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    2022 Was a Record-Breaking Year for Renewable Energy in the UK

    2022 Was a Record-Breaking Year for Renewable Energy in the UK

    A record amount of energy from renewable sources was generated in the UK in 2022, according to new research. The data was analyzed by academics from Imperial College London for Drax Electric Insights. The researchers found that 40 percent of the UK’s electricity was made up of solar, wind, biomass and hydropower last year, an […]

    Solar Education and Job Paths for High School Students

    Solar Education and Job Paths for High School Students

    Some students have dreamt of their desired career path since elementary school, while others may have no idea what vocation they want to pursue. Both are completely acceptable, but one thing is recommended: high schoolers should start thinking about their future before graduation. We’ve seen that younger people have been increasingly interested in pursuing careers […]

    Local Opposition to Solar Project Leads to Cancellation in Ohio

    Local Opposition to Solar Project Leads to Cancellation in Ohio

    A 400-megawatt solar array planned for the village of Williamsport, Ohio has been canceled following strong opposition from local residents and elected officials. The canceled project will mean a loss of renewable energy as well as $3.6 million per year of tax revenue that would have gone back into the local community. The project, called […]

    Apple’s iOS 16 Offers Clean Energy Charging

    Apple’s iOS 16 Offers Clean Energy Charging

    If you have an Apple iPhone and haven’t updated your iOS in a while, you might want to do so now to take advantage of a new clean energy charging feature.  Announced by Apple in October this year for phones with iOS 16.1 or greater (iOS is currently available up to version 16.2), the clean […]

    USPS Announces Electrification of Mail Truck Fleet

    USPS Announces Electrification of Mail Truck Fleet

    The U.S. Postal Service announced on Tuesday that it will work toward electrifying its fleet of mail trucks, with a goal of all new mail truck purchases being electric by 2026. USPS expects to reach 66,000 battery-electric delivery vehicles by 2028.