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Solar Energy will Help Power Merida in June 2018
The San Ignacio Solar Energy Park, which will generate electricity to sell to the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE), will start operating in June 2018, said Manuel Mendizábal, legal representative of Solar Energy San Ignacio. “400 million pesos will be invested…
1st Utility-Scale Solar Energy Project In Navajo Nation Now Generating Enough Electricity For 13,000 Homes
The Navajo Nation’s first utility-scale solar energy project is now generating enough electricity to provide for the needs of around 13,000 area homes, according to recent reports. The solar photovoltaic energy installation — located in proximity to the sandstone buttes…
Better Energy Efficiency Measures Could Cut UK Costs by £7.5bn
More efficient use of energy in the UK would save as much power as could be generated by six new nuclear reactors and shave £7.5bn from energy costs, experts have calculated. But to achieve such savings would require substantial changes…
Amsterdam Energy Consumption Falling Significantly, Renewables Production Lagging Behind
The Dutch city of Amsterdam is making substantial progress towards a wide range of sustainability goals, most notably regarding overall energy consumption. According to the latest of the city’s annual sustainability report, overall energy production per capita declined by 9%…
Duke Energy Nixes Nuclear, Will Amp Up Solar Power Plants In Florida
Nuclear power in the US took another hit last week, as Duke Energy announced it is abandoning plans for the Levy Nuclear Project and will build more solar power plants within the state of Florida instead. It is also taking…
Argentina Seeks 550MW of Wind Energy in New Tender
Approximately 550MW of wind capacity has been made available in the country’s latest renewables tender. The tender marks the start of the second round of the Renovar programme, which aims to lift renewables participation to 20% by 2025. In total,…
Santa Fe Aiming for 100% Renewable Energy by 2025
New Mexico’s capital has joined the growing movement of U.S. cities committing to 100 percent renewable energy. On Wednesday, Santa Fe’s City Council unanimously adopted Mayor Javier Gonzales’ resolution directing City Manager Brian Snyde to develop a feasibility study on…