What is a circular economy in layman’s terms? What is the circular economy model in the energy sector? One of the key elements of the circular economy in the energy sector is the change from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, hydro, and biomass. These sources are abundant, clean and resilient, […]
Over 10.4 GW was deployed in 2022, while 2023 totals may exceed 24 GW, said Lawerence Berkeley National Laboratory. October 9, 2023 Ryan Kennedy From pv magazine USA Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LNBL) released its 2023 utility-scale solar report, reflecting on data collected through 2022. The report noted that utility-scale solar had a “strong” 2022 […]
Convinced by the pitch, Mr Thompson took out a £7,000 loan from his bank that meant repayments of over £10,000 over 10 years. The firm, which went bust in 2017, installed solar panels on Mr Thompson’s end-of-terraced house as promised. But the reality was that the loan repayments far outstripped the money he was making […]
From pv magazine 09/23 Charging an EV from a home solar battery is an attractive proposition as it can optimize individual consumption and boost the environmental credentials of car ownership. Working out the economics of home solar, batteries, and EVs, however, is a complex business. There are multiple factors to consider, most of which hinge […]
Crews work on the San Juan Solar projectAt center, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren prepares for the groundbreaking of the San Juan Solar project, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, in Kirtland.Mark Duncan speaks about the San Juan Solar project.The San Juan Generating Station is pictured Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023.Crews work on the San Juan Solar project […]
Government officials in California and the rest of the country should be doing everything they can to support clean energy. In a world racked by increasingly dangerous heat waves, fires and storms — not to mention startlingly deadly air pollution — it’s hard to go wrong throwing money at climate-friendly energy sources that can replace […]
