In a joint venture, German-based solar equipment company J. v. G. Thoma has formed with German-based solar module maker Jurawatt to manufacture photovoltaic modules in Pristina, Kosovo. According to SolarIndustryMag, the joint venture, named J. v. G. Jaha Energy, has built a factory and will begin producing modules in February 2016. Machinery … [continued]
Campaigning organization Friends of the Earth Scotland has launched Fossil Free Scotland, a new campaign to end the use of fossil fuels. The new campaign was launched in Paris on Friday during the final days of the United Nations climate negotiations, with a tagline to ensure “A just transition to … [continued]
The Philippines has revealed that it will launch an investigation into whether fossil fuel companies are to be held responsible for the impacts of climate change. The announcement was made in a press conference on December 4 in Paris, during the United Nations COP21 climate change negotiations, revealing that the Philippines … [continued]
Eddie O’Connor, the CEO of Mainstream Renewable Power, has called into question the need to financially support the decarbonization of economies like India. On Thursday, Eddie O’Connor called for a rethink of climate finance at COP21, the United Nations climate negotiations currently entering their final hours in Paris. “We must learn to … [continued]
The EV market just got $4.5 billion hotter with a new five-year commitment from Ford for better EV batteries, 13 new electrified models, and fast-charging.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is a particularly good person for stimulating great climate action. He cares a lot about doing that, but he is a Republican known for his movie star roles (such as his iconic role as the Terminator) and he knows how to couch the action in concepts and targets … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy. South Australia is expected to pass its 50 per cent renewable energy target next year – nearly a decade ahead of schedule – and the Labor government will now aim to get the state as close to 100 per cent renewable energy as possible. Premier Jay … [continued]
We have been watching newcomer Faraday Future with eager interest, but not for the same reason as conventional news outlets. Stop over at a mainstream news outlet and you will see Faraday Future compared to Tesla with cries of “Tesla’s first real competition” and clickbait headlines questioning Tesla’s long-term viability. But not here. … [continued]
Aviation has always been an industry greatly affected by technology, since without it, there would be no industry at all. Numerous technological advancements and shifts have occurred over the years with remarkable regularity, too. From concerns over fuel efficiency and airline profitability to increased safety measures and attempts to improve … [continued]
For those wanting to understand what a clean electricity footprint looks like, go to Uruguay. In less than 10 years, the country has shrunk its carbon footprint while lowering electricity costs, without calling on the government for renewable energy subsidies. In fact, this country now obtains nearly 95% of its electricity from … [continued]
