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Enviromental News, Environment, Safety, Health

Solar Energy Growth in the United States: Future Projections

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Clear light bulb containing tree and solar panel reflecting solar power growth
15
Jan

In December, the SUN DAY Campaign analyzed official government reports pertaining to U.S. power generation. They found that renewable energy solar power growth is increasing among electrical generation sources in the United States. According to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), solar power now constitutes 7.3% of the country’s total installed generating capacity. Despite this […]

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Environment, Safety, Health

Solar Energy “greener” Cleaner Electricity. DOE Solar Future Study

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Solar energy is fulfilling the need for a “greener” and cleaner source of electricity. According to “The Solar Futures” study completed by the Department of Energy, by the year 2035, solar power can potentially supply 40% of United States electricity demands.

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Environment, Safety, Health

2018 Was a Very Good Year for Wind Power. Industry Growth Continues!

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Wind Farm construction
03
Sep

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) 2018 report on Wind Power electricity generation shows a booming industry year. The report addresses costs and performance for three installation sectors including land based, offshore and distributed wind.  Distributed wind is categorized as small and localized wind powered systems providing electricity to homes, farms, businesses, public facilities and the […]

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