‘Urban mining’ offers green solution to old solar panels By Paula RAMON Yuma, United States (AFP) Dec 23, 2023 As the world pivots from planet-warming fossil fuels to renewable energy, a new pollution problem is rearing its head: What to do with old or worn-out solar panels? Thousands of photovoltaic slabs are being […]
Why doesn t america desalinate water? Why doesn’t the UK get its drinking water through desalination? One reason desalination plants are not common is that the high-pressure pumping process means they are expensive to run, Attenborough said. What are the 3 main reasons why desalination is not widely used? Most forms of desalination are energy […]
Tesla launches Shanghai battery plant project by AFP Staff Writers Shanghai (AFP) Dec 22, 2023 Tesla officially launched a massive battery factory project in Shanghai on Friday, the US electric car maker’s second plant in the Chinese city, state media reported. The project was announced in April after Tesla chief Elon Musk presented […]
Ascent Solar achieves critical spaceflight milestone with Vigoride-6 Mission by Clarence Oxford Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 22, 2023 Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASTI), a leader in photovoltaic (PV) technology, has recently marked a significant achievement in space technology. The company announced its successful attainment of spaceflight heritage for its space PV […]
What is the solar mandate in California 2035? What percentage of power needs to come from renewable energy sources by 2035 in California? The state has a goal of 90 percent by 2035 and 100 percent by 2045. Chart on the growth of renewable energy in California Highlighting the trend, Gov. Is solar going to […]
What’s the biggest solar farm in the US? How many solar farms are there in the US? According to the US Energy Information Administration, there are more than 5,000 solar farms in the US. In 2022, they produced 3.4% of the country’s electricity, the agency said. Which state has the most solar parks? It might […]
