India to be World's Third Largest Solar Energy Producer
Indian officials have recently released photos and updates declaring the completion of what is now the worlds largest solar power plant. The project replaces the former global frontrunner, Californias 550 MW Topaz Solar Farm.
Solar Industry Brightening Up American Economy
"Solars not a tough thing to sell. People want more solar .¦ Its like puppies and kittens," said SolarCity's head federal lobbyist Scott Hennessy in a recent interview.
Canadian Government to Rely Entirely on Renewables by 2025
In an official news release by the nations Treasury Board Secretariat, Canada has pledged to power all of its government buildings and operations using renewable energy by 2025.
Mr. Trump, "Make America Great Again" through Solar Energy
The people of the United States have voted and their choice has been made. Donald J. Trump will be taking his seat in The White House. We need to bring to Mr. Trump's attention the importance of progressing clean and renewable energy technologies. Our new President needs to understand that these technologies harness tremendous environmental and economic benefits and should be an "on the agenda" item.
Vietnam & Indonesia to Harness 5 GW Solar by 2020
An employee of PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) cleans the surface of solar panels at a solar power generation plant in Gili Meno island, in this December 9, 2014 photo taken by Antara Foto.
Sunshine State's Solar Policy Riddled with Gray Areas
Upon initial impression, Floridas Amendment 1 "Rights of Electricity Consumers Regarding Solar Energy Choice" seems very progressive. It allows "consumers to own or lease solar equipment installed on their property to generate electricity for their own use", will ensure protection of their "consumer rights and public health, safety and welfare". It even protects those who choose to forgo solar, "not [requiring them] to subsidize the costs of backup power and electric grid access to those who do [install solar]". It even promises to leave the state and local finances unscathed.
