Cheshire Academy: Solar Panels & Drift Snow Fences

Cheshire Academy is closing in on its first successful year of using solar-powered panels to help reduce energy costs at the private school in Cheshire, CT. Funded entirely by New York solar energy developer Plankton Energy in 2023, four campus buildings boast the productive solar panels. And, to slow down the release of melting snows and ice from […] The post Cheshire Academy: Solar Panels & Drift Snow Fences first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

By Ken MacDonald, Regional Director of Environmental Permitting and Compliance with UES First, a secret is only a secret if one doesn’t know it.  Spoiler alert: There are no real “secrets.” There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. Solar […]

Tar Heel Construction Brings GAF Solar Shingles to Bel Air

Tar Heel Construction Group, LLC, a leading roofing and exterior remodeling company serving Bel Air, Maryland, announces the introduction of GAF Solar Shingles to its range of roofing solutions. This innovative roofing technology offers homeowners the opportunity to enhance the aesthetics of their homes while harnessing the power of solar energy. Since 2004, Tar Heel […] The post Tar Heel Construction Brings GAF Solar Shingles to Bel Air first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

Navigating UK solar panel grants and incentives for homeowners

The post Navigating UK solar panel grants and incentives for homeowners appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Solar energy in the UK is more than just a trend, it’s an integral part of our journey towards a greener future. Have you noticed how popular solar panels are becoming across the UK?  They’re not just good for the environment, but they also play a key role in the UK’s renewable energy strategy. But […]

Swinerton Pays $2.3M to Settle Alleged Solar Project Water Violations

Case focuses on stormwater runoff at solar energy project sites in three states.

Vox - How to fix clean energy’s storage problem 27042023

We can’t truly switch to renewable energy without a breakthrough In the past few decades, solar and wind energy have made remarkable progress; they're now satisfying significant portions of our energy demand. But there's a problem holding us back from relying on them even more: They can’t be stored very well. Watch the video above to learn more about how we might be able to store solar and wind energy and, finally, transition away from fossil fuels.

Undecided - Top 5 Solar Energy Advances Using Perovskites 16052023

For years, perovskite solar cells have promised revolutionary improvements compared to traditional silicon solar panels. Perovskite could hold the key to higher efficiency at lower costs and in some cases has shown a 250% performance boost. But scientists have been working on improving this solar energy tech since the 1990s. What do we have to show for it today? … they might finally be on the market before the end of this year. "Undecided" look at 5 perovskite solar panel advances

BBC News - Plans to beam solar generated electricity wirelessly from space to homes, 23112022

Space bosses are to investigate whether electricity could be beamed wirelessly from space into millions of homes. The European Space Agency is likely to approve a three-year study to see if having huge solar farms in space could work and be cost effective. The eventual aim is to have giant satellites in orbit, each able to generate the same amount of electricity as a power station. ESA's governing council is to consider the idea at its Paris HQ this November

BBC World Service - From Scotland to Malawi: The communities living on renewable energy 15112021

As the world slowly moves away from using fossil fuels for electricity, a tiny Scottish island has shown it’s possible to rely almost entirely on renewables The community living on the Isle of Eigg were the first in the world to set up their own off-grid energy system powered by wind, water and the Sun. Since it was launched in 2008, they have received visitors from several other countries wanting to learn more about the project ... see below what was set up in Malawi, Africa

BBC World Service - How to heat water without hurting the planet 17032022

In much of the world the only way people can heat water is to use non-renewable fuel such as gas or charcoal. But in the global South they have a plentiful supply of one renewable energy source - the sun.

Why aren't more commercial unit owners installing solar?

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MOXY: The Voice of Women in Infrastructure

MOXY is an online magazine platform targeting millions of women working in infrastructure from highways to alternative energy to broadband and public parks. The first publisher to curate multilingual content at this scale, MOXY empowers all women to have a bigger role in industries that offer rewarding, well-paying careers. In addition to featuring women at the helm of infrastructure projects and initiatives, the platform tackles leadership development, mental health, entrepreneurship, work-life balance, immigration, sexual harassment, and diversity — all as they relate to women who are navigating historically male-dominated interview processes, jobs sites, and board rooms. Who is speaking to the women, not just as a novelty within these industries but as players in them? Enter MOXY.