For the first time in history, solar-power generation has outpaced wind-powered energy sources in California. According to Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, California obtained more of its energy from solar panels than from wind energy in 2015. Grid-connected, utility-scale solar generation in California has grown 15 fold over the past five …
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Salt Lake City doubles its solar power [Video]
Salt Lake City has signed up for a utility-sponsored solar program that will double the amount of electricity the city receives from renewable energy sources. Through the program with Rocky Mountain Solar, city residents will be able to sign up for solar generated electricity starting January 2017. Additionally, the municipal government will receive 6-12 percent of …
Sun and wind power could generate majority of electricity in US by 2030
Despite the fact that the overwhelming majority of energy produced in the U.S. comes from fossil fuels, such as gas, coal and petroleum, there are significant efforts underway to reverse this trend. Currently, wind and solar power, only account for little more than 2 percent of the total U.S. energy consumption, according to the Institute for Energy …
Trinasolar’s Chief Scientist Dr. Pierre Verlinden Receives William R. Cherry Award
CHANGZHOU, China, May 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) (“Trinasolar” or the “Company”), a global leader in photovoltaic (PV) modules, solutions and services, today announced that Dr. Pierre Verlinden, its Vice President and Chief Scientist, the Vice-Chair for the State Key Laboratory of Photovoltaic Science and Technology (SKL PVST) will receive the …
Trinasolar awarded Silver Rating in EcoVadis CSR Survey
Hi, and welcome back to another Trinasolar video blog. Recently, EcoVadis awarded Trina a Silver Recognition Level in its Corporate Social Responsibility performance survey. This award comes in recognition of the company’s commitment to the environment, fair business practices, sustainable procurement, and labor practices & human rights. According to the EcoVadis assessment, Trinasolar now ranks in the …
Trinasolar to Announce First Quarter 2016 Results on May 26, 2016
CHANGZHOU, China, May 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) (“Trinasolar” or the “Company”), a global leader in photovoltaic (“PV”) modules, solutions, and services, today announced it will host a conference call on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 p.m. Beijing/Hong Kong, May 26, 2016), to discuss its results for the first quarter of 2016. Joining Jifan …
San Francisco mandates solar panel installation
As more people continue to realize the advantages of clean, renewable energy sources, municipalities and local governments around the country have begun rolling out new regulations for installing solar systems. San Francisco is leading the pack. The city’s Board of Supervisors recently passed legislation requiring solar panels be installed in all new residential and commercial …
California passes net metering equality act
A new bill passed in California will give all the state’s electricity consumers equal access to net metering in rooftop solar regardless of where they live. Previously net metering was only available in certain locations depending on the utility provider. According to state assembly members who sponsored the bill, the measure provides for more consumer …
Latin America emerges as a key frontier for solar
The last year saw many emerging solar markets continue to expand and reach a greater potential for solar capacity than ever before. According to a report from GTM Research, Latin America is the third-fastest-growing region for solar and the fifth-largest for demand, globally. Though this area of the world is still in the early stages of its …
U.S. solar is now a #MillionSolarStrong [Video]
U.S. solar has reached a significant milestone: There are now one million solar installations online in the country – enough to power 5.5 million homes. This historic moment was made possible by the hard work of so many: early adopters, families, schools, churches, communities, policy leaders, advocates, entrepreneurs and solar workers. To celebrate this historic accomplishment, …
