Originally published on ilsr.org. What would it take to power the entire US economy on renewable resources alone? Three big things: Only build wind, solar, or hydro power plants after 2020 Reduce energy use compared to business as usual by 40% Electrify everything It’s the last that may be the most … [continued]
Ice Energy has introduced the Ice Bear 20, a thermal residential energy storage solution which will be used by utilities, with a consumer product slated to come out in 2017 as well. (The California-based company has had a larger commercial product available in the marketplace, which has also been used primarily by utilities.) … [continued]
Originally published on Fresh Energy. By Jukka Kukkonen The market for electric vehicles (EVs) has been developing rapidly over the past several years. As the market matures, it has the potential to make a dramatic impact not only on the auto industry but electric utilities, consumers, and the entire electric … [continued]
Originally published on the ECOrepot Zhigang Wang, China’s Minister of Science and Technology, was in Ottawa yesterday. He discussed possible areas of collaboration with Jim Carr, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources. At the end of their meeting they discussed ways our nations could collaborate in developing renewable technology and signed a clean tech … [continued]
Originally published on the ECOreport More money was invested in renewables ($367 billion US) than in fossil fuels ($253 billion US) in 2015. Developing nations passed developed countries in terms of money invested. Two of the leaders in this trend were China ($110.5 billion US) and India ($10.9 billion US), … [continued]
Just over a year after it was sold to an equity investment firm, Senvion is set to enter the wind energy market in India. Europe-based Senvion has announced plans to start operations in India soon. According to a statement released by the company, it will offer “high-quality wind energy solutions … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy. A new study has identified at least 40 Australian towns that could, and probably should, quit the main electricity grid, because they would be saving money for themselves and for other electricity consumers. A study by energy management consultants Energeia says that many small towns, particularly … [continued]
One of the leading global solar power projects developer, SkyPower, announced that it has joined the Climate Bonds Initiative as a partner. SkyPower has become a Climate Bonds Partner by joining the Climate Bonds Initiative, an agency that helps mobilize the rapidly growing green bonds market. The move may allow … [continued]
Hero Future Energies, part of one of India’s leading industrial conglomerates – the Hero Group – recently issued the country’s first certified climate bond. Hero Future Energies recently raised Rs 300 crore (around US$44 million) by issuing non-convertible debentures to finance the development of wind energy projects. The debentures were … [continued]
Leclanché, a Swiss battery manufacturer, was selected recently by Hecate Canada Storage II to deliver and install a 13 MW / 53 MWh energy storage system. When it is completed, it will be one of the largest energy storage systems in the world. Bryan Urban, who heads up Leclanché North … [continued]
