Renew Economy

JULY 31, 2024

Wind and solar energy generation in the EU overtook fossil fuels for the first time during the first six months of 2024, The post Wind and solar power overtake fossil fuels in Europe appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NRDC onEarth

MAY 24, 2024

Solar energy is renewable energy from the sun. Discover the types and advantages of solar power—including job creation and cost savings.

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Solar Industry

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Entergy Louisiana has announced that the company’s renewable power has surpassed coal in energy production for the first time. According to the company, its renewable energy production totaled more than 1.1 The post Entergy Louisiana Solar Power Overtakes Coal Energy appeared first on Solar Industry.

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Science Daily: Renewable Energy

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Engineers built a solar-powered desalination system that produces large quantities of clean water despite variations in sunlight throughout the day. Because it requires no extra batteries, it offers a much more affordable way to produce drinking water, compared to other solar-driven designs.

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The Guardian: Energy

AUGUST 23, 2024

Forecasts suggest June-to-August output will exceed the high recorded in 2022 despite relatively poor weather Great Britain is on track to generate record levels of solar power this summer, according to expert forecasts, as the government pushes forward plans to triple the country’s solar energy capacity by the end of the decade.

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Solar Industry

JULY 15, 2024

OCI Solar Power , a pioneer in utility-scale solar project development in Texas, has rebranded to OCI Energy. This change marks a milestone in the company’s evolution, reflecting its expanded focus on the development of both large-scale solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects.

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POWER Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

leading portfolio of renewable energy projects, with two large solar power installations recently coming online. Clearway Energy Group on Feb. 22 said it had […] The post Texas Adds Two More Utility-Scale Solar Power Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine. Texas continues to add to its U.S.-leading

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Solar Industry

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Guzman Energy , a provider of wholesale power and affordable energy, and renewable developer National Renewable Solutions (NRS) have executed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the 140 MW Shallow Basket PV solar project to be paired with 50 MW of battery storage. Miller, co-founder and CEO of Guzman Energy.

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altenergymag

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This name change reflects years of on-going diversification of Solar Power International (SPI), as the event shifted to accommodate emerging trends and complementary markets, including energy storage, microgrids and Internet of Things (IoT), wind energy, hydrogen and fuel cells, and electric vehicles.

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The Guardian: Energy

JULY 10, 2024

Country on track reach 1,200GW of installed wind and solar capacity by end of 2024 – six years ahead of Beijing’s target The amount of wind and solar power under construction in China is now nearly twice as much as the rest of the world combined, a report has found. Continue reading.

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TechXplore

MAY 30, 2024

University of Illinois Chicago engineers have helped design a new method to make hydrogen gas from water using only solar power and agricultural waste, such as manure or husks.

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Solar Industry

AUGUST 22, 2024

General Motors (GM) has entered a 15-year renewable energy purchase agreement with NorthStar Clean Energy for three of its assembly plants. NorthStar’s 180 MW Newport Solar project in Newport, Ark., NorthStar Clean Energy is a unit of CMS Energy.

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Charged

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The City of Pueblo has installed solar-powered EV charging systems for use by the general public as well as the Pueblo Police Department, Parks and Recreation and the Fleet Department. The systems are financed through a rebate from the DOE’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.

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PV Tech

JANUARY 5, 2024

“The formation of Solar Powers Illinois stems from the passage of critical legislation: the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.”

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Green Living Guy

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Renewable energy continues to become more popular across the United States, with wind power production nearly tripling since 2011 and solar power production multiplying by 23 times in the same time period. Though solar […]. The post 10 Best States for Solar Power appeared first on Green Living Guy.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Group behind Victoria's first inner-urban community battery turns to public transport to raise awareness of vital role of shared energy storage in shift to renewables. The post Community battery message plugs solar powered tram into energy debate appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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POWER Magazine

JUNE 6, 2024

The state-owned Power Construction Corp. of China has brought a 5-GW solar power plant into commercial operation, with the project taking over as the world’s largest operating photovoltaic (PV) facility. […] The post China Brings World’s Largest Solar Power Plant Online appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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U.S. Green Technology

JANUARY 25, 2023

Did you know that solar power is at a tipping point? With the falling price of solar panels and efficiency improvements, the industry is steadily expanding. When you invest in solar power, you’re reaping loads of rewards. The post The Environmental Benefits of Investing in Solar Power appeared first on U.S.

