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A Politicial Board of Cities to Steer the EU Covenant of Mayors
The Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy entered a new phase in its history with the launch of the European Covenant of Mayors Board, reaffirming the initiative as a unique political movement steered by mayors. The first meeting of…
Engie, Schneider Eye Digital Path
Engie and Schneider Electric have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore and deploy digital technology to help improve the operational efficiency of renewable assets, such as wind and solar. The companies will use SCADA and related software provided…
Canadian Province Issues 40MW Renewable Energy Tender
The Canadian province of New Brunswick has issued a request for expressions of interest in a new 40MW tender of renewable energy, according to utility NB Power. Technologies eligible for the tender include solar, wind, hydro and biomass – as…
‘Forest Cities’: the Radical Plan to Save China from Air Pollution
When Stefano Boeri imagines the future of urban China he sees green, and lots of it. Office blocks, homes and hotels decked from top to toe in a verdant blaze of shrubbery and plant life; a breath of fresh air…
Chinese Firm Prepares to Build 30-MW Biomass Plant in West Africa
Macauhub this week reports that progress is being made on preliminary work for construction of a 30-MW biomass plant in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa. The project, which will supply power to the cities of Bissau and Mansoa, will be powered by…
SunPower Breaks Ground in Oregon
SunPower Corp has started construction of the 56MW Gala solar plant in Crook County, Oregon. The company has appointed Moss as the general contractor for the construction work. The project is expected to be complete by the end of 2017,…
EBRD Supports Innovative Energy Efficiency in Latvia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting an innovative solution to help Latvian energy service companies (ESCOs) obtain long-term financing for energy efficiency upgrades. A €4 million loan will be provided to the Latvian Baltic Energy Efficiency…