Weatherwatch: a bumper year for solar power, thanks to sunny spring and lockdowns. Photovoltaic panels pay off for those who get feed-in tariffs but …
Sandia National Laboratories successful in preventing arc fault-produced solar panel fires
As solar panels become popular and their voltages increase, there is a need to have built-in capabilities to extinguish fires caused by arc faults, which …
My Turn: Imagining cleaner, greener energy
As our electric grid becomes ever greener — powered by clean renewable energy that uses battery technology to improve resiliency and reliability — we …
Consumers Energy agrees to expand rooftop solar program
Both programs set rates at which utility customers with small-scale solar projects are compensated for excess power they send back to the grid. While …
Fitch Maintains DTEK Renewables’ ‘B-‘ on Rating Watch Negative
Lower Tariffs: The new law on renewable energy, signed in mid-2020 led to downward revision of FiT for solar and wind power plants commissioned …
Spain Approves a New Remuneration Regime for Renewable Energy (REER)
The new regulation aims to provide a stable and predictable framework to attract investment in the renewable energy sector. Key Points: ..Spain aims …
Environmental groups say ruling favors efforts for renewable energy alternatives
ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) – Environmental advocates claiming victory in the fight to combat climate change and keep energy rates low. New York’s Public …
Maxout Renewables starting prototype testing of grid stand-in device
“The problem with residential solar energy right now is that very few rooftop installations can produce power when the grid goes down,” said Dr. Eric …
Enbridge begins construction of new solar facility in Pennsylvania
The Heidlersburg solar project will produce 2.5 megawatts of solar energy and will contribute towards company’s emission reduction targets, which …
Lexington Recognized For Advancing Solar Energy Growth
SolSmart is led by The Solar Foundation and the International City/County Management Association and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar …