Solar power farm breaks ground on the Big Island
Power from the sun will soon be generating enough electricity for 500 homes on the Big Island. After a ground breaking ceremony on Wednesday for Keahole Solar Power, the first phase is under way.
Big Island solar farm to begin construction
Sopogy is finally moving forward with the construction of its one-megawatt solar farm at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii after a year of working through state and county permitting processes.
New solar technology hits isles
SolFocus, a Mountain View, Calif.-based solar technology company, is introducing Concentrator Photovoltaics in Hawaii at a demonstration project blessing on July 16 at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii.
Solar Cooking
Solar cooking is using the sun to cook food. It is a simple, safe, and convenient way to cook without consuming fuel. Solar cooking can help alleviate the burden on more than 3 billion people who must walk for miles to collect wood or spend their meager income on fuel.
Some Contractors Unhappy About Solar Initiative
Bill: New Homes Required To Have Solar Water Heaters HONOLULU — Hawaii will be the first state in the country to require that all new houses be equipped with solar water heaters.
Alternative energies may hold the key
Molokai has capacity to be self-sufficient, expert says The people of Molokai could put themselves off the main electric grid by turning to alternative energy sources, according to Henry Curtis, director of Life of the Land, a non-profit organization that aims to protect life and land in Hawaii.
Solar-power system part of Navy housing
A developer that manages thousands of homes on Oahu military bases launched a 107-kilowatt photovoltaic system Monday that will generate enough electricity to power 10 homes per month.
Study: Solar energy cost will plummet by 2025
A new study makes the case that solar power is emerging as a cost-effective hedge against fossil fuels and is likely to reach parity with retail electricity rates in most regions of the U.S. in less than a decade.
Feds Help Hawaii Move to 70% Renewable
Rich in sun and wind, Hawaii is on track to become one of the world’s first economies based on clean energy resources under a long-term agreement signed today by representatives of the state and federal governments.
Algae may be biofuel source
While Hawai’i has dropped out of the list of top five states for gasoline prices, it is still No. 1 for diesel fuel prices. The statewide average Friday for diesel was $5.204 a gallon
