Germany’s solar industry is booming, but some analysts say the country is making too many mistakes when it comes to financing.In the US, a study by the International Energy Agency said solar power generated more than the cost of its cheapest competitors.In Germany, solar companies have been criticized for their lack of transparency and opaque…
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Which companies are building the world’s first solar energy towers?
On March 11, 2016, solar power startup SolarWorld unveiled its first solar power tower at the World Solar Energy Conference in San Francisco, California.But what exactly is it, and what are its future applications?The solar energy tower is actually two towers, each one designed to generate a specific amount of electricity for a particular customer.The…
When it comes to solar energy, the US solar industry is in a state of flux
The US solar energy industry is experiencing a major upheaval as investors turn to cheaper, more efficient solar panels.Solar PV is still the most expensive form of solar energy that consumers can purchase and, in some cases, pay for in the US.But as more customers have switched to solar panels that cost less than $10…