Renewable energy - Weekly update ⋅ November 5, 2018

NEWS

Millions in funding announced for renewable energy project in Mongolia CNBC The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Mongolian government have signed loan and grant agreements relating to renewable energy and the ... ADB Signs Projects to Develop Renewable Energy and Improve Tax Administration in Mongolia - The FINANCIAL Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant

Federal renewable energy subsidies reduce reliability, hinder the market The Hill The infamous Production Tax Credit (PTC), a federal subsidy for renewable energy, is set to expire, marking a potential step toward more reliable ... Flag as irrelevant

Can Colorado get to 100 percent renewable energy? It's complicated, utilities say Fort Morgan Times With one of Colorado's gubernatorial candidates promoting 100 percent renewable energy by 2040, utility executives were asked during a summit ... Renewable Energy Gaining Steam - Seeking Alpha Wind of change sweeps over renewable energy sector - UN Environment (press release) Majority of Americans Want Cleaner Energy From Renewable Sources - ConsumerReports.org Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant

Advocates tout benefit of renewable energy Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Saturday's discussion centered on solar power and other renewable energy ... a path to move away from coal to cleaner, renewable energy sources. Flag as irrelevant

Puerto Rico Considers 100% Renewable Energy, But Natural Gas May Come First InsideClimate News As Puerto Rico rebuilds from last year's hurricanes, lawmakers on the island territory have introduced an ambitious clean energy bill that would commit ... Flag as irrelevant

Dominion Energy Moving Swiftly Toward Renewable Energy Goal PR Newswire (press release) With more than 3,300 megawatts of renewable energy resources either operational or under development across 10 states, Dominion Energy is an ... Solar Power Is About to Boom in the Sunshine State - Scientific American NTR Renewables in €60m swoop for UK solar farms - Independent.ie Round-up of renewable energy PPA news (Oct 15-31) - Renewables Now Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant

Salinas Union's electricity bill is about to drop, $32M projected in clean energy savings The Salinas Californian In collaboration with ENGIE Services, a sustainable energy company, key upgrades at 13 sites, which include solar energy and LED lighting, are ... Flag as irrelevant

Visualizing The Global Transition to Green Energy Visual Capitalist (blog) A fully green future could be closer than you think. With each passing year, the steadily declining price of renewable energy makes it increasingly ... Flag as irrelevant

Letter: This election will determine if we achieve renewable energy goal PostBulletin.com RPU is drafting a plan for the city that includes a 100 percent renewable energy option; but, this option will require the approval of the next mayor and ... Flag as irrelevant

Germany reaches deal to boost renewable energy capacity - SPD Channel NewsAsia Renewable energy is one of the most important drivers of Germany's plans to become a low-carbon economy, part of the country's commitment to help ... Flag as irrelevant

Nearly £20m funding secured for major renewable energy plant in UK gasworld It is always exciting to work on regionally significant renewable energy projects, such as Wardley Biogas.” The creation of Wardley Biogas presents an ... Ward Hadaway Helps Secure Funding for Biogas Plant in UK - Renewable Energy Magazine (press release) Ward Hadaway helps secure funding for major renewable energy plant in North East - Business Up North Ward Hadaway secures major £17m investment for regional renewable energy plant - Bdaily Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant

Can Colorado get to 100 percent renewable energy? It's complicated, utilities say The Denver Post Xcel Energy's Rush Creek Wind Farm and Transmission project turbines along CR 149 in Matheson mix agriculture and technology in the largest ... Flag as irrelevant

Austin could reach 52 percent renewable energy by 2021 UT The Daily Texan Austin plans to reach 52 percent renewable energy production by 2021 thanks in part to a solar contract approved by the City Council in October that ... Flag as irrelevant

EDF teams up with four companies on renewable energy-powered plants Jakarta Post Global energy producer Electricite de France (EDF) Group has announced that it is collaborating with four Indonesian companies to develop power ... Flag as irrelevant

Campaigns spend nearly $54 million on renewable energy ballot measure Arizona Capitol Times The initiative would require utilities to obtain half of their power from renewable sources by 2030, a list that includes solar, geothermal and wind. Flag as irrelevant

