News Categories: Solar Energy
Global photovoltaic installed capacity may reach 660 GW in 2024?
According to a recent report by Bernreuter Research, the PV industry is predicted to reach a total installed capacity of 660 GW by 2024.
The solar energy gloves finally come flying off
Of the four states, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi have been lagging far behind many others for installed solar capacity.
Louisiana residents share similar views on fossil fuels and renewables regardless of politics
A new survey by LSU researchers reveals that an overwhelming majority of Louisiana residents support expanding renewable energy alongside fossil fuel production. Additionally, most residents feel the state government is…
Renewables account for 99% of new electricity connected to U.S. grid in 2024
Solar has now been the largest source of new generating capacity for eight months straight: September 2023 through April 2024.
US solar installations hit quarterly record, making up 75% of new power added, report says
The country’s solar industry saw 11.8 gigawatts of new capacity in the first three months of 2024 as electric utilities continued their rapid additions of the renewable power sources, the…
Clean energy, transportation investments hit new high of $71B in Q1 2024
According to a new report from the Clean Investment Monitor, clean energy and transportation investment in the United States continued its record-setting growth in Q1 2024, reaching a new high…
US Wind and solar are saving lives and billions of dollars
The study estimates that in 2022, wind and solar generation delivered total climate and health benefits of 14.3 cents per kWh for wind and 10.0 cents per kWh for solar.…
New solar will help keep power on during scorching summer, report says
With parts of the country already experiencing heat waves, the organization responsible for setting reliability standards for the American electric grid is warning that a scorching summer could lead to…
Nebraska Center for Rural Affairs’ $62 million EPA grant will expand solar access
A federal grant of $62 million to the nonprofit Center for Rural Affairs in Lyons, Nebraska, will help build residential solar-power installations for Nebraska families who typically can’t afford these…
Solar dominates new US capacity
Photovoltaics accounted for 87% of additions brought online in first quarter while wind contributed 928MW
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