Time for State to See the Light on Solar Power
At a time when everyone agrees on the need to create jobs and stimulate the economy, an idea exists that would bring thousands of jobs to New York while also pumping billions of dollars into the local economy: a committed investment in solar power.
ComEd to Deliver More Solar Power
Beginning in July, Commonwealth Edison Co. customers will receive more power from the sun, thanks to a solar project under way in LaSalle County.
The (Solar) Light at the End of the Tunnel
A consultant for the Defense Department reports that introducing solar installations on nine military bases in the Mojave and Colorado Desert could generate 7,000 megawatts of power.
Solar Capacity Rose 54% to 28 Gigawatts Last Year, BNEF Says
New solar capacity around the world increased 54 percent to about 28 gigawatts last year driven by record installations in Germany and Italy, Bloomberg New Energy Finance data shows.
Ikea's Rooftop Solar Array Will be the Largest in Minnesota
A solar array that retailer Ikea says will be installed on the roof of its Bloomington store will be the state's largest generator of electricity from the sun.
NY Gov. Cuomo Calls for Quadrupling Amount of Solar in the State
New Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) made solar a priority in his "State of the State Address" on Jan. 4.
New Proposal Seeks to Encourage Solar Panels on LA Rooftops, Parking Lots
Ambitious goals Los Angeles city officials have set for solar energy remain out of reach. Changes in leadership at the L.A. Department of Water and Power have slowed renewable energy policies. So has the domestic economy. Now the DWP is floating a new proposal designed to encourage solar farms on large rooftops and parking lots.
Solar Energy Looking Bright in Savannah
Local solar advocate Jack Star points to several recent developments that have him feeling optimistic about solar energy in the Savannah area.
Plug n' Play Solar PV Systems Aim to Juice the Home-DIY Market
Borrowing a design concept from the consumer electronics industry, ‘Plug n’ Play’ solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are making their way into the consumer mass market.
Largest Solar Farm in Texas Now Helping To Power Your Home
The largest solar farm in Texas is now pumping power to homes across Austin. The $100 million facility was switched on last month and city officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony today.