Egypt is near completion of one of the world’s largest solar energy installations.
Published Oct 19, 2019
China has more capacity to generate solar power than any other country, but getting the power to where it is most needed can be a challenge.
Published Jun 17, 2019
Situated in the Mohave Desert, Ivanpah solar power station became the world’s largest thermal power tower system.
Published Mar 16, 2014
In Morocco, an expansive solar power complex begins to take shape at the “door of the desert.”
Published Jan 10, 2016
An oasis along the ancient Silk Road has become a hub of solar power production in China. These images show the expansion of solar power facilities between 2006 and 2012.
Published Feb 1, 2013
For now, this solar park in China’s western province of Qinghai is the largest in the world.
Published Feb 16, 2017
A power plant fire left much of the island without electricity.
Published Sep 23, 2016Image of the Day Land Fires Unique Imagery Human Presence Remote Sensing
The new 550 megawatt facility in California produces enough electricity to power 180,000 homes.
Published Mar 5, 2015
Depending upon the position of the Sun, the solar power stations in California’s Mohave Desert can reflect solar energy from their large, mirrors directly towards orbiting cameras.
Published May 27, 2004
An increasing number of solar panels take advantage of the desert’s copious sunshine.
Published Jun 17, 2015
Hurricane Matthew knocked out power for more than one million customers as it grazed the coasts of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Published Oct 9, 2016Image of the Day Atmosphere Life Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing
A power outage left many major American cities in the dark on August 14, 2003. The blackout was apparent from the perspective of space in this pair of DMSP satellite images.
Published Aug 17, 2003
The 500-megawatt Núñez de Balboa photovoltaic plant in Spain will supply energy to 250,000 people per year.
Published Mar 7, 2020
The hurricane took a disproportionate toll on power supplies in remote areas of Puerto Rico.
Published Dec 12, 2018Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Severe Storms Human Presence
A new solar irradiance sensor is headed for the International Space Station.
Published Dec 16, 2017
Acquired May 19, 2011, this natural-color scene shows a work-in-progress hydroelectric project along the Rupert River in Quebec, Canada.
Published Aug 7, 2011
