Solar Power Comes To Standing Rock Reservation
July 20th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
The 300 kilowatt CannonBall Community Solar Power plant on the Standing Rock Reservation is the largest solar power farm in North Dakota.
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High Voltage Undersea Transmission Lines, Green Hydrogen Could Make Australia A Clean Energy Powerhouse
July 16th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
The Australian government may have little interest in renewable energy, but neighboring countries like Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea and Japan certainly do.
Los Angeles & 8minute Solar Announce 25-Year PPA At Under 2 Cents Per kWh!
June 30th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Los Angeles will partner with 8minute Solar to create a new solar power plant that will supply electricity to the city for 25 years at a price of 1.997 cents per kWh -- the lowest price ever in the US.
Why Is Floating Solar Emerging So Quickly, & Where Is It Going?
June 29th, 2019 | by Jesper Berggreen
For anyone with an interest in renewable energy, it's hard to miss the rising interest in floating solar over the last couple of months. Tenders, project announcements, and newly delivered plants pop-up on a weekly, if not daily basis. Last week’s World Bank Market Report stated that we’ve reached 1.3 GWp capacity
Curtailment Is The Easy Answer
June 15th, 2019 | by Barry A.F.
In a recent article, we found that curtailment of renewables may be cheaper than grid scale energy storage. Sometimes, the [&hellip
New Jersey 100% Renewable Energy Plan — More Fiber, Less Fluff
June 12th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
New Jersey is planning an aggressive renewable energy campaign and has created a detailed plan to accomplish that goal.
Renewables Including Hydro Expected To Surpass Coal In US This Spring
May 1st, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
IEEFA predicts that electricity from renewables -- hydro, solar, and wind -- will surpass that from coal for the first time in the US this April and May. Part of that is short term trends and part of it is longer term changes in the market driven by falling prices for renewables.
Lower Prices For Renewables Mean Fewer Coal-Powered Generating Stations In China
April 22nd, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
China's moratorium on building new coal-fired generating stations is about to expire, but that won't lead to a boom in new coal plants. Analysts say the plummeting cost of renewables make further investment in coal power unprofitable.
Orkney Islands Are Key To Renewable Energy In The UK
April 16th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
The Orkney Islands off the northern tip of Scotland are a test bed for renewable energy generation and management strategies that could benefit the rest of the UK and other nations.
Want To Limit Global Warming? Electrify Everything, Finds Study
April 16th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
After more than 4 years of research, scientists at LUT and Energy Watch Group say the world could reduce its carbon emissions to zero by 2050. All we need is the will to make the transition happen.
Fraunhofer Reports Combining Farming With Solar 186% More Efficient In Summer Of 2018
April 12th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Frauhofer ISE's experimental agrophotovoltaic farm in Germany was 186% more efficient during the hot, dry summer of 2018 than the land would have been if it was devoted solely to agriculture or solar panels alone.
Navajo Nation Embraces Renewable Energy As Era Of Coal Power Comes To An End
April 10th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
In a proclamation known as Navajo Sunrise, the Navajo Nation has dedicated itself to a zero emissions future powered by rooftop and grid scale solar installations.
Investing In Renewable Energy Better Than Pouring Money Into Carbon Capture
April 9th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
In terms of energy efficiency, the worst renewable energy strategies are equal to the best carbon capture technology. Why would anyone choose a worst case scenario? Oh, right. Greed.
Idaho Power Joins Other Big Utility Companies In Dumping Coal
March 29th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Idaho Power is the latest utility company to pledge an end to coal and a transition to 100% zero emissions electricity.
Labor Party In New South Wales Promises 7 Gigawatts Of New Renewable Energy
February 21st, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Michael Daley, head of the New South Wales Labor Party, says if he is elected in March, he will initiate programs that will add 7 GW and 13,000 jobs to the state, following the lead of Victoria and South Australia.
The Polar Vortex And The Green New Deal: Theory Vs. Reality
February 20th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Researchers at Wood Mackenzie studied electricity usage in the US during the recent polar vortex weather event and determined that there is insufficient renewable energy resources and battery storage available at present to keep the electrical grid operating during such times of high stress.
21 New York Universities Form Renewable Energy Purchasing Consortium
February 18th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
21 public and private universities in New York have banded to together to find ways to power their campuses with 100% zero carbon electricity.
Intermittency, Storage, & Politics — The Case For & Against Super Grids
February 15th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Intermittency is the one factor holding back large-scale adoption of renewable energy. Are Super Grids that span continents the answer, and at what cost?
If Renewable Energy Is So Cheap, Why Are Utility Rates Going Up?
February 12th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
If renewable energy is so cheap, why our electricity bills so high? Here is a partial answer.
Grid-Scale Solar Power Tripled In Australia In 2018 As Renewables Met 20% Of Energy Output
February 8th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
The latest report on renewables in Australia shows the installation of grid-scale solar tripled in 2018 while the amount of renewable energy available rose to just over 23%.
No More War, Pestilence, & Poverty: How Renewable Energy Will Alter The Global Geopolitical Calculus
January 14th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
A report by IRENA predicts a realignment of global political power as renewables replace fossil fuels and the democratization of energy takes place. Is that prediction accurate?
2018 Was A “Fulcrum Year” For Renewable Energy In The US
January 5th, 2019 | by Steve Hanley
Analysts say 2018 was a "fulcrum year" for renewable energy in America, especially in the Midwest. The change over to renewables reached a tipping point last year and the utility industry will never be the same.
Renewable Energy Opponents Turn Up The Volume
December 24th, 2018 | by Steve Hanley
Not everyone is a supporter of renewable energy. The fossil fuel industry pours millions each year into driving a wedge between various segments of society using classic divide and conquer tactics.
Build A Bridge, Not A Wall: US Companies Have Renewable Energy Opportunities In Mexico
November 30th, 2018 | by Steve Hanley
An op-ed in the Dallas Morning News says now is the perfect time for US companies to partner with Mexico to bring renewable energy to that country. It's time for business, not politics, it argues.
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