MAKE Consulting has released its North America Wind Power Outlook 2015 for the region’s wind industry, and is predicting that more than 55 GW of wind power capacity will be commissioned between 2015 and 2024. However, MAKE also predicts that “policy-driven growth in the near term will subside,” making the levelized … [continued]
A new study has investigated the usefulness of sustainable rooftop technologies — such as rooftop solar, white roofs, green roofs, etc — in colder climates, such as Canada. “Sustainable rooftop technologies,” write the publishers of the journal, “can provide great environmental benefits, but studies of these technologies often look only … [continued]
So who’s left on the villains list — the roster of top national polluters in the developed world who have not yet made their contributions? For various reasons, Japan, Canada, Australia, South Korea, and South Africa have missed their INDC deadlines. Franz Perrez, the Swiss climate representative, told the Sydney … [continued]
A new report from the International Energy Agency has concluded that the global solar PV market experienced a “new year of development, with limited expansion globally.” Nevertheless, global cumulative solar PV capacity amounted to at least 177 GW in 2014. The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (PVPS) … [continued]
Navigant Research has published its 20th edition of the annual World Wind Energy Market Update report, and it shows that worldwide wind power installations grew by 42% in 2014. The report, which covers developments in the wind energy sector throughout 2014, also highlights the importance of China, Germany, and the United … [continued]
The Canadian province of British Columbia will once again soon be home to a purchase rebate program for electric cars — the Clean Energy Vehicle incentive program, to be specific — according to recent reports. The incentive program will go back into effect starting on April 1st — so, only … [continued]
The Canadian province of Ontario recently opened up a 140 megawatt (MW) solar procurement round targeting projects over 500 kilowatts (kW) in size, as part of the larger “Large Renewable Procurement” program, according to recent reports. The new solar tender is only open to pre-registered bidders. The list includes 42 different companies … [continued]
To kick things off, there’s this story on the retirement of a cleantech legend. Solar Energy Sunnova Announces New EZ Own Program Arizona Utility Charging Solar Homeowners $50 A Month Beginning In April Connecticut Grapples With Net Metering Charge Is Solar Worth $0.33 per kWh? Inside Maine’s Valuation Debate Solar + … [continued]
We’ve heard some cautious rejoicing comes from scientists and media this weekend about the world economy and energy carbon dioxide emissions finally decoupling last year. World emissions of CO2 remained at 32.3 billion tons in 2014, while world GDP figures grew by 2.9%. Many analysts have hailed the change as … [continued]
MAKE Consulting has crowned Siemens the world’s leading global wind turbine original equipment manufacturer, ahead of GE and Vestas, in the company’s Global Wind Turbine OEM 2014 Market Share analysis report. The report showed that multi-industrial turbine original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) accounted for 37% of the global wind turbine market in 2014, an increase … [continued]
