When you think of solar aid in Africa, you very likely think of… SolarAid. The UK nonprofit has been bringing solar power and efficient lighting to homes in Africa for several years, and it just recently delivered its 1.5 millionth solar light (improving the lives of >6 million people, and … [continued]
There were some great contenders in the nonprofit category of the 2015 Zayed Future Energy Prize, but it was always hard to see anyone beating Liter of Light. Just about every time when covered Liter of Light and the basic idea of passive solar lighting in the developed world via … [continued]
Japanese media reported on Thursday that the nation is studying a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by around 20% by 2030. Sources differ about the base year (2005 or 2013). From this informally rendered pledge—the first time Japan has mentioned a number—the nation may proceed to file an Intended Nationally … [continued]
Ontario and two Midwest US grid operators are creating carbon markets, meaning half of North America’s population may soon live in cap-and-trade systems.
California already generates 5% of its electricity needs from the sun and boasts huge potential for even more solar power capacity. Recently, California Independent System Operator (ISO), the state’s operator for the vast majority of the state’s power grid, released a strategic vision designed to guide the state to its … [continued]
M-KOPA Solar has apparently had little problem winning awards. You can scan through the awards here. Most recently, it won the prestigious and highly competitive Zayed Future Energy Prize (in the SME category). Following the Zayed Future Energy Prize awards ceremony*, I had the chance to interview M-KOPA’s managing director and cofounder, Jesse Moore. … [continued]
Enjoy some more cleantech stories from around the internet, and don’t forget to reflect on the meaning of life. Solar & Wind Power Solar Electricity’s Future: Grid-Connected vs Off-Grid Rooftop Solar In Georgia Benefits From New Law Will Apple’s Massive Buy-In Grow Companies’ Solar Commitments? Big Energy’s Campaign Cash Keeps … [continued]
So who’s left on the villains list — the roster of top national polluters in the developed world who have not yet made their contributions? For various reasons, Japan, Canada, Australia, South Korea, and South Africa have missed their INDC deadlines. Franz Perrez, the Swiss climate representative, told the Sydney … [continued]
Netherlands-based startup Nerdalize wants to put some of those computing systems in homes, and use the excess heat to provide warmth to the occupants.
Also published on EV Obsession and GAS2. Chris DeMorro, the editor of Gas2.org, and I got a great opportunity for our first Cleantech Talk interview and 8th Cleantech Talk podcast. We got to interview Ian Wright. If the name isn’t yet familiar to you, two key things to know are that … [continued]
