The country has quickly become a world leader in solar power and wind energy and aims to produce 20 percent of its electricity through non-fossil fuel sources by 2030, double the current share. China recorded its first drop in coal production since 2000 last year, as the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter pulls back on … Continue reading Coal production drops in China
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Renewable energy now cost advantageous, especially when cost of pollution is factored in
The cost of generating power from renewable energy sources has reached parity or dropped below the cost of fossil fuels for many technologies in many parts of the world, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) revealed in a new report today. The landmark report, Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2014, concludes that biomass, hydropower, … Continue reading Renewable energy now cost advantageous, especially when cost of pollution is factored in
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Renewable energy costs in 2014: Wind energy and solar power now cheaper than fossil
The cost of generating power from renewable energy sources has reached parity or dropped below the cost of fossil fuels for many technologies, the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) has revealed. Irena’s “Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2014” report concludes that biomass, hydropower, geothermal and onshore wind are all competitive with or cheaper than coal, … Continue reading Renewable energy costs in 2014: Wind energy and solar power now cheaper than fossil
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The year 2014 was the warmest year across global land and ocean surfaces since records began in 1880
The year 2014 was officially the hottest year since records began, federal scientists announced on Friday, part of a long-term warming trend driven by the burning of fossil fuels. Ten of the warmest years ever have occurred since 1997. Global ocean and land temperatures, which have been calculated since 1880, measured 1.24 degrees Fahrenheit above … Continue reading The year 2014 was the warmest year across global land and ocean surfaces since records began in 1880
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Wind energy and solar power projects expected to add 78 megawatts in Jamaica
These are: a wind energy development, which is expected to provide an additional 58 MW, to complement the 30 MW currently generated by Wigton Wind farm in Manchester; and a solar power facility to generate approximately 20 MW of power, which is slated for Content in Clarendon. Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Phillip … Continue reading Wind energy and solar power projects expected to add 78 megawatts in Jamaica
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Chevy Bolt electric car could be the first mass-market EV success
General Motors on Monday showed its Chevrolet Bolt concept car with an electric driving range of more than 300 kilometres and a $30,000 price tag, offering a view into where the U.S. auto maker is pushing in development of electric vehicles. The all-electric Bolt is a concept car not currently slated for production, but Chief … Continue reading Chevy Bolt electric car could be the first mass-market EV success
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Rebound in clean energy investment in 2014 beats expectations
Surges in investment in offshore wind energy in Europe, and solar power in China and the US, helped to drive the 2014 global clean energy total up 16% to $310bn. Clean energy investment rose for the first time in three years in 2014, overcoming a slump in oil prices that unsettled the outlook for the … Continue reading Rebound in clean energy investment in 2014 beats expectations
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China cuts wind energy prices for wind farm projects
China has decided to cut wind energy prices of new wind farm projects that are approved after the end of last year and those completed after the end of 2015 by less than expected. A circular has been dispatched from energy industry regulator National Development and Reform Commission to local authorities and companies which said … Continue reading China cuts wind energy prices for wind farm projects
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Super Grid to disperse wind energy across Europe
EU-funded researchers are involved in the development of a pan-European ‘super grid’ capable of dispersing wind power across Member States. This will bring more renewable energy into homes and businesses, help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and enable Europe to move closer towards achieving energy independence. This final point is an important consideration given that … Continue reading Super Grid to disperse wind energy across Europe
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2015 will see nuclear power dream fade as wind energy and solar power soar
Governments are still spending billions on nuclear research, writes Paul Brown – but 2015 looks like being an unhappy year for the industry as it continues to shrink while renewables grow, amid massive delays and cost over-runs. With nuclear power falling ever further behind renewables as a global energy source, and as the price of … Continue reading 2015 will see nuclear power dream fade as wind energy and solar power soar
