CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, November 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Duke Energy has filed an agreement with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) that will align compensation for solar adopters with utility system benefits and create long-term stability for the residential solar industry by North Carolina. See deposit. The net metering agreementRead More →
Duke Energy has filed an agreement with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) that will align compensation for solar adopters with utility system benefits and create long-term stability for the residential solar industry in North Carolina. The agreement follows a similar procedure net metering agreement inRead More →
An increasing number of solar power projects are entering the pipeline in Maine, and now a new slice of money will go to their staffing. In 2021 alone, projects included rural systems in Baldwin, Waldoboro and Gardiner; the installation of a new power station in Bethel; new construction of aRead More →
CHARLOTTE, NC – Duke Energy has filed an agreement with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) that will align solar user compensation with the benefits of the utility system and create long-term stability for the residential solar industry by North Carolina. See deposit. The net metering agreement was developed byRead More →
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, November 30, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Duke Energy has filed an agreement with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) that will align compensation for solar energy users with the benefits of the utility system and create long-term stability for the solar industry residential in North Carolina.Read More →
Solar energy company Heliogen announced Monday that it has appointed former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams to its board of directors. Heliogen Founder and CEO Bill Gross called Abrams “One of the most dynamic and inspiring public figures in our country, who has always championed the protection of our environmentRead More →
There are two important deadlines looming for anyone considering installing solar panels on their home or business in Indiana. The first deadline for consumers who are supplied with electricity by a utility owned by investors like American Electric Power / Indiana & Michigan or Duke is June 30, 2022. SB309.Read More →
Forza Horizon 5 players have to smash solar panels to complete some daily challenges, so find out where they are in this guide. The daily challenge from Sunday to Forza Horizon 5, and the rest of Series 1 Winter Week, requires players to smash 20 solar panels in 30 seconds.Read More →
The Saudi government has pressured the UAE to back out of a major solar power deal with Israel and Jordan, two senior Israeli officials with direct knowledge and another source briefed on the issue told Axios. question. Why is it important: The deal signed on Monday and helped cross theRead More →
Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 8:39 p.m. Join the 100,000 AFP subscribers on Facebook Buy an AFP subscription Subscribe to AFP podcasts on iTunes and Spotify News, press releases, letters to the editor: [email protected] Advertising inquiries: [email protected] (© mmphoto – stock.adobe.com) It’s no secret that solar power isRead More →
ELECTRICITY FROM THE SUN: Solar panel installers from Exact Solar prepare to create a spark and light a candle from the sun’s energy, as Riverside School fourth graders and their teachers look on on a field trip where students learned about solar panels, clean energy, and climate change. (Photo courtesyRead More →
Solar panel repairs and maintenance can add up over the years, but keeping them in good repair can help. tzahiV/Getty Images Many people are aware of the advance solar panel installation costs, including system price, permits and contractors. However, something that is not discussed as often is the ongoing expenseRead More →
A two-dimensional layer of a perovskite compound is the basis of an efficient solar cell that could withstand environmental wear, unlike earlier perovskites. Rice University engineers have increased the photovoltaic efficiency of 2D perovskites by up to 18%. Credit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Rice lab finds 2D perovskite compound has whatRead More →
Israel and Jordan are set to swap desalinated water for solar power after cementing the biggest partnership ever between the two countries on Monday – in a ceremony facilitated by the United Arab Emirates and in presence of the American climate envoy John KerryJohn Kerry A presidential candidate’s pledge canRead More →
The world is embracing renewable energy at an unprecedented rate, and solar energy is the main source of energy the path. Despite a 4.5% drop in global energy demand in 2020, Notes from Visual Capitalist’s Govind Bhutada that renewable energy technologies are showing promising progress. While renewable energy growth wasRead More →
Duke Energy Indiana is partnering with Toray Resin Company, an international plastics manufacturer, to build a solar power facility capable of generating up to 900 kilowatts of electricity at its Shelbyville campus. The solar project is the first from a Duke Energy pilot program that aims to make it easierRead More →
Energy companies partner with local farmers to create clean energy. INDIANAPOLIS — Farmers in south-central Indiana are partnering with big corporations to create clean energy and, as a bonus, their herds are also thriving. John Cisney, technical analyst at Hoosier Energy, explained how a sheep farm in Columbus, Indiana isRead More →
