Honda Buys Major Stake In Mobile Metering Company Ubitricity
The Berlin-based company Ubitricity specializes in street-side EV charge points and mobile metering.
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Panasonic Solar Builds Out National Residential Installer Network
Panasonic Eco Solutions, home of the HIT solar panel, is aggressively building out its residential solar installer network on a national basis, seeking to compete more evenly with the likes of Tesla, Sunrun, SunPower, Vivint, and others.
Ahead Of The Curve: How GreenPocket Is Tackling Smart Metering In Europe & Abroad
GreenPocket CEO Dr. Thomas Goette talks smart metering and plans for expansion.
Renewables In The Netherlands: Among European Rearguard Despite Rosy Growth Figures
During the past few months, several institutions have released rather optimistic numbers about the energy transition in the Netherlands. Although substantial wind power additions were realized, and solar growth is accelerating, overall performance is still amongst the worst in the European Union, with the Netherlands now lagging firmly behind its renewable energy targets.
Zero Is The Hero: Zero Net Energy Buildings Reach New Communities, Promising Savings & Renewable…
As energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies continue to improve both functionally and economically, Zero Net Energy (ZNE) buildings are spreading in communities around the country. The energy savings and environmental benefits of ZNE buildings, which produce as much energy using on-site renewables as they consume, are catching the attention of city leaders, regulators, and individuals nationwide.
World’s First PV-Powered Solar Water Heating Solution Delivers Net Solar Value
Originally published on The ECOReport. By Terri Steele Building a better mousetrap isn’t easy. Nor is qualifying for a new category for solar water heating. In truth, ICC-SRCC testing for a solar PV water heating system did not exist prior to the introduction of Sun Bandit. On July 4, 2013, … [continued]
Multiple Brazilian States Implement ICMS Tax Exemption For Net-Metered Solar PV Systems
The Brazilian states of São Paulo, Goias, Permambuco, and others, have implemented the previously approved (under Convention 16/15) exemption from the ICMS tax for net-metered solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, as of September 1, according to recent reports. According to many analysts, the ICMS had functioned as something of a development … [continued]
Spectacular Large-Scale Solar Growth In The Netherlands, Finally
As I already wrote not too long ago, Dutch solar is booming right now. Parties involved have reported sales increases up to 100% in the first half of 2015 compared to 2014. Thanks is primarily due to a generous net metering system and the faith of the public that these policies … [continued]
British Columbia’s Newest Net-Zero Home
Originally published on the ECOreport. Nancy Bepple isn’t a typical net-zero homeowner. She lives in an older home that wasn’t designed to be energy efficient. But Nancy happens to be one of those rare individuals who are very careful about their electricity usage. Consequently, 8 solar panels sufficed to meet her … [continued]
Largest Solar Plant On Planet Earth — Solar Star — Comes Online
I know, I know. All our heart goes out to distributed solar, but utility-scale solar installations in the United States are very much alive and kicking. In fact, of the 6 GW of new solar capacity added in the US during 2014, 63% of it came from utility-scale plants. This included two mammoth projects … [continued]
