SolarReserve project receives unanimous approval from California Public Utilities
Tuesday, 29 January 2013 REM SolarReserve, a US-based. developer of large-scale solar power projects, has received unanimous approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to sell power from its 150 MW solar proj...
To Build A Barrage…
Tuesday, 29 January 2013 Robin WhitlockThe much-discussed Severn Barrage is back on the agenda with a new plan by Hafren Power. REM hears what the company has to say about it.
Ireland
IWEA welcomes Ireland-UK wind energy agreement
Friday, 25 January 2013 Robin WhitlockThe agreement between the two countries can give Ireland a framework to become a renewable electricity exporter of scale before 2020 says the Irish Wind Energy Association
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Obama vows to push renewables, climate change legislation in second term
Wednesday, 23 January 2013 Dan McCue Fresh off political wins against Congressional Republicans on the budget and debt ceiling, President Barack Obama opened his second term with a vow to make the US a global leader on climate change pol...
US Department of the Interior to establish renewable energy zone in Arizona
Monday, 21 January 2013 Robin WhitlockA total of 192,100 acres of public land identified as potentially suitable for deployment of wind and solar
Australia
Australia could be self-sufficient in renewable energy within 10 years
Thursday, 17 January 2013 Robin WhitlockA new report published by the Energy Research Institute of the University of Melbourne  finds that existing renewable energy could wean the country off fossil fuels
First Solar begins construction of new California solar plant
Monday, 14 January 2013 Robin WhitlockThe Campo Verde solar project will create 250 construction Jobs and generate $230 million dollars for the local economy
Canadian Solar project wins Solar Project of the Year Award
Thursday, 10 January 2013 Robin WhitlockGerman solar park is one of the world’s largest PV projects covering 352 hectares of a former mining strip
American Biogas Council and US Composting Council join forces
Tuesday, 08 January 2013 REMThe American Biogas Council and the US Composting Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding created to help accelerate the growth of the organics recycling industry.
Latest renewables news hot off the press - 07/01/2013
Monday, 07 January 2013 REM • 94% Renewable Electricity By 2017 Is Goal For Nicaragua CleanTechnica • WFES to highlight Jobs in renewable energy sector Construction Week • DOE set to award 4 renewable energy contractsPh...