A somewhat “hidden” report was recently released that said France could be powered by 100% renewable energy by 2050 (note that this is for electricity, not all energy). If the report is accurate, obviously it is a huge wakeup call about the potential of renewable energy there. If you aren’t … [continued]
The Gallup pollsters have been on the phone again. They’ve reported two surveys on energy and the environment in the past week. What they have to say about American attitudes may surprise you. It may also play a role in the upcoming 2016 elections. The polls found that in March … [continued]
Originally published on SolarLove.org. In a welcome bid to promote solar energy use in Egypt’s industrial sector, the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has initiated a project to boost local solar manufacturing capacity in Egypt. Funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the UN-backed project will support the local manufacturing … [continued]
Originally published on Solar Love. The most advanced microgrid in North America is the result of a collaboration between Texas utility company Oncor; S&C Electric Company, a leader in smart grid technology; and Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management. The system integrates 9 different distributed generation sources including two … [continued]
MAKE Consulting has released its North America Wind Power Outlook 2015 for the region’s wind industry, and is predicting that more than 55 GW of wind power capacity will be commissioned between 2015 and 2024. However, MAKE also predicts that “policy-driven growth in the near term will subside,” making the levelized … [continued]
A new report by Mercom Capital Group, investigating corporate funding and merger and acquisition activity for the solar sector in the first quarter of 2015, found funding had almost doubled to $6.4 billion in Q1’2015. The report covered total corporate funding in the solar sector, including venture capital and private … [continued]
Woodsy Owl — that is, the National Forest Service — could spark a solar PPA revolution in 500,000 federally owned buildings across the US.
The noted off-grid power solutions manufacturer OutBack Power Technologies just unveiled a new energy storage incentives program — dubbed SystemEdge — aimed at spurring solar installers to integrate energy storage systems into their offerings. The new incentives program — which the company reportedly thinks will help advance the market — … [continued]
One of the largest wind turbine manufacturers in the world, Gamesa (Gamesa Corporación Tecnológica), has started assembling its prototype G132-5.0 MW turbine — which will be outfitted with one of the biggest onshore rotors in the world once completed at its research and development (R&D) facility in Alaiz/Navarre, Spain. In … [continued]
Some top clean transport reading for your Tuesday (& more?) pleasure: Tesla I Spent a Night in the Tesla Airbnb, For Science (and Pizza) After the Moaning, Tesla Makes Some Changes Charging on Road Trips — It’s against Common Sense Warm Silver Pictures (aka Titanium) I Survived a “Launch”! “D” … [continued]
