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The world’s largest airport solar farm is where?

Posted on November 20, 2015 by

Not in Phoenix, Tucson, Southern California, Florida, the Sahara Desert, the Middle East, Australia, or anywhere else you might first guess. As of December 2014, the world’s largest airport solar farm is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Yes, in the hearth … Continue reading →

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Where utility-scale solar is HOT!

Posted on June 13, 2013 by

Below are charts showing the rapid growth in utility-scale solar project during the first quarter of 2013 and a comprehensive listing of those states with the most utility-scale solar power generation.The data is from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). … Continue reading →

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Retaking the top spot in clean energy investments

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

Congratulations to the United States for retaking the top spot in clean energy investment from China in 2011. Below is a chart showing the top 10 countries in terms of clean energy investments in 2011. Top 10 nations in clean … Continue reading →

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Charge it…

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

Below are a couple of photographs I took last Thursday of the new electric vehicle charging station at the headquarters of Lansing Board of Water and Light. Needless to say, there appears to be enough “volts” for charging . : … Continue reading →

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Catch some solar arrays – go see Quantum

Posted on July 14, 2011 by

If you live in Michigan, northwest Ohio, or northern Indiana, or if you just happen to be visiting Michigan at the right time, there is a unique a unique opportunity starting Saturday, July 16th to observe the latest in solar-powered … Continue reading →

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Leaders in clean energy by state

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

Below is a chart created by Clean Edge that lists all 50 states by their overall clean energy ranking. The comprehensive rankings are based on 70 indicators. Check it out and see how your state stacks up.

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Top states for clean energy patents in 2010

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

According to the 2010 Clean Energy Patent Growth Index, the following states were the top 10 producers of patents for clean energy applications in the United States: California: 207 patents Michigan: 192 patents New York: 100 patents Illinois: 37 patents … Continue reading →

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Where wind energy is a breeze in Canada and USA

Posted on May 15, 2011 by

The following lists identify the provinces (Canada) and states (USA) with the most wind energy operating capacity as of the end of 2010, as well as more recent 2011 data. The data is provided by the Canadian Wind Energy Association … Continue reading →

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Good vibrations for clean energy

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Here’s an interesting new twist to renewable energy. According to CNET , the state of California is seriously looking into capturing the energy emitted from road surfaces as they vibrate in reaction to the weight of vehicles passing overhead. These … Continue reading →

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North America’s biggest solar PV facilities

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

As of the end of 2010, the list below identifies the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants in North America. Please note, the plant in Sarnia, Ontario is also the largest in the world. Sarnia, Ontario, Canada: 97 megawatts Boulder … Continue reading →

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