Six Innovative Wind Turbine Designs

By Cat DiStasio The International Energy Association (IEA) announced last week that renewable energy capacity around the globe has eclipsed coal power for the first time ever. Wind power makes up a large percentage of global renewable energy, and with all the recent technological innovations in wind turbine design, it’s no mystery that it’s become […]

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First forest-powered commercial flight makes debut

Washington state-based Alaska Airlines has flown the first commercial flight powered by renewable jet fuel made from forest residuals.

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Are Solar Panels Still a Good Investment for Homeowners?

Unless you are lucky enough to live in a hot climate, there is likely to be a question mark hanging over solar panels. Green energy firms are still marketing Photovoltaic solar panels. They claim you can save a fortune on your energy bill and generate an income from any extra electricity you generate, but is […]

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Perpetuus partners with tidal turbine manufacturers, ready for Isle of Wight project

The Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre in the UK is partnering with tidal turbine manufacturers Schottel Hydro and Tocardo Tidal Turbines on a 30 MW project off the Isle of Wight.

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Scatec Solar to sign PPA for Mozambique's first large scale solar plant

Scatec Solar and Norfund have signed a Power Purchase Agreement securing the sale of solar power over a 25 year period to the state owned utility Electricidade de Mozambique (EDM).

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Could Renewable Energy Business Win Out in Trump’s Climate Policy?

On the campaign trail, Donald Trump famously called climate change a ‘hoax.’ But the increasing economic viability of alternative energies, plus the ability to keep jobs at home, may prompt him to reconsider. By: Ellen Powell Given Donald Trump’s remarks on the campaign trail, many are concerned that his administration will jeopardize the climate progress made […]

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Mainstream Renewable Power to develop 940MW of wind energy projects in Vietnam

Global wind and solar developer, Mainstream Renewable Power will develop, build and operate, together with local and international developers, three wind projects in Vietnam with a combined capacity of approximately 940MW.

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