A 2.5-megawatt PV plant in the Spanish province of Seville proves that even without generous subsidies, solar power can grow, Greenpeace says.
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China’s 12 GW Of New Solar: What’s It Mean?
China’s world-record 12 gigawatts of new solar in 2013 has to be applauded. But how much it will matter in the fight against climate change is unclear.
Solar Surges, Wind Wanes In 2013 U.S. Installs
Utility-scale solar installations grew nearly 50 percent in 2013, making up 21 percent of total capacity additions.
How Solar Saves The Military Big Bucks
Pew sees renewables booming for the U.S. miliary, and an Air Force base solar project in Arizona shows how going green saves green for the Defense Department.
Harvard Battery Could Help Wind, Solar Flow
Organic material – much like rhubarb – is the key to a battery technology advance that could aid in storing wind and solar energy.
Obama Review Promises New Energy Blueprint
Looking for a coherent approach in the face of climate change, the White House formally launches a Quadrennial Energy Review, with an initial focus on infrastructure.
A Fabulous Sign Of Las Vegas Going Solar
The electricity used to light the iconic sign welcoming visitors to Las Vegas is now offset by onsite solar arrays.
Solar Net Metering War: Casualty-Free, For Now
Analyst IHS says the utilities’ pushback against full-retail solar net metering schemes won’t be a huge factor in 2014.
How Wind Is Helping Deliver Record-Cheap Solar
A contract for very cheap solar power in New Mexico shows the synergies to be realized from well-planned solar-wind hybrid project, researchers say.
US Solar Says 2013 Installs Will Beat Germany
True, the German market is slowing, but utility-scale and residential installations are feeding U.S. growth, a third-quarter 2013 report reveals.
Cogenra Claims Super-Cheap Solar With LCPV
Cogenra says its T14 low-concentration PV system has a module cost of around fifty cents per watt for utility-scale installations; a Tucson project will soon use it.
First Solar Wants A Piece Of Japanese PV Pie
Japan’s burgeoning solar market beckons, and thin-film, utility-scale specialist First Solar answers the call – with crystalline silicon?
Huge US-Backed Solar Plant At Full Power
You can call it another loan-guarantee success story: One of the world’s biggest solar PV plants is fully operational in California.
World’s Largest Certified Net Zero Energy Building Opens In Los Altos
The building generates more than enough electricity to meet its needs during the first full year of occupancy.