Solar Energy for the Garden State
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed two new energy bills to significantly advance New Jerseys clean energy economy. Signed into law on May 23rd, the legislature is intended to stabilize and grow New Jerseys renewable energy sector, and extend the cost-saving benefits of solar to more families, communitiesand businesses throughout the Garden State.
Half a Million Solar Panels for Walt Disney Company
Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President of Animals, Science and Environment at Disney Parks, announced in late April Disney's plan to bring a new 50-megawatt solar facility online by the end of the year; which would generate enough renewable clean energy to power two of its four theme parks in Florida.
Clean Energy for the Mainstream
Recently, large-scale gas and electric utilities are making commitments to a carbon-neutral future. Their motivations, however, are not rooted in corporate responsibility; instead, economic trends are pointing to renewables for competitive advantage.
Blockchain Technology for the Solar Industry
Blockchain technologies have been gaining notability due to the recent cryptocurrency hype. However, the same peer-to-peer networking technology that enables cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin, provides a model for application across industries beyond finance; for example, the energy sector. New developments have seen blockchain technologies as a disruptive force for grid management. What could this mean for the solar industry?
SunPower Files Exemption Request, Solar Tariff Stifling Innovation
The solar import tariff implemented this year has caused significant dispute between policy makers, economists, and supporters of the solar industry. Now, U.S. based solar company, SunPower, has filed an exemption request with the U.S. Trade Representative. This motion reflects the most central debate regarding the trade case: is the tariff helping, or hurting, the U.S. solar industry?
New Batteries to Brighten the Future of Solar
To further research on energy storage and batteries, scientists at Berkeley Lab tested a theory from a German language academic journal dated 1928. The result? A new, higher-performing, environmentally cleaner, and affordable storage battery may soon be on the market.
