By David Leitch Here’s the uncomfortable truth for the federal government: Keeping Liddell open will possibly make electricity prices higher and electricity less reliable. The fuel cost alone is over $60 MWh and may increase. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By Michelle Froese RenewableUK, the UK’s renewable energy trade association, highlighted the dramatic fall in the cost of offshore wind. These results were announced in the country’s most recent competitive auctions for new contracts to provide clean electricity. The auction winners are DONG Energy’s Hornsea 2 off the coast of Yorkshire, Innogy and Statkraft’s Triton…
By Giles Parkinson Wind energy has set new records in Europe, accounting for 20% of all demand, with wind, solar and hydro producing twice as much as coal and gas in afternoon. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
The IDTechEx report, Energy Independent Electric Vehicles Land, Water, Air 2017-2037 covers markets, technology timelines, energy harvesting and extreme powertrain efficiency involved. Constantly updated, it now reveals backing of many large companies. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Electric Vehicles Research
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US developer Solar Frontier Americas Development has sold two fully developed PV project sites to Capital Dynamics. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: PV-Tech
Solar power conversion company ABB has signed off on a contract to provide its string inverters for two PV projects delivered by the Solek Group in Chile — with the two installations posting a combined generation output of 12MW. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: PV-Tech
By Simon Evans Offshore wind auction results means that these projects are close to being subsidy-free, helping shift the conversation from renewables being expensive, towards how cheap, variable zero-carbon power can be integrated into the UK grid. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By Kelly Pickerel Waseda Farms has created a unique footprint in Northeast Wisconsin the last 10 years by turning organic farming into healthy consumption of beef, pork, poultry and eggs at the table. Its forward-thinking team has taken its sustainability-infused process for breeding animals and producing wholesome food a step further. This summer, Waseda Farms…
By Steve Hanley Candy maker Mars has committed to spending $1 billion to promote a sustainability initiative to cut its greenhouse gas emissions, improve worker safety, and promote the economic health of its suppliers. Mars Commits $1 Billion To Sustainability Initiative was originally published on CleanTechnica. To read more from CleanTechnica, join over 50,000 other…
By Kelly Pickerel The installed cost of solar power fell to record lows in the first quarter of 2017 because of the continuing decline in photovoltaic (PV) module and inverter prices, higher module efficiency, and lower labor costs, according to an analysis by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). While…
By Steve Hanley Volkswagen has an updated version of its I.D. Crozz electric crossover concept on display at the 2017 Frankfurt auto show. It appears more production ready than the version introduced in Shanghai in the spring. Volkswagen I.D. Crozz — Electric Crossover — Peeks Out 3 Years Early was originally published on CleanTechnica. To…
By National Wind Watch The company planning to construct a dozen or more wind turbines in the ocean off Montauk has hired two former South Fork town government officials to lead their public outreach and relations efforts. Julia Prince, a former East Hampton Town councilwoman, is leading the company’s community relations with Montauk residents and…
By National Wind Watch Brown County residents hoping for a change, after they say turbines from Shirley Wind Farm have caused serious illnesses for their families. The wind farm went up back in 2010, with eight turbines in the Shirley area. Since then, nearby families have said the turbines cause more harm than good. The…
By National Wind Watch North country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is weighing in on the potential effects of industrial wind turbine development at Fort Drum. The Republican lawmaker sent a letter to U.S. Army Chief of Staff General Mark Milley voicing concerns. “In recent months, I have grown increasingly concerned that the Department of the Army…