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Transforming the Nation’s Electrical Grid Will Put Money Back into Consumer Pocketbooks, Boost the Economy and Reduce Harmful Emissions Washington, D.C. — Earlier this week, President Biden announced his American Jobs Plan, a sweeping $2 trillion infrastructure and jobs package that would reshape the American economy by making the biggest investment in our nation’s systems in decades.  In response, Consumer …

The solar power industry hit a remarkable achievement in 2020. According to the International Energy Agency (IAE), solar photovoltaics are now the cheapest way to produce energy in most countries. Solar energy prices have been falling since the technology’s inception, but this is a substantial accomplishment. Ten years ago, solar was the most expensive energy option, but its cost has …

Electric vehicles are, in all likelihood, the future of commercial and private transportation. Nations like China, India, Britain, and France have all declared their intentions to phase out the production of traditional vehicles in favor of electric alternatives. But with many economies relying on the production of gas-powered cars for success, is political change the best answer to innovating the …

WASHINGTON, DC, February 24, 2021 — The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today issued the following statement after President Biden signed an executive order on America’s supply chains. “American Clean Power supports the Biden-Harris administration’s efforts to further develop the existing strong U.S. manufacturing presence for clean energy technologies. More than 530 American manufacturing facilities already contribute to the U.S. …

One of the most significant trends over the last decade for the economy, society, geopolitics, and the environment has been the rise of renewable energy. Fossil fuels have been the basis of the industrial economy for generations, powering tremendous economic growth but with dangerous consequences for the environment and public health. With the dramatic expansion of renewable energy technologies over …

SolarWindow Technologies, Inc. (Symbol: WNDW) today reported a 500% increase in prototyping and testing speed; 12-fold increase in testing capacity and output; and 20-times reduction in material costs. Engineers attribute these record results to the Company’s new ‘high-output platform’ for lab-scale prototyping of SolarWindow electricity-generating plastics and glass for commercial building windows, transportation, greenhouses, and other applications.The SolarWindow breakthrough announced …

Denmark has reached a landmark agreement on the construction of an energy hub in the North Sea. The energy hub will be an artificially constructed island 80 kilometers from the shore of the peninsula Jutland. It will be owned by a public-private partnership. The hub will strengthen the integration of Europe’s power grids and increase renewable electricity production necessary for a …

A major new solar power initiative at University of the Pacific will make the Stockton campus of California’s first university one of America’s leaders in renewable energy on college campuses. The project, working with Tesla, will provide more than 30% of the overall energy needs of the campus. Pacific will be generating more of its energy needs from solar power …

Stop for a moment and consider what comes to mind when you think of a person who is living a sustainable, low-waste lifestyle. Create a real mental image of what this person looks like and how they might live their life.  The stereotypical person you might be thinking of is somewhat of a hippie; maybe even someone who shuns modern …

Case Western Reserve University researchers using artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve ‘photovoltaic’ power plants as part of federal energy program CLEVELAND—Case Western Reserve University computer scientists and energy technology experts are teaming up to leverage the diagnostic power of artificial intelligence (AI) to make solar-power plants more efficient. Solar power  uses energy from the sun collected by photovoltaic …

The coronavirus pandemic has led to widespread quarantines and social distancing protocols across the globe. The resulting curfews, remote work, and virtual school have created a scenario in which families have found themselves spending significant amounts of time together on the homefront. While a good portion of each day is typically spent working and attending classes, there is also plenty …

Members of the electric company’s fleet management staff were joined by representatives from Daimler Trucks North America, owner of Freightliner, for a “plug-in ceremony” at SCE’s Irwindale warehouse facility. The Class 8 truck will be used for a material transport test, which will include moving heavy utility equipment like transformers, wire reels and switch gears from the Irwindale warehouse to SCE service centers …

CS Energy, LLC, a leading integrated energy firm that designs and builds optimized projects in the solar, storage, and emerging energy industries, is celebrating a tripling of its energy storage business. With 315+ MWh under construction or installed across 28 projects coupled with an additional 500 MWh pipeline, CS Energy has emerged as a leader in the solar + storage …

A recent study by researchers from the University of York showed that the configuration of solar cells with checkerboard lines might boost their light absorption ability by 125% and contribute to the broader use of renewable energy. Researchers at University of York, England have recently partnered with NOVA University of Lisbon in Portugal to explore how various solar cell surface …

Looking to cut your monthly electric bills in half? Then you might’ve came across the idea of solar energy, right? But not so fast! Before you invest in solar energy, it’s important to be smart about it. In this article, we’ll talk about the 5 common mistakes that are made by homeowners who have decided to go solar, in the …

There are different reasons why the car engine does not start , in the following article we are going to work on the most frequent reasons that are presented today. Technology advances and there is less and less intervention by the user. Almost everything is controlled by a computer that integrates the vehicle, but they are some of those that influence the ignition even …

Hybrid vehicles have been around for over 100 years. The first hybrid vehicle was developed in 1898, and after being presented at the 1900 world’s fair, broke multiple Austrian speed records. As technology has advanced, so have the designs of consumer and industrial vehicles, and today’s innovations have shifted toward electric cars. These vehicles are only one of the environmentally-conscious …

The test flight will take place at Reedley Municipal Airport in Fresno County, California   Beam Global, (Nasdaq: BEEM, BEEMW), the leading provider of innovative sustainable technology for electric vehicle (EV) charging, outdoor media and energy security, will conduct the world’s first Flying on Sunshine™ flight in a Pipistrel production electric aircraft, powered completely by Beam’s EV ARC™ solar-powered charging unit …

Nowadays, people will hear about how communities can save on not only energy, but also on costs which help pay for it. However, as more and more communities are considering their options when it comes to energy, not everyone can reap the rewards that stem from cheaper energy. With new policies and programs concerning cheaper energy, solar power comes to …

Konica Minolta Healthcare Announces the Installation of a Clean Energy Solar System at its Wayne, NJ Headquarters WAYNE, N.J., Oct. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc., a leading medical imaging and information technology company, and EnterSolar, a commercial solar developer, announce the completion of a 461-kilowatt rooftop solar installation at Konica Minolta Healthcare’s headquarters in Wayne, …