This post first appeared on Fuel Freedom By Zana Nesheiwat Famous for Volvo, Ikea and Absolut Vodka, Sweden is now on a new pursuit to become the first completely oil-free economy in the world by 2020. The oil crisis in the early 1970s forced Sweden to embark on a quest … [continued]
By Mümtaz Derya Tarhan The Community Power Report started off 2013 with a brand new series of articles: ‘Community Power in the Global Community’. As part of this project, we are going to interview key actors from various countries to provide insight into these countries’ community-owned renewables sectors. Our first stop … [continued]
The US economy and society have been reaping the benefits of rapid growth in renewable energy and clean technology under the Obama Administration, progress that’s threatened by federal budget sequestration.
Last week, President Obama took a few moments during his inauguration speech to address climate change and the need for the US to show leadership in the transition to clean energy. Since the President made some refreshingly clear statements about the most important issues of our time, I am happy that … [continued]
Prices for future delivery of electrical power have fallen to record lows in Germany and France based on expectations of ongoing growth in distributed solar PV systems.
I’m in Georgia today to deliver the commencement address at the Georgia Institute of Technology, and I just finished a tour of the University Center of Excellence in Photovoltaics (UCEP). With longstanding support from the Department of Energy, and under the direction of Dr. Ajeet Rohatgi , this Center at … [continued]
