The history of solar energy

July 31, 2018

Back in the 7th century B.C. our ancestors discovered how to light fires using glass as a magnifier. The Greek scientist Archimedes was said to have used the reflective properties of bronze shields to set fire to an invading Roman fleet in 212 B.C. In 1839, the French scientist Edmund Becquerel discovered the photovoltaic effect during an experiment.

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US businesses are benefiting from an innovative approach to energy

Infographic | December 28, 2019

AER Worldwide, an electronic waste recycler, wanted an energy investment that could add value to its property and strengthen its commitment to the environment. We installed a solar energy solution at its headquarters that will generate approximately 361,819 kWh of clean energy per year – saving almost $4 million and removing the equivalent of 259 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere.

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14 Alternative Energy Sources That Can Make a Difference

Infographic | December 20, 2019

In the energy sector, fossil fuel sources have been the main energy source due to their relatively low price. However, our energy demand is predicted to rise in the future, and we can no longer rely on finite and polluting energy sources. In the last decade, we have seen a positive shift towards expanding our renewable energy capacity, both on a local and global level.

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Solar Cells: How Solar Panels Work

Infographic | June 8, 2022

Solar energy is an important and popular form of renewable energy that could help our communities move away from non-renewable resources like coal and other fossil fuels.

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A TIMAINE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN THE U.S.

Infographic | March 6, 2020

Today, more than ever before in U.S. history, renewable energy has proven capable of powering not just the U.S., but the entire world too! A decade ago, it would have been unrealistic to think renewable energy could surpass fossil fuels, but in 2019, renewable energy supplied more power to America’s grid than coal.

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THE CLIMATE FOOTPRINT PROJECT

Infographic | January 21, 2020

States and regions are key to tackling climate change and have set themselves ambitious targets states and regions are important climate actors and their position means they have the power to make key decisions in policy areas such as: state and regional governments are at the frontline of cutting emissions to meet regional and national targets. To meet these targets, state and regional governments need to be equipped to measure and record their emissions in regional greenhouse gas inventories.

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What does it mean to electrify everything?

Infographic | January 30, 2020

As electricity continuously gets “cleaner,” homeowners, businesses, and local governments should be ready to utilize it. From living off the grid to electrifying your home, there are many innovative ways to live a more sustainable life.

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WWEA is an international non-profit association embracing the wind sector worldwide, with more than 600 members in around 100 countries. WWEA works for the promotion and worldwide deployment of wind energy technology.

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