Israel's Ashalim Project to Become Tallest Concentrated Solar Tower
Historically dependent on fossil fuels, Israels past efforts to adopt alternatives have been hindered largely by incongruent policy and bureaucratic complications. While solar water heaters are common, the sunny nation has yet to harness the energy source for utility-scale use. But it seems the new year has brought with it new prospects and promising projects.
U.S. Oil Reserves Are Not the Answer
The U.S. has an estimated 30 billion barrels of proven oil reserves, and in 2015 used an average of 19.4 million barrels of oil per day, or 7 billion barrels per year.
Bill Gates, Clean Energy, and our Future
Bill Gates is one of many who sees clean energy solutions as a pathway to the longevity of both the human race and our planet. A solution set that can both spur economic growth and environmental preservation.
Up, Up, and Away: Swiss Create Solar Plane Capable of Stratospheric Heights
In just two months after the revolutionary circumnavigation of the world by solar-powered plane, it seems the Swiss are at it again. Raphael Domjan, an ecoexplorer and electrical engineer, premiered on Wednesday his solar plane capable of reaching staggering heights of 82,000 feet, or nearly halfway through the stratosphere.
Nonprofit PowerMundo Sheds Light on Latin America
Discussions surrounding the modernization of energy are often concentrated on updating extensive networks of fossil fuel-reliant power plants in developed countries. But what about the myriad populations around the world who don't yet have electric power of any sort?
IKEA to Construct Largest Non-utility Solar Arrays in OH, IL
In a continuation of what is now a growing trend of private sector-involvement, IKEA will soon become the largest non-utility owner of solar power in the state of Ohio. Boasting a potential of 1.21 MW potential from 3,546 PV panels, the Columbus, OH project is the second in the state for the house-ware giant; its Cincinnati store was topped with a 1.026 MW array in 2012.
