[ad_1] California’s surplus of solar energy has led to neighboring states receiving free energy and lower utility bills. Solar panel prices have decreased by 99% since 1977 and the US has over 2 million solar installations, expected to reach 4 million by 2023. A Swiss pilot flew the first fully solar-powered aircraft in 2016. California’s […]
[ad_1] Distributed generation is the decentralization of electricity supply services using small, consumer-specific energy sources like microturbines, wind turbines, and solar cells. These facilities can range from serving a city to a single dwelling and can operate independently or be connected to the main grid. While installation costs are high, the potential for revenue from […]
[ad_1] The Greatest Generation, born between 1900 and the early 1920s, includes those who served in World War II and those who worked at home. Tom Brokaw popularized the term in a book, but some object to characterizing the generation as pro-war. The generation faced adversity and problems, including sexism and racism, and had vivid […]
[ad_1] Renewable sources provide 11% of US energy, with hydroelectricity being the most used. Solar power only accounts for 1%. By 2035, renewable energy is expected to make up 20% of US power generation. The US is the second-largest producer of renewable electricity, but also consumes the most non-hydroelectric renewable energy. About 11% of US […]
[ad_1] The Beat Generation was a cultural movement that embraced originality and individuality, changing literature, music, sex, and religion. Jack Kerouac coined the phrase “beat” and wrote On the Road, inspiring others to break the mold. The movement influenced all arts and questioned society’s rules after WWII. The legacy is not just in books but […]
[ad_1] Alpha generation is the process of generating absolute returns from equity funds and investments. It is difficult to consistently generate alpha, and alternative asset pricing models such as Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT) have been put forward. The Fama-French three-factor model includes additional risk factors for size and book-to-market values. Hedge fund and mutual fund […]
[ad_1] The Lost Generation was a group of artists and writers who settled in Europe after World War I. They challenged conventional attitudes and had a deep sense of disillusionment due to their experiences in the war. Famous members include Hemingway and Fitzgerald, and their commentary on society has made them icons. The Lost Generation […]
