Scientists can now bottle solar energy, turn it into liquid fuel

Researchers have invented a liquid isomer that can store and release solar energy. The team has solved problems other researchers have previously encountered. The discovery could lead to more widespread use of solar energy. In the last year, a team from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, essentially figured out how to bottle solar energy. They developed a liquid fuel containing …

Illinois Democratic sweep may augur even better solar support

Illinois was one of the relatively few places that a Democratic tsunami truly played out. The statewide constitutional offices, including governor, attorney general and comptroller, were all double-digit wins by the Democrats. Jay Pritzker (D) soundly beat incumbent Governor Bruce Rauner (R), Kwame Raoul (D) did the same in the attorney general race, succeeding the office left by Lisa Madigan …

Swedish scientists develop liquid that stores solar energy for up to 18 years

Researchers have invented a liquid isomer that can store and release solar energy. The team has solved problems other researchers have previously encountered. The discovery could lead to more widespread use of solar energy. In the last year, a team from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, essentially figured out how to bottle solar energy. They developed a liquid fuel containing …

Solar Water Heater Market Research Report 2021: Production Market Analysis Includes Capacity Utilization Rate, Ex …

Solar Water Heater Market report delivers a comprehensive research based study of the market along with the market share, forecast information, in-depth evaluation, and designated evaluation of the Global Solar Water Heater enterprise with recognize to global market. Additionally, the global Solar Water Heater market report emphasizes on driver and restraint factors in the global and regional level. For entire …

Million Solar Strong eyes New York

One million: a number which through usage and hyperbole has lost the presence of its size. A number so large that the word has become synonymous with large itself. There are, according to most recent census data, 7,266,187 households in the state of New York. The Million Solar Strong Coalition, as well as a growing number of New York State Assembly …

Solar Enables More Homes to Participate in Demand Response

Buildings Published on November 10th, 2018 by Charles W. Thurston 0 November 10th, 2018 by Charles W. Thurston  As more households and businesses install rooftop solar and begin tracking their energy production, an increasing number of solar hosts are diving into a variety demand response opportunities —some at the behest of the utilities — to reduce their electricity bills. Whether …

Commercial solar market sees drop after new compensation adopted

Two key measures of the commercial solar market have seen a marked drop on Long Island since LIPA trustees voted in December to adopt a complex state model for compensating customers for the power their systems produce. Data released by the state and PSEG Long Island show year-to-date drops in new applications for solar hookups to the grid and declines in the …