solar power

The process of desalination offers the alluring possibility of a near unlimited supply of water for drinking and agriculture from an otherwise unusable…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…