Universities & Colleges From NC & PA Unite On Huge Solar Power Project In ……
Three universities and six colleges have joined forces to help Kentucky transition from a coal economy to a solar power powerhouse.
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Solar Over Abandoned Landfills — Let The Sun Shine In!
Landfills present an appealing option for solar — they are quiet and low profile, attract minimal vehicular traffic, and offer areas no more than eight to nine feet above ground, which is ideal for the panels to absorb sunlight.
Minnesota Power Reaches 50% Renewable Energy Milestone
Minnesota Power is one of the first major US utilities to derive 50% of its electricity from renewable sources.
More Electricity From Renewables Coming To Australia
Two new renewable energy projects in Australia were announced this week, giving the lie to the fossil fuel policies advanced by prime minister Scott Morrison.
Utility-Scale Solar Has Led U.S. Solar Since 2012
The utility-scale solar sector has led the overall U.S. solar market in terms of installed capacity since 2012. In 2018, the utility-scale sector accounted for nearly 60% of all new solar capacity, and is expected to maintain its market-leading position for at least another six years.
India x Cleantech — September 2019
Welcome to the inaugural issue of our new India x Cleantech series! On a monthly basis, we will pull news from across clean technology sectors in India into a single, concise summary article. Ongoing, this series will find a home over on CleanTechnica’s “Future Trends” page. Without further ado, here are this month’s highlights from India x Cleantech.
Target Commits To 100% Domestic Renewable Electricity Target By 2030
Minneapolis-headquartered US retailer Target announced this week that it has committed to sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030, building on the foundations of the company’s climate policy launched in 2017.
Rhode Island Regulators Approve 400 Megawatt Revolution Wind Power Purchase Agreement
On Tuesday, Rhode Island regulators approved a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with DWW REV I, LLC — a joint venture between Ørsted US Offshore Wind and Eversource — for the power generated from the 400 megawatt (MW) Revolution Wind offshore wind project.
Microsoft Announces New 90 Megawatt Offshore Wind Energy Agreement In The Netherlands
Technology giant Microsoft announced last Thursday a new wind energy agreement in the Netherlands developed by Dutch-based wind farm developer Eneco, wherein Microsoft will purchase 90 megawatts (MW) from the mammoth 731.5 MW Borssele III/IV offshore wind farms.
Ciel et Terre Turns To PPA For California’s Largest Floating Solar System
French floating solar specialist Ciel et Terre has begun installation of 1.78 megawatt floatovoltaic technology system at what it calls the largest floating solar system in California. To finance this project, the company has utilized a 25-year power purchase agreement for the first time, providing a lifetime savings of $4 million for the Town of Windsor.
