Nearly 500K Clean Energy Workers Remain Out of Work After Only 13K Jobs Returned in August
• 14% of clean energy workforce still jobless as industry nears slow season
• August growth rate far below 2020 projections made before COVID-19
Utility Solar Market Drives Q2 Growth as Pandemic Causes Drop in Rooftop Solar Installations
The U.S. solar market installed 3.5 GW of new solar photovoltaic capacity in Q2 2020, a drop of 6% from Q1 installations. At the same time, utility-scale solar remained resilient despite the Covid-19 pandemic, representing 71% of all new solar capacity brought online in Q2.
MT Solar Overcomes Labor Shortages, Boosts Quality and Improves Productivity with the Universal Robots-powered Vectis Cobot Welding Tool
A Vectis Cobot Welding Tool now handles a wide range of welds, enabling quick change-overs and optimized production. MT Solar overcame labor shortages and freed current staff from repetitive welding tasks while successfully handling a 300% surge in demand.
Solar PV Module Market to witness steady growth of 8.5% during 2020-2026
The solar PV module market is expected to witness a period of flourishing growth owing to a global shift towards renewables and the subsequent rise in large-scale solar energy projects across the world.
What Is Preventing Some Countries From Making the Switch to 100% Renewables?
The most stubborn barrier is the cost of installation. Renewables are designed for simplicity, meaning solar panels and wind turbines are relatively easy and inexpensive to maintain, the initial price of the equipment to power companies and homeowners is not insurmountable.
Solar Energy Powers 'Home of the Future'
Located in Memphis on the banks of the Mississippi River, the civitas home project is a 2,800-square-foot residence that aims to be one of the first homes in America to be certified Zero Emissions, Zero Energy, and Reveal, along with attaining LEED Platinum certification.
NREL, ExxonMobil Teams Imagine, Research New Solutions for Tomorrow's Energy Challenges
Through a research partnership with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the corporate giant that once urged motorists to "Put a tiger in your tank," may one day suggest they fuel up with some algae.
Four Reasons the Solar Market Will Rebound after the COVID-19 Pandemic."
The 2019 photovoltaic energy sector saw unprecedented growth, so much it accounted for nearly 40% of new capacity across all electric power production markets that year. 2019 installations were up 15% from the previous year.
How New Jersey is achieving equitable climate action through community solar
Last year, all eyes were on the state of New Jersey as they launched their Community Solar Energy Pilot Program. A program our PowerMarket team was and continues to be particularly excited about.
Can Erosion at Solar Farms Be Prevented?
Erosion is one risk that workers must mitigate or fix when working with solar panels. These farms can span several acres, with the structures covering most of that land. Underneath it all, the soil and dirt must stay in place.
Watch Video of Largest Ever SolarWindow™ Generating Electricity
Capable of generating current and voltage while maintaining the transparent nature of ordinary glass, the featured nine-square-foot SolarWindow™ was created using the Company's patented LiquidElectricity™ coatings.
What Training Do You Need to Work in Renewables?
The renewable energy field is gaining momentum. More individuals enter the industry each year to become professionals in the field and work toward creating a better environment and economy.
Vacuum for Energy Storage - Solutions for Stationary Flywheel Systems
Depending on the time the energy needs to be stored, and the number of according charges and discharges, different technologies are to be considered - but all of them have one thing in common: they essentially depend on vacuum technology.
How to Stay Informed About Advances in Sustainable Building Materials and Strategies
Green energy proponents need to be aware of their colleagues' work and the state of sustainable developments at large to implement the best of their ideas.
Central American Clothing Manufacturer Decks Out Its Facilities with Solar Energy
Pinehurst MFG, a distinguished textile manufacturing company, is trusted with clothing production by world-renowned brands such as ADIDAS. The company now powers its operations using a solar system with SMA inverters.
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