Posts Tagged ‘solar power’
Ohio research project to explore how solar and farming can co-exist through agrivoltaics
Research at Madison Fields, a solar farm in Madison County, is investigating the viability of agrivoltaics, where farming is conducted between solar panels. Spanning 1,900 acres and generating 180 MW, this agrivoltaics project is one of North America’s largest tests of this approach. It aims to address concerns about large solar projects taking prime farmland…
Read MoreEmbracing Summer: Three Exciting Energy Solution Advancements
As summer temperatures soar, so does the demand for efficient and sustainable energy solutions. This year, three remarkable advancements are leading the charge, promising to keep us cool while conserving resources and protecting our environment. 1. Solar-Powered Air Conditioning Traditional air conditioning systems are notorious for their high energy consumption, often leading to increased electricity…
Read MoreBright Horizons: 5 Recent Advances in Solar Power Technologies
In the pursuit of sustainable energy sources, solar power stands out, harnessing the abundant and clean energy radiating from the sun. Recent developments in solar technology have sparked renewed excitement and optimism in the quest for a greener future. Let’s explore some of the groundbreaking advancements driving this solar revolution. 1.Next-Generation Photovoltaics Traditional silicon-based solar…
Read MoreProposed merger of New Mexico, Connecticut energy companies ends; deal valued at more than $4.3B
Officials with New Mexico’s largest electric utility said Tuesday that a proposed multibillion-dollar merger with a U.S. subsidiary of global energy giant Iberdrola has been scuttled. Under the proposal, Connecticut-based Avangrid would have acquired PNM Resources and its two utilities. The two utility companies are Public Service Co. of New Mexico and Texas New Mexico Power. The…
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