Sunrise brief: A big boost to wind and solar is coming, but be patient…
Also on the rise: Global study finds over half of consumers want net-zero homes. Clean energy group asks FERC to re-do TVA plan that would replace coal with gas. And more.
Bubble Wrap manufacturer invests in solar
Company expects to save $1 million a year on electricity costs from $9 million solar installation.
Air Force funds “quantum dot” photovoltaic window project
New Mexico-based nanotechnology developer UbiQD develops the transparent solar windows.
Green car dealership powered by green energy
TC Chevy in Ashland, Oregon is installing pole-mounted solar on trackers manufactured locally by Stracker Solar.
Remote Yukon gold mine encampment now powered by solar, batteries
The 27 kW solar array and 121 kWh battery bank were delivered via helicopter to the mine.
Sunrise brief: Five things to consider in designing and commissioning high performance solar-plus-storage projects
Also on the rise: Comparing performance of transparent solar windows to traditional windows. Solar project makes use of idle capped landfill in New Jersey. And more.
Solar project makes use of idle capped landfill in New Jersey
A 2.3 MW solar facility is now producing clean energy on otherwise unused land.
Sunrise brief: How Mosaic is able to accelerate growth in uncertain times
Also on the rise: Toledo Solar talks made-in-USA solar for stable supply chains, lower emissions, fair labor. What’s the value of curtailing renewables? And more.
Solar on Wisconsin city hall provides for more than half of the complex’s energy needs
The 389 kW rooftop system puts Wauwatosa on track to cut carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
Pittsburgh Airport solar microgrid saved $1 million in energy costs
In one year, Pittsburgh Airport’s microgrid saved so much in energy costs that it’s considering doubling the size of the installation.
