2013 A Stellar Year For Wind And Solar In Germany
Combined, Germany’s wind and solar electricity output last year reached 76.9 terrawatt-hours according to an analysis by Platts.
RES Americas To Construct Keechi Wind Project
Enbridge has inked a USD $200 million deal with Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas) for construction of the 110 MW Keechi Wind Project in Texas.
Solar Popularity Regains Ground In The USA
Solar power has gained more ground in terms of positive perceptions in the US public according to a recent survey; whereas nuclear energy has lost a substantial amount of acceptance.
China Picking Solar Winners
2014 is shaping up to be another big year for solar power in China, but many manufacturers will fall by the wayside over the next 12 months.
Yingli Green Energy Powers Ahead
The last few weeks has seen some major announcements from Yingli Green Energy, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of solar panels.
Ford C-Max Solar Energi (w/video)
The experimental Ford C-Max Solar Energi Concept incorporates a concentrator to significantly boost solar energy harvesting potential – but it’s not all it may initially seem.
NREL Opens Wind Turbine Test Facility
The USA’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has unveiled a new wind turbine test facility capable of simulating thousands of hours of real-world operations on the largest on-shore turbines currently commercially available.
Solar Power Helping Reduce Pesticide Use In India
A solar powered device is helping farmers in Tamil Nadu to dramatically decrease the amount of pesticide applied to crops.
Solar Energy Trumps Gas In Legal Ruling
Solar energy has prevailed over gas fired power generation in Minnesota based on a head-to-head price comparison.
Maurice Newman Bangs The Anti-Renewables Drum
Maurice Newman, Chair of the Prime Minister’s Business Advisory Council, has pointed to the Renewable Energy Target for affecting Australia’s ability to compete.
