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Solar power has become the fastest growing source of energy throughout the globe, with one gigawatt of capacity installed every 15 hours.

The Amount of Electricity Generated From Solar Is Suddenly Unbelievable

A breathtaking video shared on social media shows a mountain range in Guizhou blanketed in solar panels as far as the eye can see.

Wild Video Shows Entire Mountain Range in China Covered With Solar Panels

Recent NASA footage shows an eruption from our Sun breaking off the tail of a comet whizzing through the Solar System.

Sun Blasts Comet, Breaking Off Its Tail

By Sharon Adarlo

It's the "duck curve" problem. Solar power is providing huge amounts of energy during the day, creating a headache for grid operators.

California Now Has So Much Solar Power That Electricity Prices Are Going Negative During the Day

By Frank Landymore

A solar company under investigation for violating consumer protections filed suit againt a company it blames for failure. Meanwhile, the climate changes.

Solar Company Under Investigation for Installing Systems That Don’t Work

By Lonnie Lee Hood

Coal-powered plants are being repurposed in the US to store and produce solar and battery power for more renewable power sources.

Companies Are Turning Coal Plants Into Solar Farms

By Lonnie Lee Hood

A solar panel can leak heavy metals and cause pollution, but consumer solar demand may mean they get tossed aside less often.

California Complains Its Junkyards Are Filling With Toxic Solar Panels

By Lonnie Lee Hood

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics says wind and solar jobs will be among the fastest-growing occupations in the next ten years.

Government Says Wind and Solar Among Fastest-Growing Occupations in Next Ten Years

By Lonnie Lee Hood

Tesla patented a system that would replace good old fashioned windshield wipers with actual laser beams that zap away debris.

Tesla Wants to Replace Windshield Wipers With Lasers

By Dan Robitzski

Fossil fuel may comprise a large part of the Texas economy, but new research shows that the state has the natural resources to ditch coal entirely.

New Research: Texas Could Ditch Coal Entirely for Wind and Solar

By Jon Christian

Automakers Hyundai and Kia will beginning adding a solar roof to select cars in 2019, allowing the Sun's energy to help power the vehicles.

You’ll Be Able to Buy a Car With a Solar Roof in 2019

By Kristin Houser

Tesla's new solar project

Australia’s Electricity Costs Will Plummet, Thanks to a New Tesla Solar Project

Australia Could Double Its Solar Capacity by the End of 2018

Australia Could Double Its Solar Capacity by the End of 2018

By Claudia Geib

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Last Year Renewables Accounted for Half of the Energy Capacity Added to the U.S.

By Kristin Houser

Trump’s New Tax on Imported Solar Cells Could Start “Trade War”

Trump’s New Tax on Imported Solar Cells Could Start “Trade War”

By Lou Del Bello

Macro grids will solve some energy supply problems.

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Macro Grids May Be the Future of Renewable Energy

By Lou Del Bello