Finland will soon enjoy more in the way of renewable energy from photovoltaics, predicated on using its highly successful community solar model. Finland’s energy company Helen will take on the financing of the operation of the country’s largest PV plant, the 850 kW Kivikko solar plant. Its business plan covers leasing … [continued]
Originally published on PlanetSave. After watching two rooftop solar installers pull up stakes in the state and being named in upcoming lawsuits, Paul Thomsen, head of the Nevada PUC, has defended the regulatory agency’s recent net metering decisions, stating he sees a solid future for clean energy growth. His involvement in … [continued]
The idea of shared renewable energy is now coming to fruition for the first time in the state of New York. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), New York State Department of Public Service (DPS), EnterSolar, and Clean Energy Collective (CEC) have announced construction is underway … [continued]
Originally published on Planetsave. The financially troubled international renewable energy pioneer Abengoa, which filed for bankruptcy protection last November, has been granted bankruptcy protection under Chapter 15. This protection has been provided, in spite of the objections of a group of insurance companies claiming the Spanish renewables company’s talks to … [continued]
For those who like staying abreast of new communications technology, you should take a look at Lighty, an innovative media device which might potentially threaten to completely disrupt the world of visual and audio communications as we know it today. But keep in mind that Lighty is a new product … [continued]
Originally published on Planetsave. Solar incentives are getting a long-sought-after boost in Ghana. According to PVTech, if all goes as planned, Ghana will soon update its solar feed-in-tariff (FiT) program with payment contracts which last for 20 years as opposed to the current 10-year length. Wisdom Ahiataku-Togobo, director of renewables … [continued]
Originally published on Green Building Elements. Take a close look at this infographic to see what power-thirsty vampire appliances consume the most energy in your home – and how to stop them. We give thanks to Homeselfe co-founder Ameeta Jain, who is sharing this useful infographic on how you can cut your energy … [continued]
Originally published on Planetsave. A home energy storage partnership deal has been inked between California-based Verengo Solar and battery provider Swell Energy. The deal is intended to establish a(nother) one-stop home energy storage and backup power solution for the residential market. Under the terms of the agreement, Verengo Solar will … [continued]
London commuters in the Canary Wharf business district can now enjoy waiting for buses in a new bus shelter featuring transparent solar PV glazing, which generates clean electricity. The bus shelter was designed and developed by UK-based Polysolar Ltd in partnership with street furniture supplier Marshalls, On its website, Marshalls states, “This installation … [continued]
Originally published on Planetsave. As international interest in renewable energy grows, I want to send thanks to SaveOnEnergy for providing this infographic about how solar panels work. How Solar Panels Work “Solar power is talked about a lot these days. Whether it’s a new solar panel installation on your neighbor’s … [continued]
