Photovoltaic power systems have tremendous potential. Do you still need a few reasons to help you understand why solar energy is a good bet for the future? (And, by the way, the future really is NOW!) Then please read on… The 89 petawatts (that’s a lot!) of sunlight reaching the Earth’s surface is approximately 6,000 [...]
Climate change is the single greatest environmental threat of our decade, our generation, and our century. Some important facts we think you (and everyone) should know: Poor lighting affects visibility, wastes energy, is harmful to nocturnal wildlife and ecosystems and negatively impacts nighttime ambiance. More than ½ million trees are required to supply Americans with [...]
At the current rate of accelerated global warming, our world will be facing challenges of a magnitude that humankind has never experienced, has often denied, and has scarcely comprehended, but can create irreparable damage to our plant. Consequences of our lingering denial, our lack of resolve, and our continued inaction will soon be evident in [...]
Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Biofuels NATIONAL SOLAR CONFERENCE 2011 Don't miss America's leading conference on the emerging trends, technology, and opportunities shaping the new emerging economy. The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) along with the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association will be holding the annual national solar conference in Raleigh, North Carolina from May 17th to [...]
The House's utilities committee on Tuesday approved a bill it drafted to allow utilities to charge customers up to $1.5 billion over four years to create or buy more renewable energy. It would cost up to $824 million for Florida Power & Light customers, working out to as much as $2.42 extra on monthly bills [...]
What does the future hold for solar electrical jobs? FLORIDA--Legislation allowing Florida’s big investor-owned electric companies to raise customer rates to build large-scale renewable energy projects passed its first committee in the Florida House Monday, but an amendment that would have carved out a place for rooftop solar projects, biomass plants and other small energy [...]
Do you want solar industry success? At the US Solar Institute, we realize there are a lot of options out there for solar training so we provide education instead. Along with the abundance of options comes uncertainty of what really matters—what types of certifications are offered? What experience is needed? What will it take to get [...]
Could you imagine solar power for all smart phones? This ingenious idea could soon become a reality for all smart phone users who would...
NASSAU BAHAMAS, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – US Solar Institute and Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute will offer an Entry to Intermediate Level Solar Design and Installation courses at Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute in Nassau, Bahamas and at US Solar Institute in Fort Lauderdale. The 40 hour Introduction to PV Design & Installation course (PV-201) provides [...]
Excerpt from IREC’s Workforce Development News Blog Site Installer certification: are more standards better? Since 2002, the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) has been certifying renewable energy practitioners, including solar PV, solar thermal, and small wind. Since the first certifying exam was administered in October 2003, more than 1,091 have attained NABCEP [...]