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10 really cool Solar Power installations in (and above) the world Now that solar power is here, and without a doubt racing toward being a leading source of global electricity, we’ve now got some really cool, established solar power systems. Some on Earth, some above, some giant, some small. The flexibility of solar power is part of its magic. Charles ... Read More »

What India’s Solar Tariff Exemption Could Mean for the US Market New documents show that a few countries with significant solar manufacturing facilities are exempt from Trump’s new solar tariffs, which could help U.S. developers. The market impact from new solar tariffs announced earlier this week is shaping up to be less severe than it could have been. But while analysts ... Read More »

An economic case for protecting the planet We all share one planet — we breathe the same air, drink the same water and depend on the same oceans, forests and biodiversity. Economist Naoko Ishii is on a mission to protect these shared resources, known as the global commons, that are vital for our survival. In an eye-opening talk about the ... Read More »

Why 2018 is the year for business to step up climate action Big numbers can drive change, so here’s a huge one: 800,000. That’s how many years it’s been since Earth’s atmosphere was as loaded with carbon dioxide as it is now. The steep rise in this heat-trapping gas underlines the need for a globally sustainable economy if we want ... Read More »

Clean Energy Investment Rose to $333.5B in 2017, Research Shows New clean energy investment worldwide rose by 3 percent last year to $333.5 billion from a year earlier, driven by a surge in solar photovoltaic (PV) installations, research showed on Tuesday. The figure is below 2015’s record amount of $360.3 billion, Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) said in an annual ... Read More »

Germany energy consumers paid to use power over Christmas as supply outstrips demand German energy consumers were paid to use power over the Christmas period, thanks to a slump in demand, warm weather and plenty of wind power on the grid, trading data shows. Power prices slipped into negative territory on 24 December and again on 26 December, according to ... Read More »

India’s rooftop solar market is on fire The solar revolution on India’s rooftops is gaining momentum. The country added more rooftop solar power capacity in the last financial year than in the previous four years combined, making it the fastest-growing segment in the country’s clean energy space. During the financial year 2017, some 715 megawatts (MW) of systems were added, ... Read More »

Nearly 40% of all new power capacity in India this year is solar The solar energy sector has accounted for the largest capacity addition to the Indian electricity grid so far this year. It has contributed around 39%—over 7,100 MW—to the overall capacity additions, according to data from Mercom Capital Group, a US-based research and consulting firm. For comparison, solar ... Read More »

India committed to 175 GW renewable energy target, says environment ministry official India is committed to its renewable energy target of having 175 GW capacity by 2022 to provide equitable sustainable development, a senior official has said. India has been pursuing its goals of setting up renewable energy capacities and changing its energy mix, and will continue to do so ... Read More »

More than 15,000 scientists from 184 countries issue ‘warning to humanity’ More than 15,000 scientists around the world have issued a global warning: there needs to be change in order to save Earth. It comes 25 years after the first notice in 1992 when a mere 1,500 scientists issued a similar warning. This new cautioning — which gained popularity on Twitter ... Read More »