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Wind, Solar Generation Capacity Catching Up with Nuclear Power
Advocates of nuclear energy have long been predicting its renaissance, yet this mode of producing electricity has been stalled for years. Renewable energy, by contrast, … Wind, Solar Generation Capacity Catching Up with Nuclear PowerRead more
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Solar is so popular right now, we’re facing a shortage of panels!
From glut to shortage for first time since 2006 It’s worth repeating again and again: The price per watt of solar power is going through … Solar is so popular right now, we’re facing a shortage of panels!Read more
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Thousands of birds are igniting mid-air
At the $2.2 billion Ivanpah solar installation in California’s Mojave Desert, telltale plumes of smoke curl above the plant’s hyper-concentrated rays. According to federal wildlife … Thousands of birds are igniting mid-airRead more
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Stacking Cells Could Make Solar as Cheap as Natural Gas
When experts talk about future solar cells, they usually bring up exotic materials and physical phenomena. In the short term, however, a much simpler approach—stacking … Stacking Cells Could Make Solar as Cheap as Natural GasRead more
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Solar Power Installations Jump to a New Annual Record
The year 2013 saw record-breaking growth for solar electricity generation as the photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) markets continued to grow. With … Solar Power Installations Jump to a New Annual RecordRead more
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Global Solar Module Prices Just Reached A Record Low
Spot prices for solar modules around the world hit 63 cents per watt in 2014′s second quarter — an all-time low. Spot prices are the … Global Solar Module Prices Just Reached A Record LowRead more
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Mineirão is the first World Cup stadium powered by solar energy
The photovoltaic solar plant (USF) opened this Tuesday (06.05) morning changed the Mineirão in Belo Horizonte into an economic, environmental and socially sustainable ground. The … Mineirão is the first World Cup stadium powered by solar energyRead more
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U.S. Residential Solar Just Beat Commercial Installations For The First Time
The first quarter of 2014 was another big one for the U.S. solar industry, with 74 percent of all new electric generating capacity across the … U.S. Residential Solar Just Beat Commercial Installations For The First TimeRead more