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Lancaster (California) Is “Solar Power Capital Of The Universe”
Lancaster, California, produces more solar power per capita than any other city in the state. Devastated by the recession of 2009, when unemployment rose to 17%, the city has made its commitment to solar the basis of its economic rebirth.…
China Holds On to Renewables Market Top Spot
China remains the most attractive market for renewables ahead of both India and the US, while the Middle East and North Africa are becoming increasingly important regions for clean energy activity, according to the latest global analysis from accounting services…
Siemens Gamesa Awarded Service Agreement For UK’s 504 Megawatt Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm
Newly-formed Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has announced that it has been awarded an extension to its service agreement for the 504 megawatt Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm in the UK. Service agreements may not be the sexiest renewable energy story…
Solar Technology Hits Historic ‘New Era’
Solar power was the fastest-growing source of new energy in 2016, surpassing the net growth of all other energy sources including coal, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The IEA report found new solar capacity…
China Is Showing the World What Renewable Energy Dominance Looks Like
The growth of solar energy continues to outpace forecasts and this growth, according to a report published Wednesday by the International Energy Agency, (IEA) “is a China story.” While China today is far and away the global leader in solar…
US Solar Increased 4,500% & Wind 350% Over 10 Years, Claims NRDC
The US National Resources Defense Council claims that the country’s solar energy capacity increased by 4,500% between 2006 and 2016, while the country’s wind capacity increased by 350%. The National Resources Defense Council’s (NRDC) fifth annual energy report, America’s Clean…
Vestas Announces Flurry Of Wind Turbine Orders Totaling 463 Megawatts
Vestas Wind Systems A/S announced a flurry of wind turbine orders to mark the end of the third quarter last week, with orders from the United States, India, Europe, and Latin America totaling 463 megawatts. Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas…