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Energy

The growth of U.S. solar manufacturing can’t keep pace with soaring demand

by Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti

The U.S. relies heavily on foreign imports to meet demand for solar power. Domestic manufacturing was increasing – then came Trump's trade

Energy

Utilities may soon pay you for your power

by Matt Simon

As more people install solar panels on their homes and use batteries to store energy, experts believe utilities will turn to those

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How a small city in Georgia became a solar manufacturing hub

by Julian Spector

Dalton got in early on the clean-energy revival to reap the rewards from slotting solar into its storied history of industrial production

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Circular Economy

‘Retired’ Honda and Nissan EV batteries get second crack at life on California solar farm

by Gabriela Aoun Angueira

“This is what’s needed at massive scale,” says Freeman Hall, CEO of Los Angeles-based B2U Storage Solutions

Energy

Solar energy is booming. What happens when the panels die?

by Izzy Ross

They usually end up in landfills. But with millions of metric tons of solar waste incoming, there's a growing push to ensure

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Energy

‘Agrivoltaics’ could launch solar revolution that Conservatives love

by Joshua M. Pearce

Mixing solar panels with food crops is a win-win that should motivate Alberta’s Conservatives to end their renewable energy ban, according to

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Energy

8 reasons why solar power is a good investment

by Guy Dauncey

Guy Dauncey’s Big Solutions: Solar power has come of age, making it financially viable. How can we accelerate its use to help

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