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Renewable Energy Generation Investment Surges, Outstripping Coal and Gas

Americas, Asia Pacific, Biomass, Carbon, Europe/Middle East/Africa

In 2015, coal and gas-fired electrical energy generation drew less than half the record investment made in wind, solar and other renewables; one of numerous important firsts for clean energy. For the first time in 2015, developing world investments in renewables surpassed those of developed nations. The renewable market was dominated by wind and solar PV, which added a combined 118GW in generating capacity. Global investments in renewable energy since 2004, now total $2.3 trillion.

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Earth Day Call For Vision And Courage To Meet Climate Targets

Americas, Asia Pacific, Biomass, Carbon, Europe/Middle East/Africa

The Global CCS Institute has called for urgent action to address carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions through proven carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology. With 155 countries indicating their intention to sign the historic Paris COP21 agreement, Page calls upon them to “reduce emissions from every possible sector of the global economy – urgently and without bias,”. “All low carbon technologies must be part of the conversation – including renewables, nuclear power, energy efficiency, and CCS.

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Concord Blue, Lockheed Martin Pen $43m Contract For 5MW Energy From Waste Plant

Americas, Biomass, Carbon, Europe/Middle East/Africa

Five thousand homes and businesses in Herten, Germany, will soon benefit from a clean, renewable energy source as Lockheed Martin and Concord Blue begin phase two of a new power generation facility that will transform waste into energy. Under phase two, Concord Blue has awarded Lockheed Martin Energy a $43 million contract to proceed with all

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Reliable, Affordable and Clean Energy: SDG&E Announces Major Contracts

Americas, Biomass, Efficiency, Most Popular

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has signed a 20MW energy storage facility agreement, capable of storing enough electricity to power 28,000 homes for up to 4 hours. The project can store supplies of solar, wind and other resources when they are abundant and inexpensive, releasing this during peak hours when customer demand is high. The company also signed an 18.5MW energy efficiency agreement. Both contracts aim to provide customers with reliable, affordable and clean energy.

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Climate Scientist Calls For Pricing Fossil Fuels To Accelerate Energy Transition

Biomass, Carbon, Head Lines, Policy

Former NASA climate director and Columbia University scientist, James Hansen has long called for a straightforward rising price on greenhouse gas emissions, which he argues would “quicken the transition to cleaner energy.” We could already be phasing out fossil fuel emissions, if only we stopped allowing the fossil fuel industry to use the atmosphere as a free dumping ground for their waste. “This is a tragic situation, because it is unnecessary,” he says

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Japan’s Sumitomo Boosts Sustainable Pelletized Biomass In Brazil

Americas, Biomass, Deals & Finance, Head Lines

With the participation of Sumitomo Corporation, Brazil’s Cosan Biomassa will increase its exports to Japan and Europe along with increased domestic sales, of up to 45 million tons/year of sugarcane pellets. Cosan has developed a fuel pellet made from sugarcane residues such as bagasse from the sugar mill and straw left over in the sugarcane field, and built a large-scale production plant (annual capacity 175,000 tons), the world’s first, last September. It commenced commercial production in December 2015.

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The State Of Play For Renewables In Central America (Infographic)

Americas, Biomass, Hydro, Solar, Wind

The renewables market in Central America is moving incredibly fast, with governments helping to create the right conditions for success: auctions in place, incentives and plans for distributed generation. But are the conditions for success really there and what is putting roadblocks to rapid expansion? How can the region fulfill its massive potential?

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CaliforniaFIRST Launches Clean Energy Financing Program

Americas, Biomass, Policy

Innovative PACE program provides financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, water efficiency upgrades with no out-of-pocket costs. CaliforniaFIRST financing doesn’t rely on a credit score and does not require any money down, opening the program to a wide range of Californians. It allows homeowners to choose a participating contractor in their area and install a variety of custom-tailored clean energy, water efficiency and EV charging projects.

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