Solar Industry News

Solar overtakes wind energy for first time in global rush for renewables

Solar energy now accounts for 28% of the world’s renewable electricity generation capacity, just ahead of wind with 27%.

Panel The Planet President Mark Latham featured on “Renewables Going Mainstream” Podcast

The new podcast interviews renewable energy and sustainability experts making an environmental difference and growing successful businesses.

Oil companies are collapsing, but wind and solar energy keep growing

Industry executives and analysts expect the renewable business to continue growing in 2020 and next year even as oil, gas and coal companies struggle.

Drone flyover of Apple 2 campus shows massive solar installation

Apple is in the midst of building its 2nd large campus in CA, and a recently released drone flyby shows the progress, including a giant solar installation.

New Sacramento arena aims to be ‘greenest professional sports stadium ever’

The new Golden 1 Center in Sacramento will have a rooftop solar array that will generate 700 kilowatts of solar power.

Surfer Kelly Slater opens solar-powered wave pool in California’s Central Valley

World Famous Professional Surfer Kelly Slater recently opened up a 100% solar-powered wave pool in the most unlikely of places: California’s Central Valley.

Sunday’s Super Bowl will feature a special guest: solar power

This Super Sunday will not only feature Peyton Manning, Cam Newton, Coldplay & Beyonce.  There will be a “behind the scenes” special guest:  Solar Power.

SolarCity’s GivePower Foundation assists Nepal

SolarCity’s GivePower Foundation provides temporary power to Nepal after the devastating 7.8 earthquake of April 2015.