Perspective
Modern Off-Grid Lighting Could Create 2 Million New Jobs in Developing World
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has found that off-grid lighting spurs economic development with 2 million potential new jobs.
Perspective
World Bank promises $1 billion to support India’s solar goals
Deal includes a collaboration on increasing solar energy use around the world, with the goal of mobilizing $1 trillion in investments by 2030.
Research and Development
Bionic leaf surpasses efficiency of photosynthesis, turns sunlight into liquid fuel
A cross-disciplinary team at Harvard University has created a system that uses solar energy to split water molecules and hydrogen-eating bacteria to produce ...
Perspective
Solar energy is growing remarkably across the United States. But how is policy helping or hindering this growth?
The right mix of policy towards solar energy development should arise from the hidden benefits of solar energy, and go beyond the achievement ...
News
Emerging solar market briefs: Chile, Brazil and Saudi Arabia
SunEdison agrees to offload 202 MW of solar in Chile, Saudi Arabia eyes 9.5 GW of renewables by 2030 under new strategy and ...
Research and Development
How off-grid electricity systems are impacting developing world communities
Could off-grid electricity systems accelerate energy access?
News
Last week’s news roundup: Mexico, Kenya, world bank and the global renewable capacity status
Canadian Solar wins Mexico's energy auction, the World Bank to help developing countries deploy 30 GW renewables, planned projects in Kenya and the ...
