Our climate is in dire need of changing the sources of energy that we use. Relying almost exclusively on fossil fuels has done an incredible amount of damage to our environment that will be difficult to overcome. Our dependency on fossil fuels is deeply rooted...
If you already associate Costa Rica with renewable energy, you won’t be surprised to know that just this year, the whole country went 300 days using only renewable energy, setting a new record. After previously setting a record for the most consecutive days using...
With renewable energy usage on the rise across the globe, a new industry has sprouted and continues to evolve as new needs and developments take place. As such, with such a wide variety of options of renewable energy, like wind power, solar power, and hydropower,...
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that as of 2015, more than 23 percent of the world’s energy came from renewable sources. That number is expected to rise to more than 32 percent by 2050. Solar power is one of the more common sources of...
Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, have steadily come down in price. This has helped them take a larger bite of market share. In fact, they are considered established enough that many governments are withdrawing subsidies and other programs intended to...
Renewable energy is seen by many as the only means by which the global community can address emissions issues and develop an energy infrastructure which is sustainable over a long period of time. While fossil fuels have served the country well in the past, scientists...