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DOE awards $2.7M to U Florida, Synhelion to support production of hydrogen from concentrated solar

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Synhelion and its partner the University of Florida announced that their joint project has been awarded US$2.7 million from the US Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO). Close-up of Synhelion’s proprietary solar receiver, which delivers high-temperature process heat beyond 1,500 °C.

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Rhode Island & Connecticut’s 704 MW Revolution Wind achieves first ‘steel in the water’

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The first multi-state offshore wind project is a 50/50 partnership between offshore wind giant Ørsted and New England energy provider Eversource. To make sure you find a trusted, reliable solar installer near you that offers competitive pricing, check out EnergySage , a free service that makes it easy for you to go solar.

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How I turned a shipping container into a solar off-grid charging station with A/C

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Between my electric bikes, e-motorcycles, e-ATVs, electric tractors, and a few other things I’m probably forgetting, having a weather-sealed, solar-powered off-grid charging shed would be a big benefit. There are many ways to skin a cat, and even more ways to add solar power to a shipping container. Here’s how I did it.

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Solar Energy - A Way To Cut Down On High Energy Costs

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Solar energy , the renewable energy source which has been in news for the last several years has made quiet inroads into many homes, factories, businesses, into our cars and appliances and much more. But, yet it is a rather misunderstood energy. It was expensive to commercially exploit solar energy few decades ago.

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US DOE Awarding Up To $62M for Concentrating Solar Power Research and Development

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The US Department of Energy has selected 13 projects for investment of up to $62 million over five years to research, develop, and demonstrate Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) systems capable of providing low-cost electrical power. These selections include: Abengoa Solar, Inc. Lakewood, CO – up to $10.6 eSolar, Inc.

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Virginia could make almost $5B from this 3.5 GW offshore wind farm

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The 180-turbine Kitty Hawk Wind is an offshore wind project proposed in federal waters over 36 miles from Virginia Beach. Energy supply in the region is critical to maintaining and growing the economy,” said Hampton Roads Chamber CEO and president Bryan Stephens. Photo: Avangrid Avangrid’s 3.5 Get started here. –

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Earth Day and the Importance of Green Energy

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According to Forbes , studies have found that solar and wind power is often cheaper than power from fossil fuels, even without financial assistance, and their daily operations undercut even the most cost-effective coal plants. Types of Green Energy. It uses the power of wind pushing turbines to collect energy.

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