SolarCity seeks an extension to keep alive its still under review $275 million federal loan guarantee to install rooftop solar at U.S. military bases.
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Solar Decathlon 2011: University of Maryland, WaterShed
Besides making it energy efficient, the University of Maryland’s WaterShed tackles the issue of water conservancy in their 2011 Solar Decathlon entry.
Energy Mandates Touch Off A Rush For Open Farmland
Many California farmers and ranchers have invested in solar power to serve or supplement their electricity needs. Meanwhile, government renewable-energy mandates have put new pressure on productive farmland that developers want to convert for utility-scale energy projects.
More California Farmers Invest In Solar Power
California farmers and ranchers lead the nation in use of solar power. At the same time, government renewable-energy mandates have added pressure for conversion of productive farmland for utility-scale solar energy projects.
Solyndra Bankruptcy A Solar Hot Potato
The bankruptcy of solar manufacturing star and federal loan guarantee winner Solyndra, besides slashing green jobs, also sets off a solar firestorm in D.C.
Solar Car Race In Australia Lures 42 Teams
The field is set for the biennial World Solar Challenge, the nearly 1,900-mile solar car race across Australia’s Outback, from Darwin to Adelaide.
Rick Perry Solar Power Stance Is…What?
EDF’s Colin Meehan, in a column with us, tries to breakdown what Texas governor and now GOP presidential candidate Rick Perry’s stance is on solar energy.
He’s A Solar Pioneer, And Barely A Teen
Aidan Dwyer, just 13 years old, wins a Young Naturalist Award for investigating the Fibonacci sequence and applying it ingenuously to solar-power collection.
GM Gives Solar Canopy Company A Charge
Sunlogics will provide solar charging canopies for the Volt maker, while GM Ventures pumps $7.5 million into the start up for an equity stake.
China Solar Tariff A Really Big Deal
NRDC’s Michael Davidson discusses how China’s new nationwide solar PV feed-in tariff gives its solar industry a powerful shot in the arm.
Clean Energy & Rethinking Uncle Sam’s Role
EDF’s Andy Darrell, in a column with us, says that it is time to rethink government’s role in the clean energy marketplace, including leading by example.
India’s Growing Solar Power Potential
Sierra Club’s Justin Guay, in a column with us, talks about the growing market for solar power in India, noting how it is at a bit of a crossroads.
Solar Power From First Solar A $4.5B Winner
The U.S. Department of Energy has offered $4.5 billion in conditional loan guarantees to First Solar for three large scale California solar power projects.
Accessory Dwelling Units Save Energy
Accessory dwelling units allow for low energy costs and that little needed extra space for a workshop or extra bedroom. We check one out in Portland.