The Nyngan and Broken Hill solar plants were originally announced in 2013 and are the largest operational solar power plants in Australia. Developed by AGL … Birth of large-scale solar in AustraliaRead more
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China built a giant solar field in a desert
In August 2009, construction began on China’s first large-scale solar power station. Six years later, solar panels have expanded much deeper into the Gobi Desert, … China built a giant solar field in a desertRead more
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World’s Cheapest Solar Power Lands In Austin, Texas
Texans likes to be #1. Well, a lot of people like to be #1, but Texans are particularly known for this. For the time being, … World’s Cheapest Solar Power Lands In Austin, TexasRead more
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California Is Getting More Than 5 Percent Of Its Power From Large Solar Projects
California led the nation in new solar power capacity last year, and new data show it was the first state to get more than 5 … California Is Getting More Than 5 Percent Of Its Power From Large Solar ProjectsRead more
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Solar power passes 1% global threshold
Solar power now covers more than 1% of global electricity demand. In three countries in Europe – Italy, Germany and Greece – solar PV supplies … Solar power passes 1% global thresholdRead more
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The ‘Other’ Form Of Solar Power
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems have seen explosive growth because of their stunning 99 percent price drop in the past quarter century. As a result, the … The ‘Other’ Form Of Solar PowerRead more
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Hybrid rooftop wind and solar generator
The SolarMill, a 1.2 kW combination wind and solar energy system, will be sold in the U.S. for about $3000. WindStream Technologies’ hybrid rooftop energy … Hybrid rooftop wind and solar generatorRead more
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How the US and the WTO Crushed India’s Subsidies for Solar Energy
Four hundred million Indians—one quarter of India’s population—have no electricity, but as far as the United States and the World Trade Organization (WTO) are concerned, … How the US and the WTO Crushed India’s Subsidies for Solar EnergyRead more