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DC Passed Bill To Move to 100 Percent Renewable Energy
In addition to renewable energy, this new bill also includes an aim to boost solar power’s influence by 2041. Despite the attention and positive support, we should note that the bill hasn’t yet been signed and will be reviewed by Mayor Muriel Bowser.
The Connection Between Alternative Energy Technology and Building Trends in the Intermountain West
Nevada led the renewable energy pack by voting in favor of Question 6, with 59 percent of voters approving the measure. Known as the Renewable Energy Standards Initiative, it will require Nevada to source at least 50 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030
Solar and Renewable Energy Trends in 2019
The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. Sven Lindström, CEO of Swedish solar energy technology leader Midsummer, gives us his insights as to what developments we can we expect from the solar and renewable energy sectors in 2019
The Most Common Solar Circuitry Schemes
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Apart from the solar panel itself, virtually any circuit consists of a solar regulator, inverter and, most commonly, a battery. Let’s briefly go through their functions.
Designing Solar Arrays for Extreme Weather
After a storm like Michael or Florence, it may take weeks or months to fully restore electricity. Solar and energy storage technologies can help address immediate, short-term needs while building a resilient electricity grid for the future.
2019 Renewable Energy and Power Industry Outlook
Despite uncertainty about federal tax reform effects and a spate of new import tariffs, strong fundamentals continue to underpin wind and solar growth and supported growth in 2018. And these are buoyed by the 3 enabling trends of emerging policies...
Infrastructure to be Powered by Dedicated Renewable Energy Systems
The time is right to amp-up blended renewable energy and energy storage solutions dedicated to solely power our infrastructure.
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Highview Power Partners with Citec to Modularize its Gigawatt-Hour Scale Cryogenic Energy Storage Systems
With a simplified design and streamlined engineering from Citec, a standard plant configuration of 50 MW/500 MWh can be easily and cost-effectively scaled up to multiple gigawatt hours, or down, without limitation.
NREL Details Great Potential for Floating PV Systems
While the United States was the first to demonstrate floating PV panels—with the first installation occurring 10 years ago on pontoons on an irrigation pond in Napa Valley, California—the idea has not received widespread national acceptance.
EDF Renewables and Shell Invest in New Jersey Offshore Wind
“As the costs of offshore wind are declining, the U.S. offshore wind industry is quickly advancing with strong Federal and State support. The industry is well-positioned to meaningfully contribute to the New York and New Jersey economies through employment and supply chain
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CLEAN ENERGY INVESTMENT EXCEEDED $300 BILLION ONCE AGAIN IN 2018
Solar commitments declined 24% in dollar terms even though there was record new photovoltaic capacity added, breaking 100GW barrier for the first time
GRC Annual Meeting 2019 - Call for Papers Issued
The Geothermal Resources Council (GRC) has issued a call for papers for the world's biggest annual geothermal energy conference of the year taking place September 15-18, 2019, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, California, USA.
Renewable Energy the Most Competitive Source of New Power Generation in GCC
Under current plans, the region will install 7 gigawatts (GW) of new power generation capacity from renewable sources by the early 2020s
SEPA Reports Envision Five Future Business Models for Investor-Owned Utilities
Black & Veatch-designed Microgrid Actively Powering Shell Technology Center in Houston
Innovative microgrid platform a step toward next-gen clean energy technologies
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