Perhaps a more fair rewrite to the question at left would be: “Why do the most powerful people in the United States strip resources from the most downtrodden?” Of course, extreme greed and cruelty isn’t limited to the U.S., though we have most certainly taken it out of the hands of the amateurs. But why?  … Read more

In our first venture into renewables in Africa, we are teaming up with Idris Elba to build an eco-city in Sierra Leone. We’re over the moon to be starting this critical work with Idris and his business partner Siaka Stevens, whose company, Sherbro Alliance, is building West Africa’s first smart city. This partnership is not … Read more

Last Updated on: 18th July 2025, 09:59 pm New petition responds to recent trade violations from Indonesia, Laos, and India  Washington, D.C. — Confronting market manipulation driven by companies in Indonesia, Laos, and India, U.S. solar manufacturers yesterday filed new antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) petitions with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce. … Read more

Here’s a short video from Dave Chappelle that, in less than one minute, makes us laugh about our present-day politicians’ claims on the repatriation of the American jobs. Worth your time.

Picture this… it’s early October. The last of the summer sun has been and gone. Before wrapping up for a breezy autumnal walk, you log on to your energy account and find that you’re £332 in credit. Wow, it’s gone up since you last looked. Should you leave it in there? Or request a refund … Read more

If I were to ask 100 high school kids about what they know about solar PV and about this “breakthrough,” many of them would say, “Look, a photon either hits the array and dislodges an electron, or it passed through and lights up whatever’s on the other side. It can’t do both.” Now, these folks … Read more

Business works best when it follows some simple principles. Like making the most of your resources. Or being smart with what you use. Or working with whatever the days, seasons and weather bring. We know these things to be true of agricultural businesses. Our product, Electric Match, applies these principles to your energy supply too. … Read more

To the reader who sent me this meme, my answer: It depends on how we define “qualified.” Every single one of these people is uniquely qualified to do precisely what Trump appointed him/her to do: make the president wealthier and more powerful–without any regard whatsoever as to the devastating impact on the economic or moral … Read more

Yes, “Gusty Spinfield” is back by popular demand! This vibrant pink and purple turbine, named by a witty customer who won Festival tickets last year, is once again standing tall over Carhenge. This year, Gusty Spinfield is set to power even more of the Festival, providing clean energy to food vendors and illuminating the night. … Read more

Solar panels are a great investment – they can cut your electricity bills by around 90% with a battery. If you thought the upfront cost was a barrier, we’ve got great news. You can now spread the cost of your Octopus solar panels with a range of finance options. This means that millions of our … Read more