California Is 5% Solar

California is the first state in the US to reach 5% solar capacity. That still means it gets the other Continue reading →

Decentralized Power Empowers The Poor

One of the causes of poverty has been the lack of adequate infrastructure. The rise of mobile telephones, LEDs, solar Continue reading →

Costa Rica Burns No Coal

Skip the details. First, congratulate Costa Rica on getting all of their energy from clean sources. An entire country that Continue reading →

Neighborhoods Going Off Grid

Renewable energies are frequently distributed. Solar and wind are allowing self-sufficiency for individuals and for neighborhoods. Developers are no longer Continue reading →

Better Batteries Threaten Fossil Fuel

In the battle between fossil fuels and renewable energies, fossil fuels have been winning because of their convenience. Fuel in Continue reading →

Dubai Says Solar Beats $10 Oil

The idea that solar can only beat oil with subsidies was based on the last few decades. Look at the Continue reading →

Better Batteries Solve Interuptable Renewables

Solar energy is great, but the sunshine is only available half the time. Wind power is great, but the wind Continue reading →

Coal Fades As Solar And Wind Grow

Renewable energy capacity continues to increase in the US. A confluence of influences: solar prices are down, wind is gaining Continue reading →