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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Nevada’s solar industry on the rebound after major changes

Las Vegas Review-Journal 21 Oct 2018

In December 2015, the Nevada Public Utilities Commission voted in favor of a new tariff structure that reduced so-called “net metering” rates — the rates NV Energy pays to buy back excess energy generated by those with rooftop solar ... And the industry is expected to continue to grow, according to Sean Gallagher, the vice president of state affairs for the national trade group Solar Energy Industries Association....

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Renewable energy expo slated for downtown Missoula on Saturday; Mayor to speak

Missoulian 20 Oct 2018

A group of local businesses and nonprofits are teaming up to host the first-ever Clean Energy Expo in Caras Park in Missoula on Saturday, Oct ... Climate Smart Missoula and the Montana Renewable Energy Association are organizing the free fair to provide opportunities to learn about solar energy, policy discussions and efforts on energy efficiency....

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J. Cavanaugh Simpson: What can one person do to save the planet?

Winona Daily News 20 Oct 2018

Write letters to governors or elected representatives (a Maryland law aims to reduce greenhouse gases by 40 percent, compared to 100 percent in California); divest from fossil fuels; urge energy companies to break from “climate disinformation groups;” opt for solar or wind power to increase demand; donate to non-profits seeking climate change fixes; demand strong candidate platforms on climate change and vote....

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Scottish Power to invest in solar energy for the first time

The Guardian 19 Oct 2018

Scottish Power, one of Britain’s biggest energy companies, has said it will invest in solar power for the first time as part of its move away from fossil fuels ... Solar farms around the UK have historically been built by smaller energy firms and community groups, so the entrance of such a big player would mark a major shake-up ... solar as well as wind....

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SunPower to Announce Third-Quarter Results on October 30, 2018

Market Watch 18 Oct 2018

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct ... Pacific Time ... About SunPower. As one of the world's most innovative and sustainable energy companies, SunPower SPWR, +0.29% provides a diverse group of customers with complete solar solutions and services ... From the first flip of the switch, SunPower delivers maximum value and superb performance throughout the long life of every solar system....

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Commentary: What can one person do to save the planet?

Post-Bulletin 18 Oct 2018

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Customs lawyer must be probed

Manila Standard Today 17 Oct 2018

* * * A solar energy and storage technology advocate group, the Philippine Solar and Storage Energy Alliance (PSSEA), said that the Solar Para sa Bayan Corp ... to any areas at all, but gives it blanket authorization to engage in the generation, distribution, and supply of solar energy mini-grids, with no government oversight or consumer protections....

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Colorado energy trade group lands new CEO from D.C.

Business Journal 17 Oct 2018

The head of the solar industry group sees big opportunity in transformation of energy production ... ....

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Black Hills Energy launches two solar projects in southeastern Colorado

Denver Post 16 Oct 2018

“The Rocky Ford and Crowley County community solar projects provide clean energy to local housing authorities, schools, community colleges and city governments and enable customers to benefit from solar without any equipment on their roofs or property,” said Stanley Chin, president and CEO of Greenskies and Clean Focus Group....

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ILFS faces more embarrassment as Ind-Ra downgrades MF schemes

Moneycontrol 16 Oct 2018

The agency downgraded three series-1, three series- 2 and two series -3 mutual fund schemes of the group ... All IL&FS IDF schemes generally have an exposure of around 23.55 percent in group companies --IL&FS Solar Power and IL&FS Wind Energy, whose credit profile has weakened ... Essel group sells four transmission projects to Sekura Energy for Rs 6,000 cr....

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Woodsome, Tuttle vie for Senate 33

Journal Tribune 15 Oct 2018

Woodsome, a retired school teacher and former Waterboro selectman, is seeking his third term in the Maine Senate, where he chairs the energy, utilities and technology committee ... “I have earned the support of diverse groups across the political spectrum, including veterans, environmental groups for my work on solar energy, community healthcare , community banking and outdoors men and women,” Woodsome continued....

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Nuvve Corporation Enters into Strategic Partnership with EDF Group to Accelerate Electric Mobility Plan

Odessa American 11 Oct 2018

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 11, 2018--Nuvve Corporation, a San Diego-based green energy technology company, and EDF Group, a European-based integrated electricity company and a global leader in low carbon generation, today announced a strategic partnership that will leverage Nuvve’s expertise in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies in support of EDF Group’s Electric Mobility Plan on “smart charging.”....

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Hill celebrates Energy Awareness Month

Ogden Standard-Examiner 11 Oct 2018

Energy is at the core of our national and economic security ... At Hill Air Force Base, major resiliency projects are underway through the recently awarded Energy Savings Performance Contract supported by Energy Systems Group. Projects will increase the size of the base’s solar array that is currently producing 225 kilowatts and increasing output by an additional 3.55 megawatts of solar energy....

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