The combination of PV and agriculture could have benefits for both industries, while also cutting down on land use. Researchers are working to ensure that projects and systems are designed in ways that offer positive outcomes for both sides.
Solar’s flexibility can be agriculture’s gain
Mar 1, 2021 9:00:00 AM / by Mark Hutchins, pv magazine posted in Agrovoltaics, Agriculture, Commercial Solar, Utility-Scale PV, Installations, Industrial Solar, World, Sustainability, Industrial PV, Commercial PV, Clean Energy
Biden's First Steps
Jan 25, 2021 9:30:00 AM / by Paul Fischer posted in Energy, Commercial Solar, Businesses, Markets, Wind Energy, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Corporate, Infrastructure, Climate Change, Hydrogen, Global, Industrial Solar, utility scale storage, Global Warming, Technology, Sustainability, Breiter Planet Properties, Photovoltaic Cells, Clean Energy, Clean Energy Jobs, Green Finance, Pollution, Investors, solar modules
Solar & Energy Storage Northeast
Feb 18, 2020 10:30:00 AM / by Paul Fischer posted in Property Owners, Commercial Solar Finance, Solar Capital, Commercial Solar, Businesses, Solar Finance, MA SMART Program, Massachusetts, Policy, Politics, Vermont, Energy Storage, Markets, Utility-Scale PV, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Boston, Installations, Decarbonize, Power Generation, Legislation, Climate Change, Energy Transition, Bifacial Modules, 2020, Global Warming, Technology, Sustainability, Industrial PV, Commercial PV, Government, Breiter Planet Properties
‘Renewables must grow four times faster to ensure sustainable future’
Feb 10, 2020 9:05:00 AM / by Marija Maisch, pv magazine posted in Renewable Energy, Community, Commercial Solar, Policy, Markets, Utility-Scale PV, Modules, Finance, Installations, Fossil Fuels, Coal, Climate Pledge, Climate Change, Global, Industrial Solar, World, Global Warming, Grids, Integration, Industrial PV, Commercial PV
2,000 gigawatts of solar power needed for 100% renewables
Jan 28, 2020 9:30:00 AM / by William Driscoll, pv magazine posted in Commercial Solar, Policy, United States, Energy Storage, Markets, Utility-Scale PV, Finance, Installations, Decarbonize, Decarbonization, Paris Climate Agreement, Climate Change, Industrial Solar, Global Warming, Residential PV, Electrification
US government expects 24 GW of new solar this year
Jan 21, 2020 6:00:00 PM / by John Weaver, pv magazine posted in Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Solar, Residential Solar, Commercial Solar, Policy, United States, Energy Storage, Markets, Utility-Scale PV, Installations, Decarbonize, Power Generation, Fossil Fuels, Coal, Legislation, ITC, Decarbonization, Infrastructure, Energy Transition, Solar Panels, Energy Generation, Industrial Solar, 2020, utility scale storage
The U.S. appears all set for a record year for solar.
How Will Your Solar Panels Perform in Winter Weather?
Dec 3, 2019 6:00:00 PM / by Paul Fischer posted in Property Management, Real Estate, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Energy, Solar Development, Property Owners, Solar Capital, Residential Solar, Commercial Solar, Solar Finance, Modules, Boston, Business, Decarbonize, Decarbonization, Energy Efficiency, Climate Change, Bifacial Modules, Solar Panels
The first winter storm of the season is wrapping up here in New England. As we gather our shovels, ice scrapers, salt, and other winter gear out of the closet, we embark on another journey and battle against mother nature. Skiers and snowboarders rejoice as the fresh snow evokes dreams of carving down the mountain. Others are less enthusiastic about having to deal with another 4-5 months of scraping, shoveling and shivering.
Solar Plus Storage Programs and Policies for Northeastern States
Aug 12, 2019 7:05:15 PM / by Paul Fischer posted in Commercial Solar, Massachusetts, Policy, Vermont, Energy Storage, Utility-Scale PV, New Hampshire, New York, Boston, Distributed Storage, Tesla, Governor Cuomo, New York City, Legislation, New Jersey, Solar Plus Storage
Solar carports go national: photo essay
Jul 1, 2019 8:14:13 AM / by William Driscoll, pv magazine posted in Solar, Commercial Solar, Texas, Solar Carport, Racking, Arizona, Ohio, South Carolina
Even if your car is baking in the hot summer sun, you can imagine it staying cool under one of these solar carports recently built all across the country. Technologies include prefabricated framing, double cantilever canopies, and water management systems.
Building Energy Boston: Solar Access for the Underserved
Jun 3, 2019 8:47:40 AM / by Paul Fischer posted in Property Management, Real Estate, Rent, Exterior Lease, Solar Subscription, Open Space, Land Lease, Community, Energy, Education, Property Owners, Solar Access to All, Residential Solar, Non-Profit, Commercial Solar, Solar Finance, MA SMART Program, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Events, Conferences, Boston, Rooftop Solar, Andrew Breiter-Wu
On March 14th and 15th, the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association held the BuildingEnergy Boston Conference. Among the attendees were building professionals, educators, homeowners, students, and energy & environment professionals. One of the presentations given at BuildingEnergy Boston was titled Solar Access for the Underserved. Three different speakers addressed the problem of accessibility of solar, and provided specific solutions to this problem.