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5 of the coolest robots working in America today
Say the word “robot” to any man, woman or child and they’ll probably conjure up images straight out of science fiction. Robots haven’t exactly enjoyed good PR since their public debut in 1939, and for a very human reason: We don’t understand how they work. This makes it easy to think of robots as emotionless…
How long will Congress protect tax credits for renewables and EVs?
How long will Congress protect tax credits for renewables and EVs? Recent statements from the White House and U.S. senators have created a growing level of uncertainty around the duration of federal tax credits for renewable energy sources and electric vehicles (EVs). At stake are several elements of the clean energy policy put into place…
Cartoon: DIY Solar Battery Installation
CARTOON: Well, that’s one way of installing battery storage for solar power Wondering how to implement battery storage for solar power, or whether it even makes sense for your home or business? Solar energy storage is a rapidly developing clean energy technology, so there’s a lot to keep up with. It doesn’t look like…
SunPower Solar Cells are Winners on the Racing Circuit
SunPower Solar Cells are Winners on the Racing Circuit Recently the solar airplane Solar Impulse 2 broke a world record flying around the world using SunPower® solar cells. But what about powering something a little closer to the ground? We’ve done that, too, energizing the dreams of competitive solar race car teams. SunPower gives teams, often comprised…
SunPower Solar Academy Inspires Eagle Scout Airport Project
Photo By Ellen Lomonico, Education Coordinator, SunPower Horizon® Program, and Renee Solari, Senior Program Manager Educational Services What do you get when you combine a SunPower® solar panel, a passion for aviation and an extremely motivated Boy Scout? A beacon of solar innovation that (literally) lights up the night! Tyler Colenbrander, inspired by what he learned in…
Leveraging SMART to maximize solar value
Leveraging SMART to maximize solar value As one of the leading clean energy initiatives in the U.S., the Massachusetts SMART (Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target) Solar Program incentivizes a wide array of solar installation types and sizes. As you are making decisions about your solar deployment, it pays—literally—to understand how capacity and system typeaffect incentive-boosting opportunities under the SMARTMassachusetts…
Preparing for Storm Season with Solar + Storage
This October marked the sixth anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, the record-setting “superstorm” that wrecked parts of New York and New Jersey, and there is always the looming question: “What if it happens again?” The 2018/2019 storm season is expected to be slightly more active than average, and it’s only a matter of time before a new storm takes…
Lighting and Brightening Lives
Solar Technologies: Lighting and Brightening Lives Saving with solar is perhaps the most energy efficient way one can help in preserving Mother Earth. As our natural energy resources continue to become extinct the emergence of an alternative resource is highly needed. Solar power fills the gap perfectly. The energy of the sun is imperishable and…
PACE Financing Helps Businesses Go Solar
Property Assessed Clean Energy financing or “PACE” can make it easier for owners of commercial, industrial, multifamily and nonprofit properties to obtain low-cost, long-term financing for renewable energy projects. Your business or organization can apply for 100 percent financing for clean energy improvements such as installing solar. (The program is also available to homeowners in California, Florida…