These double-sided ‘bifacial’ solar panels can generate energy on both sides — and they could revolutionize our power grid

Bifacial solar panels make the most sense when it comes to harnessing sunlight to produce pollution-free energy.  The average solar panel relies on energy that comes directly from the sun. But today, another kind of solar panel can actually capture that same energy from sunlight that bounces off the ground, taking in Read more…

HEINRICH, BRAUN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO SUPPORT AGRIVOLTAICS RESEARCH AND DEMONSTRATION

“Agrivoltaics keeps farmland in production, generates clean energy, and strengthens rural economies,” said Heinrich. “The systems offer producers a way to diversify their income and make their operations more resilient. I’m proud to be introducing this legislation alongside Senator Braun – to support agrivoltaics research and scale these systems on farmlands from Read more…

Solar on Warehouses

Solar power is getting cheaper and more efficient all the time, and America should take advantage of untapped solar energy opportunities, including the billions of square feet of warehouse rooftops across the country.

Wyoming REAP Webinar

On Feb. 15, the Alliance for Renewable Energy teamed up with the Wyoming solar installation company, Creative Energies, to host a webinar on the newly expanded Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), a U.S. Department of Agriculture program that provides grants to rural small businesses and agricultural producers for renewable Read more…