Tag: US solar industry
10 Solar Energy Facts You Should Know — USA Edition
Solar energy has become the #1 source of new electricity generation capacity in the United States in recent years, like in other markets around the world. Solar energy is just cheaper, more resilient, quicker to build, and good for energy independence and energy security. But what solar facts do you … [continued]
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The Bomb That Will Hit The US Solar Industry & US Jobs From The “Big Beautiful Bill”
Well, I generally agree with Elon Musk on this one — the Republican budget bill in Congress is a “Big Ugly Bill,” a “disgusting abomination,” not a “Big Beautiful Bill.” The bill is proposing we bomb cleantech industries (metaphorically, since we have to clarify everything crazy these days). Not wanting … [continued]
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US Solar Power Continues To Grow As Storm Clouds Gather
The latest renewable energy report from Ember shows solar and wind in the US provided more electricity than coal in the first quarter of 2025. After generating 50.5% of US utility-supplied electricity in March, clean energy sources accounted for 50.8% of electricity in April, Ember data shows. The Good News … [continued]
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Concentrating Solar Power Gets Another Chance To Prove Itself
Heliogen’s concentrating solar power system integrates long duration energy storage to achieve an average renewable capacity factor of 90%.
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The US Solar Industry Is Safe In Texas — For Now
Vesper Energy’s 600-megawatt Hornet solar array is up and running in Swisher County, a testimony to the strength of the Texas solar industry.
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