Some of the planet’s biggest solar energy plants are about to come online in the U.S., showcasing the promise and potential of both large utility-scale solar energy and in particular concentrating solar power (CSP) technology.
Read MoreAs the US Department of the Navy (DON) continues to emphasize the need for energy security, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced earlier this month that it will increase its support for Energy Excelerator, a Hawaii-based program that funds deve…
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As the world’s electricity demand grows, it’s imperative that we cut polluting emissions. Solar electricity is meeting an increasingly-significant percentage of global energy demand. Smart, consistent long-term solar policies, such as the investment tax credit (ITC) and renewable portfolio standards, and industry innovations in technology and financing, have made solar a bright spot in our economy. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) forecasts that 5.2 gigawatts of new solar electric capacity will come online in 2013. Our industry stands ready to accelerate solar deployment, producing many gigawatts of clean, emissions-free electricity.
Since Superstorm Sandy hit last October, the issue of energy independence and reliable advanced energy infrastructure has become a major concern for Long Island residents. Though Sandy highlighted the issue, it is nothing new; due to its unique geograp…
Read MoreThe global solar energy storage market could be turned on its head by 2017, with the commercial sector set to overtake residential and utility-scale to become the largest market segment.
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