Tag: Renewables
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U.S. Solar Prices More Than 60 Percent Ahead of Government’s Cost-Competitive Goal
In just three years, the U.S. solar industry is more than 60 percent of the way to achieving what the Department of Energy (DOE) deems as “cost-competitive, utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity.” The DOE launched its SunShot Initiative in 2011, partnering with industry groups, universities, local communities and federal laboratories to drive innovation and lower the cost…
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Scottish Island Transitions From No Grid to 85-Percent Renewable Energy in 6 Years
The people of Eigg Island are used to getting results when it comes to advancements in renewable energy. The island with just 85 residents has transitioned from having no grid in 2008 to now making energy—mostly clean—available to everybody. In 1997, Eigg became the first island in Scottish history to be bought by its inhabitants, and now…
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Advocacy Groups Say 1,000 Wind Turbine Project Could Cause Eagle Deaths
Groups like the American Bird Conservancy and Biodiversity Conservation Alliance are willing to be allies to wind energy, but only when they don’t believe that animals are at grave risk. The two organizations voiced opposition this week to plans for a large wind facility in Wyoming that would include 1,000 turbines on an equal amount…
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Slideshow: Tweets Show Why Advocates ‘Heart’ Wind Energy
Earlier this week, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) hoped renewable energy advocates would save a little bit of love for wind on Valentine’s Day. A look at the #IHeartWind hashtag on Twitter shows that the group’s wish has been granted. AWEA’s account asked followers why they love wind energy. The results were creative and photogenic,…
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World’s Largest Solar Thermal Plant Opens For Business
It’s official—the world’s largest solar thermal plant has opened for business. Located in in the Mojave Desert, 40 miles southwest of Las Vegas, near the California-Nevada border, Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System has begun generating power from three units, its proprietors announced Thursday. It will generate 392 megawatts for the California grid—enough to power 140,000 homes in…