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 …
Trinasolar awarded Silver Rating in EcoVadis CSR Survey [Video]
Hi, and welcome back to another Trina Solar 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, Trina Solar now ranks …
San Francisco mandates solar panel installation [Video]
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 [Video]
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 …
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, …
Rooftop solar could provide 40 percent of nation’s energy [Video]
As solar power continues to make great strides in generating clean, renewable energy for the country and the world, scientists have recently calculated how large the potential PV has yet to grow. The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory did the math to figure out the suitability of urban rooftops hosting photovoltaic systems in 128 cities across …
Solar energy a viable option for the agricultural market [Video]
Experts with the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University compiled a fact sheet on how farms can save money by using solar energy to meet their electricity needs. According to the experts, high installation costs used to be a limiting factor for farms looking to adopt renewable energy sources. However, decreasing costs …
New York announces ambitious renewable energy plan [Video]
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced the state is working to increase its use of renewable energy and combat climate change. Under the “50 by 30” plan, New York would source 50 percent of its electricity from clean energy sources by 2030. Several states, including Hawaii, California, Vermont and Oregon have announced similar plans. …
Why Tier 1 reliability matters [Video]
The solar industry is made up of hundreds of manufacturers, which can make it difficult for consumers to distinguish between offerings. By using the tier system developed by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, consumers have a quantifiable guide to a solar system’s reliability and longevity. The tier system is based on bankability – meaning how likely …
