• Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 21st, 2014
Greenpeace Builds Solar-Powered Micro-Grid in India

Greenpeace Builds Solar-Powered Micro-Grid in India

The micro-grid powers the village of Dharnai in the state of Bihar

The World's Green Energy Capacity Has Almost Doubled Since 2004

The World's Green Energy Capacity Has Almost Doubled Since 2004

Significant progress has been made in terms of boosting global solar PV capacity

Car-Making Plant in Oxford, UK, Now Powered by Solar

Car-Making Plant in Oxford, UK, Now Powered by Solar

The MINI car-making plant has been fitted with over 11,500 solar panels

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 10th, 2014
Montana, US, Could Add Over 4,000 Green Jobs by 2030

Montana, US, Could Add Over 4,000 Green Jobs by 2030

Report finds the state is not exploiting its clean energy sources to the fullest

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 9th, 2014
$147M (€108M) Worth of New Solar PV Capacity to Be Built in Russia

$147M (€108M) Worth of New Solar PV Capacity to Be Built in Russia

The solar plants are set to be erected in the country's Altai region, media reports say

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 3rd, 2014
The World Added a Record 38.4GW of Solar PV Capacity in 2013

The World Added a Record 38.4GW of Solar PV Capacity in 2013

In 2012, global newly-installed solar PV capacity amounted to just 30GW

The US Added 1,330MW of Solar PV During 2014's First Quarter

The US Added 1,330MW of Solar PV During 2014's First Quarter

This figure represents an increase of 79% over the same period in 2013

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 5th, 2014
Floating Solar Power System Planned for Singapore’s Tengeh Reservoir

Floating Solar Power System Planned for Singapore’s Tengeh Reservoir

Work on this clean energy generating system is scheduled to begin later this month

Five Schools in California to Get 1.2 MW Worth of New Solar Capacity

Five Schools in California to Get 1.2 MW Worth of New Solar Capacity

The solar systems are expected to drastically reduce the schools' electricity costs

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 18th, 2014
US Announces $15M (€10.84M) Investment in Solar Deployment

US Announces $15M (€10.84M) Investment in Solar Deployment

The funds are intended to help communities develop multi-year solar plans

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 15th, 2014
Solar-Powered EV Charging Station Installed in Japan's Aichi Prefecture

Solar-Powered EV Charging Station Installed in Japan's Aichi Prefecture

The power cars get from this station can be used as backup energy in case of emergency

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 9th, 2014
Natural Gas Accounted for Over 50% of New Capacity in the US in 2013

Natural Gas Accounted for Over 50% of New Capacity in the US in 2013

The US installed a total of 6,861 megawatts of gas capacity in 2013, EIA report says

The Netherlands Added Some 100,000 Solar Roofs in 2013

The Netherlands Added Some 100,000 Solar Roofs in 2013

The country hopes it will add just as many this year, media reports say

India Announces New Solar PV Target for the Fiscal Year 2014-2015

India Announces New Solar PV Target for the Fiscal Year 2014-2015

The country has increased its solar PV target by 30%, i.e. from 750 MW to 1000 MW

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 4th, 2014
Jaguar Land Rover Fits Engine Manufacturing Center with Massive Solar Array

Jaguar Land Rover Fits Engine Manufacturing Center with Massive Solar Array

The rooftop solar panel array is said to be the largest installation of its kind in the UK

Australian Mines Will Soon Be Powered by Solar

Australian Mines Will Soon Be Powered by Solar

The end goal is to reduce the electricity cost of mining

  • Energy
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 1st, 2014
Mazda Research & Development Center in California Goes Solar

Mazda Research & Development Center in California Goes Solar

The facility is now fitted with as many as 1,222 photovoltaic modules

 
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