In this article from McKinsey and Company' article, “Residential Solar: Down, Not Out” argues that although 2024 brought a dip in rooftop solar installations—with high interest rates and changing incentives causing pullbacks—the core of the industry remains strong....
Solar energy refers to light and heat radiation from the sun that is harnessed to generate electricity. While we scale up technologies across the globe to capture and convert solar energy, the Earth already receives it in spades. An hour and half’s worth of solar...
A new report says Big Tech could power all those energy-hungry AI data centers just by helping regular folks go solar. Instead of pouring billions into new gas plants, companies could invest in rooftop panels, home batteries, and heat pumps—cutting costs, boosting the...
Bonnie Raitt has built a lifelong reputation not just as a musician, but as a fierce environmental advocate—ever since the mid-1970s she’s used her voice and platform to spotlight and fight issues like oil pollution, nuclear power expansion, mining, water protection,...
PowerPair℠ from Duke Energy Progress provides incentives for customers who want to combine the savings of solar power with the reliability and security of backup battery storage. Participating North Carolina customers can earn one-time installation incentives when...
Turning farmland into a force for clean, affordable energy. Farmers Powering Communities is a collaborative initiative—launched in September 2022 by American Farmland Trust, Edelen Renewables, and Arcadia, and strengthened in May 2023 with Aggreko Energy Transition...
Global solar power is set to surpass nuclear electricity generation for the first time this summer, marking a milestone in the rapid expansion of renewables. While solar only produces during daylight and remains behind hydro, nuclear, and wind on an annual basis, its...
“I’ve been very passionate about renewable energy for many years, particularly solar energy and its capacity to bring abundant clean, sustainable energy to millions around the globe.” - Sir Richard Branson There has never been a better time to make the move to solar....
https://youtu.be/1MsBRjE5Rcs?si=SK55_K8VH6FbUm0w The Phoenix Solar Energy Assistance Program (PSEAP) provided fully funded rooftop solar installations for 10 income-qualified families, helping them save money and embrace clean energy! This initiative, led by Solar...
What is Solar Grazing?It's the practice of grazing livestock on solar farms. Sheep are the most common solar grazing animals, as they are the best-suited species. Farm incomes are down, and solar grazing allows farmers to increase and diversify revenues without taking...