Solar panels are becoming more common on roofs across the nation. They can save you money and reduce emissions, using an abundant source of power. But there’s a lot that might surprise you about solar panels. Read on for 21 facts you should know about this remarkable technology. 1. […] Click here to view original […]

Solar panels, wind power and hydroelectric dams lead low-carbon energy production in California, and accounted for more than half of the state’s electricity generation in 2022 Wind and solar energy generated more of the United States’ electricity than coal for the first time last year, according to figures released […] Click here to view original

The UK’s installed capacity of solar power expanded rapidly over the past decade to reach 17.2 gigawatts (GW) in 2024 – enough electricity to power roughly 4 million homes. The government aims to raise solar generation capacity to 70 GW by 2035. And by 2050, the government’s advisers estimate […] Click here to view original

Image courtesy of ExxonMobil Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News ! A few years ago, the companies that we collectively think of as Big Oil began touting their desire to become better stewards of the Earth. They said they […] Click here to view original

"Our railroad network is sprawling and is one of the best in the world; and it moves virtually every form of energy that we already use in great amounts: natural gas, coal, oil, ethanol, shales, biomass, even spent nuclear waste," says SunTrain President and CTO Christopher Smith. "So the […] Click here to view original

Scientists predict new solar tech could save homeowners thousands: ‘Our work is based on data’ Generate Key Takeaways As more people seek ways to utilize renewable energy, technological breakthroughs continue to help make those switches more affordable. A recent study out of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, […] Click here to view original