Yale E360

APRIL 22, 2021

Texas will add 10 gigawatts of utility-scale solar power in the next two years, meaning it will soon rival California as the state with the most large-scale solar power, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Read more on E360 ?.

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Earth 911

JUNE 28, 2023

The post Solar-Powered Gear You Didn’t Know You Needed appeared first on Earth911. It’s hard to exist today without a lot of electronic gear — from the keyboards.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JUNE 29, 2023

Up to 60 grant awards are open to states, territories, Tribal governments, municipalities and eligible nonprofit recipients, as well as coalitions led by an eligible lead applicant.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

APRIL 27, 2023

A 2021 report by California state agencies calls for an additional 16,900 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar and an additional 12,500 MW of customer solar by 2030, making up 61 percent of new clean electricity resources. From a national perspective, the land use needed to reach our clean energy goals is modest.

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Environmental Leader

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Wind and Solar sources help continue growth in US renewable energy use. The post Wind, Solar Power Help Grow US Renewable Energy Use appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Inhabitant

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Space-based solar power is the cool technology of the future, although the concept was conceived hundreds of years ago. Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, a Russian scientist, proposed the idea of harnessing space-based solar power in 1923.

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Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 4, 2023

The company aims to reach gigawatt scale by mid-decade, and is committed to advancing the transition to a more sustainable energy future.

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Inhabitant

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Europe is accelerating its use of solar power, in part motivated by Russia’s war in Ukraine. In line with Europe’s pledge to half greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, the EU is installing solar panels and roof tiles just about everywhere.

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Inhabitant

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Argentina is planning to send solar-powered robots out to clean its dirty harbors. If it works, the self-propelled robots may make a big dent in the country’s plastic pollution problem.

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 29, 2022

Meijer announced on Thursday that it has signed a renewable energy power purchase agreement with developer Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions that will remove more than 100,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide from its operations.

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Environmental News Bits

JUNE 26, 2023

Researchers have developed a solar-powered technology that converts carbon dioxide and water into liquid fuels that can be added directly to a car’s engine as drop-in fuel. Read the full story from the University of Cambridge.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 26, 2023

San Diego began construction Friday on the first of eight solar-powered “microgrids” it is installing at municipal facilities to reduce the city’s carbon footprint, save taxpayer money and increase community resiliency during power outages.

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Environmental Leader

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Dubai Creative Group and Power Knot have collaborated with Microsoft Dubai to create the first solar-powered biodigester in the world. The post First Solar Powered Biodigester Now Operational appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The next 30 years of solar energy is likely to look very different than the past 30. Photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar power are likely to continue to grow rapidly—the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) projects solar energy could provide 45% of the electricity in… Read more →

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Inhabitant

JANUARY 10, 2022

Off-grid EV charger manufacturer Beam has now installed solar-powered off-grid EV chargers in more than 100 municipalities in the U.S. and around the world in Spain, Brazil, Canada and the Caribbean. It's big news in an industry that has so far relied on EV chargers that are on-grid and permanently installed.

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Cleannovate

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Solar energy is used to power homes, run vehicles and motorcycles among other things. But it could also be an … More.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

They’re doing the solar panels!'” ” said Alivia … Continue reading ‘We just wanted to tell kids that this is the future’: Albertville school switches to solar power

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Solar Power 75

Environmental Leader

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Wind and Solar sources help continue growth in US renewable energy use. The post Wind, Solar Power Help Grow US Renewable Energy Use appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental Leader

JANUARY 11, 2022

Solar and wind power and battery storage continue to see significant growth and will drive renewable energy sources in electricity generation in the United States in 2022. The post Solar Power to Lead in 2022 United States Electricity Generation appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 15, 2022

In a step toward decarbonizing the emission-intensive steelmaking industry, Evraz North America is building the world’s largest solar-powered steel plant. A 300-megawatt solar farm will power Evraz’s Rocky Mountain Steel mill facility, using more than 750,000 solar panels on 1,800 acres south of Pueblo, Colorado.

