Chasing the sun for solar power generation
A research team from Xidian University has wrapped up the world"s first full-chain, system-wide ground verification for space solar power station this month, displaying multiple key know-hows for the
Chasing the eternal sun: Does a global super grid favor the
To reveal more clearly the potential benefitsof a Global super grid for solar power development, we investigate one extreme scenario (Time zone smoothing scenario) with a low cost for solar power,
Chasing the Sun: The Political Economy of Solar Investment in the
When impending drought threatened energy security in April 2024, the government turned to water rationing to compensate for the lack of solar power (Interview 61). Despite the promise of foreign
Solar and Wind Are Surging But CO
In 2024, wind and solar nudged out coal, accounting for 15.5 percent of utility power generation to 15.2 percent for coal. The tipping point followed a surge in solar installations last...
Solar power generation drives electricity generation growth over the
We expect the combined share of generation from solar power and wind power to rise from about 18% in 2025 to about 21% in 2027. In our STEO forecast, utility-scale solar is the fastest
Solar Power Takes Center Stage: How 2024 Became the Year the
If you thought solar energy was just a niche player in America''s energy mix, 2024 proved otherwise. Last year wasn''t just a win for solar—it was a full-blown revolution. Let''s unpack how
Chasing the sun: China leads global race to build solar power
China''s solar power capacity has increased rapidly in recent years and it is now racing ahead of the rest of the world. Michael Rae, Global Equities Fund Manager, examines the factors behind this growth
The US Appetite for Electricity Grew Massively in the First Half of
The United States increased its electricity generation from utility-scale solar power by nearly one-third in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year.
Solar Energy
Solar energy is the fastest growing and most affordable source of new electricity in America. As the cost of solar energy systems dropped significantly, more Americans and businesses