As the sun moves across the sky, sunflowers continually orient themselves to soak up the most light (SN: 8/4/16). Now a type of human-made material …
1-MW “Solinator Garden” completed in Colorado
Solaris Energy and Namasté Solar have completed The Solinator Garden, a 1-MW solar array at Kyle Ave in Fort Collins, Colorado. The system …
Have California’s renewable energy mandates hampered wildfire prevention efforts?
Is the increased spending state policymakers have earmarked for renewable energy integration eating into the dollars utilities need to spend to harden …
New Mexico ranks 5th in solar energy generation
New Mexico ranks No. 5 among states in wind and solar generation as a percentage of electricity consumption in the state, according to a new report.
How to make solar electricity cheap? Move light sideways
Vanessa Young visited Dr Nathaniel Davis’s lab to witness the concentrated capture of the sun’s energy. In just one hour the earth receives more …
Solar for Students program expanding out of Virginia
(CBS19 NEWS) — An energy company is expanding a program that helps students and educators learn about generating electricity through solar …
Local group introduces solar panel project for Eau Claire schools
A group of community members are interested in donating 720 solar panels to the school district, a move superintendent Dr. Mary Ann Hardebeck …
Another Voice: Congress must act to extend solar tax credit
Legislators designed the credit to accelerate America’s adoption of solar energy, knowing that there would be myriad long-term benefits, including job …
Patrick Core Looks at the Pros and Cons of Solar Power
Solar power. We know about the environmental impacts and advantages of this clean energy producer. That has been a determining factor for some …
Rooftop solar would be exempted from tax assessments under bills now on Governor’s desk
Bills to regulate how cities and townships deal with rooftop solar panels have landed on Governor Whitmer’s desk. The bills would resolve an …