Anyone who has spent time in the Southwestern United States, especially the Arizona deserts, wouldn’t be surprised if the region has some of the best natural solar resources in the country. But all the sun in the world will mean nothing if theThe cost of solar panels in Arizona keepsRead More →
Photo: Jack’s Solar Garden/Facebook Byron Kominek’s history with agriculture runs deep. His grandfather, Jack, bought his family’s farm in Colorado in 1972. It has remained in their hands ever since; but, like many farms, it was having financial problems. This is where Byron, who had worked for the Peace CorpRead More →
“I think every fuse is ignited with an igniter and I hope we are an igniter,” said owner Brion Stapp. FREDERICK, Colo. – A car dealership in Frederick is going green in a big way. At Stapp Interstate Toyota in Frederick, they combined solar panels with hail canopies, the firstRead More →
NORFOLK, Neb. (KCAU) – Construction work is progressing on Norfolk’s first solar farm, an 8.5 megawatt solar unit, located on land in the city’s wellfield on Highway 275 West. Last year, it was announced that Norfolk would be part of the Nebraska Public Power District’s (NPPD) SunWise Community Solar program.Read More →
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OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – A neighborhood row over a landlord adding a garden has caught the attention of a property developer and his attorney, sparking controversy over a brilliant idea. A former Army combat engineer and disabled veteran, Jason Hetrick, hopes to defuse neighborhood complaints about his new solar powerRead More →
BALTIMORE – Homeowners and businesses are continuing the popular and responsible trend of installing renewable energy solutions, such as solar technology, to cut costs and help fight global warming, but U.S. Customs and Border Protection ensure that a recent shipment of 1,000 imported solar panels to Baltimore will not seeRead More →
WACO, TX – Texas State Technical College had a record 117 students enrolled in the Electrical Construction and Solar Installation Technology program this semester. Former Marine Wayne Hill was one such student. He moved from West Palm Beach, Florida to Waco just for this program. “I called my friend andRead More →
Reducing energy dependency leads to lower electricity bills and benefits the environment through resource conservation. The greater the use, the greater the impact. So, when it comes to college campuses, the opportunity for a significant reduction in energy consumption is daunting both in terms of the investment required and theRead More →
MILWAUKEE – The approach to installing and using solar energy is different in rural areas than in urban areas. However, people in both settings say the desired outcome is the same. Mighty Grand Dairy Farm in Brighton Township in rural Kenosha County has just had a solar panel installed. “WeRead More →
Editorial Note: We earn a commission on partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect the opinions or ratings of our editors. Compare quotes from the best solar panel installers Free and non-binding estimates You’ve probably heard that the best solar panels are a smart and efficient source ofRead More →
CITY OF MORE HEAD — A North Carolina-based nonprofit released a study showing the state is among the top ten in renewable energy development. Environment North Carolina Research & Policy Center released a report Nov. 9 analyzing the past 10 years of renewable energy development in all 50 states. ENCRead More →
Solar energy advocacy group SEIA, along with co-plaintiffs NextEra Energy, Invenergy Renewables and EDF Renewables, successfully petitioned the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) to reinstate the bifacial solar module exemption from tariffs of Section 201 on imported solar modules. SEIA began its bifacial exclusion campaign of the incoming presidentialRead More →
I think I speak for everyone here at EcoWatch when I say I’ve dreamed of living off-grid. Imagine being completely self-sufficient, unimpacted and unrestricted by society as a whole. Even if that thought hasn’t crossed your mind, I imagine off-grid is of interest to those plagued by high energy costs,Read More →
Marcy de Luna, Houston Chronicle November 16, 2021 Solar power, which accounted for 3% of U.S. electricity in 2020, will grow about 1% per year in 2021 and 2022, according to the Energy Department. Elizabeth Conley, Houston Chronicle/staff photographer The amount of electricity in the United States derived from solarRead More →
This year, the garden has produced over 8,000 pounds of produce, while the panels above generate enough electricity for 300 local homes. (Kirk Siegler/NPR) When Byron Kominek returned home from the Peace Corps and later worked as a diplomat in Africa, the family’s 24-acre farm near Boulder, Colorado was strugglingRead More →
Learn more about how solar energy is measured. Studio Me789/Getty Images The United States and many other countries around the world are investing heavily in solar power as an energy source as part of an effort to switch to renewable energy sources and move away from fossil fuels. Achieving thisRead More →
The Denver City Council Safety Committee on Wednesday approved a 25-year, $26 million contract to fund solar power generation facilities and electric vehicle charging stations across the city. The full city council will vote on approving the contract in the coming weeks. If passed, the contract with McKinstry Essention LLCRead More →
