Originally published on Sustainnovate. By Henry Lindon An additional 5.3 gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity allocations has been announced by the Chinese government for certain provinces in the economic powerhouse, according to recent reports. The 14 provinces in question will now be required to develop these 5.3 GW … [continued]
Originally published on Ecopreneurist. As it becomes increasingly clear that traditional investments and holdings in fossil fuel companies are going nowhere fast, smart investors and companies are divesting from fossil fuels and putting their money into more sustainable investments. In a recent post on Grist, author Ben Adler explains that … [continued]
I know I just dropped a massive EV news roundup on you two days ago, but here’s more just from the past couple of days… Nissan LEAF #1 In Norway Again My trip to Florida for the EV Technology & Transportation Summit has delayed this report a bit, but I squeezed … [continued]
Here’s a big roundup of solar, wind, and energy efficiency stories not published on CleanTechnica. George Bush’s EPA Chief: Clean Power Plan Is ‘Most Flexible Thing’ The Agency Has Done In an exclusive interview, former EPA chief Christine Todd Whitman said the EPA’s Clean Power Plan (CPP) is “the most flexible … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. The BMW i3 electric vehicle will be getting its range boosted in 2016, according to German company’s CEO, Harald Krüger. By how much, isn’t yet clear, but presumably to a notable degree considering the growing competition in the sector. Interestingly, Krüger also noted (in the recent … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. ABB has unveiled a new automated fast-charger system for electric buses — a system that will potentially allow electric buses operating in urban environments to run 24/7, only being taken out of service occasionally for maintenance. The basic idea behind the new system is the … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. Teller, of the famous American magician duo “Penn & Teller,” is apparently a Tesla Model S owner — going by the interesting review of his that was recently published on the Tesla website. CEO Elon Musk linked to the review himself via Twitter, so I’ll … [continued]
Azerbaijan has reported progress on a landmark offshore wind energy project it announced earlier this year. Plans for a 200 MW offshore wind energy project in the Caspian Sea have been submitted for approval to the Azerbaijan government. The project is expected to entail an investment of $428.5 million. Several … [continued]
The United Arab Emirates has announced a target to significantly increase its share of low-carbon energy over the next few years. Through its submission to the United National Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its target to achieve 24% of low-carbon by 2021. The … [continued]
Originally published on Solar Love US solar panel manufacturer SunPower revealed a strong Q3 despite a lack of revenue growth and a net loss. These may sound like contradictory statements, but SunPower is currently in the midst of moving towards a different financial model that focuses more on retaining assets … [continued]
