The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), joined by Greenpeace and REN21, has announced the winner of the first edition of the “Revolutionaries: The Steve Sawyer Memorial Award,” which honours late GWEC CEO Steve Sawyer’s work scaling up renewable energy around the world.Wangari Muchiri, a renewable energy engineer and planning expert based in Kenya, will receive … Continue reading GWEC, Greenpeace and REN21 announce winner of “REvolutionaries” clean energy award in Africa
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Greenpeace questions Mexico for closing the way to wind energy
The policy of electricity generation of the Government of Mexico goes against the commitments assumed by the State in the Paris Agreement, for the reduction of greenhouse gases, and closes the path to renewable energies favoring the burning of fuel oil, he said a Greenpeace expert. Pablo Ramírez, specialist in energy and climate change at … Continue reading Greenpeace questions Mexico for closing the way to wind energy
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Greenpeace Energy and QUADRA Energy conclude ‘Green PPA’ on high-quality wind energy from existing wind turbines
The eco energy supplier Greenpeace Energy and the direct marketing company QUADRA Energy belonging to ENERCON concluded a ‘Green PPA’ framework agreement. It covers the purchase of high-quality wind energy from wind energy converters that will no longer receive funding under the EEG from 2021 onwards. Within the scope of this cooperation, QUADRA Energy will … Continue reading Greenpeace Energy and QUADRA Energy conclude ‘Green PPA’ on high-quality wind energy from existing wind turbines
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Brazil study shows methods of enabling energy supply based entirely on renewables
On behalf of Greenpeace International, researchers at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) have analysed what the energy supply in Brazil could be like by 2050 if the accelerated expansion of renewable energies and efficiency measures can be structured in a sustainable manner. The study, conducted within the framework of … Continue reading Brazil study shows methods of enabling energy supply based entirely on renewables
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A renewable energy pathway and biodiversity protection is crucial to poverty alleviation in Africa
New Executive Director Greenpeace International (http://www.Greenpeace.org) Bunny McDiarmid visited the Greenpeace Africa office in Johannesburg to show solidarity and gain further insight into the key issues. The visit was McDiarmid’s first to the continent since taking office in April. Greenpeace Africa is concentrating its efforts on promoting sustainable development with particular emphasis on policies that … Continue reading A renewable energy pathway and biodiversity protection is crucial to poverty alleviation in Africa
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Greenpeace Report Finds 100 Percent Renewable Energy Possible by 2050
Greenpeace released its 2015 Energy [R]evolution report, which finds that a global phase out of fossil fuels and shift towards 100 percent renewable energy is possible by 2050. The analysis, researched in collaboration with the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), shows that the transition to renewables would create jobs and be cost competitive. The necessary investment … Continue reading Greenpeace Report Finds 100 Percent Renewable Energy Possible by 2050
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How the tech industry can help save the climate
A new report released by Greenpeace says that Google, Apple and Facebook are spearheading the efforts to power the Internet with 100 percent renewable energy. The report titled “Clicking Clean: How Companies are Creating the Green Internet” details how these Internet leaders along with a growing number of other tech companies have brought about a … Continue reading How the tech industry can help save the climate
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Greenpeace report points to Google, Facebook efforts to green the Internet
Apple, which was given a low score by the environmental group two years ago, made the most gains in transparency, internal conservation efforts and the use and advocacy of renewable energy, Greenpeace said in a report. Google has been a leader in committing to renewable energy, with procurement deals to purchase wind power from utilities … Continue reading Greenpeace report points to Google, Facebook efforts to green the Internet
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Wind Energy Market Could Triple by 2020
The fourth edition of the Global Wind Energy Outlook shows that wind power could supply up to 12% of global electricity by 2020, creating 1.4 million new jobs and reducing CO2 emissions by more than 1.5 billion tons per year, more than 5 times today’s level. By 2030, wind power could provide more than 20% … Continue reading Wind Energy Market Could Triple by 2020
Continue readingMainstream signs deal with China?s Sinovel to deliver 1,000MW of wind power projects in Ireland by 2016
Mainstream Renewable Power signed a deal with Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Sinovel Wind Group, which will see 1,000MW of wind energy projects being built in Ireland over the next five years.
Continue readingVestas wins 49 MW wind energy order in China
Vestas receives wind power order in China for 58 V60-850 kW wind turbines for a wind farm.
Continue readingU.S. solar energy market continues strong growth in Q1 2011
No concentrated solar energy projects or solar thermal came online during Q1 2011, but a total of 1.1 GW of Concentrating Solar Power and concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) projects are under construction.
Continue readingChile’s geothermal energy is forecast to reach 16,000 MW
Preliminary assessment of the geothermal power potential of Chile indicates a possible 16,000 MW of resource available.
Continue readingGWEC projects recovery in global wind energy market
The global wind power market is expected to grow again in 2011, with more than 40 GW of new wind farm capacity to be added in 2011.
Continue readingTriple Bottom Line: Economic, Social and Environmental Sustainability
In addition to thousands of hybrids and electric vehicles, approximately 35 percent of Enterprise Holdings’ vehicles average a highway fuel efficiency rating of 32 mpg or better.
Continue readingDOE Finalizes Loan Guarantee to Support World’s Largest Wind Power Project
The loan will finance the Caithness Shepherds Flat wind farm, an 845-megawatt wind energy facility located in Oregon. The Caithness Shepherds Flat wind energy project will use 338 GE 2.5xl wind turbines.
Continue readingNissan Delivers Oregon’s First 100% Electric Nissan LEAF
Nissan North America brings sustainable mobility to Oregon with arrival of the state’s first all-electric Nissan LEAF, when John Duncan takes delivery of his silver Nissan LEAF SL at Tonkin Wilsonville Nissan.
Continue readingGood Energies and Champlin Windpower Form Champlin-GEI Wind Holdings
Champlin-GEI Wind Holdings will focus on developing 100 MW to 500 MW wind farm projects in the Western U.S., including existing projects in California, Nevada, Utah, and Hawaii.
Continue readingAllied Electric – Electric Vehicles Scoop Top Environmental Award
UK electric van manufacturer receives highest accolade in national environmental awards.
Continue readingEnergy Storage Market for Wind Energy Industry to Reach $1.1 Billion by 2015
There will be a growing market for energy storage systems that will remove some of the major obstacles to wind farm generation and create a business opportunity for these wind turbines systems.
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