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US Lawmaker Introduces Binding 50% RE Target

This would put the US on a trajectory to decarbonise the power sector by 2050, said the bill's main sponsor, senator Tom Udall of New Mexico.

Microgrid

Here Comes the World's Biggest Virtual Power Plant

Japan is taking a leap ahead of the rest of the world, with the help of California company Autogrid, in developing what’s described as the largest behind-the-m…

Bloomberg New Energy Outlook 2019: The future of the energy sector

Solar, wind and batteries are expected to be significant players in the energy sector over the next few years. Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) held its annu…

Distributed Generation

Distributed Energy Resources to Grow 15.9% CAGR

Basic economics, local electricity prices and government incentives are driving the growth of distributed energy resources, including microgrids and solar-plus-…

Microgrid

Facts Behind 12% Anticipated Global Microgrid Market Growth

Newer applications market research firm IndustryARC has released a new report highlighting factors driving the global microgrid industry.The overall microgrid m…

Nuclear Power Plant

Alarm Bell on Decline of Nuclear Power Way too Late

Recently, the International Energy Agency (IEA) warned that neglect of the world’s nuclear electric generating plants would lead to a precipitous decline in cl…

The 9th St. Petersburg International Gas Forum (SPIGF 2019)

Gas Forum is the leading venue to discuss topical issues of the industry. During the Forum industry leaders make their decisions that provide direct impact on f…

New Jersey 100% Renewable Energy Plan

New Jersey has declared it will use only zero carbon energy by 2050. Lots of other states and many municipalities have announced similar goals.

Distributed Generation

Pellet-fueled Cogeneration Plant Opens in Croatia

Resalta, an energy developer active in Central and Eastern Europe, announced June 6 that a wood pellet-fueled cogeneration plant in Slatina, Croatia, is now ope…

Microgrid

Can These Electric Vehicle Codes Lead to Grid Benefits?

New codes requiring electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in commercial buildings have passed an important hurdle, paving the way for a boost in electric vehicle…

Solar Power Panel

Solar Cell Defect Mystery Solved after Decades of Global Effort

A team of scientists at the University of Manchester has solved a key flaw in solar panels after 40 years of research around the world.

Distributed Generation

South Africa's Blackouts Demonstrate Need for Distributed Energy Resources

South Africa's 2019 elections are over and the ruling African National Congress (ANC) kept its majority, but by its smallest margins yet.

Maintenance And Decreasing Electric Load

Maintenance And Decreasing Electric Load On Qalladze Electric Network In Qalladze City, Iraq

Renewable Capacity Growth Worldwide Stalled in 2018 After Two Decades of Strong Expansion

Last year was the first time since 2001 that growth in renewable power capacity failed to increase year on year.

EU And Britain Condemn US Oil And Nuclear Sanctions On Iran

The United States' allies in Europe have criticised its recent decisions to restrict oil trade with Iran and to limit the extension of waivers.