• Last updated Yesterday by SolarReviews

-- By Chris Meehan, writer for SolarReviews --    There’s no shortage of solar chargers for hikers or adventurers these days, but a new crowdfunding campaign is supporting a new tablet designed specifically for outdoors adventurers, with solar baked in. This is Earl, whose developers are calling it a backcountry survival tablet.    The tablet isn’t available yet, although customers can preorder the device through June 9. The Android-based tablet’s features are impressive, including its waterproofness (up to three feet deep), clip-ability (it’s extremely nice... read more

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-- By Emily Hois, writer for SolarReviews --   Hydraulic fracturing or “fracking” has been widely criticized by environmentalists who cite concerns with water pollution and methane leakage from this high-volume method of extracting natural gas. However, the burning of natural gas is undoubtedly better for the planet than the burning of coal. Some experts are now saying that—toxic chemicals and contaminated water aside—fracking will facilitate our transition to a clean energy future. It’s an interesting debate that has been gaining momentum in recent... read more

• Last updated 5/14/13 by GreenJobsGuru

Tesla becomes profitable and adds 250 open positions in 10 days!   Finally some good news from the EV market. After the demise of Coda Automotive and the near death of Fisker (still on life support), it was about time to hear some good news from the Clean Transportation segment of the green economy.   Tesla reported sales of 4,900 Model S sedans with a revenue of $561 Million, and a net profit of $11.2 million. The sales volume exceeds the prior forecast of 4,500 Model S sales. Forecast for the year was increased to 21,000 from 20,000.   Tesla also payed... read more

• Last updated 5/14/13 by Erich Lawson

    We all know the phrase - reduce, reuse, and recycle. Protecting our environment for future generations is a responsibility of all of us. Global warming which is the gradual rise of the earth and oceans temperature leading to climate change are all man made problems brought about by human invention.    The worst offenders are the first world countries while the most affected reside in the third world. It is estimated that an average person produces at least 4 pounds of waste daily. Erratic weather, lack of rain and depleted resources are just some... read more

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-- By Emily Hois, writer for SolarReviews --  Old mining sites, contaminated farmlands and closed chemical facilities don’t offer much more than an eyesore. That was until the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) saw the potential for redeveloping these brownfield sites into renewable energy facilities. The estimated 15 million acres of potentially contaminated lands can house an unfathomable amount of photovoltaic (PV) arrays, generating energy on land that is otherwise unusable. A solar power plant on an old landfill seems like a win-win situation. But it’s... read more

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-- By Emily Hois, writer for SolarReviews --    Traditional blue and black photovoltaic solar panels offer clean power options in a range of settings, but their color doesn't always blend into the surroundings. For many residents and business owners whose primary concerns are reducing their energy bills and decreasing their carbon emissions, aesthetics are a nominal trade-off. But for some prospective solar customers—especially those belonging to an HOA that has strict covenants about objects like solar panels—aesthetics can be the deciding factor. When Mike... read more

• Last updated 5/3/13 by GreenJobsGuru

The Wave Glider of Liquid Robotics is the first wave-powered marine robot that uses the ocean’s waves for propulsion, and solar power for computing, sensing, navigation, and communications.   Founded in 2007, and based in Sunnyvale, California, Liquid Robotics is one of 200 venture-funded green start-ups in our green employer directory. It just raised $45 million in a 5th round of venture capital financing led by Riverwood Capital, with the participation of existing investors, including VantagePoint that led a prior $22 million investment in 2011.   The company... read more

• Last updated 5/3/13 by SolarReviews

-- By SolarReviews --    A recent Navigant Research report anticipates that the world will add 220 new gigawatts of distributed solar photovoltaics by 2018 as solar comes into parity with other energy sources, creating $540.3 billion in revenue in the process. That’s a significant jump in the amount of solar that is currently installed throughout world, which the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) said reached 100 gigawatts at the end of 2012.    In recent years, much of the growth in solar is attributable to the giant PV projects being installed... read more

• Last updated 5/1/13 by SolarReviews

  -- By SolarReviews --    On April 25, Mosaic launched its biggest public solar investment opportunity yet. It opened up a nearly $700,000 round of financing to Californians to support its 487 kilowatt project at the Wildwoods Convention Center in Wildwood, NJ. The convention center hosts such events as WWE, the Harlem Globetrotters and Roller Derby events and has seen more than 1 million visitors since opening in 2002.    The offering is part of Mosaic’s $100 million Golden State Series of solar investments, which allows residents of California to directly... read more

• Last updated 4/30/13 by SolarReviews

-- By SolarReviews --   Just two days after Earth Day, environmental advocacy organization Greenpeace unveiled its sixth Cool IT Leaderboard. The leaderboard evaluates companies based on their efforts to reduce climate change both within their own power and by using their influence to advocate for clean energy like solar, wind and more. This year Cicso tied Google for first place with both companies scoring 58 out of 100 points in the leaderboard’s scoring criteria.  It’s a move back up on the leaderboard for Cicso, which had been in first place until 2012... read more