Solar

A recent report highlights that energy efficiency has become a top priority for indoor agriculture, with growers increasingly adopting renewable energy technologies to reduce operational costs and environmental impact.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing over $6 billion through its Empowering Rural America (New ERA) and Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) programs to develop renewable energy projects, including solar PV and energy storage, across 30 rural states, aiming to provide clean, affordable energy and create jobs.

Despite discussions of a statewide ban on new wind and solar projects, Oklahoma is moving forward with over 700 megawatts of new solar energy developments, significantly boosting its renewable energy capacity.

In one of his last official acts before Gov. Jay Inslee retires from state leadership, he approved the Wautoma Solar Project proposed for a remote corner of Benton County.

As demand for renewable energy grows, solar power presents a challenge. Its widespread use often takes up valuable agricultural land, disrupting food production, local economies and the environment. 

New installations of generating capacity support the increase in our renewable generation forecast. Wind and solar developers often bring their projects on line at the end of the calendar year.

Elon Musk, renowned for his ambitious plans to transition the world to renewable energy, envisions a future dominated by sustainable sources like solar and wind.

Qcells, a division of Hanwha Corp, has announced a significant advancement in solar technology that could reduce the space required for solar panels, potentially transforming the solar power industry.

California has achieved a significant milestone by generating over 50% of its electricity from solar energy, setting a new benchmark in the United States.