solar power

The latest data and publications from the US Energy Information Administration reveal a promising outlook for renewable energy and electric vehicles. These technologies can help decarbonize power grids and transportation, while achieving synergy. The electricity output of solar panels and wind turbines can be used to charge EVs, and this takes…

The US Energy Information Administration collects key information about energy production and consumption in the US. According to their latest data, utility-scale solar power costs decreased by 2.8% in 2019, reaching $1,796 per kilowatt. The cost decrease can be attributed in great part to crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar power with axis-based…

Bill SB 999 was signed by Governor Ned Lamont on June 14, 2021. The Bill is a collection of reforms expected to increase wages and heighten employment opportunities among the state’s renewable energy sector. The laws are inline with similar workforce initiatives like The Wage Theft Bill In New York…

Solar air conditioning is a promising technology for homes and business, since space cooling is often the largest expense during summer. Air conditioning represents 12% of energy costs for the typical US household, according to the US Energy Information Administration. Its share of energy consumption can reach 27% of energy bills in places with…

Solar power is currently the fastest-growing electricity source in the US. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), solar power represented 43% of the generation capacity added in 2020, followed by wind at 38%. All other electricity sources only accounted for 19% of the new capacity added, and this includes fossil fuels. This…

Connecticut has some of the highest electricity prices in the US, which creates a market opportunity for solar and wind power. The average national tariff is 12.69 cents/kWh, according to the latest data from the Energy Information Administration, while an average tariff of 21.29 cents/kWh was reported for Connecticut (68% higher). Several major…

During the last few decades, solar power evolved from an experimental concept to one of the fastest growing energy sources in the world. In 2020 alone, the US added over 90 gigawatts of new solar power systems, with an electricity production that could power over 17 million homes. The federal solar tax credit, created in 2006, has been a key…