One Plan to Solve the Euro Zone’s Debt and Energy Crises
A group of European economists and scientists have put forward a plan to address the Euro zone’s debt and energy crises: a debt-for-renewables swap.
Author: proteus
Westinghouse Solar to Ship “Plug n’ Play” DIY Solar Panels Down Under
Merging with CBD Energy, Westinghouse Solar is to ship its Instant Connect solar panels “Down Under,” where rooftop solar is growing faster than grid operators can handle.
Leveling the Energy Playing Field: Senate Bill to Allow Renewable Energy MLPs
One of the ways the US federal government subsidizes the fossil fuel industry is by allowing natural gas, oil and coal investors to form Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs). These special purpose investment vehicles exempt companies forming them from corporate income taxes. Legislation from Delaware Sen. Christopher Coons seeks to level the playing field by opening MLPs up to renewable energy investors. […]
UK’s Lincs JV Secures $662mm Project Financing for 270-MW Offshore Wind Farm
Centrica plc-DONG Energy-Siemens Project Ventures GmbH joint venture Lincs Wind Farm Ltd. has secured non-recourse project finance facilities of GBP425 million ($662.15 million) for their 270-MW Lincs offshore wind farm.
E.ON Climate & Renewables Secures $150mm for Illinois Wind Farm
Some welcome news on the US wind energy front: E.ON Climate & Renewables North America on June 4 announced it has secured $150 million of institutional equity financing for its 150MW Pioneer Trail Wind Farm from Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Solar PV the Keystone as JHA Brings Clean Energy, Light, Water, Food, Education and Jobs…
Israeli solar PV technology is the centerpiece of Jewish Heart for Africa projects that have brought clean, renewable lighting; water; sustainable agriculture; education; and jobs to a quarter of a million Africans and counting. […]
40th World Environment Day: Denmark, Scotland Pave the Way to the Green Economy
Substantial headway in forging a green economy has been made across Europe. While the success of efforts in Germany, Italy, Spain, and the Czech Republic are all noteworthy, Denmark and Scotland stand out when it comes to reducing the environmental impact of our economic activities, whether they originate on the production or consumption side of the ledger. […]
EU Pulls an €80B Fast One; Natural Gas to be Eligible for Renewable Energy Subsidies
Handing the gas lobby a huge victory, the EU is likely to classify natural gas a renewable energy source eligible for 80 billion euros in subsidies, paving the way for a lot more in the way of shale gas “fracking” as opposed to truly innovative, green renewable energy resource development.
Suzlon’s Bold Bid to Invest $3B in Mexico Wind Farms
Mexico’s emerging as a key driver of growth in the international wind power market and industry, and India’s Suzlon has plans of playing a major role in contributing to the realization of Mexico’s renewable energy and carbon emissions reduction goals.
Element Power Adds Educational/Cultural Center to Solar Power Projects in Chile’s Atacama
Projects such as building the center are part and parcel of Element’s efforts to develop its business internationally and domestically, a business strategy that incorporates socially beneficial outreach aspects to its activities. Element views such initiatives as bi-directional in that it results in a give-and-take and exchange of information and opinions between the company and local residents.
