President Biden used Earth Day to emphasize his administration’s commitment to addressing climate change and investing in clean energy. He announced the ‘Solar for All’ program, offering $7 billion in grants for residential solar projects benefiting low-income households. Additionally, he launched the American Climate Corps to prepare young people for jobs in climate-related industries.
Italian football club to fit stadium with solar panels
Udinese Calcio, an Italian Serie A team, is installing over 2,400 solar panels on their stadium’s roof, with aims to promote green energy and combat climate change. Their partnership with Bluenergy Group emphasizes sustainability and sets an inspiring precedent for other sports venues.
Viewpoint: With a clean energy system, some of the suffering in Gaza could have been prevented
Energy-poor Palestine relies on external energy imports, suffering when Israel halts supplies. To improve energy stability, global organizations should support and fund renewable energy projects, including decentralized solar power.
The wonder material, perovskite, could revolutionise solar power as scientists set to build upon efficiency record
Wonder material could revolutionise the solar industry.
Analysis: Argentina targets huge expansion of renewable energy by 2030
New government plan says US$86 billion of spending needed to boost energy transition – while backing natural gas too. Are its goals realistic?
Analysis: Small solar projects help to power Argentina’s energy transition
Distributed generation and local actors are boosting renewables, democratising energy and reducing bills.
Book review: Solar Politics, by Oxana Timofeeva
Jeremy Williams reviews Solar Politics.
In Madagascar, solar is vital to electrifying households
Villages in Madagascar being electrified through solar power.
Let’s float some more solar farms
The case for more floating solar.
The desert solar farm that helped to power the World Cup
The giant solar farm that helped to power the Qatar World Cup.