Solar

Solar power technologies and projects: photovoltaic, concentrating solar, solar tower


THE BIG PICTURE (Infographic): Capital Costs
THE BIG PICTURE (Infographic): Capital Costs

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) in February 2020 published capital costs and performance characteristic estimates for 25 new electric power generating technologies. These estimates come from global engineering and design…


Solar Power Is Cheap and Getting Cheaper
Solar Power Is Cheap and Getting Cheaper

In many locations, solar power is already the lowest-cost renewable energy alternative available. Some of the advantage stems from advancements made in manufacturing processes and economies of scale that solar…