On Solar Policy, Looking For Ties That Bind The States
With states struggling to come up with sound policy on distributed solar, researchers try to find commonalities that can help provide insight.
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Renewable Energy: 100% Of New U.S. Generating Capacity In January
With 287 megawatts of solar leading the way, renewables comprised virtually all the new utility-scale generating capacity installed in the United States in January.
Obama Backs More Big Solar In The Desert
Two solar PV projects totaling 550 MW, in the same area as the recently opened Ivanpah power plant, receive federal approval. Watch for tortoise issues.
Minnesota Solar Panels Duke It Out With Chinese
A county building in Duluth, Minn., gets three 10 kilowatt systems, two homegrown and one from China, in a test of solar in the northland.
Giant Solar Grabs Headlines; Smaller Projects Get Done
The solar pipeline is brimming with projects under 5 megawatts that can typically be approved and completed within a matter of months.
Solar Power Takes On California Water Challenge
Farmers in California’s parched Central Valley are using a new solar powered desalination system to give them fresh water to grow crops.
2015 U.S. Solar Decathlon Teams Announced
Last week marked the start of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015 with the announcement of 20 new collegiate teams selected to compete.