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South Carolina’s Past Failures and New Policies Contribute to a Brighter Future for Solar and Battery Storage

Renewable Energy World

By Shelley Robbins, Clean Energy Group. In those states, where clean energy is now gaining a stronger foothold, valuable lessons can be found. Actions by these states to change the direction of energy policy are a powerful confirmation that clean energy is a viable, cost-effective alternative to fossil fuels.

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How can Canada meet net-zero goals? Focus on the grid

Smart Energy International

Whether switching from gas powered cars to EVs or from oil heating to electric, Canada has the chance to lead the transition to a cleaner and greener world. From a generation perspective, this seems doable with solar and wind farms popping up everywhere and consumers being receptive of making the switch to electric vehicles.

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A Solar CEO’s 2020 Forecast: Local Developers Continue to Shine

GreenTechMedia

When we started Sol Systems around a dinner table in 2008, PV modules cost $3/watt — and that was a recent breakthrough. As we noted last year , solar energy technology continues its path to global dominance. Solar is now the least expensive source of electricity in two-thirds of the world.

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US renewables hit milestone in surpassing coal output

AGreenLiving

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nationwide energy supply-and-demand patterns. electricity consumption. Bulk electricity usage by commercial businesses and industrial manufacturing has given way to increased household electricity consumption as the general population isolates at home.

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US renewables hit milestone in surpassing coal output

AGreenLiving

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nationwide energy supply-and-demand patterns. electricity consumption. Bulk electricity usage by commercial businesses and industrial manufacturing has given way to increased household electricity consumption as the general population isolates at home.

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Global Briefing: Coronavirus crisis will have 'negligible' impact on emissions without green recovery, study warns

Business Green

It estimates that if the recovery emulates the recovery from the 2008 financial crisis then global temperature will rise by more than 1.5C Tariff row threatens Indian solar boom. India's ambitious plans to rapidly expand its solar capacity could be hit by new tariffs on imports of Chinese solar panels.

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California’s Rooftop Solar Mandate Hits Snag With Housing Market Set for Slowdown

GreenTechMedia

In 2020 California became the first state to require solar panels on the roofs of most new homes, a milestone for a residential solar industry that already enjoyed a healthy foothold in the state. But with implementation now underway, the state's building industry has hit a snag.