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The Biden-Harris Administration announces the full operation of the California Solar Project, which will power more than 145,000 homes

Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — The Department of the Interior announced today that the Blythe Solar Power Project – a four-unit, 485 megawatt (MW) photovoltaic facility and 387 MW battery energy storage system in Riverside County, Calif. fully operational. The project, which will produce enough energy to power approximately 145,500 homes, […]

Sun tracking solar panel generates interest in Saskatoon students – Saskatoon

A solar panel that moves with the sun was showcased at Bishop James Mahoney (BJM) High School in Saskatoon on Thursday. The device dubbed the Smartflower Microgrid (MG) is an intelligent solar-powered energy system that unfolds as the sun rises, follows the sun to maximize the energy absorbed, and folds back up during the evening. […]

InventHelp inventor develops snow removal tool for solar panels

“I needed an improved tool for clearing snow and other debris from solar panels,” said an inventor, from Seguin, Ontario, Canada, “so I invented the SOLAR BRUSH. This efficient and quick tool can be used to remove snow buildup around the mounting bolts that attach the panels to the frame. It can also brush […]

Rooftop solar cells can be a boon for water conservation too

Electricity-generating rooftop solar cells not only save on planet-warming carbon emissions, they also save a significant amount of water, say a pair of Duke University researchers who have done the math. A given household may save an average 16,200 gallons of water per year by installing rooftop solar, they found. In some […]

Gwangju researchers pave the way for large-scale, efficient organic solar cells with water treatment

Organic solar cells (OSCs), which use organic polymers to convert sunlight into electricity, have received considerable attention in recent times for their desirable properties as next-generation energy sources. These include lightweight, flexibility, scalability, and a high power conversion efficiency (>19%). Currently, several strategies exist for enhancing the performance and stability of OSCs. […]

China’s control over solar manufacturing poses supply chain risk

China currently dominates global polysilicon production, responsible for over three-quarters of the world’s supply of the key material needed to make solar panels. Solar experts advocate for a more resilient supply chain by moving production elsewhere, which could decrease the industry’s carbon footprint and avoid companies in China that have been accused of using […]