A London college has evidence to dispel notions that wind turbines only have decade-long lives. According to new research from Imperial College, most turbines can last up to a quarter of a century. In fact, the United Kingdom’s oldest turbines, built in the early ’90s, are still going strong, producing three-quarters of their original output after […]
What’s the best way to expose college students to the capabilities of solar energy? Have them build homes that will rely on it, of course. The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the 20 teams who will participate in the 2015 Solar Decathlon—a nearly two-year competition in which the teams will work together to build […]
As wind energy advocates fight for the renewal of a critical, expired wind energy tax credit and hope for the development of an offshore industry, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has taken note of the onshore wind turbines installed around the country. All 47,000 of them. That’s the USGS’ installation estimate for the country as of […]
Building on its National Solar Jobs Census report, The Solar Foundation (TSF) today released “deep-dive” data on the solar job markets in California, Arizona and Minnesota, as well as updated estimates of employment in each of the 50 states and Washington D.C. With 47,223 employees, California has more than five times the amount of solar employees […]
As Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden takes leadership of the Senate Finance Committee, his inbox is filling up with requests to prioritize the renewal of the wind production tax credit (PTC). Rob Hogg, an Iowa state senator, created a Climate Parents petition to send to Wyden, encouraging him to do what he can to obtain a PTC renewal. […]
Ohio’s efforts to advance renewable energy faced opposition from state senators in 2013, but this month wind energy provided a clear example of its benefits. Iberdrola Renewables presented $2.7 million worth of checks to two Ohio communities Friday to commemorate the first of the annual payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT ) for the Blue Creek […]
While Sir Richard Branson is preparing to make the $13.6 million Moskito island his new “family complex,” the billionaire says the move can impact a lot more than just his luxurious profile. Along with Necker island, which Branson rents for nearly $55,000 a night, Moskito will use renewable energy for 75 to 80 percent of its electricity, […]
The federal solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) lasts through 2016, but a duo of U.S. senators introduced legislation this week that would allow the credit to provide upfront benefits to companies working on solar projects. U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Dean Heller (R-NV) introduced a bipartisan bill Thursday that would allow firms to qualify for the […]
Apple’s latest deployment of solar energy will have an impact that extends far beyond the roof of a data center. The tech company closed out January by filing a patent for an electronic device display module that uses solar power. The rear plate of a MacBook, or “portable computer,” as it is referred to in the […]
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