Installing solar at schools makes sense for the savings—also for learning too
As solar deployment continues to grow, even amid political headwinds, the adoption of onsite solar by public and private schools serves as a strong undercurrent...
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The role solar power can play as demand charges increase
Unsurprisingly, the monumental rise in solar installations in the US over the past decade has been driven by...
IRS “Notice 2018-59”: how is the industry reacting; and, who will benefit most?
At the end of June 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released its much-anticipated guidance on commencce construction...
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) wants to remove solar incentives
A report released by the ACCC last week expressed concern over the high cost of electricity in Australia, stating: “Australia is facing its most challenging...
Solar+Storage, the Dynamic Duo taking Energy Markets by Storm
The energy dynamic around renewables is changing so quickly in Colorado that Zach Pierce, a senior campaign representative...
DOE explores the benefits of balancing nuclear power and renewable energy
Nuclear power plants typically run either at full capacity or not at all. Yet the plants have the...
Energy storage is rewiring the electricity industry
The market for energy storage on the power grid is growing at a rapid clip, driven by declining prices and supportive government policies. Based on...
Indigenous communities and the Alberta Climate Leadership Plan
A typical characteristic of indigenous communities around the world is their physical and spiritual communion with the land...
Does energy storage make the electric grid cleaner?
Carbon-free energy: Is the answer blowing in the wind? Perhaps, but the wind doesn’t always blow, nor does...
How big is the U.S. solar industry, and what is its growth trajectory?
Editor’s note: On Jan. 22, 2018, the Trump administration announced plans to impose punitive duties on solar panels...
How do extreme weather conditions affect solar efficiency?
North America is experiencing one of its coldest spells in recent years, with temperatures dropping to -20F(-29C). And the temperatures have been going down even...
Blockchain community solar trading interest grows in Australia
Through p2p or community solar trading, households or businesses that generate solar power can sell green energy to...
The Ethics of Energy
Fourteen years later and the world has become increasingly more dependant on energy. Technology use is at its...
The Benefits of Floating Solar Panels
Floating solar also referred to as a floating solar array or floating solar farm, refers to an array of photovoltaic panels on a structure that...
Achieving Affordable, Clean Energy Goals Through Off-Site Corporate PPAs
Corporations are becoming increasingly focused on lowering and hedging their electricity costs and improving their sustainability practices. One...
Time to get real about solar energy: It’s not just about going Green!
As a business owner, profitability is not just a nice to have- it’s a necessity to sustain your...