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10 States Leading the Pack in Clean Energy Jobs
The solar, wind and energy efficiency industries already employ millions of people in the U.S. and they’re poised to grow. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, there are 374,000 American jobs in solar energy, 102,000 in wind energy and…
China’s Solar Power Capacity More than Doubles in 2016
China’s installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity more than doubled last year, turning the country into the world’s biggest producer of solar energy by capacity, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on Saturday. Installed PV capacity rose to 77.42 gigawatts at…
Australia Launches Overdue Shift to Solar
Australia is well-known for its abundance of sunshine. But while the county has largely relied on its coal reserves to generate electricity for decades, solar energy is often described as an untapped resource, with the continent receiving more solar radiation…
First 100% Solar-Powered Airport Expands its Capacity
The world’s first airport to be solely powered by solar energy is set to increase its capacity from 15.5 MW to 21.5 megawatts (MW) to power its new international terminal. In 2015, Cochin International Airport in southern India became the…
Okanagan Wind Farm Up and Running
After many years of development, and nine months of heavy lifting, the 10 Sevion 3.2 M114 CCV wind turbines are now providing power to the province’s electricity grid. The Pennask project is located just west of Pennask Summit, north of…
Kentucky Coal Mining Museum Switches to Solar Power
The Kentucky Coal Mining Museum is switching to a new form of energy — solar power. The museum in Benham began installing the solar panels on Tuesday, WYMT reported. Brandon Robinson, the museum’s communications director, said the goal is to…
7-Eleven to Power 425 Texas Stores With Wind Energy
7-Eleven, Inc. will energize 425 stories in Texas with wind energy it will buy from TXU Energy. This initiative is expected to reduce 7-Eleven’s carbon footprint by 6.7 percent and reduce operating costs. The energy will come exclusively from wind…