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POWER Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The solar energy industry in the U.S. With the ambitious target set by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) to have solar produce 30% of […] The post Developing the Solar Power Workforce for the Gigawatt Era appeared first on POWER Magazine. is at a critical juncture.

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Green Living Guy

APRIL 2, 2023

Solar power is becoming increasingly popular as a source of clean, renewable energy. More and more homeowners are installing solar panels on their roofs to generate electricity and reduce their dependence on traditional, fossil-fuel-based power sources.

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U.S. Green Technology

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The past decade has seen tremendous advances in solar power technology that are transforming how we generate, store, and consume energy around the world. The post The Solar Revolution: How Advances in Solar Power are Changing the World appeared first on U.S. Green Technology.

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TechXplore

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The world may have crossed a "tipping point" that will inevitably make solar power our main source of energy, new research suggests.

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POWER Magazine

JUNE 4, 2024

Colorado-based electric cooperative Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association for the first time has purchased renewable energy projects that will provide power for its members.

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Science Daily: Renewable Energy

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Scientists have developed a new tool to help identify optimal photovoltaic (PV) materials capable of maximizing crop growth while generating solar power.

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Science Daily: Renewable Energy

MAY 30, 2024

Engineers have helped design a new method to make hydrogen gas from water using only solar power and agricultural waste such as manure or husks. The method reduces the energy needed to extract hydrogen from water by 600%, creating new opportunities for sustainable, climate-friendly chemical production.

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Renew Economy

JUNE 16, 2024

Latest levelised cost of energy report from US investment firm Lazard finds large-scale solar and wind significantly cheaper than coal and gas. The post Wind and solar power half the cost of coal and gas, one-third the cost of nuclear, says Lazard appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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POWER Magazine

MAY 1, 2024

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) reported in March that the U.S. solar industry installed 32.4 It was the industry’s The post How the Massive Growth in Solar Power Is Affecting Power Grids appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Canary Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Solar is becoming predictable in its unpredictability — time and time again, experts have underestimated how much the clean energy source will grow globally. This year is no different. The price of panels has continued to plummet and their efficiency keeps rising, while deadlines for meeting climate laws creep…

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Science Daily: Renewable Energy

AUGUST 27, 2024

Fluctuations in solar radiation are a problem for solar power plants as they cause problems in the power grid and other reliability issues. In a recent study, scientists aimed to deepen our understanding of variations in solar irradiance in time and space over the Asia Pacific region by analyzing satellite data.

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Solar Power World

MAY 11, 2022

One strategy gaining popularity is investing in onsite renewable energy. Many breweries use “solar-powered beer” as a marketing tool and sometimes… The post 6 craft breweries pairing solar power with suds appeared first on Solar Power World.

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POWER Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Solar photovoltaic (PV) installations designed to support agriculture across the European Union (EU) received a boost in late October. a major Germany-based renewable energy developer, announced it The post BayWa r.e. Supporting Solar Power for Agriculture Projects appeared first on POWER Magazine. BayWa r.e.,

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Impact Alpha

JANUARY 18, 2022

based Ubiquitous Energy was founded in 2011 by MIT and Michigan State University scientists and engineers looking. The post Ubiquitous Energy scores $30 million for solar-powered windows appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, January 18 — Redwood City, Calif.-based

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Solar Industry

MARCH 25, 2024

Duke Energy Progress has requested approval by the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) to build and own a 76 MW utility-scale solar power facility adjacent to the existing Robinson Nuclear Plant site located in both Chesterfield and Darlington counties.

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altenergymag

AUGUST 17, 2021

The concentrated solar power industry is predicted to witness growth at a CAGR of 10.8% Increase in government support for the adoption of renewable technologies coupled with rise in energy demand & capability to supply power without CO2 emission drive the growth of the market. in next 7 years.

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Green Living Guy

JUNE 2, 2022

With energy prices on a steady upward trend, microgeneration has become increasingly popular among many households. It presented an opportunity for homeowners to reduce their carbon footprint and cut their energy bills simultaneously.

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altenergymag

JANUARY 19, 2023

The global concentrated solar power market is growing at a registered CAGR of 13.8% The concentrated solar power market is expanding as a result of increased energy demand and the possibility to produce power without emitting CO2, as well as rising government assistance for the adoption of renewable technology.

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Solar Industry

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Dubai has inaugurated the world’s largest concentrated solar power project, located within the city’s Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. DEWA holds a 51% stake in the company, ACWA Power holds 25% and the Chinese Silk Road Fund owns 24%. Built at an investment of AED15.78

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