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]
Originally published on RenewEconomy by Sophie Vorrath Melbourne-based solar technology start-up RayGen Resources has strengthened its strategic foothold in the booming Chinese market, after sealing a new deal with state-owned renewables giant China Three Gorges allowing for a minimum of 500 MW of capacity to be built using its Australian-made … [continued]
Originally published on TeslaMondo. Euro automakers lack Tesla’s balls. That’s the opinion of several European business leaders, speaking at a sustainable energy conference in Belgium. Euro business culture frowns upon failure and therefore clings to the status quo, leaving real innovation for a US-based guy like Don Quixote Musk, who has already said that … [continued]
Originally published on Wunder Capital. …And you’re probably not following most of them. You won’t find Elon Musk on this list. Nor will you find Bill Gates. While both are influential, you already know who they are and this isn’t a list of the obvious. Instead, we have uncovered lesser … [continued]
Originally published on MinnPost. By Brian D. Stuart There has been heated controversy surrounding the community solar garden program Xcel Energy formally rolled out in December of last year. Solar energy is booming in Minnesota, but even Xcel was surprised by the number of program applications received – particularly the number … [continued]
Originally published on TeslaMondo. To bolster Tesla’s buyback program, Musk guaranteed the Model S would hold 50% of its value after three years, and he backed the assertion with his own private money. Looks like he’ll be keeping it, the rascal. NADA says that so far, the Model S beats all EVs* in retained value … [continued]
Originally published on TeslaMondo. How many times have we heard that Tesla could die at the hands of a battery breakthrough? Some labcoat hero, we’re oft-warned, could suddenly render Tesla and its Li-ion Gigafactory obsolete overnight. Well, now Tesla has contracted a labcoat hero of its own, to work with CTO JB Straubel, hardly … [continued]
Originally published on TeslaMondo. People obviously relish small hatch-SUV-wagon things with optional AWD. Honda just sold almost 6,500 HRVs in its two debut weeks, even though the vehicle offers the sex appeal of an Amish water closet, and even though Honda hasn’t yet run a single advertisement for this sub-CRV entry. Fast forward … [continued]
Originally published on Lenz Blog. By Karl-Friedrich Lenz That’s the name of a website (renewabledesalination.com). I found it over this tweet by Michael Liebreich, who likes the idea. The website explains real life experience with using solar power for desalination in Baja California Sur, Mexico. One of the advantages of … [continued]
Originally published on EnergyPost. By Karel Beckman Fully one-third of electricity produced in Europe last year came from renewable energy, reports ENTSO-E (the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity). Four years ago this was just 24%. The increased share of renewables has come at the expense of fossil … [continued]
