Another Indian company has proposed to set up large-scale renewable energy capacity over the next few years. Essel Group, a leading conglomerate in India, has announced that it will set up 12 GW of renewable energy capacity over the next 5 years across several states. The entire exercise will require … [continued]
Good news — in the last two years, nearly as many protected bike lanes came into being as were created in the previous 140 years in the United States. News such as this from People for Bikes and the Green Lane Project keeps us positive. With these wonderfully sane and protective lanes, for bicyclist … [continued]
Solar power is set to become the cheapest power source in many parts of the world by 2025, according to a new study by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems commissioned by Agora Energiewende. The independent think-tank of 18 experts conclude that by 2025 the cost of producing power in … [continued]
A new wastewater treatment system that is more energy efficient than current conventional methods has been developed by a professor of civil, architectural, and environmental engineering at Missouri S&T, according to a recent press release. In addition to the above-mentioned system itself, multiple other technologies have been developed for use … [continued]
Here’s another twist on “diesel-killing” solar panels: SunEdison’s sustainable business model for providing solar water pumps to small farmers.
Countries are preparing climate action pledges for the post-2020 period. Here’s a look at what INDCs are and why they’re important to curb climate change.
Massachusetts’ SREC program creates green jobs and clean energy. As MA SREC enters phase two, it’s time to reaffirm the state’s sustainability commitment.
The Turkish company DMA — notable for having recently designed an electric vehicle (EV) capable of traveling 248 miles (400 kilometers) on a single charge — has signed a license agreement with 3 different countries for mass production of its EV, according to recent reports. The company’s CEO, Önder Yol, … [continued]
It looks as though at least part of Australia is getting ready to embrace the technology of autonomous (driverless) vehicles, based on recent actions taken by the state of South Australia. The government of that state recently outlined its plan to reform two pieces of key automotive legislation in order to accommodate … [continued]
The Japanese company FCO Power Inc. has just introduced a high efficiency, ultra-compact solid oxide fuel cell that can power an entire apartment.
