Solar in the News
Get the latest on solar energy, photovoltaic news and learn about all things under the sun across the country, from the KMB photovoltaic and engineering design group.
3 Ways the World’s Power Mix Is about to Change
Big changes are afoot for the energy sector in the next 25 years. Coal and gas are headed out and solar and wind are rushing to take their place. By 2030, utility-scale solar photovoltaic cells—big arrays of panels, not the rooftop version—will take the title of cheapest new power source. Discover these changes coming our way.
UCLA Chemists Devise Technology That Could Transform Solar Energy Storage
The materials in most of today’s solar panels can store energy from the sun for only a few microseconds at a time. A new technology developed by chemists at UCLA is capable of storing solar energy for up to several weeks – an advance that could change the way scientists think about designing solar cells. Find out more about this transformation.
California Sets Record; Surpasses UK, France, Spain In Installed Solar Capacity
If California was a nation, it would rank sixth in the world in installed solar capacity. When it comes to creating clean energy jobs and protecting the environment, California is showing the world how to get the job done. To put the state’s remarkable progress in some context, today California has 10 times more installed solar capacity than the entire U.S. had in 2007. Read more about this explosive growth.
German Research Breakthrough In Organic Solar Cells
Organic solar cells made of metal-organic frameworks are highly efficient in producing charge carriers. While the demand for technical systems converting sunlight into electricity is increasing, organic materials represent a highly interesting alternative to silicon that has to be processed at high costs before it can be used for the photoactive layer of a solar cell. Find out more about this breakthrough.
Goodbye Coal, Hello Renewables, Thanks to Advocates’ Work Retiring Dirty Plant + Google’s New Data Center
Google announced this week that it will be opening its newest data center—which will be 100 percent powered by renewable energy. “Google’s commitment to clean energy is good for the environment, business, and our economy… “It demonstrates that using renewable power is not merely a goal for big tech companies, but an expectation going forward.” Learn more about this exciting development.
The Way Humans Get Electricity Is About to Change Forever
According to a new forecast by Bloomberg New Energy Finance that plots out global power markets to 2040, the renewable-energy boom is here. According to the article, the lifetime cost of a photovoltaic solar-power plant will drop by almost half over the next 25 years, even as the prices of fossil fuels creep higher. Check out the article on Bloomberg.
Solar Energy and PV Design Services with KMB
KMB Design Group is at the forefront of the escalating solar industry, and is considered a leading consulting firm in the renewable energy field providing photovoltaic design and engineering services. Our Solar engineers will give you full analysis and let you know how much energy can be drawn with considerations such as location, obstructions and orientations. We will also provide you with the best commercial solar power designs to give you maximum output. Licensed in 49 states, we have the ability to work nationally without limitations.