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A “Vision of Hell” In Portugal

By Jose Pontes

Over weekend, on the way back from Porto, we had a “vision of hell” — it had been a long time since we had such a stressful road trip. At 4:00 pm on Sunday, we decided to go back earlier than usual, as storm Ophelia was said to arrive to our shores during the night. The weather was unusually hot, 35°C, and windy

A “Vision of Hell” In Portugal was originally published on CleanTe…

Lancaster (California) Is “Solar Power Capital Of The Universe”

By Steve Hanley

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. Today it is home to the BYD truck and bus factory, which just finished an expansion that tripled its original size

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Startup LevelTen Energy Wants Companies to Buy Renewables Like Mutual Funds

By [email protected]

After years of work and billions of dollars of investment, Google recently announced that this year 100 percent of its offices and data centers will be powered by buying wind and solar electricity. It’s a major feat for the search engine giant, which has led the way in buying renewable power.

But what about all of the other companies out there that don’t have…

Royal Dutch Shell Purchases EV Charging Station Network Firm NewMotion

By James Ayre

Following earlier announcements that Royal Dutch Shell would be installing electric vehicle fast-charging stations at some of its gas/petrol service stations in certain parts of the world, the company has now revealed that it has gone a big step further and has acquired the electric vehicle charging network firm NewMotion. NewMotion is currently the owner [&hellip

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Turnbull dumps clean energy target for coal “baseload” plan

By Giles Parkinson Breaking: Coalition set to unveil an energy policy that supports fossil fuel electricity generators, while putting a handbrake on renewable energy development.

Read more here:: Renew Economy

Turnbull dumps clean energy target for coal “baseload” plan

By Giles Parkinson Breaking: Coalition set to unveil an energy policy that supports fossil fuel electricity generators, while putting a handbrake on renewable energy development.

Read more here:: Renew Economy

Battery storage? Australia’s rooftop solar boom has only just begun

By Sophie Vorrath The buzz might be about batteries, but the mass adoption of solar PV by Australian homes – and the efficient use of this asset – has only just begun, as prices reach levels that appeal to the late majority, and as early adopters look to upsize their systems.

Read more here:: Renew Economy

Innovation: UNSW “microfactories” transform waste into green gold

By Sophie Vorrath A team of Australian researchers is turning the notion of recycling on its head, while also building a new green manufacturing sector.

Read more here:: Renew Economy