Two new reports take stock of the booming global microgrid market and predict it will pass $40 billion in annual revenue by 2020.
Global clean energy values set to nearly double by 2022
Latest Clean Edge report projects global biofuel, wind, and solar markets will nearly double in total value from $248.7bn in 2012 to $426.1bn by 2022.
Solar net metering equals net benefits in California and Vermont
Two new US reports show net metering creates significant net benefits for consumers while drivers growth in new installations.
Major price drops coming for electric vehicles
Purchase prices for top-selling electric vehicles are set to plunge, potentially opening up emissions-free driving for a much wider class of drivers.
Ontario to be 1st North American jurisdiction to eliminate coal
Ontario will burn virtually zero coal by the end of 2013, the first time a North American government has shut down an entire coal fleet.
Texas grid sets new wind power record, aims much higher
Texas sets record in wind power production, could be heading for 75 per cent wind energy share.
What to do with old EV batteries: Convert to energy storage system
GM and ABB have found a use for old EV batteries – an energy storage system that can support solar PV and provide emergency backup power.
353 coal power plants too expensive to run in US power markets
America is wiling to throw good money into bad coal plants when a clean gas alternative would begin the growth of a green economy.
Developing economies at highest risk of climate change disasters
Several of the world’s fastest-growing economies face the largest financial threats from natural disasters fueled by climate change.
Renewables shine through India’s blackout
Rolling blackouts – and the fact that 40% of India’s population isn’t connected to the grid – may be just the opportunity renewable energy needed.
