7.7 Million Renewable Energy Jobs Worldwide In 2014
Renewable energy jobs grew 18% in 2014 to hit a new high of 7.7 million, led by China’s dominance and growing capacity in developing economies.
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Cleantech Link Drop
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Net Metering Caps Are Putting Solar Jobs at Risk
Originally published on SolarLove.org. Calling on the Legislature to act quickly to raise net metering caps, the Mass Solar Coalition stated recently that thousands of solar-related jobs are in jeopardy due to the caps for public and private projects. This finding was published in a final report sent recently to … [continued]
100,000 Clean Energy Jobs In Illinois According To Survey
We recently reported about the number of new jobs that could be created by proposed renewable energy legislation in Illinois, but this latest number is much greater than that one. The second-ever comprehensive Clean Jobs Illinois Report found that there are 104,449 clean energy jobs in the land of Lincoln. … [continued]
‘Cleantech Cool’ Is Not Enough
by Paige Carratturo, CEO and Founder of Enertech Search Partners. In the cleantech space, grid-edge companies are hot. These startups are growing up quickly and almost all of them started out leveraging their “cool factor” to attract talent. They are working hard to transform our old electrical infrastructure into one that … [continued]
Duke Energy: 900 Workers In North Carolina During Peak Solar Construction This Summer
At least 900 workers are expected to be employed by Duke Energy via solar energy construction projects in North Carolina during peak construction this summer, according to recent reports. These 900 workers will be split amongst the three solar projects that the utility giant is currently constructing in the coastal … [continued]
Battery Storage Unstoppable, Road To Paris… (Clean Electricity Link Drop)
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Australian Comedian Sums Up Idiocy Of Country’s RET Debate
Around the world there are TV news programs that are biased one way or the other; that are intended to inform, or mislead; and hosted by experts or laymen. However, in Australia, following one of the premier evening news services, there is another type of news program, The Project, which is hosted … [continued]
SkyPower IGD Signs 3 GW PV Deal In Egypt
Originally published on SolarLove.org. Representing an unprecedented milestone in Egypt’s strategic plan to develop a sustainable renewable energy industry, SkyPower Global and International Gulf Development (IGD) have signed a historic agreement with the Government of Egypt. The deal for the development of 3,000 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) … [continued]
Australian Renewable Energy Industry Loses 2,300 Jobs, Labor Calls Abbott To Swallow His Pride
New official figures published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics has shown that the renewable energy sector has lost almost 2,500 jobs over the last two years. According to the new figures released Monday, renewable energy industry jobs stood at 12,590 in 2013-14, up from the employment level of 8,750 recorded … [continued]
