China aiming to reach 143 GW PV capacity by 2020
The countrys National Energy Administration (NEA) announces plans to triple capacity over the next five years, to cut Chinas carbon emissions and become the worlds leader in clean energy.
Panasonic joins Solliance project on perovskite solar research
Japanese tech corporation becomes industrial partner of the Solliance R&D project to aid further development of roll-to-roll production of flexible perovskite solar cells.
100% solar-powered buses arrive in London as UK eyes zero emissions by 2050
The first of its kind completely emissions-free electric Double Decker buses will shortly begin operating in London; government to enshrine in law zero carbon pledge.
Calls for UK renewable energy policy reform before the release of the budget
After conducting a pre-budget analysis, Green Alliance finds that investing in renewables instead of giving general energy subsidies would save GBP 420 million, while the Solar Trade Association calls for a level playing field in energy policy, and smart grid development.
Recharge invests in Younicos groundbreaking island renewable storage project
The green investor takes 50.1% of the 24 million EUR hybrid renewable energy storage project on the Portuguese island, which, once completed, will allow the island to be totally powered by renewable energy, except for prolonged periods of unfavorable weather.
Obama, Trudeau pledge to advance renewable energy integration as part of climate pact
The wide-ranging pact between the leaders pledges work on integrating more renewable energy on the grid and elimination of fossil fuel subsidies
IRENA: Renewables can help China reduce water use in power sector
By achieving a 26% share of renewable energy in 2030 China would not only cut carbon emissions of power generation by 37%, but also reduce water-intensity by 42%, IRENA reports.
NexWafe raises 6 million euro for its kerfless wafer technology
Switzerland’s Lynwood will invest 6 million (US$6.61 million) in NexWafe’s EpiWafer technology. The funding round will support the Nexwafe’s continuing commercialization of its gas-to-wafer production technology.
Smart energy revolution could help UK save GBP 8bn, finds report
NIC report finds that the U.K. could benefit greatly from adopting a smarter energy policy, which includes higher interconnections, electricity storage and demand flexibility; current government regulations are standing in the way.
LSE: China's carbon emissions likely to peak by 2025
China’s CO2 emissions, if they grow at all, are likely to peak at some point in the decade before 2025, note LSE economists Fergus Green and Nicholas Stern.
