Solar energy

Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the Sun harnessed using a range of ever-evolving technologies such as solar heating, photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, solar architecture and artificial photosynthesis.

It is an important source of renewable energy and its technologies are broadly characterized as either passive solar or active solar depending on the way they capture and distribute solar energy or convert it into solar power. Active solar techniques include the use of photovoltaic systems, concentrated solar power and solar water heating to harness the energy. Passive solar techniques include orienting a building to the Sun, selecting materials with favorable thermal mass or light dispersing properties, and designing spaces that naturally circulate air.

The large magnitude of solar energy available makes it a highly appealing source of electricity. The United Nations Development Programme in its 2000 World Energy Assessment found that the annual potential of solar energy was 1,575–49,837 exajoules (EJ). This is several times larger than the total world energy consumption, which was 559.8 EJ in 2012.

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Electricite de France's (ECIFF) CEO Jean-Bernard Levy on Full Year 2018 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha 16 Feb 2019

We have also just recently announced, that was last night, yesterday evening, that EDF renewables is into – entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a company based in France, called Luxel Group, which is specialized solar energy ... Group energy services benefit, in addition, ......

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A plea from the mountains: Don’t snuff out solar energy’s economic opportunities

Lexington Herald-Leader 14 Feb 2019

solar energy ... Our new solar energy systems will stabilize and reduce our electricity bills over time and help us to be more efficient with the energy we produce and use ... This policy, standard in many states, makes it easier for groups like ours to finance solar energy projects....

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Solar jobs in Iowa jump 4 percent

Business Record 14 Feb 2019

... in the field — solar energy is creating jobs and providing economic impact to rural and urban communities across Iowa,” said Tim Dwight, president of the Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association....

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Canadian Solar (CSIQ) Flat As Market Gains: What You Should Know

Yahoo Daily News 13 Feb 2019

In the latest trading session, Canadian Solar (CSIQ) closed at $21.33, marking no change from the previous day ... Coming into today, shares of the solar wafers manufacturer had gained 20.51% in the past month. In that same time, the Oils-Energy sector gained 1.59%, while the S&P 500 gained 4.57% ... The Solar industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector....

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Record of a lost battle

Frontline 13 Feb 2019

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Tradition Helps 10 Local Governments Green Their Futures with Innovative Renewable Energy Products

Market Watch 12 Feb 2019

For the projects, Tradition Energy partnered with Mothership Energy Group, a national renewable energy consultant who provides analytical services for solar and wind energy management and specializes in innovative green strategies ... Mothership Energy Group (MEG) is a boutique, ......

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AP targets producing 5,000 MW solar power

The Times of India 12 Feb 2019

“The policy announced by the AP government is among the most investment-friendly of such policies by other state governments,” says Anmol Singh Jaggi, founder of the Ahmedabad—based Gensol energy group ... “The nodal agency for the solar power projects is the New and Renewable Energy ......

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Las Vegas Convention Center operator considers leaving NV Energy

Las Vegas Review-Journal 12 Feb 2019

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is looking for a better energy deal ... Guy Snow, president of Solar NV, a local chapter of the American Solar Energy Society nonprofit solar advocacy group, believes an exit fee will keep consumers from seeing any effects if the LVCVA does leave NV Energy ... NV Energy still an option....

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Sierra Club starts campaign against Tampa Electric's Big Bend updates

Tampa Bay Times 11 Feb 2019

Namely, the group wants more emphasis on the impact natural - or fracked - gas has on climate change ... The conversion plan drew opposition from environmental groups, such as the Sierra Club, which want the utility to make a stronger commitment to renewable energy sources, such as solar power....

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Ayala unit to begin work on Australian solar project

Manila Standard Today 10 Feb 2019

The company earlier identified its partners in Vietnam’s renewable energy projects including BIM Group of Vietnam for solar development. AC Energy and BIM Group the signed engineering, procurement and financing documents for the development for solar power plants of up to 280 MW capacity in Ninh Thuan province....

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Dan Scripps appointed to Michigan Public Service Commission

Crains Detroit Business 08 Feb 2019

Dan Scripps, a renewable energy expert and a former Democratic state representative, was named to the Michigan Public Service Commission on Friday by Gov ... From 2012-17, he was president of the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council, an energy trade group that includes including wind, solar and other companies ... and Consumers Energy Co....

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Speech highlights oil industry

The Oklahoman 08 Feb 2019

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SunPower's New Oregon Facility Now Producing Performance Series Solar Panels, Solidifying Commitment to American Manufacturing

Dothan Eagle 07 Feb 2019

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