Day: February 4, 2019
Duke Energy Says Solar Assets at Risk of Flood Damage from Hurricane Florence
The utility is preparing for a ‘historic storm that will cause historic damage.’
Renewables Predicted to Grab Bigger Share of South Africa Energy Mix
South Africa is set for a dramatic shift in its energy mix in the coming years thanks to the government’s decision to restructure its energy output.
Subsidy-free Solar Farms Popping Up from Britain to Italy
Next to a wheat field north of London, banks of solar panels in 35 neat rows are generating electricity without any support from the government.
Utility-Backed Fund Raises $681 Million to Invest in Clean Tech
A private equity firm backed by some of the world’s largest utilities has raised $681 million to finance startups developing clean-energy technology.
France Names Pro-renewable Energy Minister
Former green lawmaker, Francois de Rugy, has been named France’s energy and environment minister, replacing environmental activist Nicolas Hulot.
Revival of UN Carbon Market Could Be Coming Soon
After the United Nations’s first attempt to build a global carbon market fizzled from $33 billion to almost nothing, climate envoys from nearly 200 countries are meeting in Bangkok this week to give it another go.
100-MW Tidong hydropower project in India acquired by Statkraft
Statkraft has acquired the 100-MW Tidong hydropower project under construction in India, saying this is in line with the company’s strategy to develop renewable energy generation.
China Solar Giants Shrug Off Market Fall, Chase Growth Plans
The top solar manufacturers in China are boosting production capacity, betting higher output will help them seize a bigger chunk of the global market that is set for its first-ever annual contraction.
California, Blockchain, Hydro Licenses and Data Breaches in this Week’s Energy News Wrap-Up
Our weekly energy news wrap-up is brought to you by the Clarion Energy Content Managers. Have a look to see what we view as the most important news of the week.
Western States Proceed with Climate Legislation Regardless of Trump’s “ACE” Rule
Spurred by President Trump’s announcement that the United States will abandon commitments President Obama made in the Paris Climate Agreement, western seaboard elected officials are highly motivated to act on climate change, notwithstanding the Trump Administration’s actions to replace the Clean…