Originally published on Solar Love. Although the recent increase in the adoption of solar PV may come as some surprise to those who aren’t ‘in the loop’ when it comes to advances in renewable energy technology and materials, the solar insiders have been foretelling the coming solar revolution for years. … [continued]
Originally published on RMI Outlet. By Stephen Abbott, Chris Page, Brett Illers, Jacob Susman Amidst the wheat farms of central Kansas, construction has begun on one of the Midwest’s latest wind farms. The 48 MW Alexander Wind Farm, owned by NJR Clean Energy Ventures (NJRCEV) and developed by OwnEnergy in … [continued]
Originally published on Solar Love. In advance of Veterans Day, the non-profit solar installer GRID Alternatives has announced a hookup with Wells Fargo to kick off “Troops to Solar,” a three-year program aimed at training more than 1,000 military veterans for jobs in the burgeoning solar industry. The program will … [continued]
Spanish wind energy giant Gamesa has strengthened its financial position, continuing its strong revenue and sales growth. According to its latest financial earnings report, accounting for the first 9 months of the year, Gamesa saw revenue boosted by 30.4% against the first 9 months of 2014, reaching €2,533 million. Sales reached … [continued]
A new report has shown that Scotland is on track to miss its 100% renewable energy target if further investment is not made into onshore and offshore wind. According to the new report, published by trade organization Scottish Renewables, Scotland’s renewable energy sector is currently only on track to generate … [continued]
With a likely aim to strengthen its power sector, reduce costs, and increase energy access, Bangladesh has announced ambitious plans to set up renewable energy projects. The Bangladeshi Government has set a target to have 3,168 MW of renewable energy capacity installed by 2021. The Government also aims to have … [continued]
India plans to have an installed renewable energy capacity of 175 GW by March 2022. But this target cannot be achieved without a widespread transmission network, as not all Indian states are equally blessed with renewable energy resources. Last month, the Indian Minister for Power, Coal, and Renewable Energy announced … [continued]
Lower Austria, the largest of Austria’s nine states, has announced it now generates 100% of its electricity from renewable sources. Located on the Danube River, Europe’s second largest river, has considerably aided this claim, as some 63% of the region’s electricity generation comes from hydroelectric mechanisms that are located on the … [continued]
Originally published on Solar Love Integrated PV module manufacturer REC Solar has released its third quarter earnings, revealing a boost in shipments and sales. REC Solar is Europe’s largest brand of solar panels, having produced more than 15 million panels by the end of 2014. Based out of Norway, the … [continued]
Originally published on Solar Love Shayle Kann, the director of GTM Research, is predicting the US solar industry to continue on its impressive growth streak, and to play a “meaningful role” in the future of electricity in the US. The former Fullbright scholar, who now directs GTM Research, the market analysis, … [continued]
