India aims to have only electric cars on its roads by 2030
L’annuncio del ministro dell’Energia che ha dichiarato che il Governo ci lavorerà già da aprile. “Vogliamo guidare il mondo, piuttosto che inseguirlo”.
Renewables surged in 2015, with 8.3 per cent extra production capacity
La costruzione di nuovi impianti basati su fonti rinnovabili ha consentito di aumentare dell‘8,3 per cento la capacità produttiva in un solo anno.
Coats and bikinis will charge smartphones and computers
There are ever more garments with built-in solar panels. From solar coats to necklaces.
Investments in renewable energy hit new record in 2015
With 286 billion dollars, 2015 was the year of renewable energy. A sign that even though the price of fossil fuels dropped, the transition has begun.
Jordan now invests in renewables. 1.8 GW by 2018
Jordan gives green light to build 12 solar plants. Once completed, they will produce 200 MW of energy.
Canada’s largest coal plant will become a solar farm
Closed in 2013, the coal plant will become a solar park that will generate 44 MW of photovoltaic, clean and reliable energy.
The Rockefellers divest from fossil fuels. Exxonmobil? “Morally reprehensible”
The Rockefeller family fund confirms it will give up fossil fuels. “It makes little sense—financially or ethically—to continue holding investments in these companies”.
Coal plants consume as much water as 1.2 billion people
According to a study commissioned by Greenpeace, not only do coal plants pollute the atmosphere, they also deprive us of large amounts of water.
No need of diesel or wood. With solar cookers you can cook with the sunlight
Solar cookers offer an alternative way of cooking using solar energy instead of fire or traditional kitchens.
A floating solar farm will provide clean drinking water to citizens in London
L’energia elettrica rinnovabile prodotta dalle celle servirà per alimentare l’impianto di depurazione dell’acqua che serve milioni di cittadini di Londra.