The renewable energy sector has added 176 GW of generating capacity globally in 2019, slightly lower than the 179 GW added in 2018. However, new renewable power accounted for 72% of all power expansion last year, according to new data released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). IRENA’s annual Renewable Capacity Statistics 2020 shows that renewables … [Read more...] about Renewable Energy Accounts for Majority of New Capacity in 2019
New York Passes Accelerated Renewable Energy Act
New York public authorities and agencies have passed legislation as part of the FY 2020-2021 state budget to speed up the siting and construction of clean energy projects to combat climate change and help the state’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 health crisis. The Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act will create a first in the nation … [Read more...] about New York Passes Accelerated Renewable Energy Act
New Collaborative Helps States Reach Clean Energy Goals
The nonprofit Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) has launched the 100% Clean Energy Collaborative, a new initiative to provide critical information sharing and knowledge transfer among states that have established 100% clean energy goals for their electricity sectors. The rapid adoption of aggressive clean energy targets by states has been one of the most important energy and … [Read more...] about New Collaborative Helps States Reach Clean Energy Goals
Littelfuse Expands its SPXI Series of Solar Fuses
Littelfuse Inc., a global manufacturer of technologies in circuit protection, power control and sensing, has expanded its SPXI series in-line solar fuses to include 35 to 60 amperage models. Designed to integrate into in-line assemblies within a wire harness, these 1500 V DC solar fuses protect photovoltaic (PV) installations from overloads and short circuits to minimize … [Read more...] about Littelfuse Expands its SPXI Series of Solar Fuses
VesBox Releases Automated Project Due Diligence Tool
London-based renewable energy software company VesBox has debuted an automation tool that measures the financial bankability of solar projects, as well as identifies all possible environmental, social and ecosystem risk factors associated with a project. VesBox says its platform performs renewable energy due diligence anywhere in the world in a matter of seconds, not months. … [Read more...] about VesBox Releases Automated Project Due Diligence Tool