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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 18th, 2014
The World Added 37 GW Worth of New PV Solar Capacity in 2013, Report Says

The World Added 37 GW Worth of New PV Solar Capacity in 2013, Report Says

EPIA says last year was a record-breaking one for photovoltaic installations

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 15th, 2014
China Has 1.1GW Solar Power Project in the Works

China Has 1.1GW Solar Power Project in the Works

The first phase of the project is expected to be completed by the end of the year

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 14th, 2014
UK's Offshore Wind Industry Could Support 150,000 Jobs By 2020

UK's Offshore Wind Industry Could Support 150,000 Jobs By 2020

By said date, it could also inject £6.7bn (€8.01bn / $11.15bn) annually into the economy

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 14th, 2014
US Oil Production Is at Its Highest Level Since 1989, EIA Says

US Oil Production Is at Its Highest Level Since 1989, EIA Says

Courtesy of this increase in production, the country's oil imports have decreased

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 14th, 2014
Three EU Member States Have Already Achieved Their 2020 Green Energy Goals

Three EU Member States Have Already Achieved Their 2020 Green Energy Goals

These three eco-friendly countries are Bulgaria, Estonia, and Sweden, media reports say

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 13th, 2014
Best Buy, SolarCity Team Up to Promote Sun Power

Best Buy, SolarCity Team Up to Promote Sun Power

People can now walk into a Best Buy and get a solar system for their home

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 13th, 2014
China's Wind Power Generation Exceeded Nuclear Output by 22% in 2013

China's Wind Power Generation Exceeded Nuclear Output by 22% in 2013

The country's wind-generated electricity amounted to 135 terawatt-hours in said year

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 12th, 2014
Small Biomass Plants Can Help Rural Economies, Researchers Say

Small Biomass Plants Can Help Rural Economies, Researchers Say

Besides, evidence indicates they can also help stabilize the national power grid

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 10th, 2014
India Announces Plans to Add 7,500 MW Worth of Solar Capacity

India Announces Plans to Add 7,500 MW Worth of Solar Capacity

The new solar power capacity is to be set up in Jammu and Kashmir

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 8th, 2014
US Coal Exports Found to Have Tripled Since 2005

US Coal Exports Found to Have Tripled Since 2005

The country is gradually cutting its ties with this dirty energy source, report says

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 7th, 2014
Wind Power Accounts for 30% of US' New Capacity Over the Past 5 Years

Wind Power Accounts for 30% of US' New Capacity Over the Past 5 Years

In 2013, wind power was the fifth-largest electricity source in the US

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 7th, 2014
NY Announces $28.6M (€20.77M) in Awards for Solar Energy Projects

NY Announces $28.6M (€20.77M) in Awards for Solar Energy Projects

The grants are available under the state's NY-Sun Initiative

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 6th, 2014
The US' Solar Industry Grew at a Record Rate in 2013

The US' Solar Industry Grew at a Record Rate in 2013

Overall photovoltaic installations upped by 41% when compared to 2012

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 4th, 2014
210MW Wind Farm Off the East Yorkshire Coast Now Under Construction

210MW Wind Farm Off the East Yorkshire Coast Now Under Construction

The wind farm will comprise 35 Siemens 6MW offshore wind turbines

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 3rd, 2014
US Rolls Out New Efficiency Standards for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

US Rolls Out New Efficiency Standards for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment

The new standards will cut carbon pollution by 142 million metric tons over 30 years

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 3rd, 2014
Construction of Two New Nuclear Reactors Approved in China

Construction of Two New Nuclear Reactors Approved in China

The reactors are to be built in the eastern coastal province of Shandong

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 1st, 2014
Renewables Found to Help Australia Limit Electricity Costs in Extreme Heat

Renewables Found to Help Australia Limit Electricity Costs in Extreme Heat

Report says green energy sources proved especially helpful during this year's heat waves

 
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