The surprise climate deal struck between Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin (W.Va.) and Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) this week could transform the U.S. energy sector, slashing emissions and delivering historic investments in clean technologies — though it meets many demands from GOP lawmakers . and conservative Democrats on fossil fuels. The $369 billion “Inflation Reduction Act” contains […]
Is solar cheaper than wind? In a 2020 Lazard analysis, the lifetime cost (if including subsidies) of electricity is $31 per hour of solar power and $26 per hour of wind. The cost of increasing capacity was $41 for coal and $28 for natural gas. Is wind or solar cheaper? wind farm, according to the […]
Are solar panels harmful to health? Electricity from solar panels and transmission to the power grid emits extremely weak electromagnetic fields. Exposure to low-level electromagnetic fields has been studied extensively and there is no evidence that it is harmful to human health, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). What are the negative effects of […]
FARMINGTON — While a solar advocacy group called the move a concession, the city of Farmington described its settlement of a lawsuit over standby service fees charged to solar customers as a decision based on a new rate structure adopted this month. The Residential Standby Service Rider was canceled on July 1. The ratepayers covered […]
About 30 percent of the world’s electricity comes from renewable sources, including hydro, solar, and wind, among others. The demand for energy is growing rapidly. How many solar panels would it take to power the world? How many solar panels would it take to power the world? It would take 51.4 billion 350W solar panels […]
Do solar panels hurt the ozone? The answer is yes, but not as bad as CFCs. Solar panels help fight global warming, which will worsen the ozone hole over time and should not be seen as a replacement for CFCs and other Ozone-depleting chemicals. How does solar energy affect the ozone layer? The formation of […]