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Solar Power 81

Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Dozie Igweilo, founder of Quadloop, told Reuters he came up with the idea after discovering a market for affordable, locally produced … Continue reading Nigerian company turns e-waste into solar powered lanterns.

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 7, 2023

For about as long as engineers have talked about beaming solar power to Earth from space, they’ve had to caution that it was an idea unlikely to become real anytime soon.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 3, 2022

are beginning to make the switch to solar power, generating significant cost savings and helping them meet their hefty energy needs, a new report has found. Read the full story at The Hill. Thousands of schools across the U.S.

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Scientific American

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Hungarian-American biophysicist and inventor Mária Telkes illuminated the field of solar energy. She invented a solar oven, a solar desalination kit and, in the late 1940s, designed one of the first solar-heated houses

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Inhabitant

DECEMBER 22, 2021

is trying to influence energy policies in its favor, hurting the rooftop solar industry in Florida. The investigation says Florida Power & Light, the largest energy company in the country, is pushing policies that will overturn the current rooftop solar power reward program.

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Solar Power 93

Yale E360

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Thanks to a record buildout of wind and solar power, China could hit peak emissions this year, according to a new analysis. Read more on E360 →

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Solar Power 198

Physics World

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

The post Solar-powered harvesters could produce clean water for one billion people appeared first on Physics World. The researchers will now continue to use AWH-Geo to guide the development of new types of water-harvesting devices – with the ultimate aim to bring the UN’s goal for clean water a step closer.

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Environmental Leader

JANUARY 11, 2022

Solar and wind power and battery storage continue to see significant growth and will drive renewable energy sources in electricity generation in the United States in 2022. The post Solar Power to Lead in 2022 United States Electricity Generation appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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New Scientist

AUGUST 4, 2021

Aerospace company Skydweller is working with the US Navy to develop a solar-powered aircraft that can stay aloft for 90 days and be used as a communications relay or to escort ships in the ocean

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Scientific American

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and technology, explaining how they change our understanding of the world and shape our lives.

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Environment + Energy Leader

MAY 3, 2023

Solar power is a key component of this effort. As concerns about climate change continue to mount, many individuals and communities are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and adopt more sustainable practices.

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

But after analyzing the growth rates of wind and solar power in 60 countries, researchers conclude that virtually no country is moving sufficiently fast to avoid global warming of 1.5°C Read the full story from the Chalmers University of Technology. The production of renewable energy is increasing every year. C or even 2°C.

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Inhabitant

DECEMBER 28, 2021

If you’re looking for something timeless and eco-conscious, a solar-powered watch from Solios may be the perfect match. As the world moves toward slow fashion, even your accessories deserve to be chosen thoughtfully, including watches.

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Solar Power 70

Environment + Energy Leader

APRIL 5, 2023

In recent years, India has rapidly increased its renewable energy capacity and is now the fourth-largest producer of hydro, wind, and solar power. The post India’s Clean Energy Transition Hinges on Domestic Manufacturing, Warns Top Energy Official appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 11, 2023

ReImagine Appalachia Faith In Action will host an April 13 webinar on Solar-Powered Faith Community & Houses Of Worship - Saving Money & Ethical Labor from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Participants will learn about how nonprofit entities including houses of worship can help grow solar in our communities.

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Environmental News Bits

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Department of Energy that found that solar power could generate up to 45% of the U.S. President Joe Biden has called for major clean energy investments as a way to curb climate change and generate jobs. 8, 2021, the White House released a report produced by the U.S. electricity… Read more →

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Physics World

APRIL 19, 2021

The post Solar-powered water purifier is inspired by pufferfish appeared first on Physics World. Xu and colleagues believe their material could be transformative: potentially improving quality of life for many communities around the world, especially where access to electricity is limited.

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