Dedicated to the Cause The United Parcel Service has announced an $18 million investment in solar power. They want to expand their use of renewable energy to reach their 2,580 worldwide facilities as part of their Long-Term Renewable Energy Commitment. UPS has used solar power for the last 13 years beginning in 2004 when panels […]
Floatovoltaics are making a splash and are expected to be worth $2.7 Billion in 2025. What are floatovoltaics? They are photovoltaic solar panels that can float in water, be it the ocean, dams, reservoirs, or canals. They are especially growing in countries like Japan where land mass is more limited than in the States. Japan […]
In 1979, Jimmy Carter had 32 solar hot water panels installed on the White House to heat water for the family as well as the laundry and cafeteria. His successor, Ronald Reagan, was not a fan of solar and later had them removed. Solar power returned to the White House when President George Bush had […]
“When it comes to solar power, practicality seems to trump partisanship.” Regardless of your political party, Democrats and Republic can agree on solar power. A study by PowerScout showed that both parties purchased solar power at similar rates. Newer developments were more likely to have Democrats invest in solar while Republicans were more likely to […]
