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]
Vestas Agrees To Acquire Leading Energy Analytics Company Utopus Insights
Danish wind energy giant Vestas has announced its intention to acquire leading energy analytics and digital solutions company Utopus Insights in a move expected to be worth $100 million.
Canadian Pension Fund Invests $144 Million In India’s ReNew Power
One of India’s leading renewable energy IPPs, ReNew Power Ventures, has received another round of equity funding as it prepares for an initial public offering at the Indian bourses.
China Is Leading International Clean Energy Investment According to IEEFA
While the western world is lingering in a limping economy and a chaotic political scene, China has used that advantage to invest in clean technologies around the world. Today it … [Read full article]
300 MW Tahoka Wind Power Project Closes Financing
A 300 MW wind power project in Lynn County, Texas has closed its financing. The project is managed by Lincoln Clean Energy, which is owned by I Squared Capital. Morgan … [Read full article]
Shell Invests Big In Solar, Acquiring Major Stake In Silicon Ranch
Oil giant Shell has stepped up its investment in renewable energy, announcing this week that it has entered into an agreement to acquire a 43.83% stake in leading US solar developer, owner, and operator Silicon Ranch Corporation, a deal set to be worth up to $217 million.
Ørsted Expects 2017 Operating Profit To Hit DKK 22.5 Billion ($3.61 Billion)
Danish offshore wind energy giant Ørsted has announced that it expects its operating profit for 2017 to reach approximately DKK 22.5 billion, or around $3.61 billion, based on “preliminary and unaudited reporting” and topping off an already impressive financial year.
India Considering 7.5% Import Duty On Solar Modules
Even as investigations continue in India to levy safeguard duties and anti-dumping duties, custom officials are asking for import duties on solar modules.
Siemens Gamesa Expects India Wind Tariff Bids To Increase
Despite a 30% cut in wind energy tariffs in India over a period of just 10 months, Siemens Gamesa India CEO expects the trend to reverse in the coming months.
Denmark Smashes All Previous Wind Energy Records In 2017
Numbers have just come out this week from danskenergi.dk, the Danish energy organization whose members support companies in delivering steady green power to the Danes, with an impressive uptime of 99.99% … [Read full article]
Dreaming Of A Green Christmas — 100% Clean Power In Denmark
It has been very windy over the holidays here in Denmark with too little snow to call it a white Christmas, and I was curious as to just how much … [Read full article]
Small Scale Municipal Solar Installations Being Dismantled In Copenhagen Due To Silly Legislation
According to the Danish municipal organisation kommunen.dk a total of 4 relativly new and perfectly functional small scale solar installations on public buildings in Copenhagen are being dismantled right now … [Read full article]
Why Republican Policy Sucks
Hello, my name is Zach Shahan, and I have a problem. I’m a political nut. More seriously, I’ll admit that I’m strongly drawn to politics, follow policy & politics closely … [Read full article]
House Republicans Fight Clean Energy, Clean Air, Clean Water, Human Health With New Bill
If anyone needed proof that the US Congress is now a whipped puppy that slavishly obeys the orders of its masters — Charles and David Koch — the House last … [Read full article]
Splitting The Solar Spectrum Could Produce Power, Food, & Water From The Same Land
Instead of producing solar power on one site, and purifying water on another, and growing food on yet another piece of land, it might be possible to do all three … [Read full article]
Pros and Cons of Wave Power | Wave Power Advantages
Wave power could be one of the world’s most abundant source of renewable energy, as oceans cover more than 70% of the earth’s surface and hold onto a large amount of … [Read full article]
How Do Solar Panels and Solar Energy Work?
If you need a primer on how solar energy and solar panels work, read on.
When You Elect A Con Man, You Probably Got Conned
The United States. “We” elected a man who for decades has had a reputation as a con man. What could go wrong?… ♠ He talked about bringing all Americans health care … [Read full article]
2017 Is Renewable Energy Year In Argentina
Argentina has declared 2017 as the ‘Renewable Energy Year’ as the South American country looks to increase awareness about the advantage of renewable energy and the important of sustainability.
Solarize with Faith Program is Energizing Connecticut
Originally published on EdenKeeper.org A community outreach program in Connecticut called Solarize with Faith is helping faith group members display their creation care by putting solar on their roofs. Their … [Read full article]
Aruba Promises 100% Clean Electricity By 2020
Many countries have made initial plans to transition to renewable energy resources. Aruba has set specific goals to make those plans a reality.
Hogwarts School (aka Gloucester Cathedral in UK) Goes Solar
Originally published on EdenKeeper.org Formally blessed and sanctified, 150 solar panels forming a 38 kW array have been pressed into religious service at the iconic Gloucester Cathedral in Gloucestershire, England. … [Read full article]
Sri Lanka Set To Introduce Auctions For Solar Power Projects
Sri Lanka has decided to take the auction route as the country’s utility has been paying very high feed-in tariffs for operational projects.
Countries Sign International Solar Alliance Framework Agreement
The International Solar Alliance shall come into official existence under the UN once 15 countries ratify the agreement or officially join the alliance.
China Eyes Geothermal Power To Reduce Coal Usage
China targets 530 MWh of electricity generation from geothermal power plants by 2020; this should enable the country to offset use of 72.1 million tonnes of coal and 177 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.
Renewable Microgrids and Remote Communities across the Globe
Renewable energy microgrids can change the way that people on isolated islands and in remote communities live.
Solar Microgrid Powers American Samoa Island (w/Video)
The island of Ta’u in American Samoa has shut down its diesel generators forever and replaces them with a solar power microgrid from Tesla and SolarCity,
Solar And Wind Versus Nuclear: Is Baseload Power Obsolete?
South Africa is facing a crossroads for electric power generation. Should it go with renewables or nuclear power? The decision could affect other contries on the continent.
Hawaii Solar
Hawai’i has long, sunny days and the capability to produce lots of solar energy. Why, then, is solar production so contentious in Hawai’i?
Keene State College Now Heats with Biofuel
Heating a college campus with biofuel takes ingenuity, adjustments, and a commitment to sustainability. Have you been to Keene State College in NH lately?
Massachusetts Solar — History & Policy
Solar energy in Massachusetts has grown from 10 megawatts in 2009 to more than 1,050 megawatts in 2016. The state enacted much legislation to usher in solar as a renewable energy source.
Renewables Now Half Of New Electrical Capacity And Growing
The IAE reports that half of all new electrical power capacity worldwide came from renewables last year. As the cost of wind and solar drops, renewables are replacing traditional sources of energy, particularly coal.
A Solar-Plus-Storage Startup Focuses on Optimizing the Battery
Swell Energy’s EnergyShield combines rooftop solar and lithium-ion batteries from its partners, plus an energy management system.
Renewable Electricity Auctions: Argentina Awards 400 MW In Solar In RenovAR Program
Argentina has awarded a total 1.1 GW of renewable energy projects in its first auction round of the RenovAR program. Of this total, 400 MW of solar electricity projects. The … [Read full article]
A Call For Commercial Net Metering
Originally published on CleanTechnica Debates have raged across the country around the value and/or need for net metering. Most conversation has focused exclusively on the residential perspective. However, Graham Smith, … [Read full article]
Taiwan VP Is Committed To 20% Renewable Energy Target
The Taiwan government is targeting generating 20% of the nation’s electricity from renewable sources by 2025. According to Taiwan Today, vice president Chen Chien-jen says this represents a boost to … [Read full article]
