What will become the largest solar panel farm in Alaska has broken ground on land in Houston, with plans to power 1,400 homes when energy flows starting next summer, developers say. The 8.5-megawatt project could also lead to larger solar panel farms in Alaska, after a big investor in solar energy joined the project. New […]
LyondellBasell Achieves Renewable Energy Milestone – EQ Mag Pro
HOUSTON : LyondellBasell today announced it has made another step forward in its journey to net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The company signed two additional long-term renewable electricity power purchase agreements (PPA) with Buckeye Partners for a total of 165 megawatts (MW) to be sourced from Buckeye’s solar farms currently under construction in north […]
Solar Energy Collectors Grown From Seeds
Engineers create seeds for growing near-perfect 2D perovskite crystals HOUSTON : Rice University engineers have created microscopic seeds for growing remarkably uniform 2D perovskite crystals that are both stable and highly efficient at harvesting electricity from sunlight. Halide perovskites are organic materials made from abundant, inexpensive ingredients, and Rice’s seeded growth method addresses both performance […]
Houston company to build first U.S. vessel to support offshore wind boom
WASHINGTON: A Houston-based company said on Thursday it will build the first U.S. flagged vessel to install offshore wind projects off the east coast of the United States in preparation for an expected construction boom in the nascent industry. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation said the vessel for subsea rock installation would comply […]
Houston Considers Expanding EV Charging Infrastructure
Additional electric vehicles and the charging for them is a component of the city’s Climate Action Plan. The climate plan also includes converting all non-emergency city vehicles to electric power by 2030. Houston is looking for a new partner, or partners, to keep its plug-in cars charged and jump-start options for public use. City officials […]
