Despite the Trump administration’s recent decision to levy a 30 percent tariff on solar, we see tremendous opportunity ahead for the industry. In the next year, the solar industry will develop, construct and finance $25 billion to $30 billion in solar assets. It will build 20 to 25 percent of the country’s new electricity capacity […]
Scientists are working on an exciting new material called perovskite. A light sensitive crystal which could revolutionize solar power. In just a few years its power conversion efficiency figure is nearly on a par with traditional silicon at around 22 percent, and it’s some 1,000 times thinner. All this could mean the price we pay for […]
A new report from Baird Equity Research outlines the inroads made by solar energy the past two years and projects the industry’s continued growth over the long term. In particular, the report cites increased installations, decreasing costs, and consistent technological advancements as key contributors to the industry’s success. Declining costs and improved technology have driven […]
(Los Angeles Times) Putting solar panels into our roads isn’t the craziest idea. But we may as well admit that it poses some unique challenges. For instance, people may want to walk away with pieces of it. That’s what happened in China, anyway, just five days after authorities took opened up what they claim is […]
Our environment is constantly changing. There is no denying that. However, as our environment changes, so does the need to become increasingly aware of the problems that surround it. With a massive influx of natural disasters, warming and cooling periods, different types of weather patterns and much more. People need to be aware of what […]
Climate change is arguably the biggest problem facing global society right now. It’s a well-documented fact that climate change will dramatically alter our environment, but it can also harm business. Projected climate change costs by 2030 are to cost the global economy $700 billion annually, according to the Climate Vulnerability Monitor. On top of that, […]
Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels are not only becoming more widespread on a global scale, but c applications are becoming more diverse. Let’s take a closer look at why exactly PV panels are on the rise in the first place. A key component in the prevalence of PV panels is that they can be incredibly flexible. […]
Jessica Rosenworcel, one of the commissioners at broadband watchdog the FCC, has reiterated her call for hearings into what is happening with communications on the hurricane-stricken island of Puerto Rico. In late September, Hurricane Maria smashed into the strangely neglected US territory. It left mostly without power and cellphone coverage amid a row over its […]
An executive survey conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit finds that 90 percent of business leaders believe that they have a role in building resilience and preparing cities for the impacts of climate change. In fact, this figure jumps to 99 percent for executives in Asia. The survey, supported by The Rockefeller Foundation, queried almost […]