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U.S. Energy Production from Wind, Solar Has Tripled Since 2012
Last year, the United States generated three times more energy from wind and solar resources than in 2012, showing the rapid growth clean energy has experienced over the last decade, reports The Hill.  “When states prioritize building clean energy, their residents see lower energy bills, a more resilient electric grid, and healthier communities, which inspires neighbors…
October 11, 20220Comments105Views
Economy Oil and Gas Renewable Energy
Texas Will Need “More of Everything” to Support Growing Population
Texas' population is growing rapidly, and in order to support higher energy demand, the state will need to invest expanding transmission, not just generation, according to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The state will also need to expand renewable energy resources to combat utility costs, which have increased as a result of rising natural gas…
October 5, 20220Comments100Views
Agriculture + Energy Business Renewable Energy Solar Energy
‘Agrivoltaics’: A Growing Concept That Combines Solar Power and Agriculture
Farmers and researchers have teamed up to experiment with installing solar panels over crops, a combination called 'agrivoltaics' that is showing promise, reports Axios. Shade-loving crops like kale and root vegetables thrive under solar panels, and farmers and landowners benefit from a new way to profit off their land as they deal with economic uncertainty. Read…
September 19, 20220Comments132Views
Business Renewable Energy Solar Energy
Major U.S. Solar Panel Manufacturer to Invest $1.2B in New Factory
First Solar, a major solar panel manufacturer based in the United States, will invest $1.2 billion in building its fourth U.S. factory while boosting operations at existing plants. The expanded operations will create nearly 1,000 new jobs, reports the New York Times.  “This investment is an important step toward achieving self-sufficiency in solar technology, which, in turn,…
September 7, 20220Comments102Views
Renewable Energy Solar Energy
U.S. Army’s Floating Solar Array Showcases Potential for New Projects
The U.S. Army's recently installed floating solar array highlights the untapped potential of installing solar farms on human-made reservoirs, reports The Hill. Floating solar farms hold unique advantages over land-based solar farms, such as the ability to be installed in coordination with existing hydropower facilities, eliminating the need to build new transmission lines for the site.…
July 21, 20220Comments105Views
Long-Closed Steel Processing Plant Will Reopen to Produce Solar Components
How “Wasted Public Land” Alongside Highways is Being Used for Energy Development
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