Solar weekend: Asia super grid

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PV Training Can Fill Knowledge Gap for Code Officials and Other Professionals

Laure-Jeanne Davignon October 20, 2016 |

 

Since April, IREC and partners have been busy with a project focused on bringing high quality training to code officials and the fire service.

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Sustainable Amsterdam: A ‘Win-Win’ Post-Fossil Fuel Strategy John J. Berger October 19, 2016 |

 

Convinced that a rapid transition away from fossil fuels would be a “win-win” for the city, Amsterdam officials are committed to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80–90 percent by 2050, largely eliminating reliance on fossil fuels.

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The Asia Super Grid – Four Countries Join Together to Maximize Renewable Energy Junko Movellan October 18, 2016 |

 

The triple-disaster of earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown that hit the northeast of Japan in March 2011 was a wake-up call for many people.

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Listen Up: A Gathering of Solar Pioneers The Energy Show on Renewable Energy World October 18, 2016 |

 

Scientists at Bell Labs made the first solar cell in 1954. A dozen years later entrepreneurs started installing solar panels on rooftops.

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Why Everyone is Talking About Baseload Power Steven Meredith October 18, 2016 |

 

One concept over the last few months that seems to have become more prevalent is the idea of baseload power.

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Sustainable Women Series: Tips for Contractors, The Future of Solar & Workforce Development Abby Thompson October 18, 2016 |

 

The solar industry is booming, and there’s a lot to keep track of. From system configuration to energy storage, O&M and beyond, the job of Franklin Beach Energy’s Managing Director Carter Wall is never really done.

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Sonnen Considering IPO in Bid to Rival Tesla Powerwall Storage Brian Parkin October 19, 2016 |

 

Sonnen GmbH, a German solar energy storage maker that competes against Tesla Motors Inc.’s Powerwall battery, may pursue an initial share sale as early as 2017 to develop additional services.

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Unlocking the Clean Energy Value of Dormant Corporate Properties — Part One: Advantages Hayden Baker, Van Hilderbrand, Jim Wrathall and Jeffrey Karp October 19, 2016 |

 

More than 60 percent of the Fortune 500 companies have adopted sustainability commitments.

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Why Going Local Makes Sense for the Clean Energy Transition John Farrell October 19, 2016 |

 

This is a response to a Forbes commentary published in May, by Steve Cicala.

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