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It's Official: Solar Is Becoming World's Cheapest Form of New Electricity - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 21 Dec 16

For the first time, solar power is becoming the cheapest form of electricity production in the world, according to new statistics from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) released Thursday. While unsubsidized solar has occasionally done better than coal and gas in individual projects, 2016 marked the first time that the renewable energy source has out-performed fossil fuels on a large scale-and new solar projects are also turning out to be cheaper than new wind power projects, BNEF reports in its new analysis, Climatescope.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">For the first time, solar power is becoming the cheapest form of electricity production in the world, according to new statistics from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) released Thursday. While unsubsidized solar has occasionally done better than coal and gas in individual projects, 2016 marked the first time that the renewable energy source has out-performed fossil fuels on a large scale-and new solar projects are also turning out to be cheaper than new wind power projects, BNEF reports in its new analysis, Climatescope.</div>

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Adriana Trujillo on 21 Dec 16

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SolarCoin promises incentives to solar energy producers | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 14 Feb 14

A team of volunteers in the United States launched SolarCoin, a virtual currency similar to Bitcoin that will reward companies or individuals that generate solar energy. Solar producers will receive 1 SolarCoin for each renewable energy certificate they earn, thereby improving the economics of solar energy.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A team of volunteers in the United States launched SolarCoin, a virtual currency similar to Bitcoin that will reward companies or individuals that generate solar energy. Solar producers will receive 1 SolarCoin for each renewable energy certificate they earn, thereby improving the economics of solar energy.</div>

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The $520 million White House bid to widen access to solar | GreenBiz - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 20 Jul 15

The Obama administration is aiming to start changing that. Last week, the President - fresh off of announcing a $4 billion renewable energy fund with private investment partners - has unveiled a set of initiatives to bring increased access to solar energy and solar jobs. The "Increase Solar Access for All Americans" plan involves private sector investment of $520 million and partnerships with Citigroup, GRID Alternatives, SunEdison and half a dozen other companies as well as several states and cities.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Obama administration is aiming to start changing that. Last week, the President - fresh off of announcing a $4 billion renewable energy fund with private investment partners - has unveiled a set of initiatives to bring increased access to solar energy and solar jobs. The "Increase Solar Access for All Americans" plan involves private sector investment of $520 million and partnerships with Citigroup, GRID Alternatives, SunEdison and half a dozen other companies as well as several states and cities.</div>

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Kohl's Boosts Solar Portfolio with Solar Tree Chargers - 0 views

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As part of the company's plan to ramp up investment in renewables, Kohl's solar power portfolio now includes "solar tree" structures.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">As part of the company's plan to ramp up investment in renewables, Kohl's solar power portfolio now includes "solar tree" structures.</div>

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Solar Energy to Power India of the Future - 1 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 26 Jul 16

The World Bank will provide India with more than $1 billion to support its plans to increase solar power generation to 100 GW by 2022 and derive at least 40% of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2030. The Bank also announced its support of the India-led International Solar Alliance's efforts to mobilize $1 trillion in solar investments globally by 2030.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The World Bank will provide India with more than $1 billion to support its plans to increase solar power generation to 100 GW by 2022 and derive at least 40% of its energy needs from renewable sources by 2030. The Bank also announced its support of the India-led International Solar Alliance's efforts to mobilize $1 trillion in solar investments globally by 2030.</div>

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50% Renewable Energy By 2030 For Saskatchewan - 0 views

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shared by Adriana Trujillo on 14 Dec 15 - No Cached

Adriana Trujillo on 14 Dec 15

Saskatchewan, Canada, has set a goal to source 50% of its electricity from renewables by 2030. The province currently sources about 5% of its total electricity from wind, but experts say that total could double by 2020. The Canadian Solar Industries Association said Saskatchewan also has a huge potential for solar development. "Saskatchewan's potential for solar power generation is significantly superior to Germany's -- the country with over 50% of the world's operating solar technology," it said.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Saskatchewan, Canada, has set a goal to source 50% of its electricity from renewables by 2030. The province currently sources about 5% of its total electricity from wind, but experts say that total could double by 2020. The Canadian Solar Industries Association said Saskatchewan also has a huge potential for solar development. "Saskatchewan's potential for solar power generation is significantly superior to Germany's -- the country with over 50% of the world's operating solar technology," it said. </div>

