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Good news for the solar community! Scientists have discovered massive amounts of tellurium, a rare metal used in solar technology, in Ethiopia.

Although we still mostly depend on fossil fuels, many states have become committed to using renewable resources for energy.

Pacific Biodiesel planted its crops on land that was previously used for sugar cane production. The company says this is the largest biofuel crop in the state of Hawaii and the only one running on 100% renewable fuel showing the company’s community based intentions for sustainability and renewable energy.

This won’t last long! Right now, you have an opportunity to get your solar PV system pre-approved, and save you thousands of dollars, since you can do it without batteries.

The Energy Information Administration estimated the total solar demand during mid-day likely exceeded 50%. It is believed this happened because solar installations over the last year have seen a 50% growth.

The Internet has been abound with talk of “Free Energy” for many years. While the talk has actually been on going, now more than ever people are starting to get excited about about the future of energy.

Bill Nye “The Science Guy,” just backed a new startup project by Rayton Solar that aims to cut costs of solar panel manufacturing by using particle accelerator technology.

Tiny homes aren’t for everyone, but those who do choose this lifestyle make sure that their tiny home perfectly fits their needs.

New Zealand just opened the first roadside solar powered electric vehicle charger located in the city of Tauranga.

Tesla officially announced on Wednesday, March 8th, that they will be powering the Hawaiian island of Kauai with solar panels and Powerpacks.

Coral bleaching is happening all over the world, even here in our sandy shores of Hawaii. But, the most prominent and well-known example is Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, which isn’t expected to last past 2050 if things don’t change.

NRG Energy and Hawaiian Electric Co. came together and made purchase agreements on two big solar energy farms once owned by SunEdison, and are currently working on a third. In order to move forward with the projects, they would first need the approval of Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC).

On July 12, 2016, the Mason City Public Library’s 207 solar panels became operational. As a result, the utility bill of the solar library was reduced from $68,000 to $41,000….that sounds like a successful year of solar savings to us!

Scientists in Australia have developed the world’s first “solar glass.” This clear glass harvests the suns energy and when used in a greenhouse, can produce crops in any season or climate!

Former President Jimmy Carter is renowned for his support of the solar industry. Recently, he leased 10-acres of his land in Plains, Georgia to SolAmerica to develop a 1.3-megawatt solar farm.

Based out of Austria, Smartflower is a smart solar panel that re-positions itself to track the sun.

There was a solar technology invented at Sandia National Laboratories called “solar glitter.” These miniature, flexible solar cells can be integrated into an object regardless of shape or size and turn it solar powered

If you’ve been to Maui recently or live here, you have most likely heard about the closing of the 36,000 acre sugar cane plantation.

I know we here at Pacific Energy love supporting the Maui Arts and we hope you do too. Are you on Maui and love buying locally made arts, crafts, and jewelry?! If so, February is the month for you!

Solar technology is sweeping the world. Companies everywhere are working toward new ways to incorporate solar into our every day lives. Videocon (a company headquartered in Mumbai, India) just created the world’s first Solar Powered Air Conditioner Hybrid, boasting it will allow “100% power savings”!

We here at Pacific Energy know that while looking into solar panels, you may find tons of solar jargon that you just don’t understand.

They will still produce clean electricity, just with slightly less efficiency each year.

When you consider going solar, you may have to ask yourself which method is right for you.

Although you may think there isn’t much you can do, there are ways to reduce your carbon footprint. After all, the air we breathe is pretty important. Here are a few steps you can take!