The 3 top-performing solar stocks right now—and why they are gaining so much momentum
Some investors are buying solar stocks to help diversify their portfolios for ESG reasons, while others are doing it because they understand it's the next...
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How solar power helps reduce maternal mortality rates at clinics without reliable access to electricity in Zimbabwe
Tendai Matimbe starts his day at 7:30 am every morning, but as Nurse-in-Charge at the Kamabarami Health Clinic,...
How a Toronto-based community investment bank could help accelerate solar deployment in Canada
A new commercial solar financing program offered through Canada’s Vancity Community Investment Bank (VCIB) will provide Canadian businesses...
The road to breakthrough technologies and scientific innovation is littered with failure
The pace of breakthrough technologies and scientific innovation in the 21st century can, at times, be breathtaking. Year after year, the boundaries of what we...
Finally, after years of waiting, Canada now has a federally funded solar incentive program
Let's discuss eligibility requirements, the registration process, and how the program fits into Canada's broader climate plans. You...
Gigantic dual-axis solar tracker installed on a residential property in Halifax, Nova Scotia
A recently featured solar project details the installation of a massive dual-axis solar tracker on an estate in...
Automakers choose silicon as key Li-ion battery material to boost electric vehicle performance
Silicon represents 27.7% of the earth's crust, making it the second most abundant substance after oxygen. This plentiful material is a hard metalloid, and in...
Boosting solar adoption with interactive production display maps using Powerlily
The Canadian Federal government recently unveiled its latest budget, outlining additional funding to build on "A Healthy Environment...
Installing solar panels over California’s canals could have long-term resource payoffs
Climate change and water scarcities are front and center in the western U.S. The region’s climate is warming, a...
Rapid renewables growth is accelerating a shift towards a carbon-free power grid in the U.S
So far 17 states plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico have adopted laws or executive orders setting goals...
Canada’s 2021 budget promises $40K interest-free loans for home retrofits such as rooftop solar
We’ve reviewed the massive 724-page document and provide details on eligibility and administration of the loans. You are reading a subscriber-only article and we’re glad...
New changes to Edmonton’s solar incentive program just went into effect: Everything you need to know
We clarify how this affects eligibility and rebate amounts for multi-unit residential buildings, new homes, mobile homes, and...
Homeowners should rethink solar panel insurance—it can help avoid unnecessary expenses
The average price of a photovoltaic solar installation has decreased significantly over the past years. This massive price...
Which U.S states are taking advantage of the growing solar and wind industry job creation opportunities?
If there’s one sure-fire way to get the ear of most politicians, it’s the word “jobs.” It seems almost any issue can be framed as...
Superman’s black suit is meant to be more efficient. Is there a correlation to the all-black solar panels?
Zack Snyder’s recently released version of the Justice League movie (dubbed "The Snyder Cut") is generating a lot...
AI technology is key to renewable energy grid resilience and decentralized grid management
One month after historic and deadly winter storms left millions of Texans without power, many energy experts, politicians...