Originally published on Sustainnovate. A 20 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) project developed by the Chinese firm Beijing Xiaocheng Company (a subsidiary of Beijing Fuxing Xiao-Cheng Electronic) was recently connected to the grid in Ghana, according to recent reports. The newly connected solar PV project represents the largest yet connected … [continued]
Originally published on Sustainnovate. The India-based car manufacturer Mahindra has now opened up reservations for its e2o electric car in the UK market. The 3-door, 4-seat hatchback possesses an advertised range of 79 miles per full charge, and was designed specifically for transportation in dense urban environments (the company is … [continued]
Originally published on The Climate Reality Project. These 10 states are leading the US in harnessing the power of the sun. Talk about an energy revolution. In 2007, there were no utility-scale solar power plants in the US. Today, there are hundreds.It’s not just what this growth means for cutting … [continued]
Originally published on Climate Reality Project. When former Vice President Al Gore and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson sit down to talk about the future of climate solutions, the conversation gets real, fast. When many people think about the top science communicators, two of the first names that come to mind … [continued]
Originally published on One Step Off The Grid. By James Martin Solar Choice recently wrote about the potential for a battery storage incentive program under the Renewable Energy Target. Here, we take an equally speculative approach in looking at an incentive program for battery storage in Queensland based on (voluntary) Solar Bonus Scheme … [continued]
Originally published on Sustainnovate. Electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle registrations in the country of Norway during March 2016 made up around 60% of total automotive registrations in the country during the month, according to the most recent figures from Dinside Motor. Of this total figure — 2,595 of the registrations were … [continued]
Originally published on Sustainnovate. Toyota and Clemson University recently unveiled a new all-electric concept car — dubbed the “uBox” — at the 2016 SAE World Congress, according to reports. The new electric vehicle concept was designed and handbuilt by graduate students at Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research — … [continued]
Originally published on Sustainnovate. Stung by the February 2016 judgement of the World Trade Organization (WTO) that India’s rules over use of domestically manufactured solar power equipment violate international trade rules, the government of India is planning to file counter cases against the US. India’s Minister for New and Renewable … [continued]
Originally published on Sustainnovate. Officials at the Indian Ministry of New and Renewable Energy are ‘very confident’ of achieving the ambitious target to add 12 GW solar power capacity in the current financial year – April 2016 to March 2017. India plans to have 100 GW of operational solar power … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy by Renate Egan The recently released International Energy Agency 2015 Snapshot Report show that the PV market grew again in 2015 to 50 GW, up from 40 GW in 2014. The total installed capacity in the IEA PVPS countries and key markets has risen to at … [continued]
