Renewable Energy Party Seeking Australian Federal Registration
A new political party is committed to an Australia powered by 100% renewable energy by 2050 and to scrutinising the fossil fuel industry’s gravy train of subsidies. The Renewable Energy Party’s founder is Peter Breen. Mr Breen is a defamation and media lawyer and former member of the New South Wales Parliament (Legislative Council), the […]
GM’s First Wind Power Purchase
General Motors (GM) will be using wind energy to help power one of its manufacturing facilities in Mexico. GM says the 34 MW of wind power will enable the company to achieve its corporate goal of renewable energy use four years early. The clean electricity will be supplied under a PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) with […]
USD $1.9bn Wind And Solar JV For Africa Launched
Mainstream Renewable Power and Actis have announced the launch of Lekela Power, a joint venture that will roll out between 700 and 900 megawatts of wind and solar power capacity across Africa by 2018. Construction of an initial three wind farms in South Africa under Lekela Power is due to commence this month. The projects […]
Unhappy Anniversary! A Year Of RET Wrangling
Yesterday marked 12 months since the Federal Government launched its review of Australia’s Renewable Energy Target. It’s an anniversary not being celebrated by the renewables industry. The Clean Energy Council has highlighted the damage the impasse is creating within the sector – particularly in relation to large-scale renewables. “We have seen investment in large-scale renewable […]
U.S. Veterans Training For Solar Installation Army
U.S. military veterans are being urged to join the ranks of America’s solar army by signing up to a new Energy Department solar job training pilot program. The initiative has been designed to help members transition from active service into new careers as solar power system installation specialists, electricians and sales consultants. The program is […]
1 Million Solar Power Jobs Potential For India
Indian Prime Minister Modi’s 100 gigawatt solar energy goal by 2022 could create as many as one million jobs says the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). Additionally, a proposed target of 60GW of wind energy could generate another 180,000 jobs in the country. New analysis recently […]
IFC Funds Micro-Solar Leasing In Tanzania
Early this month, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced a USD $4.5 million loan for Off Grid Electric to expand its solar leasing program to households in Tanzania. For a $6-10 up-front installation fee, the company provides a small solar power system including solar panels, lithium batteries, lights, and a meter. Customers then make small […]
Trina Solar Signs Major Development Deal
Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) announced late last week it had signed a framework investment agreement to jointly develop 500MW-1,000MW of solar power plants in China over the next three years. Trina Solar says the deal with PingAn Trust and Jiuzhou Investment will provide the company with an opportunity to further reinforce and expand its […]
Energy Storage – Battery Buzz
The last week has seen some interesting stories from the energy storage sector. Here’s a look at a few of them. Tesla Motors Inc. Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk announced last week the company would be unveiling the Tesla home battery system soon. According to Bloomberg, Musk said the unveiling would occur within the next […]
Australia’s Largest Off Grid Solar Project Announced
All going smoothly, Australia will soon be home to one of the world’s largest off grid solar power systems – and the largest of its kind globally in the mining industry. Sandfire Resources NL says it has signed an agreement with juwi Renewable Energy Pty Ltd to construct a 10.6MW solar farm at its DeGrussa […]