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Meet the new (green) power couple: Solar Panels + Arid Farms

September 10, 2019 by Kristy Jansen

Renewable energy and sustainable food production are both in high demand as we move into a future of changing climate and growing population. But how do we allocate space for solar energy production and farmland when they both demand similar geographic conditions? Agrivoltaics, … [Read more...] about Meet the new (green) power couple: Solar Panels + Arid Farms

New UN report shows a bright future for renewable energy

September 9, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

If you’re skeptical about the potential of renewable energy in preventing a climate catastrophe in the following decades, consider this: between 2010 and 2019, the world poured $2.6 trillion into clean energy sources and boosted capacity from 414 gigawatts to 1,650 gigawatts, … [Read more...] about New UN report shows a bright future for renewable energy

This Chinese utility’s finances show how much cheaper solar is than coal

August 29, 2019 by Kristy Jansen

Electricity giant China Power’s figures for the first half of 2019 have demonstrated the economic take-off of solar power in the country. The Hong Kong based company reported higher earnings from coal-generated electricity than solar, however, when profits from photovoltaic (PV) … [Read more...] about This Chinese utility’s finances show how much cheaper solar is than coal

Why now is the best time to install solar panels on your home

July 31, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

If you believe solar panels are something you can’t really afford, you may want to hear what Sean Hollister of the Verge has to say about solar panels. For Hollister, solar panels always seemed like one of those Earth-friendly options that’s effectively a luxury good, much like a … [Read more...] about Why now is the best time to install solar panels on your home

Solar panels are helping Indian farmers irrigate their crops

July 15, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

Hundreds of millions of people in India depend on farming for their livelihoods, but widespread droughts in recent years mean they often struggle to find enough water for their fields. Right now, rural farmers have to rely on diesel pumps to access groundwater for irrigation, but … [Read more...] about Solar panels are helping Indian farmers irrigate their crops

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