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Germany Sees Increase in Renewables but Will Growth Continue?

Tuesday, 03 September 2019 Al Maiorino

During what has been a very hot summer in Germany, solar generation is up 4 percent from last year, and wind generation up 20 percent year over year.

Renewable Projects in Africa Surge - Let's Keep It That Way

Monday, 05 August 2019 Al Maiorino Africa needs energy. Period. The lack of energy on the continent costs nations 2-4% GDP every year. In the Sahel region, such as Senegal, Mali, Niger, Chad, Sudan and other areas, nearly two-thirds ...

How Moratoriums Pose a Risk to Renewable Projects and How to Avoid Them

Friday, 05 July 2019 Al Maiorino A moratorium, a short, temporary, halt to renewable energy projects, is often passed by cities and towns to "slow things down and take a forward look" at development, especially when multiple ...

The Proper Strategy Will Help Your Solar Project Glide Through the Approval Process

Thursday, 13 June 2019

By Amanda Warren, Guest Columnist

All Renewable by 2030? Two-Thirds of Americans Say Yes

Monday, 06 May 2019 Al Maiorino A recent poll by market research company, Morning Consult, found that nearly two-thirds of Americans felt it was "important" or "very important" for our nation to be 100 percent renewable ...

How to Avoid the "We Support Renewables, Just Not Here" Argument

Monday, 01 April 2019 Al Maiorino I have been to numerous public meetings and hearings that see a parade of residents arriving at the microphone stating "don't get me wrong, we support renewables, just not here". Well if not ...

Just How Widespread is Wind Farm Opposition?

Tuesday, 12 March 2019 Al Maiorino Very! For decades renewable energy developers, especially wind farm developers, have faced widespread public opposition that has curtailed or slowed projects, costing untold dollars to the economy and ...

The Sun Shines for Solar Projects - Except When the Clouds of Opposition Arrive

Tuesday, 05 February 2019 Al Maiorino Solar farms and solar energy projects are booming worldwide, and while that news is welcome, many projects are being defeated - not by poor planning or difficult sites, but rather by public or political ...

Nevis to Run on 100% Renewable Energy

Monday, 31 December 2018 Al Maiorino A big announcement on a small island recently made a few headlines, but deserved more. Thermal Energy Partners LLC of Texas has been contracted to provide services for the construction of a 10MW geothermal ...

All I Want For the Holidays is a Wind Farm Proposal Without Public Opposition

Thursday, 06 December 2018 Al Maiorino Well, close to the holiday carol. However wouldn't it be great if a wind farm proposal ushering in clean, renewable energy had little or no public opposition - often resulting in delays or even canceled ...