ST. LOUIS – From electric cars to windmills to solar energy, we hear a lot about green energy. This is mainly due to global warming causing abnormal and unusual weather.
For skeptics and naysayers, it is difficult to ignore the evidence. The cold season also lasts less and is milder, but droughts are more severe and, combined with hurricanes, floods are more devastating. According to many scientists, the rate of warming is unprecedented.
Demand for green energy, especially solar power, is increasing.
Green energy can be controversial and political, but it's fundamentally good for the environment and your finances. In addition to daily weather forecasts, we also offer Solar Cast, which highlights the potential benefits of solar energy. Even on cloudy days, solar energy can save you 10% to 20%.
“In one hour, the sun can release more energy than the entire world uses in a year,” said Scott Wibenmire, director of renewable energy development at Ameren.
Illinois is ahead of Missouri in both solar and wind power generation. Texas and California lead the nation in solar power, while Iowa, Oklahoma, and Texas lead in wind power. For solar power, consider innovation, efficiency improvements, and battery storage applications.
