleet now has a programme to power … [continued]

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No Roof, No Problem: How to Become a Solar Customer Without Installing Rooftop Solar Panels

July 23, 2024 admin 0 Comments clean power, community choice aggregators, community solar, seia, solar cells, Solar energy, solar energy industries association (seia), solar leasing, solar panels

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 22:55:47 +0000

In 2023, a record 800,000 Americans added solar to their homes. With increasing pressure on family budgets and the U.S. electricity grid, more Americans are turning to solar to take control of their energy needs. While not everyone can put a solar array on their roof, renters, condo owners, low-to-moderate income … [continued]

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US Election 2024: Land Use Climate Solutions Report Card

July 23, 2024 admin 0 Comments Agriculture, carbon emissions, clean power, cleantechnica, cleantechnica exclusive, cleantechnica reports, climate change, Democratic Party, Democrats, Donald Trump, Fossil Fuels, green economy, green jobs, Joe Biden, natural gas, Oil, policy & politics, republican party (united states), Solar energy, us election 2024, usa, wind energy

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 11:09:46 +0000

In the global fight against climate change, land use policies have emerged as a pivotal factor in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing community resilience. Urban planning that promotes compact, mixed-use development can significantly cut emissions from transportation by reducing the need for long commutes. Forestry management and sustainable agricultural … [continued]

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$52 Million for Small Business Research & Development Grants

July 23, 2024 admin 0 Comments AI, Artificial Intelligence, batteries, clean power, clean transport, Cybersecurity, Electric vehicles, Energy Storage, ev charging, geothermal energy, green economy, green jobs, investment, jennifer granholm, Joe Biden, justice40 initiative, lithium-ion batteries, Manufacturing, Solar energy, us department of energy (doe)

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:44:19 +0000

229 Grants Will Primarily Focus on Clean Energy Research and Development in 39 States In support of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday announced awards totaling $52 million for a broad range of small businesses in 39 states. The projects will work to … [continued]

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