The solar industry has witnessed massive drops in energy prices over the past year, but never as low as the price at which Saudi Arabia may start receiving solar energy. This week, the oil-producing country announced that it has received offers from two solar companies to supply power for as little as 1.79 cents per kilowatt-hour. That beats the previous record for a solar project in Abu Dhabi for 2.42 cents a kilowatt-hour.
Saudi Arabia solar power auction sets new record
More of Today's Solutions
UK targets 10 percent pesticide reduction by 2030 to protect pollinators
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a long-awaited move, the UK government has unveiled its first official pesticide reduction target, pledging to cut ...
Read MoreThe healing power of crafting: how creativity supports mental health and conn...
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM There’s something almost magical about the simple act of making things with your hands. Whether it’s cutting paper ...
Read MoreJohns Hopkins is offering a free online course in psychological first aid
The pandemic caused a significant rise in anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Isolation, combined with health concerns, social justice frustrations, and economic ...
Read MoreWhy you should drink coffee after breakfast—and not before
While it may be tempting to drink coffee the moment you get out of bed, a study from the University of Bath suggests that ...
Read More
