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Solar Net-Metering Fight Flares In Colorado
Xcel, Colorado’s largest electricity provider, is seeking net-metering changes that could undervalue solar’s grid benefits and slow its growth.
European Electric Micro Car Can Drive On Solar Alone
Researchers in Europe develop a micro electric car prototype capable of traveling up to 12 miles or so on solar power alone.
Right’s New Attack On Clean Energy Detailed
Progressive groups say that after a recent Big Fail, ALEC has a new, more devious plan to attack state renewable energy standards.
Solar Milestone: US Cracks 10 GW Mark
The U.S. joins Germany, Italy and China as the only countries with 10 gigawatts of installed solar PV capacity. That’s the good news.
Solar Powered NASA Robot Survives Harsh Greenland Conditions
NASA reports that the solar powered robot GROVER has completed a stage of field trials in Greenland where it was analyzing layers of snow and ice.
Students’ Robotic Solar Boat On Transatlantic Trek
A bunch of college engineering students have built a robotic solar boat that departed Rhode Island this week, aiming for Spain.
New World Solar Challenge Entry A Family Solar Car
The Eindhoven University of Technology entry for the upcoming World Solar Challenge is envisioned as a family solar car capable of holding four people.
Apple Building Big Solar Farm In Nevada
A new Apple data center in Reno will be partly powered by a big solar farm that will use low-concentration PV technology and a unique financing arrangement.
How Solar In Ohio Beats Solar In Arizona
Measured against the source it replaces, a study yields surprising results about the benefits of new solar and wind power generation by region.
Obama, Lacking Magic Wand, Sets New Renewable Energy Goals
Along with limiting CO2 emissions from power plants, President Obama says he’ll push for additional renewable energy, including more big projects on public lands.
Solar Helps US Army Keep Snipers At Bay
A solar-powered microgrid gives the U.S. Army the juice it needs to run an anti-sniper surveillance system in Afghanistan.
Solar Powered Wheelchair For Cerebral Palsy Sufferers Inspires
A University of Virginia student team builds a solar powered wheelchair for those afflicted by cerebral palsy.
Solar Gardens Taking Root In US Communities
Community solar projects – aka, solar gardens – boost distributed energy development and bring their benefits to those who can’t put solar panels on their own roof.