This article was originally posted on TriplePundit.com We are in the midst of a clean energy revolution. Renewables have never been more efficient or cheaper, and while some roadblocks remain (notably the scaling of energy storage), it’s clear that society is at a tipping point. In the coming years and decades, solar panels on rooftops will likely become more common than… Read more →
Wind power, one the cleanest forms of alternative energy, is great for the environment: it’s plentiful, renewable, uses no water and little land, and is on the rise globally. Wind farms, consisting of many individual wind turbines, are normally used in conjunction with other electricity sources or storage to provide consistent energy. Wind power is playing an increasing part in… Read more →
Solar energy continues to grow by leaps in bounds in the US, recently passing 1 million installations. However, solar only makes up 1% of the electricity generation in the US for the 12 months ending February 2016. This is not a knock on solar. It is starting from a low base. Solar made up almost 30 percent of all new… Read more →
As renewable energy moves from the sidelines to the main playing field, here is a brief look at the coming trends in green and clean energy in 2016 and beyond. Solar is Setting the Pace The solar energy sector is growing by leaps and bounds. 2016 will be a banner year with 16 gigawatts of solar expected to be installed, more than… Read more →
The UN Conference on Climate Change begins in Paris this week, with a global agreement for combatting climate change a realistic possibility. After failing to come to an agreement at the last several international climate change conferences, there are high expectations that Paris will succeed with attendance from the US, China, India, the EU and over 100 other countries. Recently,… Read more →
Britain has used more renewable resources than coal to generate electricity for the first time in history. Solar, wind, and bioenergy (biomass and hydroelectric) resources provided a record 25.3% of the United Kingdom’s electricity in the second quarter of 2015. Renewable energy contributed just 16.7% during the same quarter last year. Weather, increased renewable capacity and regulations all were contributing… Read more →
Germany set a new national record for renewable energy this past weekend. Following a stormy northern European day, coupled with clear and sunny skies in the south of Germany, the country met 78% of the day’s electricity demand with renewable sources. In fact, some early figures have renewables making up 79% of energy consumption for the day. Despite the 1%… Read more →