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6 Reasons 2014 Was a Good Year for Climate Action
Here are six reasons to be optimistic under even the most climate-denying Congress: 1. The price of solar and wind energy has fallen below the price of conventional fuels, pushing utilities to switch to alternative fuels. The New York Times reports that “The cost of providing electricity from wind and solar power plants has plummeted … Continue reading 6 Reasons 2014 Was a Good Year for Climate Action
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Share of renewable energies in German electricity production sources made a record in 2014
For the first time, renewable energies including wind energy, solar power, biomass and water power generated more electricity than other individual conventional sources in Germany with a share of 25.8 percent in 2014, said the German Association of Energy and Water Industries in a statement. Share of renewable energies in German electricity production sources … Continue reading Share of renewable energies in German electricity production sources made a record in 2014
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Renewable Energy Life Cycle
Results of a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) presents a life cycle assessment (LCA) on an array of electricity generation sources, from fossil fuels to solar power. The conclusions indicate that renewable energy is cheaper, less environmentally damaging, and has more potential for growth in the next few decades than … Continue reading Renewable Energy Life Cycle
Continue readingChina reached 90 GW of wind energy and 30 GW of solar power by 2014
In 2014, total installed hydropower capacity will hit 300 million kW, installed wind power capacity will exceed 90 million kW and solar power capacity will reach 30 million kW. Non-fossil fuel will supply 11.1 percent of China’s total primary energy consumption this year, up from 9.8 percent in 2013, an official said Thursday. … Continue reading China reached 90 GW of wind energy and 30 GW of solar power by 2014
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Global coal demand to reach 9 billion tonnes per year by 2019
Global demand for coal over the next five years will continue marching higher, breaking the 9-billion-tonne level by 2019, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its annual Medium-Term Coal Market Report released today. The report notes that despite China’s efforts to moderate its coal consumption, it will still account for three-fifths of demand growth … Continue reading Global coal demand to reach 9 billion tonnes per year by 2019
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Oil price plunge and renewable energy
The 45% fall in oil prices is being portrayed as a big blow to clean energy deployment. In fact, its impact will vary by sector and region, but will be modest in major electricity markets where renewables compete with gas and coal, and benefit from stable policy support. The collapse in world oil prices in … Continue reading Oil price plunge and renewable energy
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Solar energy and electric vehicles could make suburban living awesome again
The suburbs have had it rough in the last few years. The 2008-2009 economic collapse led to waves of foreclosures in suburbia, as home prices plummeted. More recently, census data suggest that Americans are actually shifting back closer to city centers, often giving up on the dream of a big home in suburbs (much less the … Continue reading Solar energy and electric vehicles could make suburban living awesome again
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Abengoa awarded 950 GWh/year of Concentrated Solar Power and PV in Chilean supply tender for 15 years
Abengoa will generate the power from a combination of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and photovoltaic plants. Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has been awarded 950 GWh/year in the Distribution Companies Supply tender (Tender Process SIC 2013/03-2º Llamado) held … Continue reading Abengoa awarded 950 GWh/year of Concentrated Solar Power and PV in Chilean supply tender for 15 years
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Nebraska Transmission Infrastructure Ready to Accommodate At Least 2,000 MW of Additional Wind Energy
Economists at The Brattle Group authored a study that identifies the factors that impact the desirability of developing 5,000 to 10,000 MW of renewable generation in Nebraska for export purposes. Prepared for the Nebraska Power Review Board (PRB) and submitted to the Nebraska Legislature for consideration today, the study also presents options available to policy … Continue reading Nebraska Transmission Infrastructure Ready to Accommodate At Least 2,000 MW of Additional Wind Energy
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Deal reached at UN climate change talks in Peru
The U.N. weather agency said last week that 2014 could become the hottest year on record. More than 30 hours behind schedule, delegates from more than 190 countries agreed on what information should go into the pledges that countries submit for the expected Paris pact. They argued all day Saturday over the wording of … Continue reading Deal reached at UN climate change talks in Peru
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