Solar Jobs Outnumber Texas Ranchers and US Coal Miners
New statistics show that solar is one of the fastest growing industries in the US, creating thousands of jobs across the country
Sectors - Solar Energy
Massive Military Solar Project Commences in Hawaii
SolarCity, Forest City Team to Install Solar on up to 6,500 Homes in Project at Navy, Marine Corps Bases in Hawaii
Solar Roadways Light the Way for the Future of Infrastructure
Two inventors pursue a new kind of solar--the kind that would improve driver safety, while powering nearby communities and electric vehicles
Solar Suitcases Catch Flight in Underdeveloped Countries
Portable "solar suitcases" deliver electricity and recharge batteries for use in harsh environments
LA County City's Goal to Become Solar Capital of the World
Lancaster homes required to include a solar system of at least 1 kW
Libya Could Produce More Energy in Solar Power than Oil
Recent research shows how much energy Libya could be producing in comparison to crude oil
Walmart Expands Solar Installations to Ohio
Retail working with SolarCity to install more than 4.7 MW of generation capacity, becoming the state's largest solar power user
Saudi Arabia's Major Renewable Energy Expansion Plan
The Kingdom reveals its plans for a massive renewable energy overhaul
Saudi Arabia Completes Massive Solar Farm
Saudi Arabia hits a major milestone in solar power generation, one step closer to achieving aggressive goals in renewable energy
Solar REITs May Power the Industry Forward
Should minor changes be made to the federal tax code, the solar energy industry and investors alike will benefit from pools of low-cost capital
'Empowered' Depicts a Renewable Energy Revolution
A new documentary portrays community action to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels
Nation's Largest Community-Owned Solar Array Comes Online
1.1 MW facility by Clean Energy Collective and San Miguel Power Association provides locally-produced clean energy to anyone in utility territory
Restoring School Programs Through Solar Savings
How schools across the nation are restoring programs in music/arts education with the significant savings of solar power installations
Lightweight Solar-Powered House Concept Gains Recognition
This year's RIBA Silver Medal award goes to a group project that allows for a low-cost, self-building option during the housing crisis
The Middle East Turns Towards Solar Energy
A large-scale solar power project in the UAE symbolizes a bigger movement in the Middle East's energy sector
World's Largest Solar Plant Coming to Ghana
By 2015, Ghana will become a leading nation in terms of solar power capacity
LA to Purchase Power from Tribal Solar Plant
Los Angeles buys a $1.6 billion power contract with the nation's soon to be largest solar power plant on tribal land
4,700 Military Homes to Receive Solar Energy Systems
In $1bn SolarStrong Initiative's Latest Project, Hiring Begins for Jobs to Give Fort Bliss, WSMR Clean Energy in Support of U.S. Army's Net Zero Initiative
The World Switches on to Solar Power
A new report reveals the commercial vitality of solar photovoltaic technology over the last decade
Solar Water Success in Nevada Attracts Investors
Nevada Co-op's Solar Water Success Heats Up Interest From Investor-Owned Utilities, Regulators, and Other Energy Experts
Smart Highways Light up Roads in the Netherlands
'Smart Highways' charged by solar power--the infrastructure of the future?
Solar Energy Research Center Breaks Ground
Lawrence Berkeley Lab reveals more plans to push the solar fuel industry ahead
Schools Reinvest in Programs with Savings from Solar Power
A Californian school district restores music instruction with over $900,000 in SolarCity project savings
IKEA Invests $2 Billion in Renewables
The world's largest home-furnishings retailer understands the value of establishing a sustainable business for long term success
Saudi Arabia to Become a 100% Renewable Energy Nation
How some of the world's biggest oil producers can benefit from transitioning to renewables
Solar Roadways: Infrastructure of the Future
What if roads and parking lots were solar, fueling enough energy from the sun to power nearby communities as well as electric vehicles?
Ontario Leads Canada's Solar Power Generation
How Canada is quickly becoming a global solar power leader
India set to replicate its IT sector success in solar energy
India's private business sector gears up for solar energy in a country where 30% of the population lacks grid-supplied power
Europe Leads World in Solar Power
A new report reveals two-thirds of solar power installations in 2011 were in Europe
Canadian Solar to Supply Turkey's Largest PV Project
One of the world's largest solar companies begins work on Turkey's largest solar PV project
Revolutionary Robot System Reduces Cost of Solar Power
QBotix unveils groundbreaking system for reducing cost of solar power with mobile robots
Solyndra Gets Low-Ball Offer from Seagate for Facility
The bankrupt solar manufacturer's efforts to sell off its facility remain bleak
Smart Micro-Grid System: First of Its Kind
The launch of a new micro-grid system sets the stage for the next generation of micro-grids where energy surety is required
Bill Gates' Initiative Awards Solar Powered Toilet
Bill Gates awards inventors for toilets that reduce energy and water consumption, while improving human health in the developing world
World's Largest Solar Thermal Project at Halfway Mark
Ivanpah solar project reaches halfway mark and peak of construction employment with over 2,100 workers and staff mobilized on site at world's largest solar thermal project
Solar Power to Save India's Energy Insecurity?
Did the world's largest blackout launch a solar revolution in India?
Alcatraz Gets a Solar Power Makeover
The infamous island prison in the San Francisco Bay trades in diesel for solar power
U.S. Creates Zones for Rapid Solar Development
The US government's new plan opens up public lands in six states to boost solar development, while protecting public land
China Steps Up as a Major Solar Player
China reveals plans to quadruple its solar capacity targets, becoming a world leader in both solar and wind power
Japanese Adopt Most Powerful Solar Roofing Module
Global Solar Energy offers Japan its most power, flexible solar roofing module on the market
Solar Plane Prepares for World Tour
Altran Plays Active Role in Success of Solar Impulse's 1st Trans-Mediterranean Flight
Pay-As-You-Go Solar to Power Rural Africa
A new solar system brings affordable electricity to remote communities in Africa
Walmart's Push for Affordable Renewable Energy
Walmart announces aggressive goals in renewable energy--both for the company and for its customers
Solar Plane Flight Highlights Big Plans in Morocco
Solar plane flies to Sahara sun in Ouarzazate, Morocco Highlights World Bank-financed Morocco solar project linking Europe, N Africa to power of Sahara sun
Largest US College Campus Solar Project
Eight-Megawatt Solar Project at Mercer County Community College to Create Significant Environmental Benefits
Local Solar Company Doing Big Things
New off-grid light source technology that requires no fuels and very little maintenance
Stable Solar Power for Children in Haiti
SMA America Teams Up with Clinton Global Initiative, NRG Energy to Bring Power to Children in Haiti
Silicon Solar Cell Design Reduces Thickness by 90%
MIT engineers design a textured surface for silicon solar cells that maintains efficiency and significantly reduces thickness
Super-Sized Solar Power Plant Plans, San Luis Valley
One of the world's largest, most technically advanced solar power projects is revealed
SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER
Researchers explore options for solar energy that are truly out of this world
