Archive for the ‘Solar Power’ Category

America is Becoming a Solar Nation

Solar energy is a major economic driver for the United States, creating green jobs and vigorous revenue growth for participating companies. Despite a downturn in the U.S. economy

Zambia: Is Solar Power Viable Option?

GRAPPLING with the increase in electricity tariffs by Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (Zesco), most businesses and residences will now have to cushion the impact of the tariff hike.

Solar power now cheaper than nuclear

historic era is upon us because solar power has become affordable. More specifically, solar power has become cheaper than nuclear power.

Alternative Energy Growth

For the second month in a row, renewable energy has provided more energy than all nuclear reactors in the country combined.

Vatican set to go green with huge solar panel roof

By Philip PullellaThe Vatican was set to go green on Wednesday with the activation of a new solar energy system to power several key buildings and a commitment to use renewable energy for 20 percent of its needs by 2020.

Solar Thermal Power May Make Sun-Powered Grid a Reality

It’s solar’s new dawn. For five decades solar technologies have delivered more promises than power. Now, new Breakthrough Award–winning innovations are exiting the lab and plugging into the grid—turning sunlight into serious energy.

Large solar energy plant opens near Bakersfield

The first of what could be many new, large solar thermal power plants in California opened Thursday north of Bakersfield, on a patch of land surrounded by almond orchards.

Australia plans electric vehicle network

A US firm Thursday unveiled plans to build a massive one-billion-dollar (667 million US) charging network to power electric cars in Australia as it seeks cleaner and cheaper options to petrol.