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Renewables’ Share of Electricity Rising, But Pace Is Insufficient to Meet Climate Goal

Neanda Salvaterra — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Renewables accounted for a rising portion of electricity generation in 2020, slowly eating into coal’s market share. Solar and wind power constitute almost 10% of electricity generated worldwide in the first half of the year. Still, the pace of change is not sufficient to reduce carbon emissions and meet the global climate targets. Solar and […]

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Cutting Reliance to Chinese Solar Parts May Slow India’s Transition to Renewable Energy

Bruce Rule — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

India’s duties on cheap solar parts from China may slow transition to renewable energy. Duties are part of a wide range of government actions aimed at building domestic manufacturing. India’s push to increase domestic manufacturing of solar parts may enable the country to become a major exporter because it would have the latest technology. India’s […]

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Solar Panels Blossom Over India’s Canals

Bruce Rule — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Energy companies turn to unusual places to find space for solar panels in India, where land is expensive Smaller projects are turning underutilized spaces into economic opportunities Turning irrigation canals and other spaces into energy producers may help India meet its renewable energy goals. Canals, fisheries, reservoirs: panels to capture the clean energy of the […]

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SolarX Raises First Round of Capital for Expansion in West Africa

Neanda Salvaterra — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 10:00:00 +0000

SolarX, a West African renewable energy equipment provider, raised its first round of capital this year. About 57% of the continent’s population does not have access to reliable electricity, which creates obstacles for everyday life and commercial business activities. The solar panel industry is growing in Africa. Karim Ghammache, the chief executive officer of SolarX, knows […]

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Sunrun Makes a $3.2-Billion Play for Rooftop Solar Provider Rival

Neanda Salvaterra — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 10:00:00 +0000

While the energy sector is hurting due to COVID-19 induced lockdowns, renewable energy provider Sunrun purchased its strongest competitor in a billion-dollar move to expand operations. The deal will enable $90 million annually in cost savings and reduce the cost of equipment such as rooftop solar panels and batteries. The company is betting on data […]

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Solar Power Rebound Expected After COVID-19 Speed Bump

Mark Shenk — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 10:00:00 +0000

U.S. solar sector, which slowed after a record-breaking first quarter, is expected to soon rebound. COVID-19 decreased demand, delayed projects, and caused job losses, manufacturing stoppages and financing difficulties. Solar panel installations are expected to grow as utilities replace coal power plants and new renewable standards go into effect. The U.S. solar industry, like most […]

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Community Solar Farms Make the Sun’s Energy More Accessible

Bruce Rule — Thu, 28 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Community projects give more people access to solar energy Startups including Solstice are growing even in the pandemic The U.S. government is behind a push to make solar energy accessible to every household and business by 2025 About half of U.S. households and businesses cannot put solar power systems on their roofs, because of the […]

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Pandemic Stunts Renewable Energy Growth Globally

Neanda Salvaterra — Tue, 26 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Installations of solar, wind and other renewable energy sources are expected to fall 13% this year, according to the International Energy Agency. Pandemic-induced economic shocks are hammering the growth of renewable energy, which is seen by many ESG investors as an alternative to fossil fuels. Government policy and financing support remain keys to the future […]

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Coronavirus Denting Supplies of Solar and Wind Parts, Crimping Spread of Green Energy

Mark Shenk — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 02:47:23 +0000

The coronavirus outbreak is slowing the transition to renewable energy as aggressive measures taken by China to slow the spread of the virus is leading to shortages of everything from solar panels to wind turbines. Quarantines, closed factories and supply chain disruptions are preventing business as usual and reducing the availability of everything from iPhones […]

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Forget Roofracks — Rooftop Solar Panels May Soon Be an Option for Car Buyers

Mark Shenk — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 17:07:28 +0000

Car shoppers soon may have another option to consider when buying — whether or not to add solar. While vehicles powered entirely by the sun won’t be sold for a long time, if ever, a growing number of solar hybrids are on their way to showrooms. Though vehicles marketed with solar options so far have […]

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