Editorial Team, Author at PVBuzzMedia

Engineers point the way to more affordable, sustainable urban neighborhoods

The approach could significantly reduce costs and pollution compared to traditional systems.

By Editorial TeamApril 7, 20220

Perspective

To understand why Biden extended tariffs on solar panels, take a closer look at their historical impact

The tariffs on solar panel imports raised concerns about U.S. installation jobs, which were among the fastest-growing job sectors in the country. So ...

By Editorial TeamApril 7, 20220

Research and Development

New device lets solar cells continue working long after sunset; making use of the heat leaking from Earth back into space

The setup is inexpensive and, in principle, could be incorporated within existing solar cells.

By Editorial TeamApril 6, 20220

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Perspective

Revolutionary changes in transportation, from electric vehicles to ride sharing, could slow global warming – if they’re done right, IPCC says

The systemic changes underway in the transportation sector could begin lowering emissions footprint. But will they reduce emissions enough?

By Editorial TeamApril 5, 20220

Streaming

Nico checks up on Jigar Shah, Director for the Loan Program Office at the DOE — Suncast Podcast

LPO funds technologies that are ready to scale the transition to a global clean energy economy.

By Editorial TeamMarch 31, 20220

Report and Analysis

Renewable energy production hit an all-time high in 2021, providing more energy than coal or nuclear power

Solar power accounted for 12.19% of total renewable energy output in the U.S. behind Wind energy (27.05%), biomass (21.41%), biofuels (19.15%), and hydropower ...

By Editorial TeamMarch 31, 20220

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Insight

Top five solar installers in the U.S, according to Wood Mackenzie — which has the most market share and rules them all?

According to Wood Mackenzie, impressive growth and market consolidation amid the top five U.S. solar players could threaten Sunrun’s dominance in 2022.

By Editorial TeamMarch 30, 20220

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Research and Development

Scientists at the University of Surrey achieve record efficiency for ultra-thin solar panels

The team successfully increased the levels of energy absorbed by wafer-thin photovoltaic panels by 25%.

By Editorial TeamMarch 30, 20220

Press Release

Justin Trudeau’s climate plan aims to reduce Canada’s domestic emissions 40% from 2005 levels by 2030

The plan, which constitutes Canada’s first real roadmap to meeting 2030 climate targets, includes detailed plans and CAD$9.1bn in new spending for climate ...

By Editorial TeamMarch 30, 20220