The government of France has decided to double the size of an upcoming solar energy tender from 400 megawatts (MW) up to 800 MW — owing partly to the fact that bid prices for solar energy projects have fallen, putting them on a similar level to wind energy project bids. … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. The Renault Zoe is still top dog in France. Actually, it’s absolutely crushing it. The homegrown Zoe has 42% of the electric car market in France from January through July, and took 36% in July. No other car comes close to it. After test driving the … [continued]
The government of France has doubled the total capacity of one of its solar energy tenders from 120 megawatts (MW) up to 240 MW, according to recent reports. The tender in question is the solar tender for solar systems between 100 kilowatts (kW) and 250 kW in size. The announcement means that … [continued]
The Indian government has given its final approval to memoranda of understanding on cooperation in the renewable energy sector with France and Mongolia signed earlier this year. The agreements were signed by the countries involved during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the respective countries. The agreement with France will have … [continued]
Originally published on RenewEconomy by Sophie Vorrath France has launched a tender for what would be the world’s first large-scale floating wind farm, inviting companies to submit proposals for installations off both its northern and southern coasts. French environmental agency ADEME posted a tender document on Wednesday calling for proposals … [continued]
Originally published on Gas2. If you don’t have the time in the immediate future to travel Europe, contemplate this brief journey through the eyes of a Nissan LEAF. The electric jaunt shares the 5 “most breathtaking electric drives” in Europe. Pass a few moments from Rieti to Rome (serenely riding from … [continued]
Here’s some more solar energy, wind energy, energy efficiency, and general clean energy and green news & views from around the interwebs. Enjoy! Solar Energy The Oil Industry is Going Solar Kyocera Backing Floating Solar In Japan Hanwha Q CELLS Enters Indian Solar Market New Solar Panel Technologies Drive Down Costs Bold & Beautiful Solar … [continued]
France’s leading independent power producer in the renewable energy sector, Akuo Energy, has successfully completed a fresh green bond issue. Akuo Energy announced that it has raised €34.4 million from a green bond issue. This is the first green bond issue by an independent power producer (IPP) in France, and … [continued]
Originally published on EV Obsession. It’s one of the electric cars I still haven’t driven and would love to give a spin. The Renault Zoe is dominating electric car sales in its home country of France this year, with its Japanese cousin the Nissan LEAF and sibling the Renault Kangoo … [continued]
Historically, I have created reports on the world’s solar power per capita and wind power per capita leaders. However, I’m a bit late getting to those this year. So, I was happy to find on Renewables International that Switzerland’s SolarSuperState Association now produces these as well. As is always the case, … [continued]
