solar energy

Apr
04

What parts of the world get the most sunlight?

What parts of the world have the best potential for solar energy developments? Desert regions like the Sahara and Death
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Mar
14

What we know about solar energy

What do we know about solar energy? We know that, despite the popular criticisms leveled against government loans to the
2 min read
Jan
09

8 minutes and 19 seconds that could change the world

The company name Eight19 doesn’t seem to suggest anything … until you hear the reason its founders called it that:
1 min read
Jan
03

Solar energy goes through the roof in Germany

Nuke-abandoning Germany is rapidly expanding its already large base of renewable energy, putting it on track to get 10 percent
1 min read
Jan
02

Water + solar = savings for cash-strapped California utilities

Cash-strapped water utilities in California are turning to solar energy to keep operating in the face of ever-tighter public budgets.
1 min read
Dec
23

Remembering Brian Robertson of Amonix

Our thoughts today are with the family, friends and co-workers of Amonix CEO Brian Robertson, who passed away Dec. 22
1 min read
Oct
17

In job growth, US solar industry outdoes the average big time

If the US wants to promote the much-vaunted “job creators,” it should do more to help the solar-energy industry grow.
1 min read
Oct
04

Solar and oil: New energy helps extract old in California

Think about the uses solar energy can be put to, and what comes to mind? Solar panels for making electricity,
1 min read
Sep
12

Oregon eyes energy, economy boost with US's largest solar highway

Construction of the US’s largest solar highway project continues to move forward in Oregon. The $10-million “Baldock Solar Highway”
1 min read
Sep
12

National Football League, NRG to debut Washington's 'Solar Bowl'

They’re calling this coming Sunday’s game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Washington Redskins the “Solar Bowl” … and
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