Preparing For Distributed Power

A sign of fundamental change. As solar and wind become more affordable, and in many places cheaper than power from centralized Continue reading →

America Is Actually Number 1 In Wind

Skip the jokes, and shelve the cynicism. The US is actually number one in wind power. People have applauded China, Continue reading →

Solar Power Accelerates

The rate at which solar panels are added to buildings and houses is accelerating. In 2001, a system was installed Continue reading →

Solar Panels Sell Houses

Solar panels were something to hide, until recently. Now, they are a sales feature for homes. The valuations tend to Continue reading →

Floating Solar

Solar panels enable decentralized power and more environmentally friendly electricity – and can be difficult to fit into or onto Continue reading →

Graphene May Boost Solar

Graphene continues to surprise researchers. Without getting into the details, graphene has proven to produce more electrons per photon than Continue reading →

Coal Declines

Whether from a general decline in commodities, changes in energy use, or an increasing reliance on renewables, less coal is Continue reading →

Solar Boom Turns From Words To Power

For decades, solar power was a topic but never a serious contributor. Its advocates made more noise than electricity. That Continue reading →