In recent remarks, John Ketchum, CEO of NextEra Energy, laid out a curious and somewhat baffling narrative: renewables should serve as a transition solution toward expanding natural gas generation. Yes, you read that correctly. After decades of framing gas as a so-called “bridge fuel” to a renewable future, the argument … [continued] The post Renewables […]
As Kitimat prepares to ship its first liquefied natural gas cargoes in the coming couple of weeks, billions more in subsidies and favorable fiscal treatment for fossil fuel infrastructure come sharply into focus, along with the 2.2 billion tons of greenhouse gases the facility will be responsible for over its … [continued] The post Billions […]
June 21 is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. Tomorrow, the days start getting shorter again. What better time for Ember, the clean energy advocacy folks, to release its latest battery report. Here’s the headline: “Batteries are now cheap enough to unleash solar’s full potential, getting … [continued] The post Ember […]
In an unprecedented move over a year ago, Ethiopia became effectively the first country in the world to ban the import of internal combustion engine vehicles. That ban was not some futuristic target for 2030 or 2035. It was an immediate ban on the import of ICE cars. Ethiopia’s motivation? … [continued] The post Ethiopia […]
Clean energy and digital infrastructure projects at Cadiz expected to generate $7- $10 million per year in lease revenue and water supply sales, in addition to supporting sustainable water and farming operations and data center development.
Global independent renewable energy consultancy, Natural Power, has provided technical due diligence on behalf of Brookfield Asset Management, one of the world’s largest clean energy investors, in support of its acquisition of National Grid’s U.S. onshore renewables business for $1.74 billion.
Spreading a manufacturing base all over the region BYD has aggressively expanded its footprint across the Southeast Asian (ASEAN) region, strategically establishing distributorships in several key countries. This expansion is often facilitated through partnerships with prominent local automotive or business conglomerates, a tactic that mirrors the successful market entry strategies … [continued] The post BYD […]
BEVs represented close to a third of the total Chinese car market in May. May saw the continuation of the never ending growth of the Chinese EV market, with plugins scoring over a million sales in May (in a 1.9-million-unit overall market). Digging deeper into the numbers, EREVs were the … [continued] The post 53% […]
Ireland has shuttered its last coal-fired generating station in County Clare. The site will become a clean energy hub. The post Ireland Shutters Its Last Coal-Fired Generating Station appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Hype, once celebrated as a poster child for hydrogen mobility in Europe, has abandoned hydrogen as its primary fuel source, and has pivoted to solely electric vehicles for taxis. This pivot should not surprise anyone who has been closely tracking the consistent and inevitable collapse of hydrogen-powered transportation ventures around … [continued] The post From […]