There are so many ways in which the migration to renewable energy improves people’s lives. I’ve often written about what I consider to be the biggest single bang for the buck in terms of social betterment: bringing rural electrification to …
Category: Photovoltaics
Renewable Energy Has Not Killed Coal-Fired Power Plants
A reader notes: Over the last 10 years or so the number of coal industry jobs has fallen approximately due to automation, not solar or other advancements in clean energy. Yes, the few jobs left may be threatened by solar, …
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From Guest Blogger Paul Spencer, CEO of the Clean Energy Collective: Shifting Toward a More Sustainable Future
Clean Energy Collective (CEC) was honored as one of the 2014 SHIFT Sustainability Award Winners for its contribution to a healthier ecosystem, healthier communities and reduced resource consumption. More than 600 organizations were evaluated, and the top 50 were chosen for …
Solar Kit Solutions: Unique Approach to Bringing Solar Energy to Northern California Businesses and Home Owners
Through a wonderful coincidence at the end of a hike I took with a friend yesterday, I was introduced to Bill Hedgpeth, a four-decade veteran of the electronics industry, now CEO of Solar Kit Solutions. Bill’s organization provides one-stop shopping …
The Annual Intersolar Show — Exploring Every Facet of the Solar Energy Industry
It’s hard to imagine a better, broader presentation of the solar industry than that available at Intersolar–except that there is near-exclusive emphasis on photovoltaics, at the expense of solar thermal. Having said that, Intersolar offers, under one (very large) roof, …
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Hawaii Has All the Right Conditions to Replace Fossil Fuels with Renewable Energy
Here’s an article about a “Perfect Storm for Renewables,” which describes how Kauai, one of the less-populated Hawaiian Islands, is poised to hit 40% renewable energy on their electricity grid. This is largely driven by homeowners who have installed solar …
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Intersolar
Several times over the past few days I was pleasantly surprised when callers asked me if I was going to the Intersolar show in San Francisco. Man, how it’s grown over the years. I opt to drive, rather than fly; …
Solar Energy – Letting It Shine
I know that at least a few hundred readers (I wish it were more) have checked out 2GreenEnergy’s recent video series in which I interviewed author John Perlin on camera regarding his incredible book: Let It Shine – The 6000 Year …
Talking Renewable Energy at the Intersolar Show
I’m happy to announce that I’ve been able to schedule a number of important meetings during my trip to the Intersolar show in San Francisco this week. Having said that, I have plenty of time slots remaining, if anyone wants …
From Guest Blogger Sinan: Solar Benches in Boston
The 60-year-old technology is finally making into the mainstream of our daily lives. The city of Boston plans to install solar photovoltaic powered benches that would serve as outdoor charging stations. The first wave will be located in the Boston …
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