SOLAR PANEL IN USA 2018

December 14, 2017

Solar power is more accessible, prevalent and affordable in the USA than ever before. Since 2008, U.S. installations have grown to enough capacity to power the equivalent of 5.7 million average American homes. Since 2010, the average cost of solar PV panels has dropped more than 60% and the cost of a solar electric system has dropped by about 50%.

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Renewable Northwest is the region's leading non-profit advocacy group promoting the expansion of environmentally responsible energy resources in the Northwest. Our diverse member base is comprised over 60 organizations, including leading renewable energy businesses, non-profits, environmental groups, schools and professional service providers. We are unified by a shared vision of a clean energy future to protect our climate, economy and quality of life.

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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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What Are the Five Major Types of Renewable Energy?

Infographic | June 28, 2022

Renewable energy technologies harness the power of the sun, wind, and heat from the Earth’s core, and then transforms it into usable forms of energy like heat, electricity, and fuel.

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New Year's Resolutions for a Clean Energy Future

Infographic | February 11, 2020

Whether you’re looking for easy, moderate or advanced resolutions, there are countless ways to make the clean energy future- Opens in new window a reality. Some of our favorite and most cost-effective resolutions include planting a tree, riding your bike to work, or combining online orders to cut down on air pollution from shipping. And while these simple actions may seem small, they make a big difference.

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Solar Wind Power by the Numbers

Infographic | March 25, 2021

Despite the global pandemic, the U.S. utility-scale solar generating capacity grew by 4,238 MW in Q4'20, capping a year of steady additions amounting to 10,023 MW. This is an increase of 77.8% in capacity additions from 2019. U.S. now has 49,124 MW of installed utility-scale solar capacity. Meanwhile, the wind industry added 7,248 MW in the quarter and 13,829 MW of capacity in 2020, an increase of 48% from 2019.

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OUR 2020 COMMITMENT TO RENEWABLE ENERGY

Infographic | January 14, 2020

We will remain dedicated to promoting exceptional investment opportunities for the benefit of the environment, clients & future generations. The transformation to a lower-energy, lower-consumption society is well underway. Organisations that choose to engage fully now will gain a genuine competitive advantage over the next decade.

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Renewable & Traditional Energy Strategies are Converging

Infographic | January 16, 2020

The electricity market is converging as renewable power becomes cost competitive with traditional fossil-based generation. This has driven a seismic shift toward sustainable energy— What factors are driving this shift and what can companies expect for the future of energy?

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Renewable Northwest

Renewable Northwest is the region's leading non-profit advocacy group promoting the expansion of environmentally responsible energy resources in the Northwest. Our diverse member base is comprised over 60 organizations, including leading renewable energy businesses, non-profits, environmental groups, schools and professional service providers. We are unified by a shared vision of a clean energy future to protect our climate, economy and quality of life.

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