Strong Overall Wind Power Growth Through To 2017
Worldwide installations of wind power grew by 10 percent in 2012 and with the exception of 2013, this trend will continue over the next five years.
Japan To Implement 60,000 kWh Capacity Battery
The Japanese government plans to install a massive battery at an electrical substation on the island of Hokkaido.
Germany’s Energy Storage Incentives Start May 1
New renewable energy subsidies in Germany may do for battery storage globally what the nation did for solar power.
India Aims To Double Renewables By 2017
India’s Prime Minister has announced an intention to double the nation’s renewable energy capacity from 25000MW to 55000 MW by 2017.
Australian Home Solar Generating $2 Million+ In Electricity Daily
It’s little wonder Australia’s electricity sector is becoming increasingly cagey about the home solar revolution.
Saudi Arabia To Add 50GW Of Renewables By 2030
Saudi Arabia plans to spend $109 billion on renewable energy projects over the next 20 years, installing more solar and wind power capacity than the rest of the world to date.
Australian Electricity Generation Emissions Drop By 14 Million Tonnes
National Greenhouse Accounts released on Monday show Australia’s carbon pollution from electricity generation fell by 14 million tonnes during 2012.
Panasonic’s 100,000 Solar Lantern Project
Panasonic has set a goal of donating 100,000 solar lanterns to people in regions without electricity by 2018; the company’s 100th anniversary.
Duke Renewables Expands Solar Assets
America’s largest solar panel manufacturer, SolarWorld AG, has sold two of its Californian solar farms to Duke Energy Renewables.
Vale RADARSAT-1?
Canada’s first Earth Observation satellite, the solar powered RADARSAT-1, experienced a glitch in late March – one it may be unlikely to recover from.
