Posted on: September 1, 2023 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

In the U.S., Solar Energy Has More Than Doubled Since Last Year

In the U.S., solar energy production is increasing at a rapid rate. According to the latest report released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Solar photovoltaic energy production this year has nearly doubled that of the previous year’s output. Solar is the latest child on the block compared to other renewable energy sources, such as hydroelectric or wind power. However, over the last few years, solar has been increasing. From June 2013 through June…

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Posted on: September 1, 2023 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

Copenhagen Might Install a Giant, Energy-Gathering Duck in Its Harbor

Copenhagen’s harbor may soon become the home of more than old vessels along with The Little Mermaid. A giant duck with a 12-story height that combines hydropower and solar energy could also join the ranks. A group of British creators and designers that took part in a recent contest suggested the idea of a duck to help the Danish capital transition to carbon neutral by 2025. The duck is only an idea,…

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Posted on: September 1, 2023 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

This Bench in Boston Will Charge Your Phone While It Collects Environmental Data

A few months ago, a solar-powered park bench named Soofa was revealed in the White House’s inaugural Maker Faire. Soofa could be a blessing for those whose cell phone batteries have been drained and the user is left without. It’s not just that you can relax on the bench; it comes with USB ports to recharge your phone while relaxing on a beautiful day. Shortly, courts will come with mats for charging inductively. However, the benches powered…

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Posted on: September 1, 2023 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

Can a Plane Fly Around the World on Solar Power Alone?

In the last week of September, the Obama Administration unveiled new guidelines for limiting greenhouse gas emissions from U.S. power plants; the move was swiftly described as an attempt to consolidate the legacy of President Obama in the battle against climate change. A couple of hours earlier, in the sky above Switzerland, there was a critical event that changed the course of the way we generate and utilize energy. It didn’t garner the same…

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Posted on: September 1, 2023 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

See All These New Energy Projects? Most of Them Are Renewables

As the columnist and economist Paul Krugman noted this week, renewable energy technology is becoming better and less expensive quickly, and the idea of someday providing power to the U.S.–or at least a substantial part of it is getting closer to becoming a reality. In addition, the U.S. Energy Department is planning to provide as much as $4 billion of loans for renewable energy firms, according to Reuters. This isn’t just a political goal: investing…

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Posted on: September 1, 2023 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

Is Japan’s Offshore Solar Power Plant the Future of Renewable Energy?

In Japan, fifty nuclear power plants were inactive and closed after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear accident. There is no way to know which government inspectors will confirm that the nuclear power plants are sufficient to allow them to come back into operation. The anti-nuclear movement points to this crisis in energy as proof that Japan should be relying more heavily on renewable energy sources. A think tank has calculated that a nationwide initiative…

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Posted on: September 1, 2023 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

This Orb-Shaped Solar Power Device Works On The Cloudiest Days

Utilizing a transparent “ball lens” to concentrate light into the form of a beam of energy could increase the efficiency of solar power by as much as 50 percent. Six years ago, the futurist Ray Kurzweil predicted within 20 years, the technology for solar energy would be advanced to the point that it could provide all of the world’s energy requirements. The optimistic prediction was not too far-fetched given how much energy…

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Posted on: September 1, 2023 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

Could There Be a Solar Powered Road?

It was cloudy and chilly on the last day here in Washington. I’m sure you’ll find that interesting. However, I’m mentioning it because, at night, an official from the local weather service said that calls were coming in from people saying they were happy not to see the sun. We are nearing the end of the most scorching month ever in Washington the history of Washington. As the month ended, the people looked like…

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Posted on: August 28, 2023 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

Sustainable Roof Replacement: Ashirvad Pipes Replaces the Facility Roof with a beautiful InRoof

What if you could swap the metal roof of your industrial facility and install a roofing made of solar panels instead? What would be the best way to do it? Do you think it’s worth it? India’s top expert in water management, Ashirvad Pipes, in collaboration with Ornate InRoof, has proven that it’s a viable and successful method of monetizing space. InRoof: A Breakthrough Solution In India, most industrial establishments typically have asbestos…

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Posted on: August 28, 2023 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

Solar in Gujarat: Potential, Solar Policy and Subsidy (2023)

If anyone wants to assess the potential of solar power in Gujarat, there is no need to look any further than Modhera. More than 1300 solar panels are installed on rooftops of government buildings and homes. The tiny village of Gujarat has become the first solar-powered village operating 24/7 in India. Gujarat is the country’s sixth-most significant state in terms of land and ninth most populous, with over 60 million residents. Gujarat…

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