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Whole Foods and other big retailers are going solar, here's why - Fortune - 0 views

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On Tuesday, Whole Foods WFM -1.91% said that it planned a huge project to cover nearly one-fourth of its stores with solar panels. After construction is complete, Whole Foods says it could be among the top 25 biggest commercial U.S. solar suppliers alongside Walmart WMT -0.08% , Walgreens WBA -0.41% , and Target TGT 0.59% .

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">On Tuesday, Whole Foods WFM -1.91% said that it planned a huge project to cover nearly one-fourth of its stores with solar panels. After construction is complete, Whole Foods says it could be among the top 25 biggest commercial U.S. solar suppliers alongside Walmart WMT -0.08% , Walgreens WBA -0.41% , and Target TGT 0.59% . </div>

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IKEA Completes State's Largest Rooftop Solar Array Atop Recently Opened Kansas City-Are... - 0 views

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IKEA, the world's leading home furnishings retailer, today announced it had officially plugged-in Kansas' largest rooftop solar array, atop the recently opened IKEA Merriam. The 92,000-square-foot solar array consists of a 730.17-kW DC system, comprised of 2,394 panels, and will produce approximately 986,800 kWh of electricity annually for the store, the equivalent of reducing 680 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) - equal to the emissions of 143 cars or providing electricity for 94 homes yearly (calculating clean energy equivalents at www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-resources/calculator.html).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">IKEA, the world's leading home furnishings retailer, today announced it had officially plugged-in Kansas' largest rooftop solar array, atop the recently opened IKEA Merriam. The 92,000-square-foot solar array consists of a 730.17-kW DC system, comprised of 2,394 panels, and will produce approximately 986,800 kWh of electricity annually for the store, the equivalent of reducing 680 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) - equal to the emissions of 143 cars or providing electricity for 94 homes yearly (calculating clean energy equivalents at <a href="http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-resources/calculator.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-resources/calculator.html</a>).</div>

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Why India's solar sector has turned into a $100 billion investment magnet - Quartz - 0 views

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Earlier this month, the Narendra Modi government officially approved an incredibly ambitious plan for India's fledgling solar sector. From the current solar power generation capacity of 4 GW (gigawatt), it wants to produce as much as 100 GW by 2022-with a target of attracting a staggering $100 billion into the sector over the next seven years.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Earlier this month, the Narendra Modi government officially approved an incredibly ambitious plan for India's fledgling solar sector. From the current solar power generation capacity of 4 GW (gigawatt), it wants to produce as much as 100 GW by 2022-with a target of attracting a staggering $100 billion into the sector over the next seven years.</div>

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First Nationwide Bulk Purchase Program Will Expand Access to Clean Solar Energy | Press... - 0 views

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The World Wildlife Fund and Geostellar launched a new program that enables U.S. employees from 3M (CEF member), Cisco, Kimberly-Clark (CEF member), and the National Geographic Society to purchase discounted home solar PV systems. Employees will reportedly be able to purchase solar power at a 35% discount below average prices in the United States.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The World Wildlife Fund and Geostellar launched a new program that enables U.S. employees from 3M (CEF member), Cisco, Kimberly-Clark (CEF member), and the National Geographic Society to purchase discounted home solar PV systems. Employees will reportedly be able to purchase solar power at a 35% discount below average prices in the United States.</div>

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Amazon puts online New Jersey's largest rooftop solar installation - pv magazine USA - 0 views

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Amazon has installed the largest rooftop solar system in the state of New Jersey at its warehouse in Carteret, New Jersey. The 5 MW rooftop system features 20,000 solar panels

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Amazon has installed the largest rooftop solar system in the state of New Jersey at its warehouse in Carteret, New Jersey. The 5 MW rooftop system features 20,000 solar panels</div>

