As available land for solar projects in many U.S. markets is becoming increasingly scarce—and the price almost everywhere is escalating—solar photovoltaics floating on water could be a welcome alternative, according to...
The nation’s leading tech giants have shown a penchant for forward-thinking ventures beyond their core business models. Companies like Google, Apple and Amazon have led by example on a number of popular digital and energy...
On November 13, a total of 216 mayors representing cities in all 50 states signed an updated letter calling for continued deployment of solar power. "Cities and towns are natural centers of electricity demand, have the...
While optimism over the role of renewable energy in the United States is high, the challenge of overtaking fossil fuels en route to a larger share of the mix remains large. Despite the enormity of the task, renewable energy...
Fueled by dropping prices and better storage capacity, the rate of solar installations is either holding steady or growing in multiple sectors across the United States. In the first quarter of 2018, the U.S. market installed...
As the nation’s energy mix goes through profound changes, the grid that delivers that power has to keep up. This month, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a major funding opportunity for research projects that will...
A new 1-megawatt (MW) solar power plant opened just 330 feet from the site of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, confirming rumors that the site of the nuclear meltdown will have a second life with green energy. The project opened...
Shining the light on solar energy is one of the main goals of the Illinois Solar Energy Association ’s (ISEA) new educational tools. The ISEA recently launched several educational tools to help the public better understand...
When President Trump enacted trade tariffs against imported photovoltaic (PV) cells and panels in January, he was angling to give U.S. manufacturers a leg up against low-priced Chinese imports. Now, a move by China’s chief...
Minnesota homeowners are joining co-ops to create bulk purchasing power opportunities for solar power systems. Installations can cost $15,000 and higher, but these co-ops help consumers save 10–30 percent of the upfront cost,...
While solar power becomes more common and less complicated to install, some contractors have found a niche in specialty installations that require more expertise and adaptability. These projects offer opportunity for skilled...
Last week, at the International Mayors Climate Summit in Boston, Mayor Martin Walsh of Boston announced his plans to issue a request for information (RFI) for competitive pricing of large-scale renewable energy projects and...
A new solar startup is aiming to bring sustainable solar power to Haiti, an island known for its limited access to electricity. In 2016, only 38 percent of Haitians were connected to the electrical grid, according to data...
College campuses are often at the vanguard of new technology and scientific discovery. A campus on the Hawaiian island of Maui is taking a bold step in the field of renewables and energy storage. In March, the University of...
The teaming up of battery technology and solar power is propelling renewable generation into its next phase of growth. Utility scale projects are fueling the trend. This month, Florida Power and Light (FPL) announced a 10...
To date, the largest lithium-ion battery project in the world was completed late last year by Tesla in Australia. However, a new project is in motion to make the Australia project seem miniscule. Recently, AES Corp. and...
In the fallout of the recent solar import tariffs announced by the Trump administration, a point of optimism has arisen from a dozen cities with notable growth in solar installations over the past 12 months. According to Ohm...
Highland Park, Mich., is a three-square-mile incorporated city situated within Metro Detroit. In the 1940s and 1950s, when the auto industry was beginning to boom, the city's population hovered between 45,000 and 50,000....
Renewable power harnesses sustainable natural resources in the places where they are plentiful, so it makes sense that Nevada would have plenty of solar power. A Las Vegas data center company understands this fundamental...
In January, President Trump approved major import tariffs on solar cells and modules. The executive decision elicited protests from some quarters and cheers from others. Three weeks later, projections of what impact the...
