Tesla Solar On Doorstep To Domination — Tesla’s $2.6 Billion SolarCity Acquisition, & The Future

Below, I discuss the facts of the Tesla–SolarCity merger (as presented by Tesla today), my thoughts on where this marriage will lead, and the overall background from which my thoughts arose. If you aren’t keen to know a little bit more about me, definitely feel free to skip the first section (genuinely — no offense taken). For transparency’s sake, [&hellip

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Argentina Plans First Renewable Energy Auction In October, For 1 GW

Originally published on CleanTechies. Argentina has announced details of its first renewable energy tender, scheduled to take place in October of this year. Rules for the first-ever renewable energy auction in Argentina were recently announced by the government. The auction will allocate 1 GW of capacity, including 300 MW of solar capacity. The project size [&hellip

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Iran Signs Deal With British Photovoltaic Association To Develop 1 GW Solar Capacity

Originally published on CleanTechies. Foreign investors continue to flock to the budding renewable energy market in Iran following a thaw in international relations with the Middle East country. The British Photovoltaic Association (BPVA) recently signed an agreement with the Renewable Energy Organization of Iran (SUNA) for the development of 1 GW of solar PV capacity [&hellip

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Portable Electric Powers Almost Anything

Originally Published on The ECOreport. Portable Electric came out of Vancouver’s 2015 Great Climate Race. This is a “walk and run race,” with 2 kilometer and 10 kilometer events through the city’s iconic Stanley Park. The event raises funds and awareness for local community solar-energy projects. In similar outdoor events throughout North America, the associated venues are powered by portable [&hellip

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What World Climate Can Expect From US Presidential Choices

“This year, every vote is a vote for or against climate change,” says Nick Stockton on Wired.com. Citizens of the United States have to make a real choice about climate this year. Through their coming Presidential choices, the people will define the policies that represent our national will. Our votes in November may determine how the country addresses [&hellip

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3-D Printed “Whispering Gallery” Concentrating Solar Power Coming To A Rooftop Near You…Eventually

A new concentrating solar power system based on the "whispering gallery" effect could shrink CSP plants down to rooftop size -- and 3-D print them, too

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Figtree Stands Tall With Series Of Commercial PACE Firsts

Originally published on The ECOreport. By Terri Steele State and local governments embrace PACE because of its ability to create jobs, promote economic development, meet sustainability standards and improve local building stock using no public monies. According to PACENation, 32 US states and the District of Columbia have enabled PACE financing in their respective jurisdictions. [&hellip

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