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WaterStillar readies roll-out of scaleable solar water distiller - 0 views

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A solar distillation system uses vacuum tube solar collectors to mimic nature's process and produces clean water from nearly any source at low cost. The system by WaterStillar Water Works functions even on cloudy days, although at a slower rate, and can be scaled up to produce as much as 2,642 gallons of drinking water per day.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A solar distillation system uses vacuum tube solar collectors to mimic nature's process and produces clean water from nearly any source at low cost. The system by WaterStillar Water Works functions even on cloudy days, although at a slower rate, and can be scaled up to produce as much as 2,642 gallons of drinking water per day. </div>

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Solar Impulse Just Completed Its Momentous Flight Around the World | WIRED - 0 views

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Solar Impulse 2 touched down in Abu Dhabi today, becoming the first fuel-free plane to successfully circumnavigate the globe.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Solar Impulse 2 touched down in Abu Dhabi today, becoming the first fuel-free plane to successfully circumnavigate the globe. </div>

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FACT SHEET: White House Announces Executive Actions and Commitments from Across the Cou... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 23 Sep 14

3M, Cisco, Jackson Family Wines, Kimberly-Clark and other major companies announced new commitments to install solar power as part of a new White House initiative. The Obama administration and local governments also announced a series of new policies to speed the deployment of solar across the nation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">3M, Cisco, Jackson Family Wines, Kimberly-Clark and other major companies announced new commitments to install solar power as part of a new White House initiative. The Obama administration and local governments also announced a series of new policies to speed the deployment of solar across the nation.</div>

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Japan is building solar energy plants on abandoned golf courses-and the idea is spreadi... - 0 views

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Developers in Japan built too many golf courses during a recent real estate boom, and now some of the under-used facilities are being converted into solar farms, with hundreds of thousands of solar panels lining former fairways and putting greens. Similar strategies are being considered in the U.S. as interest in the sport wanes

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Developers in Japan built too many golf courses during a recent real estate boom, and now some of the under-used facilities are being converted into solar farms, with hundreds of thousands of solar panels lining former fairways and putting greens. Similar strategies are being considered in the U.S. as interest in the sport wanes</div>

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Solar Crosses 1% Threshold This Year With Topaz & Other Big Projects - 0 views

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Thanks to the enormous utility-scale solar plants that now dot the west, solar should be supplying 1% of US electricity by the end of this year, says Pete Danko at Breaking Energy.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Thanks to the enormous utility-scale solar plants that now dot the west, solar should be supplying 1% of US electricity by the end of this year, says Pete Danko at Breaking Energy.</div>

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Ecolab to go all-solar in Minnesota | Star Tribune - 0 views

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Ecolab announced plans to offset 100% of its electricity use at Minnesota corporate and research, development, and engineering campuses through a SunEdison program supporting community solar gardens. The program will use shared solar panel sites with grid-connected subscribers to ensure clean electricity is generated for use in the local grid.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Ecolab announced plans to offset 100% of its electricity use at Minnesota corporate and research, development, and engineering campuses through a SunEdison program supporting community solar gardens. The program will use shared solar panel sites with grid-connected subscribers to ensure clean electricity is generated for use in the local grid.</div>

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GCR - Trends - France to pave 1,000km of road with solar panels - 0 views

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France is moving forward with a "Positive Energy" initiative to add solar panels to 621 miles of road. The panels are glued onto the roadway and can handle the weight of six-axle vehicles. This stretch of road could collect enough energy for 5 million people. A Dutch company has already used solar panels on 328 feet of road in Holland.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">France is moving forward with a "Positive Energy" initiative to add solar panels to 621 miles of road. The panels are glued onto the roadway and can handle the weight of six-axle vehicles. This stretch of road could collect enough energy for 5 million people. A Dutch company has already used solar panels on 328 feet of road in Holland.</div>

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City deal will increase D.C. government's solar energy capacity by 70 percent - The Was... - 0 views

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