Solar panels generated more electricity than coal in the past six months in a historic year for getting energy from the sun in the UK, … Solar panels surpass coal-fired electricityRead more
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Flat solar power tariff drops to all-time low
The levellised solar power tariff has dropped to an all-time low of Rs. 3.15 per unit in an auction of a 250 MW project at … Flat solar power tariff drops to all-time lowRead more
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Kentucky Coal Museum installs solar panels to save on electricity bills
In what it says is a cost-saving move, the Kentucky Coal Museum is moving to solar power, according to the Associated Press. The museum is … Kentucky Coal Museum installs solar panels to save on electricity billsRead more
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Worldwide solar power growth increased by 50 percent in 2016
New reports from SolarPower Europe show that solar power had a very good year last year. Worldwide, installed solar power capacity grew by an amazing … Worldwide solar power growth increased by 50 percent in 2016Read more
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This is What 4 Million Solar Panels Look Like From Space
On the Tibetan Plateau in eastern China, 4 million solar panels silently soak up the sun as part of the Longyangxia Dam Solar Park. It’s … This is What 4 Million Solar Panels Look Like From SpaceRead more
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King CONG vs. Solartopia
As you ride the Amtrak along the Pacific coast between Los Angeles and San Diego, you pass the San Onofre nuclear power plant, home to … King CONG vs. SolartopiaRead more
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US Solar Grows 95% In 2016 In Record-Breaking Year
The United States solar market had its biggest year to date in 2016, growing a phenomenal 95%, installing a fantastic 14.5 gigawatts of new solar … US Solar Grows 95% In 2016 In Record-Breaking YearRead more
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Solar panels now pay back the energy used to make them in little more than a year
Please would you tell me approximately how much energy it typically takes to make 1 megawatt (peak) of solar modules today? And roughly how much … Solar panels now pay back the energy used to make them in little more than a yearRead more
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Solar jobs are booming
The number of people employed by the solar power industry in the U.S. surged 25 percent last year, to 260,000 workers, according to a count … Solar jobs are boomingRead more
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Solar panel researchers investigate powering trains by bypassing grid
Imperial College London has partnered with the climate change charity 10:10 to investigate the use of track-side solar panels to power trains, the two organisations … Solar panel researchers investigate powering trains by bypassing gridRead more