The revenue earned from distributed solar power sales is expected to hit $112 billion annually by 2018, according to a new report from cleantech market research firm Navigant Research. “It is a great time for consumers and end users to purchase or lease distributed solar PV systems, as prices continue to … [continued]
This article was originally published on Shrink That Footprint by Lindsay Wilson Low carbon electricity is a wonderful thing, and will be a central part of tackling climate change. In 2010 electricity generation was responsible for about 13 Gt of greenhouse gas emissions, or a little bit more than a quarter of … [continued]
Xcel Energy, billed as America’s top wind energy company, has announced that it proposes to “significantly expand its wind power production to reduce customer costs, protect against rising and volatile fuel prices, and benefit the environment.” The move is set to expand their overall wind capacity by 30% and is … [continued]
Australian energy giant AGL have announced they are set to move forward with the largest solar power project in the southern hemisphere in tandem with First Solar. Together, the two companies will construct a 102MW solar plant at Nyngan and a 53MW solar project at Broken Hill Upon completion, the two … [continued]
The Australian company Evans Electric has developed an electric car that is literally direct drive. It is a 4-door sedan, a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, that produces 800 HP/600 kW (peak) and 5,000 Newton-metres (3,688 foot-pounds) of torque. “While the torque figure could at first glance appear fantastic, standard automotive industry practice only … [continued]
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This article was first published on Green Building Elements. Small-scale solar is getting a big boost in China thanks to a new subsidy for distributed solar projects below 6 MW. The new solar subsidy works out to CNY0.42/kWh — or US$0.07/kWh — according to local press reports. The new subsidy … [continued]
Ford has been keeping track of aggregate data on its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) models, and early results show that new PHEV owners are pretty quick on the ball. Within about 30 days of buying a new PHEV, Ford owners have demonstrated a marked ability to adjust their driving … [continued]
This article was first published on EV Obsession. Meet the Daedalus — the University of Minnesota’s new Cruiser-class solar racing car. The new — and rather interesting-looking — vehicle is going to be the university’s entry into the 2013 World Solar Challenge in October. These photos represent the vehicle’s unveiling … [continued]
This article originally published on San Diego Loves Green by Roy L. Hales The future looks promising, for San Diego based FIGTREE Energy Financing. In the last two years their operations have spread from six markets to 35 in California and now they are contemplating opportunities to expand into Texas and … [continued]
