Renewable Energy In The EU: Solar PV Leads Gains In Output, Turnover, & Employment
The solar photovoltaic sector led gains in renewable energy production, revenue, and employment across the EU’s 27 member states in 2011, according to latest data.
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DOE, US Treasury Announce New, $150M Round Of Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits
The second round of Section 48C Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits will provide another boost to enhancing US competitiveness in the fast-growing clean energy sector.
EU Is Burning More Coal, Looks To “Burn” Seawater Instead
Europe’s use of coal has been going up, not down, but it’s not all bad news. The trend looks to be short-lived as mammoth wind farms and the DESERTEC international solar project come on line, and now a new EU research consortium based at the University of Aberdeen is looking … [continued]
Scoping Out Renewable Energy Technology, Markets, And Barriers
IRENA and IEA-ETSAP’s initial set of 10 renewable energy briefs scopes out the state of play in terms of technology, markets and barriers to ongoing development and growth globally.
Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) — What Are They?
Renewable portfolio standards (RPS) are policies designed to increase electricity generation from renewable resources, including wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass. While there is no national-level renewable portfolio standard, many states have established their own. What Are Renewable Portfolio Standards? Renewable portfolio standards (RPS), also referred to as renewable electricity standards … [continued]
Other Cleantech & Energy News: 5MW Wind Turbine Obtains Design Certification, President’s Climate Toolbox, Top…
Beyond our solar, clean transport, and climate change roundups, here’s some more top cleantech and energy news from around the interwebs from the past week or so: Wind Power Filling The Sails Of Offshore Wind Energy Gamesa’s 5 MW Offshore Turbine Obtains Design Certification CEC Says EPA Report Dismisses Myth … [continued]
Steven Chu Resigns From Position As US Secretary Of Energy After Excellent 4 Years
Steven Chu, the US Secretary of Energy during the past four years, has been a regular celebrity on CleanTechnica. He has done a wonderful job in the position despite numerous (absurd) attacks from the GOP and conservative media. I’m sad to see him go, but I’m also eager to see … [continued]
One Person’s Trash Is The World’s Energy Treasure
We as humans throw a lot of garbage into our landfills and dumpsters, which means disaster for the environment. However, “one person’s trash is another person’s treasure” is allowing one company to literally take this to the bank. Bioroot Energy based in Darby, Montana is a clean fuel company targeting society’s solid, … [continued]
Could Algae Biofuel Doom The Keystone XL Pipeline?
As pressure on the Obama Administration to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline ramps up, algae biofuel is emerging as yet another domestic energy source that undercuts every argument for the project, which is designed to convey tar sands oil from Canada to Gulf Coast refineries. In the latest development, researchers … [continued]
2013 Zayed Future Energy Prize Award Winners
As a part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, CleanTechnica was invited to attend the 2013 Zayed Future Energy Prize awards ceremony held at the Emirates Palace on January 15, 2013. The Zayed Future Energy Prize, managed by Masdar, reflects the great vision of the late founding father and former president … [continued]
