In 2014 I traveled to Africa to visit the rural primary school I had attended 33 years earlier. I carried with me 200 solar lights from SolarAid, an international organisation, … [Read full article]
Category: Renewable Energy
Ørsted Consolidates Customer Solutions & Bioenergy Divisions
Danish power company and offshore wind giant Ørsted announced Tuesday that it would consolidate two of its business units, Customer Solutions and Bioenergy, in the wake of various decisions which … [Read full article]
India’s NTPC Limited Offers Solar Power Project Management Services To ISA Members
The International Solar Alliance has asked companies in member countries to submit proposals to offer solar power project management solutions. The global body issued this invitation after it received a proposal for the same from India’s largest power generation company.
First Round of 15 Winners of Reinventing Cities Competition Announced, Creating New Beacons of Sustainable Design & Construction
The winning projects of a global competition for innovative carbon-free and resilient urban projects were announced in Oslo and sent to us by C40 CITIES. Have a look.
Ørsted Cancels Divestment Of Power Distribution & Residential Customer Businesses
Ørsted Cancels Divestment Of Power Distribution & Residential Customer Businesses Under Government Pressure A day after Danish energy company Ørsted announced that the Danish Ministry of Finance had raised concerns … [Read full article]
India Cuts Project Implementation Timelines For Solar Power Projects
Concerned over the lackluster pace of capacity addition in the solar power sector, the Indian government has made amendments to the auction and project implementation timelines. The recent amendments to … [Read full article]
Landsvirkjun Powers New Etix Everywhere Data Center In Iceland With Renewables
Iceland is home to some of the most spectacular fjords and natural energy resources in the world. The country has been a leader in renewable energy for decades. Landsvirkjun is entrusted in exploiting these natural resources in a sustainable, responsible, and efficient way and is now offering that energy to Etix for its data centers.
The Lochness Monster, 2.4 Gigawatt-Hour Pumped Hydro Storage!!!
You will have to forgive me for the corny pun, I but find myself especially pumped as I write this story. I have always wanted to go see Loch Ness, … [Read full article]
New Report Predicts Rise Of Renewables & Death Of Coal
The 2018 New Energy Outlook from BNEF predicts a surge in battery storage in coming years, leading to half of all electricity coming from renewable sources by mid-century.
IRS Extends Solar Subsidies Up To 4 Years!
There are only three things certain in this world: death, taxes, and that solar is unstoppable. The IRS has effectively extended solar subsidies by up to four years. Previously, to … [Read full article]
Wind Turbines DON’T Use More Energy Than They Produce — Debunking The Myth That Won’t Die
Social media is filled with claims that wind turbines consume more energy than they produce. Don’t fall for lies spread by fossil fuel companies.
California PUC Approves Massive Transportation Electrification Program
The California PUC has approved a massive new plan that will see almost $400 million invested in electrifying transportation in the state, especially for medium and heavy duty trucks.
Gatehouse Media’s Anti-Wind Report: At Best, It’s Shoddy Journalism
What happens when young journalists find out that some people living near wind farms really hate them? Do they interview a few of them, interview a few others who like … [Read full article]