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truly clean energy promoted by California’s lawmakers

Calif. lawmakers promote clean energy standards, San Francisco Chronicle, By DON THOMPSON, Associated Press, February 2, 2011 The California Legislature’s Democratic leaders are promising quick passage of bills they say will position the state as the national leader in developing clean energy alternatives and green jobs…..Other measures would speed up permits for renewable energy projects and promote preparing students for future green jobs…..Calif. lawmakers promote clean energy standards

February 2, 2011 Posted by | renewable, USA | Leave a comment

World could run on renewable energy by 2030

“The actual footprint required by wind turbines to power half the world’s energy is less than the area of Manhattan,” said Jacobson.

Jacobson noted that most wind turbines could be placed offshore, and that others could be implemented on land already used for agriculture as is already the case with many large-scale land wind projects in the U.S.

By 2030, world can run on renewables, CNET News,  by Candace Lombard 27 Jan 2011, Scientists from Stanford University and the University of California at Davis have crunched the numbers and come up with a plan for how the world might economically and feasibly make the move to renewable energy in the next 20 to 40 years. Continue reading →

January 28, 2011 Posted by | 2 WORLD, renewable | Leave a comment

Renewable energy jobs increasing in California

The “Many Shades Of Green” report from Next 10 shows the “Core Green Economy” now accounts for 174,000 jobs in California

Green Job Creation Sets A Cracking Pace In California, Renewable Energy News : by Energy Matters, 24 Jan 2011, Green jobs in CaliforniaJobs in California’s green sector grew more than three times faster than total employment in the state for the period January 2008 – 2009; and many were related to renewable energy. Continue reading →

January 23, 2011 Posted by | employment, renewable, USA | 1 Comment

More green collar jobs for Vermont

In the face of a tough economic climate, this past year saw significant progress for renewable energy in Vermont…….

Martha Staskus: A Renewable Jobs Future in Vermont 23 Jan 2011,  The Burlington Free Press 23 Jan 2011, Vermont is poised at a watershed moment in our history. Already recognized for our ingenuity and innovation, we have the potential to lead the nation in renewable energy—creating jobs and the added value of fostering a sustainable local industry. Continue reading →

January 23, 2011 Posted by | renewable, USA | Leave a comment

AREVA’s Nuclear- Solar deals with Saudi Binladin

Areva to Sign Nuclear, Solar Deals With Saudi Binladin, Bloomberg January 23, 2011 By Camilla Hall and Zahra Hankir

Areva SA and the Saudi Binladin Group will sign a partnership agreement tonight in the nuclear and solar power industries, the French company’s Chief Executive Officer Anne Lauvergeon said today in Riyadh…

..“We think that on solar thermal in Saudi Arabia there’s an important market and we are partnering with Saudi Binladin Group to develop this,” Lauvergeon said.

Areva to Sign Nuclear, Solar Deals With Saudi Binladin – Businessweek

January 23, 2011 Posted by | MIDDLE EAST, renewable | Leave a comment

More jobs in wind power for UK

Britain had moved to the world’s leading position in installed offshore wind capacity at 1,341 megawatts (MW), followed by Denmark and the Netherlands…

Wind power firms plan UK sites, to create jobs | Reuters, By Karolin Schaps LONDON Jan 20, 2011 – Three global wind farm companies stepped up their commitment to Britain’s growing renewable energy industry on Thursday by announcing plans to build factories and research centers, creating up to 1,400 jobs. Continue reading →

January 22, 2011 Posted by | employment, renewable, UK | Leave a comment

France’s farmers turn to renewable energy for economic reasons

Solar, wind and biomass energy are taking off in France in the wake of national and European energy targets. Farmers see them as a potential source of steady income amid erratic commodity prices, a way of cutting costs

Analysis: French farmers turning to renewable energy Jan 21, 2011 ESTIGNEY, France (Reuters) – An increasing number of farmers will try to claim a share of France’s renewable energy sector to help cope with farm price volatility and counter environmental criticism that has tarnished their rural image. Continue reading →

January 22, 2011 Posted by | France, renewable | Leave a comment

IEA hears presentation on plan for Australia to have 100% renewable energy

zero carbon emissions by 2020 is achievable using technology that is already ‘on the shelf’ and currently available.

