Tiana Starks
Solar power popularity growing in Illinois, despite obstacles
As solar panels baked in the sunlight on his warehouse rooftop, Eric Simon smiled from behind his sunglasses. The bar graph on his phone...
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Tiana Starks
- Sep 11, 2019
- 2 min
Solar energy is renewable, but is it environmentally just?
The solar industry has been soaring over the past several years. The US is now home to some two million solar installations. Solar energy...
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Tiana Starks
- Sep 9, 2019
- 1 min
The Ultimate Overland Solar-Power Setup
Are you intimidated by the cost and complexity of installing solar power on your truck, van, or camper? I know I was, but with a little...
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Tiana Starks
- Aug 21, 2019
- 1 min
How Solar Panels Work (And Why They’re Taking Over the World)
Solar energy is crucial to many futures. On the micro level, there’s a booming solar industry in America and across the globe. Since...
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Tiana Starks
- Aug 19, 2019
- 2 min
California farmers are planting solar panels as water supplies dry up
MARICOPA, Calif. — Jon Reiter banked the four-seat Cessna aircraft hard to the right, angling to get a better look at the solar panels...
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Tiana Starks
- Aug 14, 2019
- 1 min
Is Going Solar Right for You?
As the price of electricity continues to rise, homeowners are looking for ways to cut energy costs without sacrificing comfort or...
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Tiana Starks
- Jul 22, 2019
- 1 min
How Georgia Became A Surprising Bright Spot In The U.S. Solar Industry
In northern Georgia, near the Tennessee line, the city of Dalton made its fame as the carpet capital of the world. These days, a more...
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Tiana Starks
- Jul 17, 2019
- 2 min
This DC apartment building provides low-income families with solar power and a resilience center
In the heart of Columbia Heights, a new apartment building offers residents and nearby community members an unexpected service:...
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Tiana Starks
- Jul 15, 2019
- 1 min
Off-Grid Solar Energy Use Is About to Explode Thanks to These Key Regions
Off-grid solar energy is about to experience a rapid rise in employment as isolated communities rush to get connected, a new report...
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Tiana Starks
- Jun 20, 2019
- 2 min
After 40 Years of Searching, Scientists Identify The Key Flaw in Solar Panel Efficiency
Solar panels are fantastic pieces of technology, but we need to work out how to make them even more efficient – and scientists just...
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Tiana Starks
- Jun 18, 2019
- 1 min
Solar panels drop Richmond family’s energy bill to $8: ‘I can’t believe it!’
RICHMOND, Va. — A Westover Hills family is seeing the environmental and financial benefits after installing solar panels onto the roof of...
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Tiana Starks
- Jun 12, 2019
- 1 min
2 Million U.S. Solar Installations Are Just the Start
The solar industry in the U.S. is now so large that 2 million separate installations are in service across the country, according to Wood...
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Tiana Starks
- Jun 10, 2019
- 2 min
Interesting Solar Energy Facts You Never Knew
Sometimes solar power seems just years away for the average homeowner, other times it feels like it’s just around the corner. Whether you...
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Tiana Starks
- May 22, 2019
- 1 min
New Research Touts Benefits Of Solar Power For Schools
Solar power developers are running into opposition in many parts of the US from people who claim cutting down trees to put up solar...
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Tiana Starks
- May 20, 2019
- 2 min
Solar Farms Power Local Government, Business in Pennyslvania
Down a gravel road close to what constitutes downtown Slovan in rural Washington County, Pa., roughly 3,500 solar panels stand in a field...
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Tiana Starks
- May 15, 2019
- 1 min
The 3 Main Trends Driving the Imminent Solar Energy Revolution
You probably haven’t heard of Hayes Barnard, but his work could help save the planet. A former executive at SolarCity, the solar panel...
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Tiana Starks
- May 13, 2019
- 1 min
A Brief History of Solar Panels
Long before the first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970, generating awareness about the environment and support for...
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Tiana Starks
- Apr 22, 2019
- 1 min
Solar King is proud to provide Okemos Solar Racing Club 295 Watt Solar Panels
Solar King is proud to provide the 5 solar 295 watt solar panels on the solar car for the Okemos Solar Racing Club. The Okemos Solar...
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Tiana Starks
- Apr 17, 2019
- 1 min
DTE, University of Michigan agree to renewable-energy purchase program
The University of Michigan has committed to purchase 200,000 megawatts renewable energy — estimated at half its total purchased energy...
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Tiana Starks
- Apr 15, 2019
- 2 min
Michigan adds 4,800 clean energy jobs in 2018; 9% growth projected
Michigan leads the Midwest in clean energy sector jobs, adding 4,800 jobs in 2018 — a 4 percent jump from the previous year — for a total...
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