Tag archives for clean energy
Masdar Switches on Africa’s Largest Solar Plant in Mauritania
Masdar, the clean energy company and eponymous “green city” based on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, launched a $32 million solar plant in Mauritania.
What Has Accor’s Planet 21 Program Achieved So Far?
On April 21, 2012 the Planet 21 program was launched by Accor, one of the world’s leading hotel operators; here are some results a year later.
Shell 2012 Sustainability Report Promises Trust & Action on Environment
This week Royal Dutch Shell released its 2012 Sustainability Report, which focuses on the environment and social issues around the world.
Could Switchgrass Replace Home Heating Oil in the Northeast?
Could switchgrass become a game changer in the northeastern U.S., where the cost of home heating oil makes for a costly winter year after year?
The Business Case For Sustainability is Becoming Easier to Make
Good news: the business case for sustainability is becoming an easier sell for companies both large and small.
KLM Launches First Weekly Transatlantic Flight Using Biofuels
Last Thursday KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Flight 642 completed the first weekly flight from New York’s JFK Airport to Amsterdam using sustainable biofuels.
Qatar Considers Investments in Solar Thermal; Could Conserve Millions of Barrels of Oil Annually
A study funded by Qatar Petroleum states that Qatar’s potential to generate clean energy via solar thermal technology is “huge.”
Fact Check: Fox & Friends Hilariously Distort Reality of U.S. Solar
Fact check! Thursday morning, Fox & Friends really stepped in it when they attacked the American solar industry.
It’s Official: More Wind than Natural Gas Installs in 2012
The U.S. wind power industry not only had its best year ever in 2012, but exceeded natural gas in the installation of new electric generating capacity.
10 Sustainable Business Trends Underway in Detroit
Let me share some developments pointing to why I believe Detroit’s transformation is turning the city into an exciting sustainability laboratory.
Video Tour of Shams 1 Solar Project in Abu Dhabi: The Middle East’s Future?
Nick Aster, founder of Triple Pundit, gives a concise tour of the Shams 1 solar project in Abu Dhabi.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Unveils $1 Billion Greenbank for New York
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his goal to accelerate the state’s clean tech economy, including $1B for a "Greenbank."