After last week’s detour, I would like to take the chance now to refocus on desalination as a possible remedy to the global fresh water stress the world is currently suffering. Here, […]
New Optimism for a Cleantech Future
If you’ve not been paying much attention to cleantech in the last little while, it’s time to sit up and take notice — because post-Solyndra, cleantech has been quietly gaining momentum. We had […]
Gulf nations beginning to prove their solar demand is no mirage
High profile solar developments have taken place recently in Dubai, Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as lofty ambitions begin to bear fruit. via News – PV-Tech http://www.pv-tech.org/news/gulf_nations_beginning_to_prove_their_solar_demand_is_no_mirage/
Storage as a Service: Stem Offers Customer-Sited Batteries With No Money Down
Stem sells its battery energy storage system as a way to reduce electricity bills. Now it can offer commercial customers a new option: no money down. The Millbrae, Calif.-based startup today announced […]
Consumer Engagement: Utilities Can Make it Happen
I had the opportunity to sit in on some presentations at the Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative on the subject of consumer engagement. One interesting presentations was given by some representatives of PEPCO, […]
Grid Parity, Low LCOE Driving 34% Global Renewables Capacity by 2030
When it comes to global electricity generation, coal is still king – but not for long. Fast-changing economics mean renewables worldwide will represent 34% of all installed capacity by 2030, and many […]
The map that shows China’s coming shale gas boom
More evidence that the US shale gas boom is changing the nation’s energy landscape: Shale gas accounted for 39% of total natural gas production in 2012, according to statistics released today by […]
Under Threat, Germany’s Second-Biggest Utility Says It Will Create a New ‘Prosumer Business Model’
We may be about to witness one of the most profound transitions ever to occur in the utility industry. Challenged by the surge in distributed renewables and a strong decline in revenues, […]
NRG Yield: A Little Green, A Little Income
Disclosure: Long BEP, HASI. via Forbes – Energy http://www.forbes.com/sites/tomkonrad/2013/10/23/nrg-yield-a-little-green-a-little-income/
Rising Energy Costs Lead to Recession; Eventually Collapse
How does the world reach limits? This is a question that few dare to examine. My analysis suggests that these limits will come in a very different way than most have expected–through […]
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