As traditional energy methods increase in cost and take their toll on the environment, Penn State researchers are turning to two underutilized renewable resources, the sun and outer space, for solutions to generate electricity and passively cool down structures. Led by Linxiao Zhu, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, the team developed and tested a dual […]
Green Energy
Batteries, Green Energy Sources Combine for Major Climate Solution
In the Arizona desert, a Danish company is building a massive solar farm that includes batteries that charge when the sun is shining and supply energy back to the electric grid when it’s not. Combining batteries with green energy is a fast-growing climate solution. “Solar farms only produce when the sun shines, and the turbines […]
Why Solar Energy Stocks Cratered Again This Week
Solar energy stocks had another rough week as interest rate fears and new investor lawsuits came to light. According to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, SunPower (NASDAQ: SPWR) was down by as much as 13.2% this week, Sunrun (NASDAQ: RUN) dropped by as much as 25.4%, and Sunnova Energy (NYSE: NOVA) was off by 19.1% at its low point. Those stocks closed the […]
Gov. Shapiro calls for Pennsylvania carbon cap and trade market, plus higher clean energy requirements
Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled his energy strategy on March 12, a two-pronged approach that would create a carbon cap and trade market in Pennsylvania and boost the amount of clean energy delivered to electric utility consumers in the state. Inside a union hall in Scranton, the Electric City, Shapiro was flanked by members of a […]
It’s Official: America Is Experiencing a Solar Power Explosion Unmatched in History
When reading about climate change, good news is hard to come by—hard but not impossible. Take, for example, this new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association, which states that renewables hit a milestone not seen since World War II this year. The U.S. added 32.4 gigawatts of solar capacity, which shatters the 2021 record […]
New method helps analyze changes in solar photovoltaic power generation across the globe
The shift toward renewable energy sources decreases our reliance on fossil fuels, providing a cleaner, more sustainable alternative. However, with their increasing use and development, we also face new challenges. Solar photovoltaic (PV) plants, for instance, are subject to the whims of the weather and many other environmental conditions. This variability leads to inconsistent power […]
Alberta’s ban on renewables could hurt C$11 billion in investments, study says
Alberta’s ban on some renewable projects could hurt C$11.1 billion ($8.24 billion) in investments and stall up to 6.3 gigawatts (GW) of solar and wind power capacity, a study said on Monday. The new rules potentially affect 42 projects and several thousand jobs, the Pembina Institute, an Alberta-based clean energy think tank, said in the […]
Wind power surge: China’s push towards a green future
The push for renewable energy is critical in addressing climate change, with wind power at the forefront. As the leading emitter of greenhouse gases, China has embarked on a transformative journey towards greener alternatives, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2060. This ambitious goal is propelled by the rapid growth in wind power, driven by technological […]
USA’s Solar & Storage Boom on Display in 2024 State of the Union
WASHINGTON D.C. — Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), on President Biden’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, the president made clear that generating electricity from diversified energy sources is the only way we’ll be able to meet America’s increasing demand for electricity. “Last year, […]
Changes To Hawaii’s Home Battery Program Could Hinder Its Clean Energy Transition
Hawaii’s main utility is poised to radically revise how it compensates households for the power their batteries send to the grid, a move critics fear will stunt the potential for using that energy to prevent blackouts and hinder the state’s transition to 100% clean energy. Hawaiian Electric Co., which serves every island except Kauai, will […]