The Antipodas project was announced by the Chilean government last week. It aims to take advantage of the enormous solar potential of the Atacama Desert, which is the region of the world with the highest solar radiation. November 15, 2021 Pilar Sanchez Molina Lack of humidity and rain make theRead More →
WHEATFIELD – Local leaders, stakeholders and landowners joined leaders from NextEra Energy Resources, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE), and Northern Indiana Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO), a subsidiary of NiSource Inc., to pioneer Indiana’s newest renewable energy project – the Dunns Bridge Solar Energy Center. Groundbreaking took placeRead More →
Editorial Note: We earn a commission on partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect the opinions or ratings of our editors. Compare quotes from the best solar panel installers Free and non-binding estimates Installing solar panels is a great way to save energy and reduce utility bills. However,Read More →
US rejects offer by group of solar power makers for tariffs on Thailand and 2 other Southeast Asian imports U.S. trade officials on Wednesday called off efforts by a group of domestic solar power manufacturers to demand tariffs on panels imported from three Southeast Asian countries, citing the group’s demandRead More →
: U.S. trade officials on Wednesday called off efforts by a group of domestic solar power manufacturers to seek tariffs on panels imported from three South Asian countries, citing the group’s demand to keep the anonymity of its members. The rejection was a victory for America’s largest solar power tradeRead More →
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An array of solar panels are seen in the desert near Victorville, California, U.S., March 28, 2018. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/Files Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register November 10 (Reuters) – U.S. trade officials on Wednesday quashed efforts by a group of domestic solar panel makers to seek tariffsRead More →
Roasters in the specialty coffee world have long looked for ways to minimize their environmental impact. Even five years ago we saw companies like Colectivo power their roastery and cafes with renewable energy and Wonderstate (née Kickapoo) gets all of its electric power for its roasting facility from a solarRead More →
A settlement has been reached with online payday lenders Money Mutual, Partner Weekly and Selling Source, according to a press release from the Illinois attorney general’s office. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation was also involved in the case. The lawsuit claimed Money Mutual lured borrowers to itsRead More →
Could space solar power change the world one day? Getty Images Solar power has been a key part of mankind’s clean energy repertoire. We have spread masses of sunlight-catching panels on solar fields, and many people are powering their homes by decorating their roofs with the rectangles. But there isRead More →
As befits its location in the Sunshine State, Orlando International Airport considered installing solar panels on its property to help reduce electricity costs. But in the end, he decided not to pledge land for such a purpose. The airport land is too valuable to be used for solar development, saysRead More →
MONTICELLO, Minnesota — The silflower was among the native plants that covered the vast North American prairie until settlers developed farms and towns. Now largely confined to roadsides and ditches, the sunflower’s long-stemmed cousin could be about to make a comeback, thanks to solar power. Researchers are growing silflower atRead More →
ROGERS — City council members narrowly approved a $12.2 million solar panel project on Wednesday, putting the city on a path to using 100% renewable energy, according to local officials. Council members Mandy Brashear, Marge Wolf, April Legere and Betsy Reithemeyer voted in favor of the solar project, while MarkRead More →
NREL models and compares the costs of residential, commercial and utility solar, solar plus storage and stand-alone energy storage. Image: Dennis Schroeder/NREL. The installed cost of solar PV, solar plus storage, and stand-alone battery energy storage in the United States has been reduced in all market segments between 2020 andRead More →
The cost of solar panels has dropped 90% over the past decade — it’s even cheaper than coal and gas in most countries. However, for individuals, the initial cost can remain a barrier to entry. And although solar power is one of the fastest growing green energy markets, it stillRead More →
With summer fast approaching, photovoltaic solar systems are selling like hotcakes. It seems like the longer, sunnier days of spring are a fitting reminder that we’ll soon be starting up our air conditioners and cooling off in our swimming pools — two hugely energy-hungry features of many homes. Not onlyRead More →
In 2020, solar energy had never been cheaper. The price of installing a new residential solar panel system in the United States has fallen about 64% since 2010, according to estimates by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Since 2005, utilities, businesses, and homeowners have installed more panels almost every year,Read More →
Ohio Republicans sponsored a bill that would allow community solar power in the state, with special exclusions for brownfields. California lawmakers call for community solar supply in new net metering planSacramento, California California lawmakers are asking the utilities commission to establish a program that pays community solar subscribers based onRead More →