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How renewables fared under the Obama administration

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Secretary Ernest Moniz has detailed the Obama Administration’s efforts on renewables in an exit memo published last week.

By Guest ContributorJanuary 11, 20171

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Mexico hits 20 GW clean energy, expects jump in solar capacity

The Government of Mexico says it expects the country to have 20 times the current level of installed solar capacity by the end ...

By Guest ContributorDecember 28, 20160

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3-GW renewables transmission line gets approval in the United States

The construction process for this project is expected to create up to 1,500 direct jobs each year for an estimated three-year period.

By Guest ContributorDecember 14, 20160

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Solar panels have been benefiting the climate ‘since 2011’—Carbon Brief report

In 2011, solar power reached a tipping point. This was the year when the solar industry started saving more greenhouse gases than it ...

By Guest ContributorDecember 7, 20160

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Lightening Soldiers’ Loads by Lifting PV Cells onto Flexible Surfaces

On the battlefield, mobility for the marine is critical—a novel "lift-off" of a high-efficiency cell that could then be repackaged on thin film.

By Guest ContributorDecember 7, 20160

google planning huge new hq in mountain view headquarters

Google sets milestone to be 100% powered by renewable energy in 2017

In its latest announcement, Google plans to reach 100% renewable energy for its global operations by 2017 — including both data centers and ...

By Guest ContributorDecember 6, 20160

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Six of the most common solar energy myths debunked

Separating fact from myths. Despite the overwhelming growth of solar installations, many myths remain, here are the top 6 solar energy myths.

By Guest ContributorDecember 6, 20160

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NREL installs solar array field to source performance data

The newest modules are being installed to measure how their efficiency at converting sunlight into electricity changes over time.

By Guest ContributorNovember 28, 20160

Installers attach photovoltaics to the south face of the NREL parking garage

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Latest report from NREL indicates high renewable energy growth in 2015

The 2015 Renewable Energy Data Book shows that U.S. renewable electricity grew to 16.7 percent of total installed capacity and 13.8 percent of ...

By Guest ContributorNovember 25, 20160

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How localized solar will compete with offsite renewables

Wind has comprised a large portion of installed offsite renewables, but solar is making its case in the market.

By Guest ContributorNovember 18, 20160

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Berkeley Lab method could help scientists learn new ways to boost photovoltaic efficiency

Next-generation solar cells made of super-thin films of semiconducting material hold promise because they're relatively inexpensive and flexible enough to be applied just ...

By Guest ContributorNovember 16, 20160

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$65m to continue momentum towards SunShot goals

Energy Department Announces More than 90% Achievement of 2020 SunShot Goal, Sets Sights on 2030 Affordability Targets

By Guest ContributorNovember 16, 20160

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