Germany’s Fallen ‘Solar Valley’ Sees New Life as Meyer Burger Buys Former SolarWorld Factory
By [email protected] Once bustling with PV research and manufacturing, Germany’s “Solar Valley” fell quiet in recent years as China gained control of the global PV manufacturing sector. But the fabled valley may soon spring back to life. Switzerland’s Meyer Burger, a long-time supplier of high-tech machinery to solar manufacturers, has acquired a former SolarWorld factory…
The electric recipe of Norway’s zero emissions transport boom
By Ketan Joshi Norway’s EV success is a simple reminder of something too often forgotten: policy and hard work both result in real change. Can Australia do it too? The post The electric recipe of Norway’s zero emissions transport boom appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
Review update: 2020 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Turbo S E-Hybrid trolls coal
By [email protected] (Bengt Halvorson) You’ve got to be kidding. That was my reaction when I first heard that the fastest Porsche SUV ever was also a plug-in hybrid with what Porsche claimed to be meaningful all-electric range. To skeptics, this 670-horsepower machine with a 0-60 mph time of 3.6 seconds and a top speed of…
Study: Electrification Is a Misguided Approach to Tackle Climate Change
By Energy in Depth A recently published peer-reviewed study from UCLA argues that energy efficiency through electrification in the residential sector – including energy efficiency actions, renewable generation systems and electric vehicles –faces significant constraints, questioning its overall efficacy to tackle climate change as a policy. Portrayed as the ultimate climate change panacea, electrification is…..
Electrifying trucks and buses is an opportunity for lasting change, one we can’t afford to miss
By EDF Energy Exchange By Jason MathersThe U.S. is still struggling to contain the spread of COVID-19 and quantify the human and economic consequences of this historic tragedy. But already, leaders are contemplating how we’ll restore our economies. Will we rebuild a replica of what we had, or will we invest in ideas that will…
Up to $6.7 Billion in U.S. Pandemic Relief Handed to 5,600 Fossil Companies
By The Energy Mix Image Credit: WikipediaEnvironmentalists and accountability watchdogs are crying foul over revelations that more than 5,600 fossil companies have taken billions in federal coronavirus aid earmarked for small businesses.Citing in-house analysis produced in partnership with the corporate watchdog Documented—and using data reluctantly released to public scrutiny by the U.S. Small Business.. Click…
Germany’s Fallen ‘Solar Valley’ Sees New Life as Meyer Burger Buys Former SolarWorld Factory
By [email protected] Once bustling with PV research and manufacturing, Germany’s “Solar Valley” fell quiet in recent years as China gained control of the global PV manufacturing sector. But the fabled valley may soon spring back to life. Switzerland’s Meyer Burger, a long-time supplier of high-tech machinery to solar manufacturers, has acquired a former SolarWorld factory…
Study: For Power Generation, U.S. LNG Emits Significantly Less Greenhouse Gases
By Energy in Depth Using U.S. liquified natural gas (LNG) for power generation emits significantly less greenhouse gas emissions than coal in three primary markets, according to a new American Petroleum Institute study conducted with researchers at ICF International. The study concluded that U.S. LNG produces 50.5 percent fewer emissions on average when used for…
A new power bill approach is highly needed
By Rafael Herzberg A new power bill approach is highly neededWhat makes more sense to you regarding water heating?Option “A”: go for a 9.5 kW tank-less water heater Option “B” go for a 1.5 kW 20 gallon water heaterTotal installed cost for both are about the same. And at the end of the day the…
‘Enormous Step’ for Energy Storage as Court Upholds FERC Order 841, Opening Wholesale Markets
By [email protected] In a victory for the energy storage industry, a federal appeals court has upheld the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Order 841, clearing the way for transmission grid operators across the country to open their markets to energy storage, including aggregated batteries connected at the distribution grid or behind customers’ meters. Friday’s court opinion…