U.S. Solar Manufacturing Is Scaling Up

U.S. Solar Manufacturing Is Scaling Up

The growth of solar energy in the United States is not only visible in new solar projects, but also in the industrial infrastructure needed to build them. According to Canary Media, in just a few years the U.S. has opened enough factories to assemble nearly 70...
Better Solar Design Can Support Healthier Land

Better Solar Design Can Support Healthier Land

Solar farms do more than generate clean energy: they can also be designed to work better with the soil, water and vegetation around them. The PV-SMaRT project from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) studies five ground-mounted solar sites in the United...
Solar Savings Can Strengthen Community Services

Solar Savings Can Strengthen Community Services

Community solar is not only about producing clean electricity. It can also help strengthen the places that hold communities together. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, when community assets such as schools, churches, health clinics or community...
Solar Energy Is Reducing Emissions at Scale

Solar Energy Is Reducing Emissions at Scale

As global efforts to reduce carbon emissions intensify, solar energy has emerged as one of the most effective solutions for decarbonizing the power sector. By generating electricity without producing emissions during operation, solar power is helping replace fossil...