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California launched the first solar canal panel — here’s why that’s a big win
Mounting evidence suggests the western United States is now in its worst megadrought in at least 1,200 years. Groundwater supplies are being overpumped in many…
Timberline solar roof gives Tesla’s tiles some competition
Roofing company GAF Energy has announced Timberline Solar, a new solar roof option for consumers who want to decrease their dependence on the electrical grid…
Biden administration approves 2 solar farms in California desert
The Biden administration announced Tuesday it has approved two major solar projects on federal land in California’s desert and moved to solicit interest in more…
Joe Manchin Tanks Solar and EV Stocks With His Build Back Better Bombshell
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin is apparently on a mission to see just how much damage he can singularly inflict on the clean energy industry….
‘We want sun’: the battle for solar power in Puerto Rico
Many people suffered following power cuts in the aftermath of two hurricanes, but advocates say solar power will withstand future disasters Rosalina Marrero spends the…
US Navy spends millions to develop a solar-powered UAV
Most branches of the United States military operate drones in one capacity or another. Some drones are used for short-term surveillance while others loiter over…
US Department of Energy will offer instant permits for rooftop solar installations
With the US back in the Paris climate accord, President Joe Biden has the lofty goal of decarbonizing the US power grid by 2035. As…
This Solar Crypto Mine Plan Is Stranger Than Fiction
A Montana crypto empire wants to build out one of the nation’s largest solar projects, promising it will power a technological revolution in the state….
NASA shows off new solar panels for the ISS
The ISS has been in orbit above the Earth for decades. Power for the space station and the experiments onboard comes from four pairs of…
Tinted Solar Panels Can Help Farms Generate Clean Energy While Growing Food
In a future world, leafy vegetables may not be grown in rows of crops under the sun. Instead, they may be grown indoors beneath tinted…
A Frying Pan Ingredient Can Make Super-White Paint Reflect 98% of the Sun’s Heat
You wouldn’t head outside on a scorching hot summer day in dark clothing; lighter colored garments help reflect the sun’s heat. That strategy works for…
5 Things to know about LA’s plan to use Hydrogen Gas as a Means to Store Renewable Energy – Electropages
5 Things to know about LA’s plan to use Hydrogen Gas as a Means to Store Renewable Energy Electropages Source: https://www.electropages.com/blog/2020/03/5-things-know-about-las-plan-use-hydrogen-gas-means-store-renewable-energy Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this…
2019 saw the rise of wind power and the collapse of coal
Scaling up renewable energy has catapulted Britain through a decade of electrical system change Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/wind-power-coal-climate-change-renewable-energy-a9273541.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
Tesla unveils its easier to install Solar Roof
After spending a good amount of time talking about Tesla Energy during its earnings call earlier this week, the company announced its new Solar Roof…
LA is going to get cheap nighttime power from a massive solar and battery array in the Mojave
LA’s next source of energy: a massive solar panel and lithium battery array in the Mojave, operated by 8minute Solar Energy, and capable of supplying…
Solar Energy Is Renewable, But Is It Environmentally Just (1/2)
Dustin Mulvaney speaks about his new book which explores the complex environmental and social impacts of the global solar industry The post Solar Energy Is…
The Land Politics of Solar Energy (2/2)
In part 2 of his interview on his new book, Dustin Mulvaney examines the complicated environmental impact—and political economy—of U.S. solar projects, and explains his…
Crowdfunded LightSail 2 spacecraft succeeds in flying on sunlight alone
Space exploration non-profit The Planetary Society is celebrating a stack of wins today, after announcing that its LightSail 2 spacecraft, which was funded in part…
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe builds huge solar farm next to controversial pipeline
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has launched a huge solar farm near the controversial North Dakota Access pipeline they opposed in vain. Democrat Tulsi Gabbard…
Lightyear One solar EV claims a 450-mile range
A new electric car that can get power from the sun called the Lightyear One has been unveiled. The car is strange looking and has…
Rivian will repurpose used EV batteries for solar power in Puerto Rico
Rivian is known for pushing the boundaries of battery tech. Not only is the startup working on the first all-electric pickup for the US market,…
Scotland will build a massive battery to store excess wind power
UK energy supplier Scottish Power plans to launch a massive battery-storage system to capture renewable power from its 214 wind turbines. The 50 megawatt lithium-ion…
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