IEA: Australia could run entirely on renewable energy within a decade, expert claims | Beyond Zero Emissions , 22 Jan 2011, Ambitious blueprint to cut out carbon emissions is presented at the Agency’s Paris-based headquartersAustralia could shred all reliance on oil, coal and gas and become entirely dependent on renewable energy sources by the end of the decade, experts at a think-tank and an Australian university claim in a report presented at the IEA’s headquarters. Continue reading →

January 22, 2011 Posted by | AUSTRALIA, renewable | Leave a comment

Renewable energy brings electricity to 7,000 villages in India

Access to electricity has been provided in about 7,000 villages and hamlets through renewables.

Potential of solar and other renewable energy in industrial sector, Steel Guru :, 16 Jan 2011, -Mr Deepak Gupta secretary ministry of new & renewable energy has stated that while the industry is playing a major role for production of renewable energy equipments and major manufacturing capabilities have been built up, some of the Indian companies have also achieved global leadership in some of the renewable energy areas. Continue reading →

January 18, 2011 Posted by | decentralised, India | Leave a comment

Energy storage solutions for renewable energy

These forms of electricity storage are all likely to be needed, and they should be considered in conjunction with the much higher levels of renewable energy that will be required to “decarbonise” the electricity supply, which experts say will be necessary if global targets to reduce emissions by 50 per cent by 2050, compared with 1990 levels, are to be met.

Electricity storage: holy grail of the renewables industry, FT.com, By Fiona Harvey, Environment CorrespondentPublished: January 14 2011 Storing electricity reliably, safely and cheaply has long been the holy grail of the alternative energy industry. Continue reading →

January 15, 2011 Posted by | 2 WORLD, energy storage | Leave a comment

Los Angeles success with renewable energy

LA’s Department of Water and Power Celebrates Renewable Energy Goal,  Get Solar.com, January 14th 2011 The mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa, shared some good news with city residents this week: LA’s Department of Water and Power managed to secure 20 percent of its power from renewable sources, including solar power, in 2010…….. Continue reading →

January 15, 2011 Posted by | renewable, USA | Leave a comment

Scotland to lead North Sea region in renewable energy

Scotland will be at the heart of plans to deliver a North Sea offshore grid to interconnect European electricity networks,”

Scotland leading region in renewables – UPI.com, EDINBURGH, Scotland, Jan. 14 – Scotland has what it takes to lead regional plans in the North Sea to develop the offshore electricity grid, the Scottish energy minister said.The European community is looking to expand its offshore energy grid. The government in Edinburgh said it was working with England and nine other European countries to advance those efforts in the North Sea. Continue reading →

January 15, 2011 Posted by | renewable, UK | Leave a comment

Renewable energy storage going ahead in 2011

Perhaps the biggest news (not in terms of scale but in terms of significance) is that the first utility-scale battery storage system in the U.S. is now in commercial operation….2011’s shaping up for a strong year for energy storage.

Energy Storage on the Grid in the New Year , Reuters  By Eric Bloom at Eric Bloom  Jan 13, 2011 1: The new year brings some good pieces of news on the energy storage front. If the first week of 2011 is any indication of trends to come over the next 12 months, there’s much to look forward to in the area of utility-scale energy storage Continue reading →

January 15, 2011 Posted by | energy storage, USA | Leave a comment

Renewable energy sector buoyant during 2010

Largest Renewable Energy Projects of 2010 SustainableBusiness.com News, 14 Jan 2011, A recently published round-up of the biggest renewable energy projects completed during the year shows that, despite the global recession, the renewable energy sector remained buoyant during 2010. The list of record-breaking projects was put together by the editors of Renewable Energy World: Continue reading →

January 15, 2011 Posted by | 2 WORLD, renewable | Leave a comment

USA joins International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

“The US joining IRENA was a clear signal to the world that renewable energy, energy security, and reduction of carbon emissions are high on the global agenda.”

Clinton Lauds IRENA In Abu Dhabi, Renewable Energy News : by Energy Matters 24 Jan 2010, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at IRENA US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has applauded the efforts of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and their impact on addressing climate change, supporting sustainable technology, and combating “energy poverty” in the third world…. Continue reading →

January 14, 2011 Posted by | renewable, USA | Leave a comment

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