South Korea Adding Bio-Heavy Oil as Renewable Energy Resource POWER magazine “Electricity generated using renewable energy will increase once bio-heavy oil is commercialized. This will contribute to reaching the government's ... S. Korea, Denmark to expand renewable energy cooperation - Yonhap News S. Korea, Denmark to expand cooperation in renewable and clean energy - Pulse News Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant

Warnings about Puerto Rico 100% renewable energy bill pv magazine USA Last Friday, Puerto Rico's senate debated a bill which would set the island on a path to 100% renewable energy by 2050. And while solar and ... Flag as irrelevant

Phillips 66 and Renewable Energy Group plan large-scale renewable diesel facility on West Coast Green Car Congress (blog) Phillips 66 and Renewable Energy Group, Inc. announced that planning is underway for the construction of a large-scale renewable diesel plant on ... Flag as irrelevant

California Billionaire's Renewable Energy Measure Is on Nevada Ballot The Heartland Institute Currently, about 20 percent of Nevada's energy comes from renewable sources. The state's renewable energy mandate requires 25 percent of the ... Flag as irrelevant

Wind, another option in the Saudi renewable energy strategy Arab News In my first article about the Saudi renewable energy strategy, I highlighted that the Saudi government is planning to develop a total of 30 solar and ... Flag as irrelevant

GGGI sees 'positive outlook' for renewable energy, but more efforts needed Reuters SEOUL (Reuters) - The outlook for renewable energy is “very positive” with more new investments in renewable than fossil fuel but further efforts and ... 'Renewable energy will keep growing out to 2023 led by growth in bioenergy consumption' - Devdiscourse Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant

Modelling a future fuelled by sustainable energy Science Daily "Sustainable energy sources such as solar and wind power are potentially limitless, but supply is inconsistent, and they require large amounts of ... Flag as irrelevant

Redmond to use one hundred percent renewable energy Redmond Reporter PSE's renewable energy, Green Direct, consists of a combination of wind and solar. The utility's product is for governments and commercial entities. Flag as irrelevant

Utilities Benefit From Renewable Energy Growth Seeking Alpha Why NextEra's earnings per share are up 18 percent in the third quarter. NextEra management calls current landscape "the best renewables ... Flag as irrelevant

ANALYSIS - Chile: Land of opportunities for renewable energies Renewables Now This heavy reliance on fossil fuels sparked the interest in quickly developing renewable energy technologies, particularly solar photovoltaic (PV) ... Flag as irrelevant

A solar cell that does double duty for renewable energy EurekAlert (press release) In the quest for abundant, renewable alternatives to fossil fuels, scientists have sought to harvest the sun's energy through "water splitting," an artificial ... Flag as irrelevant

Even most Americans in coal-reliant states prefer renewables CBS News A large majority of Americans in coal-heavy states favor increasing renewable energy use. Most would also be willing to buy solar panels for their own ... Flag as irrelevant

Delay in honouring agreements, bureaucracy, threatens investments in renewable energy Daily News Egypt While Arab and international companies are accelerating investments in renewable energy projects, the Egyptian government is slowing down, and ... Flag as irrelevant

Tonga renewable energy secures multi-million funding Matangi Tonga Tonga Power stated the funding was a milestone in efforts by the Tonga government toward achieving 50% renewable energy generation by 2020. Flag as irrelevant

Singapore Power Unveils Blockchain Market for Renewable Energy Trading Coindesk Singapore Power Group, the country's energy utilities provider, has launched a blockchain-powered marketplace for renewable energy certificates ... Singapore Power Group Launches Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) Blockchain Marketplace - Bitcoin Exchange Guide Singapore's SP Group Brings Blockchain to Renewable Energy Trading - Cryptovest SP Group launches renewable energy certificates marketplace - Coin Rivet Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant

Kenya, Finland discuss cooperation in renewable energy Xinhua 2 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan and Finnish officials on Friday held discussions on the possibility of cooperating to boost Kenya's renewable energy sector. Flag as irrelevant

Renewable energy investments not thwarted NEWS.com.au State-based renewable energy targets and cheaper technologies are driving investment in the sector despite a lack of policy certainty from the federal ... Flag as irrelevant

RPT-REUTERS SUMMIT-GGGI sees 'positive outlook' for renewable energy, but more efforts needed Reuters SEOUL, Nov 1 (Reuters) - The outlook for renewable energy is “very positive” with more new investments in renewable than fossil fuel but further ... Flag as irrelevant

