Hydroelectric

Small Hydropower Market Analysis

One notable driver of small hydropower is the low generation cost compared to other off-grid renewable technologies. This information comes from a deeper analysis that Transparency Market Research published in a new report titled, Small Hydropower Market, by Installed Capacity – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth Trends, and Forecast, 2015 — … [continued]

90 EV Charging Spots Coming To Paris For COP21, Via Renault-Nissan, Schneider Electric, & Others

Originally published on EV Obsession. Supporting clean air, pure water, emissions-free travel, the Renault-Nissan Alliance is installing 90 new charging spots powered by low-carbon electricity. The Renault-Nissan charging spots will refuel 200 Renault-Nissan EVs during the COP21 climate change conference… Without a single drop of oil. Here are the highlights from a Renault-Nissan press … [continued]

Lower Austria Claims 100% Renewable Electricity

Lower Austria, the largest of Austria’s nine states, has announced it now generates 100% of its electricity from renewable sources. Located on the Danube River, Europe’s second largest river,  has considerably aided this claim, as some 63% of the region’s electricity generation comes from hydroelectric mechanisms that are located on the … [continued]

Infrastructure Needed For 100% Renewable Electricity In Europe — New Study Explores The Question

Originally published on Solar Love. To reduce contributors to climate change and grow worldwide renewable electricity use, having the proper infrastructure in place is critical ingredient. Due to increasing environmental concerns, numerous studies report on the best ways to reduce GHG emissions. One of the most effective actions that can … [continued]