Solar Power

tesla now renting solar panels

Tesla now renting solar panels to homeowners

Tesla has announced it will begin renting solar panels to homeowners through a subscription service. The smallest installation will cost just $50 and Tesla estimates most  homes can save between $20 and $650, depending on […]

trump tariffs

Checking In on the Trump Solar Tariff 15 Months On

With Trump announcing a new 25% tariff on Chinese-made solar inverters yesterday, we got to wondering how the 2018 solar panel tariff – much maligned at the time for potentially hindering one of the US’ […]

Tesla lowers solar prices in bid to regain crown

Tesla Lowers Solar Installation Cost

It’s no secret that Tesla’s been slumping on its solar business over the last few years. Once top-dog in the industry, rival Sunrun has since taken their crown. However, earlier this year Elon Musk said […]

Facebook Partners with Utility for 350 MW of Solar

Facebook Partners with Utility for 350 MW of Solar

Facebook has partnered with utility Dominion Energy to install 350 megawatts of solar in Virginia and North Carolina, to cover energy use at Facebook’s local facilities. The project supports Dominion and Facebook’s commitments as members […]

Disney World installs 270 acre solar farm

Disney World Installs 270 Acre Solar Farm

Disney World has installed its second solar installation, a 50 MW solar installation that can cover 25% of the park’s energy needs, a major step in its plan to reduce emissions by 50% by 2020. […]

lego is buying US solar firm enerparc

Lego is Buying a US Solar Company

Lego’s parent company Kirkbi is set to buy a majority stake in US solar firm Enerparc. The move comes as the Lego Group continues to buy in to renewable energy projects, both as long-term financial […]