Originally published on EnergyPost. by Sonja van Renssen The European Commission’s strategy for decarbonising the road transport sector is finally taking shape: Brussels wants efficiency first, electrification second. But it doesn’t know what to do about biofuels. “There is no appetite for [new] targets”, says Commission Director Marie Donnelly. Sonja … [continued]
Originally published on Lenz Blog. By Karl-Friedrich Lenz Christian Roselund interviewed Tony Seba, who is the author of “Clean Disruption“, an excellent book I have reviewed on this blog. I can’t embed the interview, so here is a screenshot. Please click over to the SolarPV.tv site to watch. I mostly … [continued]
By Mark Chadwick and Tiffany Day Transparency is big business, and getting bigger. The push for transparency in corporate environmental practices and impacts is growing fast and, globally, driven by sustainability-minded investors, by consumers, by new purchasing priorities, and by legislation. As a result, companies around the world are dedicating more … [continued]
Yet another renewable energy project developer in India is on the acquisition radar of foreign investors. This time French energy company ENGIE is eyeing a $180 million buyout of Kiran Energy Solar Power. ENGIE, formerly GDF Suez, is planning to acquire a majority stake in Kiran Energy Solar Power, a project … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy. by Sophie Vorrath Australia’s largest solar farm, the AGL Energy-owned 102MW Nyngan Solar Plant in western New South Wales is set to become fully operational in a matter of weeks after achieving the milestone of full generation on Tuesday. AGL said the solar farm, construction of … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy. by Sophie Vorrath Queensland battery materials start-up Nano Nouvelle has successfully closed a $3.7 million funding round, after its promising battery electrode technology attracted the interest of several high profile cleantech investors. According to a company statement, investment was led by existing shareholder Terra Rossa Capital, … [continued]
Originally published on The Conversation by Peter Strachan and Alex Russel What will become of UK energy policy now that the Conservative Party holds all the levers? The government has already given clear indications of its plans to pare back onshore wind in recent days. June 24 is the turn … [continued]
Originally published by the Solar Energy Industries Association. Powered by growth across all solar sectors, Texas recorded its best-ever Q1 with 49 megawatts (MW) of newly installed solar capacity coming online, according to the recently released US Solar Market Insight Report compiled by GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy. by Sophie Vorrath Stage one of Canberra’s light rail project, the proposed development of a multi-million dollar network linking Civic to Gungahlin in Canberra’s north, will be 100 per cent powered by renewables, the ACT government has revealed. ACT environment minister Simon Corbell – who is … [continued]
Originally published on Energy Post. By Brigitte Knopf With his encyclical “Laudato Si” the Pope has written more than a moral appeal without obligation. He has presented a pioneering political analysis with great explosive power, which will probably determine the public debate on climate change, poverty and inequality for years … [continued]
