California’s International Model For Climate Success
California’s successful efforts to cut emissions and increase renewable energy show a path forward on international decarbonization efforts.
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China Longyuan Power Raises $153 Million From Green Bonds Issue
The trend of private renewable energy companies looking to raise funds through green bonds issues linked to specific assets continues to gain popularity. The China Longyuan Power Group Corp — the largest wind energy developer in Canada — has reported that it raised $153 million for a wind energy project with … [continued]
A Lesson In Solar From A Northern Neighbor
Originally posted at ilsr.org. Based on population, Ontario would be the 5th largest state if it were part of the U.S., but its installed solar capacity, 1,500 MW would rank it 3rd. The province has also shut down all its coal-fired power plants. How does a northern province become a … [continued]
Video Of Tesla Model X Delivery, New BMW i3 Colors… (Clean Transport News)
Need some more electric vehicles, bike, walking, and dieselgate articles? Here’s a handful: Over 30,000 Pre-Orders For Tesla Model X According to a Fortune reporter, Elon told him there were already 20,000 and 25,000 pre-orders/reservations for the Tesla Model X. However, there’s also been a surge of reservations since the unveiling, and … [continued]
200,000-Member Org Fights For FL Solar Choice, China Wind Market… (Clean Electricity News)
Here’s some more solar and wind electricity news, as well as analysis and commentary, from around the cleantech interwebs: Layman’s Guide to the Value of PV Solar The PV solar industry is experiencing explosive growth and many homeowners and business owners are being approached by solar companies to buy or lease … [continued]
Mining The Sun: Former Gold Boomtown Invests In Solar Energy
Originally published on StrathconaSolar Ontario town of 595 installs 658 panel solar rooftop array on community center; Revenue to ensure focus on sustainable future Strathcona Solar Initiatives, a multiple award winning full service integrator in Eastern Ontario, announced that the company has recently completed a 140-kilowatt solar photovoltaic installation on … [continued]
Ontario Utility Promotes Internet Of Energy
Originally published on Solar Love PowerStream is Ontario’s second largest municipally owned electric utility, with 375,000 customers spread across 15 communities. Recently, it has begun an experiment with the so-called internet of energy. 20 residential properties in Toronto’s Richmond Hill neighborhood will have solar panels and small battery systems installed. All 20 systems … [continued]
Protected Bike Lanes Best, Tesla Selling “Used” Teslas… (Clean Transport Highlights)
More fun clean transportation news for your reading pleasure: Protected Lanes Key To Increasing Urban Bike Usage, 7 Times More Potent A new nationwide US survey has found that protected bike lanes equipped with physical barriers can have a major impact upon the usage of bicycles by residents, due to the … [continued]
Opening Of 270 MW K2 Wind Power Project, One Of Canada’s Largest Wind Facilities
The K2 Wind Power Facility (K2 Wind) in Ontario, Canada, has hosted an “Opening Event” after being commissioned back in June. K2 Wind is now one of Canada’s largest wind power facilities, with a capacity of 270 MW drawn from its 140 Siemens 2.3 MW wind turbines. There was much … [continued]
2MW/6MWh ViZn Battery System Selected For Ontario Project
ViZn Energy Systems Inc. (ViZn) will supply a 2 MW zinc-iron redox flow battery system to Hecate Energy to provide support to the Ontario grid. (ViZn and Hecate are both located in the United States — ViZn in Austin and Hecate in Nashville.) What follows is an interview with Ron … [continued]
