A thoughtfully curated collection of articles on innovative solutions, brought together to inspire and inform.
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California canal solar project reduces evaporation and generates power | The Optimist Daily
A California pilot program covering irrigation canals with solar panels cut water evaporation by 70 percent and reduced aquatic weeds by 85 percent.
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New uses for everyday spaces: South Korea turns parking lots into solar power hubs | The Optimist Daily
South Korea will require large parking lots to install solar canopies, expanding renewable energy while offering everyday benefits to drivers.
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The household battery revolution that could change energy bills and the world
Australia is pioneering a revolution in home renewables and battery use, proving what is possible with the right policies
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The dawn of space-based solar energy: a sustainable solution to our energy needs | The Optimist Daily
Exploring the potential of space-based solar power to transform the global energy landscape of the future.
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Renewable Energy Projects Power Up in Tribal Nations
Dozens of tribes are investing in solar, wind, and hydro projects, building toward a more sustainable future.
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The Bright Future of Solar Power
Solar is booming. Solar power is now cheaper than coal in some parts of the world, and generating power from the sun is likely to be the lowest-cost energy option globally in less than ten years,
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100% Carbon-Free Electricity is a Golden Opportunity for California
A proposed state bill calls for 100 percent carbon-free electricity in California by 2045.
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Coal Production Plummets to Lowest Level in 35 Years
Coal was once the dominant source of the nation’s electricity generation, but consumption of the fossil fuel has declined by nearly a third since its peak in 2007.
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India doubles down on solar power with huge park capacity increase
The Indian government has given the second phase of their solar parks program a green light and has increased their target to 40 gigawatts.