USA Is #1 In The World For Renewable Energy Investment Attractiveness
The United States has apparently regained #1 in EY’s Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI), a biannual report that has been put out since 2003.
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Solar Power In The Netherlands Grows 50% In 2018 — With More To Come
The production of solar power grew by 50% in the Netherlands last year. Wind power production remained the same. The share of renewables in the country’s electricity consumption rose from 15% to 17% compared to the year before. The share of renewables in total energy consumption rose from 6.6% to 7.3%.
Renewables In The Netherlands: Among European Rearguard Despite Rosy Growth Figures
During the past few months, several institutions have released rather optimistic numbers about the energy transition in the Netherlands. Although substantial wind power additions were realized, and solar growth is accelerating, overall performance is still amongst the worst in the European Union, with the Netherlands now lagging firmly behind its renewable energy targets.
The Netherlands Will Miss 2020 Renewables Targets, Government Review Shows
Despite recent investments into new wind energy capacity, the Netherlands will miss its 2020 targets for renewables and greenhouse gas emissions reductions by a fair margin, according to a government review published last Thursday.
The Cleantech Revolution, Crowdinvesting In Renewables, Off-Grid vs Sharing Economy… (Exclusive Interview)
Remco van der Horst, COO of renewable energy crowdinvesting company Duurzaaminvesteren and founder of consultancy Greenproc, was one of the key people who organized meetings for me during my cleantech tour of the Netherlands last year. Ironically, because my on-camera chat with him and Christiaan van Nispen of energy giant … [continued]
Spectacular Large-Scale Solar Growth In The Netherlands, Finally
As I already wrote not too long ago, Dutch solar is booming right now. Parties involved have reported sales increases up to 100% in the first half of 2015 compared to 2014. Thanks is primarily due to a generous net metering system and the faith of the public that these policies … [continued]
Dutch Solar Booms For A Remarkable Reason
Solar panel sales are skyrocketing in the Netherlands right now. According to BNR, a Dutch news radio station, installers and importers are reporting sales increases in the first half of 2015 of between 70% and 100% compared to the same period in 2014. Total sales are expected to hit 2 … [continued]
Japanese Industrial Giant Ramps Up Offshore Wind Activities
Mitsubishi Corp.’s presence in the offshore wind energy sector is expanding fast as it invests in offshore wind farm, transmission and grid infrastructure projects around the world.
