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The process of desalination offers the alluring possibility of a near unlimited supply of water for drinking and agriculture from an otherwise unusable…
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Solar power is at the heart of Hawai‘i’s continuing evolution to increased use of renewable energy. While the economics of solar are still in transition…
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This week, Hawaiian Electric announced it is adding capacity for another 2,800 customers on its rooftop solar program. There’s still a backlog of…
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Thanks to a new battery storage system, Molokai may be the first Hawaiian island to go entirely off the grid. We get more on that story from PBN…
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Over the years, solar energy has become part of the landscape of Hawai‘i. But contraction in the industry has left some customers in the lurch. From…
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The International Energy Agency says renewable sources of energy now have the capacity to produce more electricity than coal. In a new report, the group…
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The economics of solar power continues to be a topic of debate around the world. Last week, Hawaiian Electric announced O‘ahu has nearly reached its limit…
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The number of permits for rooftop residential photo voltaic systems has been cut nearly in half for Hawaii Island and almost a quarter for Oahu compared…
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The use of solar energy is still growing in Hawai‘i….although more slowly than in recent years. The Solar Energy Industries Association says $331 million…
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The Hawai‘i Clean Energy Initiative says wind power is one of the “most viable” options for the state when it comes to renewable energy. It’s also a…