Record Broken for Solar Cell Efficiency
Researchers from the US Department of Energys National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) developed a new solar cell that attained 39.5% efficiency under 1-sun global illumination. The NRELs new solar cell has the highest efficiency solar cell of any type when using the standardized 1-sun global illumination.
Something Surprising Occurred With California's Power Grid System
California's electric grid system experienced an extraordinary occurrence. For a brief moment, the entire state's grid system was powered by nearly 100% of clean renewable energy.
SolBid Employee Spotlight: Emily Antul
SolBid, Inc. is composed of hardworking individuals, each with their own unique story. Today, we are putting the Spotlight on Emily Antul, Project Coordinator here at SolBid.
Renewable Energy Will Supply 44% of U.S. Electricity by 2050, According to the EIA
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's report in reference to the Annual Energy Outlook 2022 case, renewable energy generation will supply 44% of U.S. electricity by 2050. Renewable energy accounted for 21% of U.S. electric generation in 2021 but is expected to increase to 44% by 2050. Electric generation from renewable sources will mainly consist of wind and solar.
America's Renewable Energy Production Exceeded Nuclear Generation for the First Time
According to a recent report from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), renewable energy generation has surpassed nuclear energy generation in the United States for the first time.
