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Solar radiation is the highest form of energy since it comes to us purely from the sun. There has been more advancement in this industry hence improving its current state of solar energy in many ways. The population in the world is increasing at an alarming rate. Due to the increase In population more power energy is required at household …

A new Brown initiative with Constellation and Energy Development Partners will transform a former gravel pit in North Kingstown into Rhode Island’s highest-capacity contiguous solar generation project. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — As a major part of a campus-wide effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions, Brown University has finalized agreements for two renewable energy projects that are expected to produce …

A solar panel is a device which uses solar energy to generate electricity without any combustion of chemicals and other harmful gases in the environment. If you are a business owner looking at the useless amount of energy running in the building while there is no one around or a homeowner who couldn’t stop their children to switch off the …

Many people hold off moving towards a more sustainable lifestyle because they associate the adjustment with sweeping life changes or major expenses. On the contrary, being environmentally conscious doesn’t require radical transformation. Making a shift towards sustainable living is more a matter of choice — one which begins with just a few easy modifications. For those of you who have …

Green energy grows more sophisticated each year, as the renewable s industry finds new and exciting ways to reduce carbon emissions. From wave power to air source heating, there are really no limits to what technology and science can achieve. With that in mind, we’ve gathered some of the most exciting feats of renewable energy for you to marvel at. …

Photo: pixabay.com Our day-to-day lives are often busy and filled with a never-ending list of tasks, especially if you are a homeowner. Home ownership adds an additional level of commitment to covering small expenses that are necessary for maintenance and comfortable living. When it comes time to tackle these small projects, there are numerous things to consider including sustainability and …

Ciel & Terre Completes Two New Floating Solar Projects in California and Colorado with Others Under Construction and Planned in U.S. New Floating Solar Projects for Walden and Salad Cosmo Use Manmade Ponds for Cost-Effective Solar Power Using Ciel & Terre Patented Floating Photovoltaic Technology Ciel & Terre USA (www.ciel-et-terre.net), innovators in floating solar power systems, today announced the completion …

Stand out stats: Living off-grid saves 90% of energy and water usage compared to normal homes 75,000 people are now living off-grid in the UK Using off-grid lifestyle tips could save you over 50% on household utility bills What Is Living Off-Grid? Living off-grid is about becoming completely self sufficient and removing yourself from many of the constraints of a …

ForeFront Power Approved for First Community Solar Project for SDG&E’s EcoShare Program ForeFront Power is excited to announce that its community solar project in San Diego County is now the first to be approved for San Diego Gas and Electric’s (SDG&E) EcoShare program. The program allows SDG&E customers, including those who rent or cannot install on-site solar, the option of …

Ciel & Terre Delivers First California Public Floating Solar System for Lake County Special Districts – Kelseyville County Waterworks, Dist. #3 International Innovator in “Floatovoltaic” Technology Enables 252kW Clean Energy Project by Floating 720 Solar Panels on Kelseyville Wastewater Treatment Pond KELSEYVILLE,  Calif. (September 18, 2018) – Ciel & Terre USA (www.ciel-et-terre.net), innovators in floating solar power systems, today announced …

Study analyzes how much water is used by oil, coal, natural gas, wind and other energy sources To generate the energy delivered to each home, business and industrial entity in the United States each year, trillions of gallons of water are required for energy production, processing, conversion and transport. However, the exact amount of water withdrawn from the environment and …

Should You Invest in Battery Storage Along with a Solar Energy System? 9 Solar Experts Weigh In Solar-plus-storage systems, which include a battery that captures and stores excess solar energy generated by the PV system to be used at a later time, are a hot topic right now, and more and more solar installers are beginning to offer solar batteries …

Africa renewable energy fund awards $1.6m to Azuri distributor in Zambia to deliver solar home lighting to 7,000 homes 09 August 2018, Lusaka, Zambia – Kazang Solar, Azuri Technologies’ official distribution partner in Zambia, has been awarded $1.6 million from the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) under its Renewable Energy and Climate Adaptation Technologies (REACT) window. Azuri is a leading commercial provider of pay-as-you-go solar …

07 August 2018, Lagos, Nigeria – Azuri Technologies, a leading pay-as-you go solar home solutions provider to off-grid homes, is delighted to be invited to take part in a project aimed at helping students from less affluent communities in Nigeria discover the power of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) in solving real-world problems. The project entitled ‘Bright Hands’ is being …

Increasingly, around the globe, we rely on renewable energy to power our lives and roll back the damage we do to our planet’s resources. For many, energy sources like wind and solar are becoming the standard to keep our businesses fueled cleanly and inexpensively. As renewable energy sources become more prevalent around the globe, there is increased hope that not …

Maybe you have thought about adding solar panels to your home in order to generate your own power. Maybe you have wondered whether solar was right for your home? Well now you can get a solar energy assessment and get connected to contractors who can do the job right for you and get you generating solar energy this year. In …

Solar power is at a dead end, and I say that happily. I also say it as the CEO of a Utah and Reno-based solar company. On its path and in its current direction, it is impossible for solar energy to go any further. However, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t matter. We just need to start looking at and thinking …

Your vintage home likely gets plenty of compliments for its charm and allure. There is something particularly captivating about older homes that have remained intact while the rest of the world keeps up with the latest modern trends. As unique as your vintage home may be though, it’s likely in need of some eco-friendly renovations. Fixing up certain money-draining, environmentally …

With the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicting an active 2018 Atlantic hurricane season with 10-16 named tropical storms, including five to nine hurricanes, utilities and renewable energy providers throughout the Caribbean and along the U.S. coast are preparing for another surge of devastating weather events. Last year tropical storms and Hurricanes Irma, Harvey and Maria, devastated electric systems …

Has California Put the Proper Mechanisms In Place to Succeed With Solar Mandate? by Sara Gutterman California just passed a mandate that will require solar panels on all new homes beginning in 2020. The California Energy Commission projects that the requirement will substantially decrease the state’s greenhouse gas emissions and save homeowners millions of dollars on utility bills in the …