South Australia Heading to 80% Wind and Solar by 2021/22

By: Giles Parkinson South Australia is not just likely to have already met its target of 50 per cent renewables some eight years ahead of time, it is now heading for an extraordinary penetration rate of 80 per cent wind and solar by 2021. That, at least, is the presumption of the Australian Energy Market […]

from THE GREEN ENERGY BLOG http://thegreenenergyblog.com/uncategorized/south-australia-heading-to-80-wind-and-solar-by-202122

More than 9.4 million people work in the renewable energy sector across the globe

According to a report by Allen & York, the 9.4 million includes 2.8 million in solar PV, 1.6 million in liquid biofuels and 1 million in wind, reflecting a “5% increase in 2015 and confirms the strength of this relatively new industry.”

from Renewable Energy Focus - Latest News http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/45792/more-than-9-4-million-people-work-in-the-renewable-energy-sector-across-the-globe/

FCHEA report highlights private sector investment leading fuel cell surge in US

A new report from the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association says that growing sales in the US highlight the range of benefits and markets that fuel cells can serve, with high-profile corporations and utilities leading a surge in both new and repeat customers.

from Renewable Energy Focus - Latest News http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/45794/fchea-report-highlights-private-sector-investment-leading-fuel-cell-surge-in-us/

Texas A&M Central Texas Working to Improve Solar Power

By: Andrew Moore KILLEEN – Central Texas may not have had a big Earth Day march but a local university is quietly making major steps in solar research. Texas A&M University Central Texas is working to make solar more cost effective for cities and businesses though two areas of research and just got a major upgrade […]

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First Nation Charts Brighter Course with 160-Panel Solar Facility

Already invested in wind, solar and food security, North Shore band is increasing its ‘energy sovereignty.’ By: David P. Ball The sun is about to rise on one local First Nation’s renewable-energy ambitions thanks to a planned 160-panel solar power array it plans to install on a new government and health building under construction. “It’s […]

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Where Apple Stands in its Quest for 100% Clean Energy

By: Jackie Wattles Apple is producing more than 200 million electronic devices each year. And making all those iPhones, MacBooks and tablets takes an enormous amount of energy. That’s why it’s a big deal when Apple (AAPL, Tech30) says it wants to be the greenest company on Earth. The company launched a massive clean energy […]

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Swedish Solar Brings Solar In To Replace Shutters

By: Steve Hanley Rooftop solar is great, but it’s not ideal for every home or business. Sometimes the roof faces the wrong way or has the wrong slant. Sometimes the roof is just too small and the owner wants to add more solar panels to cover more electricity usage. Swedish Solar of Orlando, Florida, has a solution. […]

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