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07/29/2022

The United States now has 121.4 gigawatts of solar photovoltaic capacity, enough to power 23 million homes, up from just 0.34 gigawatts in 2008, according to the Department of Energy. Know more: https://yhoo.it/3yT8Y8K

American rooftop solar power is growing at a stunning rate, a new study finds, with solar capacity increasing 19% in 2021. The U.S. now has 121.4 gigawatts of solar photovoltaic capacity, enough to power 23 million homes, up from just 0.34 gigawatts in 2008, according to the Department of Energy.

07/26/2022

For solar finance company, Mosaic Solar, however, 2022 has been a year of exceptional growth. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3cBdr8N

Just under two months after achieving $7 billion in loans funded through the company’s platform, Mosaic has eclipsed the $8 billion mark in loans funded and is nearing its goal of helping more than…

07/21/2022

Have a look at the potential impact of deploying vertical west-east oriented PV systems on a massive scale in the German energy market: https://bit.ly/3RBzhc9

German researchers have looked at how vertical PV systems could provide more electricity during periods of higher demand, while enabling a higher level of integration with agricultural activities.

07/18/2022

Renewables supplied a record 24.5% of US electricity through to April, versus 21.6% a year earlier, with the sector on track to exceed forecast performance for 2022. Know more: https://bit.ly/3IJe5N6

Banner production from wind and solar despite inflation and other challenges rippling through world's largest economy meets 24.5% of electricity demand to April

07/15/2022

The energy sector employs 7.8 million people in the United States, and about 41% of those jobs, about 3.1 million people, are dedicated to net-zero technologies. Know more: https://bit.ly/3NNW1SZ

Energy job growth outpaced the greater job market in 2021, and jobs in the solar industry grew by 5.4%, the most among technologies.

07/12/2022

For the first time ever, the combination of just wind and solar produce more electricity in April than the nation’s nuclear power plants by 17.96%. Know more.https://bit.ly/3nQlf8I

During the first four months of 2022, electrical generation by renewable energy sources accounted for over 25% of the nation's electricity. In April

07/09/2022

The quest to make panels last longer is ongoing. It’s true quality solar panels can already be presumed to perform at a high level of energy production for many years, know more: https://bit.ly/3nxNnNO

What longer-lasting panels could mean for consumers? How utilization of gallium can prolong the life of panels? What're the hurdles ahead?

07/06/2022

Here is a portion of the company’s Solar Spotlight podcast with Solar Power World, but be sure to listen to the full episode here or on your favorite podcast app: https://bit.ly/3bMM3Ep

In this special edition of Contractor’s Corner, mounting manufacturer K2 Systems dispels the myth of “flashing-free” solar rooftop mounts and covers the

07/01/2022

Happy 4th of July! Please note CED Greentech will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Please enjoy your time with family and friends.

06/28/2022

Issues that may be negatively impacting the long-term outlook for reasonably-priced and reliable electricity for Texans in the long term: https://bit.ly/3OGMBcQ

Experts say Texas’ electric rates have nearly doubled in a year, as peak demand challenges natural gas supply. Residential solar is an alternative that offers clarity in the future of electric bill…

06/25/2022

NextEra, the leading developer of wind, solar and energy storage, in the United States, has put forth its 2022 Investor Conference report. Here is the report: https://bit.ly/3xGS0tQ

NextEra, the United States’ largest renewable company sees 3.5 TW renewable capacity installations through 2050 worth $2 trillion. These figures could double if we were to fully decarbonize the eco…

06/22/2022

According to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, as triple-digit temperatures baked the state. Click here to know more: https://bit.ly/39yXYEM

Renewable energy sources came through in a big way for Texas this week, when temperatures and electricity demand reached record levels. On Sunday, Texans hit...