A single solar panel can offset the carbon emissions of 10 trees
Using broad average values of 48.5 pounds of carbon sequestration per year for a mature tree, versus 0.85 pounds of emissions offset per kilowatt-hour of solar electricity, it’s clear that some tree clearing is acceptable from an emissions standpoint.
New TVA solar projects will power DENSO’s Tennessee operations
The company has signed on for 10.5 MW of capacity through TVA’s Flexibility Program, as well as additional capacity under TVA’s Green Invest program.
Energy output is over 100 times the input needed to manufacture solar panels
According to a third-party study, the projected output over the 40-year warranty period of Maxeon solar panels exceeds the energy demand of manufacturing them by over 100-fold. Plus, more details from the Maxeon 2021 sustainability report.
CleanCapital acquires BQ Energy
Looking to expand from its role as long-term owner to a more comprehensive development and origination model, CleanCapital has acquired the landfill and brownfield developer, as well as its 1 GW project pipeline.
Senator Schumer: Prioritize sweeping clean energy legislation
Passing the climate and clean energy jobs provisions of Build Back Better is our best chance to achieve the necessary reductions and avert climate disaster; we simply cannot wait any longer.
Renewables may replace hydro dams to restore endangered salmon
In a race between governmental processes and the process of extinction, top elected officials in Washington State consider replacing hydro dams with solar and wind in an attempt to save the salmon.
Construction complete on largest solar farm in Nebraska
The 8.5 MW community solar installation offers battery storage, a pollinator habitat, and an educational component for students at a local community college.
National Solar Conference to celebrate 50 years
On June 21 to 24 in Albuquerque and online, the American Solar Energy Society will hold its conference, which will feature over 50 sessions, workshops, tours, and over 150 live speakers.
DOE to support 12 remote and island communities in transition to clean energy
Communities will get help with strengthening energy infrastructure, reducing outage risk, and improving their future energy and economic outlook.
Microsoft to purchase power from a 100 MW Amplus Solar project in India
On the road to becoming carbon negative, Microsoft increases the amount of zero-carbon electricity it’s procuring through long-term contracts.
