Posted on: August 9, 2023 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

Renewables Generated Ten Percent of U.S. Energy In March

In March, the amount of power generated from solar and wind electricity within the United States topped ten percent for the first time, according to Reuters. The data comes from an official report published by the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration, which keeps the power generation statistics. The figure of 10 percent is encouraging. However, the high during this time of the season is somewhat to be expected. The spring season is…

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Posted on: August 9, 2023 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

China Turns On the World’s Largest Floating Solar Farm

In the last week, workers switched to a solar energy facility that can produce 40 megawatts of electricity floating on an artificial lake in China’s Anhui province near Huainan. Huainan, according to Sarah Zheng at the South China Morning Post. This is the biggest floating solar farm worldwide. However, it is growing at a rapid pace. China is creating new renewable energy projects it’s likely to keep the title for a while.…

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Posted on: August 9, 2023 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

Here’s How FDR Explained Making Electricity Public

When electric power began appearing in the late 1890s, many purchased it from private firms that started to pop up nationwide. At first and eager to get their hands on a great thing, writes the University of Oregon, many individuals started power companies. Without regulation, things were a mess in that cities could have as many as 30 companies that operated in that one city. “During this time,” according to the university’s…

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Posted on: August 9, 2023 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

This New Man-Made Sun Is 10,000 Times More Intense Than Sunlight on Earth

Hot. Radiant. Bright. Our closest star is various things, but the best part is that it’s only 93 million miles away. If you went closer, the stars would be smoking in the heat of 9,940 degrees. So, how are scientists supposed to investigate ways to develop solar energy? According to Hannah Devlin’s reports for The Guardian, The German Aerospace Center (DLR) has the answer: a substantial artificial sun. They just turned on this considerable…

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Could This Be the Most Efficient Solar Panel Ever?

Solar panels have been used for some time; however, the materials they’re made of render them ineffective at converting half of the solar energy into usable electricity. MIT estimates that a typical home in the sun-filled state of Arizona requires five hundred square feet of solar panel space (assuming they’re at a 15% efficiency) to satisfy its energy requirements for the day. In winter, when it’s cold and gray, the same house…

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Posted on: August 9, 2023 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

Five Questions You Should Have About California’s New Tesla-Powered Battery Bank

The fundamentals are the same: Tesla built batteries for the power plant that is 20 megawatts situated in Ontario, California. The project, which is in response to the problems of supplementary gas-powered power stations, allows Southern California Edison to store and release power throughout the day, which will help balance the system and make the system more effective. The power held during the daylight hours (when wind and sun are…

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Posted on: August 9, 2023 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

France Is Paving More Than 600 Miles of Road With Solar Panels

The first segment that forms part of the Wattway road, which is a 0.6-mile stretch, began operation last week in Normandy. This road is scheduled to be inspected over the next two years. As per the French Ministry of Environment, Energy and the Sea, it is expected to produce enough electricity to power the city of 5,000 people. The Minister of Ecology and Energy announced that France would lay 621 miles…

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Posted on: August 8, 2023 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

SunShot Incubator Inspires Solar Energy Visionaries

Today, the Energy Department is announcing funding of over $12 million to speed up the development of new technologies in the solar sector as part of the most recent cycle of SunShot Incubator. This funding opportunity is a challenge to solar’s brightest and most talented to lead breakthrough technological advancements across the solar spectrum, from streamlining solar permits to improving the efficiency of solar cells. The most recent phase of the SunShot…

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Posted on: August 8, 2023 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

The Solar Classroom Lesson Plan

We shared last week our story about Aaron’s school -A group of fourth graders in Durham, North Carolina, who use solar energy to power their classrooms. Students set this lofty objective after studying power sources and electricity in class. Inspired by the initiative’s accomplishments, here are a few of our most loved solar-powered educational resources for children, parents, and teachers. LEARN SOLAR BASICS Before Aaron’s students can launch their solar projects, they…

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Posted on: August 8, 2023 Posted by: Natalie M. Brownell Comments: 0

Regional Test Centers Breaking Down Barriers to Solar Energy Deployment

Solar energy is more affordable than ever before, making it a safe, clean alternative for communities, homeowners, and companies nationwide. The solar industry is more than 60 percent of the way to reaching the Department of Energy’s SunShot Initiative affordability target of $0.06 per kilowatt-hour solar power. Based on the Energy Information Administration, in the first six months of the year, renewable energy sources accounted for over 14% of the net U.S. electrical…

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