Australian Government Walks Away From Clean Energy Target
Australia’s Federal Government this week announced a new energy policy that walks away from introducing a post-2020 Clean Energy Target of 42% in favor of a National Energy Guarantee that puts the power of choice into the hands of the…
Constructing Offshore Wind Turbines In Port Is More Cost Effective
Constructing offshore wind turbines in port rather than onsite in variable conditions has been found to be the most cost-effective method, according to research published this week by researchers from the University of Delaware. Researchers from the University of Delaware,…
Shell Begins Rapid EV Charging Rollout at 10 UK Forecourts
Oil giant Shell will today move its push into the electric mobility services market up a gear with confirmation 10 of its petrol stations across London, Derby, and the South East will provide rapid charging for electric vehicle (EV) drivers…
Mayor Sadiq Khan Launches Cleaner Vehicle Checker
London Mayor Sadiq Khan yesterday launched a new online Cleaner Vehicle Checker, designed to make it easier for motorists to assess the real world emissions released by new vehicles. Launched just days ahead of next week’s introduction of a £10…
Local Politicians Throwing India Solar Power Plans Into Chaos
Never underestimate the power of small-minded people to totally disrupt a carefully thought out plan. India is taking bold steps to transition to a low-emissions economy by promoting solar and wind power. It is also contemplating a ban on the…
ABB makes EV charging easier than ever by supporting Autocharge functionality
Autocharge enables a charge session to be automatically started after a driver connects their vehicle to the charger without requiring the use of an RFiD card, payment card or mobile app. The charger will automatically recognize the vehicle based on…
European Spending On Energy Efficient Building Technologies In 2026 To Near $112 Billion
Already a global leader in building sustainability legislation and initiatives, the European market for energy efficient building technologies is expected to grow from $83.5 billion in 2017 to $111.9 billion in 2026. A new report from Navigant Research examining the…