Africa’s Largest Solar Farm Operational
Masdar, the United Arab Emirates’ state-owned renewable energy company, has officially opened Africa’s largest utility-scale solar power plant in Mauritania.
ABB To Acquire Solar Inverter Company Power-One
ABB and Power-One have agreed to a transaction in which ABB will acquire Power-One for approximately $1 billion equity value.
More Solar Powered Electric Aircraft From PC-Aero
PC-Aero has partnered with solar panel manufacturer SolarWorld to produce another small airplane powered by the sun.
Solar Hybrid Tech Increases Gas Electricity Generation Efficiency
U.S. scientists have developed a method of incorporating solar energy into natural gas based electricity generation to produce a richer, more efficient fuel.
March Was A Solar-Only Month In The USA
For the first time, March saw solar power as being the only new large scale electricity generation added in the USA.
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.