New York throws $5 billion at clean energy, includes nukes in RPS proceeding
Buried in an announcement of aggressive funding for clean energy, New York regulators have said that they will include nuclear power in the states new renewable energy mandate.
WFES: Egypt could add 500 MW of PV in 2016, says MESIA
A new report released by the Middle East Solar Industry Association at WFES forecasts a strong year for Egypt and Jordan in particular for the MENA region.
Nevada to reconsider retroactive changes to net metering
Nevada regulators will hear an appeal from the states consumer advocate asking to grandfather existing customers under the old net metering program, as the battle between the solar industry and the Sandoval Administration continues.
GTM Research: 59 GW of solar installed in 2015, 64 GW coming in 2016
The company’s latest forecast of global demand predicts big growth in the Indian and U.S. solar markets this year.
WFES: scaling renewables in GCC will reap huge social and economic benefits, says IRENA
An IRENA report presented at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi outlines how Middle Eastern countries can reduce carbon footprint by 8% if GCC targets are achieved; WWF urges region to show more leadership.
California regulators may consider utility proposal for net metering 2.0
Advocates say that regulators may be considering an alternative proposal for the successor program to net metering, coordinated with the action of a front group backed by a SDG&Es parent company.
WFES: Jordan to add 250 MW of PV as ABB, Masdar move in
Swiss power technology producer ABB announces involvement in two 50 MW PV plants in Jordan, while UAE’s Masdar to sign agreement to build 200 MW PV plant in the country.
WFES: Off Grid Electric and BYD big winners at Zayed Future Energy Prize awards
Opening ceremony for the World Future Energy Summit outlines renewable energy challenges and announces winners of Zayed Future Energy Prize.
IRENA backs $46m RE projects, rallies clean energy sector on eve of World Future Energy Summit
The International Renewable Energy Agency and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development announce loans totaling $46 million to back four clean energy projects in developing nations.
NASA sets new long-distance solar spacecraft record
The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Juno spacecraft has broken the solar power distance record on its journey to Jupiter. While Juno’s massive solar arrays will generate only 500 W when it arrives at the planet, it wil be enough to continue powering the craft.
