Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced approximately $15.8 million for 30 new projects aimed at discovery and development of novel, low-cost materials necessary for hydrogen production and storage and for fuel cells onboard light-duty vehicles. Selected projects will leverage national lab consortia launched under DOE’s Energy Materials Network (EMN) this past year, in […]
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If interest rates turn, clean energy will find it tougher
By Angus McCrone Chief Editor Bloomberg New Energy Finance The last time U.S. interest rates were on a sustained upward trend was just over 10 years ago, in summer 2006. George W Bush was president, ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ by Shakira was at the top of the charts on both sides of the Atlantic, and no […]
Dulas Irish Brownflield Report
Ireland is in the process of transitioning to a low carbon economy, and the expansion of the solar market will contribute greatly to the attainment of the environmental targets that the country is committed to, both now and in the future. It will also provide increased security in terms of energy, and solar is an […]
Global energy consumption market value surpassed $9.1 trillion in 2015, says MarketLine
The global energy consumption sector grew to a value of just over $9.1 trillion in 2015, with Asia-Pacific (APAC) emerging as the largest regional market, and accounting for more than 50% of the global market’s value, according to MarketLine.The company’s report shows that China and the US form the two largest national energy consumption markets, […]
North America is Expected to Lead the Zero Net Energy Homes Market from 2015 to 2025, According to Navigant Research
A recent report from Navigant Research analyzes the market for zero net energy homes (ZNEHs), including the zero net energy (ZNE), near-ZNE, and ZNE-ready segments, with global forecasts for units and revenue, through 2025. Although still nascent, the market for ZNEHs is expected to be led by new construction in North America. Other countries in […]
Frost & Sullivan Commends Onyx Solar’s Innovative and Proven Building Integrated Photovoltaic Glass
Based on its recent analysis of the building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) glass market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Onyx Solar Group LLC with the 2016 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Leadership. Onyx Solar’s rich experience and innovation excellence has enabled it to continuously roll out new solutions, endowing it with substantial commercialization success and […]
Solar Power as Globally Irreversible Mainstream Energy Sparking Long term Growth Opportunities
The Asia Pacific countries of China, India and Japan will account for more than 80 percent of all solar installations, challenging the PV (photo voltaic) market to expand. Since regulations still have a major influence on a country’s readiness to adapt solar power, national regulations are at the centre of attention. Pro-solar incentives across the […]
China installs 18.6 GW of systems in 2015, but part of that may never be able to connect
By Frank Xie, senior research analyst, IHS Technology Bottom Line China installed 18.6 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic (PV) systems in 2015, while over 4.5 GW of systems have been carried-over to 2016 for grid connection. Chinese inverter shipments reached an historic record of 22.8 GW in 2015, out of which 7.5 GW were write-down and […]
The North American PEV Market Is Expected to Experience 62 Percent Year-over-Year Growth in 2016, According to Navigant Research
A new report from Navigant Research assesses plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) sales and populations in the United States and Canada, providing detailed geographic breakdowns of PEV sales and scenario-based forecasts.During the next few years, significant growth is expected in the North American PEV market. In 2016, growth will be driven by sales of the Tesla […]
The North American PEV Market Is Expected to Experience 62 Percent Year-over-Year Growth in 2016
A new report from Navigant Research assesses plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) sales and populations in the United States and Canada, providing detailed geographic breakdowns of PEV sales and scenario-based forecasts.During the next few years, significant growth is expected in the North American PEV market. In 2016, growth will be driven by sales of the Tesla […]