Between 2008 and 2013, China’s fledgling solar-electric panel industry dropped world prices by 80 percent, a stunning achievement in a fiercely competitive high-tech market. China … Why China is Dominating the Solar IndustryRead more
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Solar That’s Cheaper Than Wind
A transformation is happening in global energy markets that’s worth noting as 2016 comes to an end: Solar power, for the first time, is becoming … Solar That’s Cheaper Than WindRead more
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In U.S., there are twice as many solar workers as coal miners
SolarCity, the largest installer of residential solar systems in the U.S., nearly doubled its workforce last year, hiring 4,000 people to do everything from system … In U.S., there are twice as many solar workers as coal minersRead more
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Solar Looks to Outpace Natural Gas and Wind
2016 is shaping up to be a milestone year for energy. For the first time, more electricity-generating capacity from solar power plants is expected to … Solar Looks to Outpace Natural Gas and WindRead more
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India unveils the world’s largest solar power plant
The facility in Kamuthi, Tamil Nadu, has a capacity of 648 MW and covers an area of 10 sq km. This makes it the largest … India unveils the world’s largest solar power plantRead more
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Chinese solar firm to build plant in Chernobyl exclusion zone
Two Chinese firms plan to build a solar power plant in the exclusion zone around the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, which has been off limits since … Chinese solar firm to build plant in Chernobyl exclusion zoneRead more
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You’ll Never Believe How Cheap New Solar Power Is
Solar energy has grown 100-fold in this country in the past decade. Globally, solar has doubled seven times since 2000, and Dubai received a bid … You’ll Never Believe How Cheap New Solar Power IsRead more
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New Concentrating Solar Tower Is Worth Its Salt with 24/7 Power
Deep in the Nevada desert, halfway between Las Vegas and Reno, a lone white tower stands 195 meters tall, gleaming like a beacon. It is … New Concentrating Solar Tower Is Worth Its Salt with 24/7 PowerRead more
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Sun-Petrol – how solar energy can be transformed into fuel
The sun is a clean and inexhaustible source of energy, with the potential to provide a sustainable answer to all future energy supply demands. There’s … Sun-Petrol – how solar energy can be transformed into fuelRead more
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California Solar Generation Grew 1,378% In 5 Years
This is one of the key findings from the 8th edition of Next 10’s California Green Innovation Index, released in late June. In addition to … California Solar Generation Grew 1,378% In 5 YearsRead more