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Solar Power Expected to see Sixfold Growth

clean energy,Solar Energy,Utilities,growth

by JackSawyer Student

The International Renewable Energy Agency has recently come out with an encouraging prediction for solar energy - they expect it to grow sixfold by 2030. This projected growth is supported by the understanding that solar will continue to de… more...

  Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1218 views | Posted on: 06/28/2016 | Last updated: 06/28/2016

California's Nuclear Energy Coming to a Close

clean energy,Renewable Energy,Nuclear Energy,Power Plants,California,Utilities,Nuclear,Goal

by JackSawyer Student

PG&E, one of California's largest energy utilities, announced on June 21st that it will be closing its last running nuclear power plant in California, the Diablo Canyon, within the next decade! This is a big win for the renewable energy tra… more...

  Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1768 views | Posted on: 06/26/2016 | Last updated: 06/27/2016

Introduction to Wave Energy

by Higgins_James Student

As new technologies in the renewable energy sector continue to emerge, a big promise for the future may be Wave Energy. Wave energy is harnessed through converters and electricity generators that are installed and and can be placed at any d… more...

  Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 891 views | Posted on: 06/21/2016 | Last updated: 06/21/2016

Is Apple Going Into the Renewable Energy Industry?

Energy,clean energy,Renewable Energy,Apple,Utilities,Waste,facebook,google,Apple Energy

by JackSawyer Student

Apple has recently formed a subsidiary called Apple Energy, it plans to focus on Apple's renewable energy initiatives as well as potentially open up new business ventures for the tech giant. Apple has been investing in solar farms recently … more...

  Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1695 views | Posted on: 06/17/2016 | Last updated: 06/17/2016

Promising Growth for Electric Vehicles but will it Continue?

Climate Change,clean energy,Electric Vehicles,vehicles,temperature,renewables

by JackSawyer Student

Eleven years ago there were a few hundred electric vehicle on the planet, today there are 400,000. This is a big growth spurt for EV adoption, but if we are to reach goals set by individual countries and the Paris Agreement, that adoption r… more...

  Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 4461 views | Posted on: 06/11/2016 | Last updated: 02/13/2017

Natural Gas - A Casualty of California's Renewable Energy Boom?

Renewable Energy,Natural Gas,California,reuters

by JackSawyer Student

After California's 2000 and 2001 energy crisis the state decided to install natural gas plants to help support energy demands, as well as offer a somewhat cleaner and more environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels. However, with … more...

  Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 2362 views | Posted on: 06/10/2016 | Last updated: 02/13/2017

California's Excellent Problem - Excess Solar Energy!

Green Building,clean energy,Solar,California

by JackSawyer Student

This spring California has seen a low demand for power during the day while solar energy continues to be churned out by panels that are able to supply power for 3 million homes - there is excess energy, and this creates an interesting probl… more...

  Filed under: Energy

1 replies | 2957 views | Posted on: 06/05/2016 | Last updated: 10/13/2017

Batteries Vs. Fuel Cells

clean energy,Electric Vehicles,hydrogen,cars,politics,tests,media

by JackSawyer Student

Although many believe that battery electric vehicles have overshadowed fuel cells and for good reason, as they appear to be both more efficient and better for the environment, results are coming out that fuel cells may hold the upper hand. … more...

  Filed under: Energy

1 replies | 2525 views | Posted on: 05/28/2016 | Last updated: 10/08/2017

Women In Solar Energy (WISE) convenes multi-city round table discussions

clean energy,New England Women In Energy and the Environment

by Stella Ng'oma Green building enthusiast

Women In Solar Energy (WISE) will be hosting their 2nd Annual Multi-City round table discussions to advance women in every local market. Date: February 23, 2016 16 Venues nationwide: http://www.solwomen.org/round-table-2016/ Los Ange… more...

  Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1157 views | Posted on: 02/19/2016 | Last updated: 02/20/2016

New Organic Solar Technology to Power Global Network of Objects

by NSchepis Student at Bridgewater State

It is hard to believe that one day technology and objects are going to be linked together through an ‘internet of things.’ That’s right an interconnected global network will help operate devices in your home, your car, even keep you h… more...

  Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 878 views | Posted on: 12/03/2015 | Last updated: 12/04/2015

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