Dominion Energy moving toward renewable energy goal Augusta Free Press Dominion Energy Virginia is moving forward on clean energy projects, from sources such as solar and wind, to meet its commitment of 3,000 ... Flag as irrelevant

Roswell endorses solar energy campaign Atlanta Journal Constitution The Roswell City Council has passed a resolution supporting “Solarize Roswell,” a campaign to encourage the installation of solar photo-voltaic ... Flag as irrelevant

Is Australia on the verge of having too much solar energy? The Guardian According to the Australian Energy Market Operator rooftop solar will generate 85% more electricity than it did over the 2017-18 financial year. Adopting solar energy — easier said than done - Daily Times Duke Energy Starts New Unit To Lease Solar To Businesses - WFAE Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant

Modelling a future fuelled by sustainable energy EurekAlert (press release) University of Adelaide economists have modelled the transition from a world powered by fossil fuels to one in which sustainable sources supply all our ... Flag as irrelevant

Solar experts talk benefits of solar energy in Hampton Roads wtkr.com At the town hall, community members listened and also asked questions about why solar experts believe solar energy is both important and beneficial ... Flag as irrelevant

Renewable energy focus of project at Pueblo's Roncalli school Pueblo Chieftain "Looking at the future, we're going to be using renewable resources," explained Tyler Sanchez, an eighth grader at Roncalli STEM Academy. Flag as irrelevant

Solar panel, renewable energy discussion to take place in North Lufkin KTRE The organization is in the early planning stages, but is getting input from the community about using alternative energy sources to power the 170-acre ... Flag as irrelevant

Renewable energy company looks to Alderney waters for tidal power project ITV News A renewable energy company wants to develop a large tidal project in the ... SIMEC Atlantis Energy says it could generate up to 3GW of power using ... Flag as irrelevant

Renewable energy to account for 32 pct in Romania in 2030: official Xinhua BUCHAREST, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- Romania has set its target for 2030 to achieve a renewable energy target of 32 percent of consumption, compared to ... Flag as irrelevant

Telson Signs a Renewable Power Purchase Agreement Financial Post Telson has concluded a renewable power purchase agreement “Green Energy Agreement” with Energia Solar Alaia IV, S.A.P.I de C. V. (“Energia ... Flag as irrelevant

Green Energy Mandates Could Double Your Electric Bills Daily Signal Business and homeowner utility costs could double in many states if environmental groups succeed in enacting draconian solar and wind power ... Flag as irrelevant

Renewable Energy Market: Spot prices hit three year lows RenewEconomy Renewable Energy Market: Spot prices hit three year lows ... The Clean Energy Regulator's regular market updates and commentary, which ... Flag as irrelevant

Renewable energy company responds to local solar farm concerns Mendota Reporter MENDOTA - NextEra Energy Resources, the company proposing a solar farm project near Mendota, wants to be a good neighbor. Brian Garner ... Flag as irrelevant

Smithfield, EDF and Roeslein Alternative Energy Help Bring Monarch Butterflies Back in Large ... Environmental Defense Fund (GREENVILLE, MO – Nov. 1, 2018) Smithfield Foods, Inc. is the first food company to participate in a new program with Environmental Defense Fund ... Smithfield and Roeslein Alternative Energy help bring monarch butterflies back in large numbers - High Plains Journal Smithfield Foods Collaboration with Environmental Defense Fund and Roeslein Alternative Energy ... - CSRwire.com (press release) Smithfield Foods Collaboration with Environmental Defense Fund and Roeslein Alternative Energy ... - GlobeNewswire (press release) Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant

Malta taking concrete steps to reach 2020 renewable energy targets:official Xinhua VALLETTA, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Malta will reach its pledged EU2020 renewable energy targets, its Energy Minister Joe Mizzi has told the Maltese ... Flag as irrelevant

Share of renewable energy in Germany reaches 38 percent: joint study Xinhua BERLIN, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- The share of renewable energies among total electricity production in Germany has reached a record high during the first ... German renewables share hits 38% - reNEWS Full Coverage Flag as irrelevant

A Solar Cell That Does Double Duty for Renewable Energy ECNmag.com In the quest for abundant, renewable alternatives to fossil fuels, scientists have sought to harvest the sun's energy through “water splitting,” an artificial ... Flag as irrelevant