Originally published on RenewEconomy. The global fossil fuel industry faces a loss of $US28 trillion ($A30.2 trillion) in revenues over the next two decades, if the world takes action to address climate change, cleans up pollution and moves to decarbonise the global energy system. The assessment, made by leading European … [continued]
Frankly, this is something to get used to. If you look at the first chart below, quarterly solar records are being broken almost every quarter these days. Nonetheless, each record is a celebration, each record is an important move forward. And Q1 2014 was definitely worth plenty of celebration. Check … [continued]
A report released by the International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power System Programme (IEA PVPS) finds that PV is now providing more than 1% of electricity demand in 15 nations. PV represents 0.85% of electricity production and is expected to reach 1% in 2014 throughout the globe. Globally, PV represents 0.85% … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy. Solar stocks are certainly having their place in the sun, outperforming all other sub-indices in the global stock market to deliver the best returns over the past 15 months. After “taking off” in mid 2013, the 32 stocks in the global solar index monitored by global … [continued]
Originally published on First Solar. AMMAN, Jordan & TEMPE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) and Shams Ma’an Power Generation today announced the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a planned 52.5 megawatt (MWAC) solar power plant in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The PPA was signed with the National Electric Power Company (NEPCO), … [continued]
By American Wind Energy Association. Washington, D.C. — American wind energy generation has outpaced the growth in new wind power capacity thanks to innovative technological advancements. Over the past five years, U.S. wind energy capacity grew from 25,000 megawatts (MW) to over 61,000 MW, a 140 percent growth rate, yet … [continued]
Originally published on Energy Post. By Terje Osmundsen. The International Energy Agency (IEA) consistently entertains much too pessimistic assumptions about the growth potential and cost development of solar power, writes Terje Osmundsen, Senior Vice President of the Norwegian-based international solar power company Scatec Solar. According to Osmundsen, the cost assumptions used … [continued]
Originally published on ThinkProgress. By Ari Phillips. Last week President Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper visited Mexico for what’s traditionally called the “Three Amigos” meeting. In the daylong rendezvous, energy issues were slated to play a major role, with Obama and Harper jockeying for room when it comes … [continued]
Originally published by the Rocky Mountain Institute by Laurie Guevara-Stone A trip to Varese Ligure, Italy, will bring you face to face with a charming town of pastel-colored houses and a plethora of restaurants serving dishes with organic porcini mushrooms and chestnuts. Stop at the bustling markets and you will … [continued]
California’s grid operator has released two roadmaps to strengthen its system by adding massive amounts of renewables and electric vehicles while cutting power use through demand response and energy efficiency.
