Even though national and regional economies are sputtering across the globe, offshore wind power installations in Europe increased fifty percent in the first half of 2012 compared with the first half of 2011. Over 130 offshore wind turbines were installed in 2012, and 160 more are constructed and waiting for … [continued]
A study by Illinois State University’s Center for Renewable Energy finds that the state’s 23 largest wind farms create thousands of jobs and boost local economies, adding fuel to calls for Congress to extend the key federal wind energy production tax credit (PTC). […]
Unfortunately, another solar company, Amonix, has some bad news to share. Not all companies will make it… in any industry. But especially not in a very fast-growing, maturing industry. In this story today, Amonix is closing a manufacturing plant and working to restructure in this highly competitive market, perhaps … [continued]
Abengoa’s Befesa industrial waste recycling division and its JV partner Silvermet are investing over $100 million to build two steel dust recycling plants that will produce valuable zinc oxide for export. […]
It’s not all high-fives and fist bumps in the effort to bring solar power to communities. Antelope Valley Solar Rance One (AVSR1) in Los Angeles County has suffered yet another setback: $100,000 worth of vandalism. A 300-ft copper transmission cable and high-density polyethylene water pipe, both located about 2.5 … [continued]
Ohio is leaving behind notions of dirty industry and moving up the ranks in green jobs. The Advanced Energy Economy Institute has reported that Ohio now has 25,000 jobs across 410 companies that work in renewable energy, energy efficiency, or high-tech manufacturing. The Brookings Institute reports Ohio has more … [continued]
An industry-wide roadmap for solar PV manufacturers and equipment suppliers is set to emerge in 2013, benefiting downstream market participants, customers, and investors, according to NPD Solarbuzz, even as overcapacity and an industry shake-out continue into 2013. […]
Hordes of Queensland residents are trying to get in on the 44 Australian cents per kilowatt hour government kickback for homes that export power back to the electricity grid. Beginning on July 9, solar PV incentives dropped to 8 cents per kilowatt hour. According to Australian power company Energex, … [continued]
This is a very interesting post on adaptation tech and funding versus abatement tech/solutions (i.e. some stuff we typically don’t write about vs. the kind of stuff we typically do write about). The post has a bit of dry, fun humor in it, as well. Thanks to Tim for passing … [continued]
Morocco’s been able to steer a moderate, largely peaceful course since the Arab Spring, one that includes a strong commitment to realizing the goals of an ambitious national renewable energy / energy efficiency strategy. In a CleanTechnica interview, the director of Morocco’s new renewable energy agency laid out in more detail the aims, underpinnings, and means by which Morocco is working to realize its renewable energy and energy efficiency goals. […]
