The World’s First Floating Solar Farm
Due to a shortage of land needed to build a utility-scale solar power farm, the Netherlands thought of a unique solution—bring the solar panels to sea. The initiators of the project, Oceans of Energy, is aiming for a new hope with regards to unlimited amounts of clean energy for the world. They also believe that it is a feasible project for the Netherlands as it is surrounded by coastal regions. More so, it fits well with Dutch maritime background and offshore competencies.- Sun Path Electric
Energy Revolution Has Begun
A common misconception preventing many people from switching to solar is that it costs an excessive amount of money. Here’s the truth—the cost of solar is decreasing so rapidly it’s now cheaper than coal. This was revealed by Lazard’s latest annual Levelized Cost of Energy Analysis. This dramatic change is a powerful sign illustrating the start of an energy revolution. According to their latest report, energy from utility-scale solar plants has seen the biggest price drop.- Sun Path Electric
Top 10 Companies in the U.S. That Use Solar
Major companies in corporate America are hopping on the solar train at an incredible rate, and for good reason! Not only does solar energy contribute to long term cost savings, but also reduces a company’s carbon footprint. In fact, the amount of solar installed by companies in the United States can offset up to 1.1 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year. Below are the top 10 companies ranked per their installed solar capacity- Sun Path Electric
A Quick 5-Step Guide to Solar Panel Installation
If you’re in the market for solar panels, you probably want to know what happens during the installation process. While solar energy is the only form of electricity that requires zero moving parts, it’s certainly not for the DIY route. Electrical safety is a main priority. Even licensed electricians need the proper training to become a certified solar PV installer. Here’s a quick 5-step guide to solar panel installation.- Sun Path Electric
China's 248-Acre Giant Panda Solar Farm
Solar farms are generally set up in rows and columns to form a grid. But in China, there’s one solar station designed to make people smile—the Panda Power Plant. Fly over Datong County, China, and you’ll see two giant pandas from above, one is even waving and smiling at you. The pandas are actually made of thousands of solar panels engineered and constructed on a 250-acre landscape.- Sun Path Electric
Jimmy Carter Built a Solar Farm to Power Half His Hometown
He was the first man to install solar panels on the White House in 1979. America’s 39th president, Jimmy Carter, has always been vocal about his support of solar energy. Now, almost 40 years after leaving office, his advocacy to use green energy is still very much alive. The former President has leased ten-acres of his farmland in Plains, Georgia for the development of a 1.3 MW solar project. The capacity is equal to burning about 3,600 tons of coal! He has partnered with SolAmerica, a leading solar development and construction firm.- Sun Path Electric
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