Chile is built for renewable energy. The seemingly unending coastline that runs the length of its boundary is prime real estate for wind development, and eventually the offshore wind projects, that could power the cities found along its spine. The nat…
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Leading Global Investors Call the False Dichotomy Between Economy and Environment "Nonsense"
A top GE executive is calling the political battle between economy and environment “nonsense.”
In a video interview at an international clean energy investment conference last week, Mark Vachon, vice president of GE’s successful Ecomagination program…
When We Struggle, We Learn
If there was one key takeaway from the most recent RenewableEnergyWorld.com and Solar Power-gen webcast it was that the year ahead will be difficult for large-scale solar power development due to poor access to capital, an uncertain policy landscape, …
Asia Report: China, South Korea Leaders at World Energy Summit
Weeks after the end of the U.N. climate talks, international leaders from across the world are meeting again on the world stage to discuss fossil fuels, nuclear energy and the growth of renewables.
What Do Falling Natural Gas Prices Mean for Renewables?
With a glut of shale gas on the market, natural gas prices continue to tumble in the U.S. And they’ll only fall more throughout the year.
Latin America Report: Mixed Messages on Wind
Vestas on Thursday announced a major restructuring of its global operations, though it remains unclear how the move could affect its plans for the growing and lucrative Latin America market.
Renewable Energy World Announces Awards Finalists! Vote Now for Readers’ Choice
Nominations have been submitted, finalists have been chosen, and now it’s your turn to help pick a winner.
Tackling the Renewable Energy Transmission Tiger – Is There Hope? Is There Help?
Building transmission to accommodate utility-scale renewable energy generation in the U.S. is seen as essential by much of the renewable energy industry. But can it be justified? Doing so will necessarily involve constructing some of the longest stre…
Asia Report: SolarWorld Plans to File European Complaint
After months of speculation, it now appears that Germany’s SolarWorld will file a trade complaint that targets Chinese companies selling their products in Europe.
Insurance for Crossing the Valley of Death
To achieve a modest reduction in atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions, global investment in renewable energy assets would need to increase from current levels of about $100 billion per year to $500 billion per year. Some of this increase can be accomp…
West Virginia Energy Outlook 2012: Identifying Synergies Between Renewables and Fossil Fuel
With the strident partisanism in Washington (clean vs. dirty energy) and the international solar trade debate (China vs. America) in mind I believe President Carter’s words ring true today: “Energy will be the immediate test of our ability to unite as…
American Exceptionalism and Renewable Energy: What the Tea Party Missed in 2011
In the political gladiator wars within the U.S. parties, there is mostly heated mud-slinging. This fighting may make great sound bites, but it doesn’t make much sense. Republicans are attacking everything “green” mainly because the president has mad…
Renewable Sources Continue Explosive Growth
According to the most recent issue of the “Monthly Energy Review” by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), with data through September 30, 2011, renewable energy sources continue to expand rapidly while substantially outpacing the growth r…
Deadline Extended to January 5th — Submit Your Nomination for the 2012 Excellence in Renewable Energy Awards!
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/awards/2012
Ten Clean Energy Stocks for 2012
There is a silver lining to the horrible year clean energy stocks had in 2011: the opportunity to buy clean energy stocks (often considered a growth sector) at prices one would expect from value stocks.
Renewable Energy Recap: Argentina
Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.
Renewable Energy Recap: Israel
Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.
Asia Report: Wind Tower Trade Case Sparks New Questions
In the solar industry’s trade dispute, alliances have been formed and the conversation has become heated. In the wind industry, we’re just getting started.
Renewable Energy Recap: Brazil
Developers, manufacturers, investors and other renewable energy industry stakeholders need to know where the next big market is going to be so that they can adjust their business decisions accordingly.
Top 10 Most-read News Stories of 2011
2011 has been a year of highs and lows for the renewable industry, marked with trade disputes, record installations, bankruptcies, and technological innovations. To review the interesting year in this ever-evolving industry, here are the top 10 most-r…