Solar News of the Week - 8/23
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This week we're taking a deep dive on the energy transition thanks to a New York Times special series. Plus, learn more about floatovoltaics near the equator and carbon inequality.
Unpacking the Clean Energy Transition
The New York Times
A new special three part series from the New York Times examines the speed, challenges, and politics of the energy transition.
For a country built on burning oil and gas, the U.S. is shifting away from fossil fuel dependence much faster than many experts anticipated. Studies predict that solar will overtake coal as the world’s largest source of electricity by 2025.
A small island in Maine is at the center of a battle over the development of an offshore wind farm – a plight that most large-scale projects face as opponents voice their concerns.?
领英推荐
As the electrification of daily life continues, retailers are working hard to win over customers. Companies now tout their new products as practical, exciting, and most importantly: economical.
Popular Mechanics
You’ve probably heard about offshore wind. But what about offshore solar?
A new study by scientists at Australian National University found that solar arrays could be beneficial in areas with calm weather and waters. The area around Indonesia is a prime candidate.?
The Washington Post
A new study released last week found that the richest 10 percent of households in the U.S. are responsible for roughly 40 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. Much of the consumption can be attributed to investments and the study is a stark illustration of what experts call “carbon inequality.”?