Utility-scale solar and wind are on track to provide 25% of the US’s installed electrical generating capacity within three years, according to newly released FERC data. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) latest monthly “Energy Infrastructure Update” (with data through May 31, 2023) reports that wind now accounts for 11.63% …
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The Calverton Solar Energy Center celebrated one year of operations Wednesday in an event attended by elected officials, energy professionals, and community members. The facility generates 22.9 megawatts of electricity and powers over 4,200 households, according to the National Grid. The center — known as NextEra throughout the application process …
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We in very developed nations often forget that much of the world doesn’t have electricity, and other places don’t have very reliable electricity. There are many solar startups and nonprofit organizations out there doing what they can to help bring electricity to more of the world, and especially to bring …
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The utility only had 2% of its power supplied by renewable energy in 2022 and is currently working on the infrastructure to raise that amount. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It’s another hot day with temperatures soaring near 100 degrees in Jacksonville. How high do you think your electric bill is going …
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PINE RIDGE, SD (KEVN) – A Pine Ridge non-profit organization was given a $1.5-million grant to train indigenous women in solar energy jobs. Red Cloud Renewable on the Pine Ridge Reservation, is a training center for Native Americans to learn more about sustainable energy jobs. But John Red Cloud, Managing …
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In theory, solar power could supply all the electricity the world needs forever — or until the sun turns into a red dwarf, whichever comes first. The reasons why it doesn’t today are many and complex. They include difficulties connecting solar farms to the grid and pushback from local communities …
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By Lisa Kahuthu, CLASP, Efficiency for Access Co-Secretariat | July 20, 2023 Originally published by Efficiency for Access. Partner: Efficiency for Accessimplementer: Jungle Harvest LimitedImpact System: Food and Agriculture / EnergyCountry & Region: Kenya, Africa In a lead-up to announcing this year’s Global LEAP Off-Grid Cold Chain Challenge (OGCCC) finalists, …
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Placing solar panels over existing federal canals would create renewable power and prevent valuable water from evaporating at the same time, the groups said. WASHINGTON (CN) — Making the push for an unprecedented investment in renewable energy, more than 100 environmentalists sent a letter Thursday urging US officials to consider …
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FILE — Governor Mills recently signed into law a joint proposal that would promote building solar energy projects on farmland that has been contaminated by PFAS. “The need to really provide solutions for farms contaminated by the forever chemical PFAS is real. This is one potential tool in the toolbox …
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Solar power press frequently covers home solar with some commercial solar, but typically not nearly as much about community solar. Community solar is a clean, renewable energy solution for people who may not be able to afford to buy their own home solar power systems. Clean, renewable energy must be …
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