Another Day, Another Solar Factory Opens In The US

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 18:55:18 +0000

Yet another new solar factory is launching in the US, attended by hundreds of new permanent jobs and an estimated $2.9 billion in economic activity for its host state.

The post Another Day, Another Solar Factory Opens In The US appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Read more

Trump Inherits A Floating Solar Bonanza

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:21:24 +0000

Floating solar panels on hydropower dams and other reservoirs controlled by the US government could power tens of millions of homes, eventually.

The post Trump Inherits A Floating Solar Bonanza appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Read more

Three Interesting Ways To Leverage Railways For Solar Power

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:55:46 +0000

Innovators are leveraging new technologies to install solar panels on sound barriers and other railroad infrastructure.

The post Three Interesting Ways To Leverage Railways For Solar Power appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Read more

Three Interesting Ways Leverage To Railways For Solar Power

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:55:46 +0000

Innovators are leveraging new technologies to install solar panels on sound barriers and other railroad infrastructure.

The post Three Interesting Ways Leverage To Railways For Solar Power appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Read more

Another Milestone For Solar Panels That Produce Green Hydrogen

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Sun, 22 Dec 2024 04:13:05 +0000

A US startup is producing green hydrogen from solar panels that deploy billions of specialized nanoparticles activated by sunlight, with scaleup anticipated by 2026.

The post Another Milestone For Solar Panels That Produce Green Hydrogen appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Read more

Germany Embraces Balkonkraftwerke — Balcony Solar For Apartments

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2024 22:23:54 +0000

Balcony solar is a big hit in Germany, which as seen 200 MW of new balcony based solar added this year alone.

The post Germany Embraces Balkonkraftwerke — Balcony Solar For Apartments appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Read more

Qcells Solar Factory in Georgia Gets $1.45 Billion Loan Guarantee

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:05:39 +0000

The Qcells facility will enable deployment of PV energy systems and domestic capability for critical parts of the solar supply chain. As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) announced today the closing of a $1.45 billion loan guarantee … [continued]

The post Qcells Solar Factory in Georgia Gets $1.45 Billion Loan Guarantee appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Read more

Part 2: How To Repurpose Your EV Cargo Rack For Solar Panels

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:44:32 +0000

The US startup DartSolar is developing DIY-friendly rooftop solar panels for a variety of electric vehicles, adding miles to the battery, running electric tools and equipment, or providing power in emergencies.

The post Part 2: How To Repurpose Your EV Cargo Rack For Solar Panels appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Read more

The Sunshine State Projected to Take Over as Top-Ranked Residential Solar State in 2028

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2024 02:40:57 +0000

Florida, the Sunshine State, has wide-open skies and plenty of light — everywhere. Unsurprisingly, Florida businesses and people continue to vote with their dollars in support of solar power. Florida has installed the second most solar power capacity in the country in 2024, only trailing Texas. According to new research, … [continued]

The post The Sunshine State Projected to Take Over as Top-Ranked Residential Solar State in 2028 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Read more

USA’s Largest Solar & Storage Project Approved — Emission-Free Electricity for 800,000 Homes

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:55:56 +0000

In an effort to meet strong renewable energy requirements, Oregon just authorized the largest solar farm in the state, and seemingly the nation. It is situated on around 10,000 acres of active farming in Morrow County. In order to counteract the detrimental effects on the local agricultural sector, the huge … [continued]

The post USA’s Largest Solar & Storage Project Approved — Emission-Free Electricity for 800,000 Homes appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Read more