Renewable Energy Portal Connects U.S. Government And Investors
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has set up an ‘Energy Innovation Portal’ that will link companies and investors with new and renewable energy technologies that have been developed under federal government auspices.
5.3 MW Solar Farm For Princeton University
Princeton University in the USA has announced a project to build a 5.3 megawatt solar farm – one of the largest facilities at a U.S. college or university.
Kyocera Panels Power 1,200 Japanese Solar Schools
Japanese solar panel maker Kyocera has announced it has installed over 1,200 solar power systems on Japan’s schools.
Intel Inside – Solar Power Outside
Intel Corporation has completed nine solar electric installations at Intel campuses in four states; altogether generating 3.8 million kilowatt hours of solar energy annually.
Power-One Opens Solar Inverter Plant In Arizona
Earlier today, wind and solar inverter manufacturer Power-One, makers of Aurora inverters, officially opened its first manufacturing facility in the USA.
European Commission Calls For Double Funding For Renewable Energy
The European Union (EU) can exceed its 2020 renewable energy target of 20 percent, but only if member states double funding for their renewable energy action plans and ensure strict policy measures are maintained, the European Commission says.
Suntech Snags Siemens Solar Panel Deal
Siemens Energy has signed a deal with Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. to supply solar panels for several projects in Europe.
Southwest Windpower Unveils Skystream 600 Wind Turbine
Southwest Windpower recently unveiled its newest and most efficient small wind turbine, the Skystream 600.
Cut Fossil Fuel Subsidies, Not Renewable Energy Programs
To help pay for Australia’s flood recovery, the Australian Conservation Foundation says rather than cutting renewable energy programs and climate action plans, the government should be severing the estimated $5 billion per year tax subsidies to the fossil fuel industry.
Coal’s Role In The Third Great Extinction
Around 250 million years ago, much of life on Earth was destroyed. Known as the third great extinction or the Permian extinction, a team of researchers have suggested the burning of huge quantities of coal played a significant role in that event.