Can Indian and U.S. Ingenuity Lead the World to Clean Energy Solutions?

Last week, India and the United States crossed another significant milestone in their efforts to create a clean energy future for their citizens and the rest of the world. Both countries announced an unprecedented funding opportunity for joint, collaborative research in three critical fields: solar energy, second-generation biofuels, and energy efficiency in buildings. Together, India and the U.S. are contributing $50 million across these three fields,... Read More

Green Light for World’s Largest Solar Power Plant

Parabolic mirrors on a CSP power plant (Source: California Energy Commission) The US government has given the green light to begin construction on what will be the world’s largest solar power plant in southern California. The $6 billion project by Solar Millennium will break ground before the end of the year, and is expected to provide 1000 MW of electricity, enough to power over 300,000 homes. This single plant will effectively double the current... Read More

Solar PV Production in China Heats Up

China is rapidly becoming the world’s leading manufacturer of renewable energy products. China is now producing 35-45% of the planet’s photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, though over 95% of these panels are exported. The Chinese government is now looking into preferential pricing policies (such as a feed-in tariff) to promote solar energy deployment domestically. Check out this informative video on solar photovoltaic (PV) production in China... Read More