Realizing that 1) I missed breakfast time today (at least where I live and across the continental US), 2) it’s never breakfast time everywhere across the globe, and 3) we have quite a global readership, I’m switching from doing a “cleantech breakfast platter” to a “cleantech buffet” — sound good? … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy. Today’s graph is sourced from the recent Goldman Sachs analysis of the thermal coal industry, and its conclusion that the window for investment is closing rapidly – thanks to reduced demand, and because of the rise of renewables and other cleaner energy sources. Goldman Sachs says … [continued]
Integration of renewable energy into the electricity grid is not a problem, and it’s cheaper than sticking with dirty energy sources. We can build a 24/365 reliable grid using either coal, gas, and nuclear; or with wind, solar, and other renewables. The techniques differ somewhat, but the real issue is cost. … [continued]
Seems it was a slow weekend. Here’s a cleantech breakfast platter of some top cleantech stories published over the weekend, as well as a few not-so-cleantech stories. Enjoy! (Links to our own archives are on each of the subheadings): Solar Cleaning Solar Panels Often Not Worth the Cost If you … [continued]
A nuclear power plant located near Hartsville, South Carolina is at risk for being shut down, according to a research study conducted at the Vermont Law School. However, the plant has a license to operate until 2030 and operators Duke Energy say they have no plans to retire it early. … [continued]
Here’s another cleantech break platter for you. Links to our own stories are on the subheadings. Cleaner Transport 5 Elements of Sustainable Transport Study: Cyclists Gravitate Toward Streets With Protected Bike Lanes A Year & A Half With A Nissan LEAF Electric Car By Sam Koblenski Solar How Much CO2 … [continued]
Here’s a cleantech breakfast platter for you (click the subheadings for our own stories): Solar Solar Quotes… & Solar Quotes Solar Panels — Prices & More GE, First Solar Announce Solar Technology and Commercial Partnership (NASDAQ:FSLR) Not Your Average Ride, Van Can Produce And Store Solar Energy Five Pitfalls in … [continued]
Here’s some more EV, solar, nuclear, fracking, and other energy news from around the interwebs to start your week. Enjoy! EV Key Factors For Wireless Power Transfer Identified In New Research BMW Aims For “Meaningful” EV Sales Nissan And Ecotricity Put 13 More Rapid Chargers On UK Motorways Combining Electric … [continued]
Here’s some more cleantech, energy, and other random green news for your reading pleasure. Don’t go overboard and read it all at once! (And don’t skip our own stories!) Wind Brazil Lowers Wind Energy Prices by 20% in August Auction Solar Top 25 Solar Cities In California (Not The Richest) … [continued]
This article was first published on Lenz Blog with the title, “Nuclear Decline in Germany Not Compensated 100 Percent by Renewable” (it’s relevant further down in the article). One of the recent pro-nuclear talking points is the fact that there is still coal burned in the German electricity sector. For … [continued]
