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Zach Sprau: Project Manager of United Solar Initiative

Zach Sprau recently received his Master’s degree from Appalachian State University, and is the head project coordinator for United Solar Initiative’s project

Five State Clean Energy Policies that are Expected to Survive and Thrive during the Trump Administration

President Trump has been a long-time climate change denier. We know this from his rants during his campaign, his tweets —his most

Cole Anderson: Project Manager for Yes! Solar Solutions

    20th Mar 2017 Cole Anderson graduated from Appalachian State University in the spring of 2014, and following his graduation, joined students from

Hawaii’s Popular Rooftop Solar Incentives Winding Down

Hawaii is a national leader in rooftop solar power, but despite the state’s ambitious goal of using only renewable energy by 2045,

Solar Impulse completes historic round-the-world trip

The first round-the-world solar powered flight has been completed, after the Solar Impulse aircraft touched down in Abu Dhabi. Bertrand Piccard piloted

You’ll Never Believe How Cheap New Solar Power Is

Solar energy has grown 100-fold in this country in the past decade. Globally, solar has doubled seven times since 2000, and Dubai

Facebook’s solar-powered internet plane takes flight

21st Jul 2016 Facebook has announced the first successful test flight of a high-altitude solar plane to bring internet access to remote

California’s biggest utilities break own record for solar power

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. California’s booming solar industry had a record day this week when the state’s largest utilities generated more power than ever

Engineering researchers strive to create cheaper, more efficient third-generation solar cells

A humming laboratory is birthing tiny solar cells — the first such devices created on campus — as Kennesaw State researchers strive

United Solar Initiative: Where We Started, Where We Are Now, and Where We Want to go

My journey with United Solar Initiative began in January of 2015 when Alex Wilhelm, founder and co-president of USI, and Charlie Egan,

Solar Roadways are coming to historic Route 66

Solar Roadways are finally gaining traction in the United States. Scott and Julie Brusaw have been developing their energy-generating roads for the

NASA’s Juno Spacecraft Arrives at Jupiter

The Juno spacecraft successfully entered orbit around Jupiter on July 4. The solar-powered craft will spend 20 months studying the planet’s composition

Floating Solar: A Win-Win for Drought-Stricken Lakes in U.S.

Floating solar panel arrays are increasingly being deployed in places as diverse as Brazil and Japan. One prime spot for these “floatovoltaic”

What it’s really like to fly Solar Impulse 2: Exclusive Video reveals all about life on board

In a video filmed exclusively for WIRED, Bertrand Piccard offers a unique insight into the round-the-world mission In the coming weeks, Solar

Larry Bleymir Gomez: Tourism and Publicity Coordinator for Sister Communities of San Ramón, Nicaragua

USI: Can you describe your role with the Sisterhood Communities of San Ramon? How did you get involved with them? Larry Bleymir: