Tag archives for solar
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.
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.
Passive House Next Step in Qatar’s Rise as a Sustainability Laboratory
After much talk last fall at COP18, plans to follow through on building a solar powered passive house in Qatar are underway.
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.
Barclays Financing to Boost Azuri Technologies’ Indigo Solar Systems in South Sudan
Azuri Technologies is an incredible social enterprise that brings affordable electricity via solar (Indigo) to low-income households in emerging countries.
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.
IKEA’s Goal: Both Affordability & Sustainability at the Home
IKEA Group releases its 2012 sustainability report today, explaining the company's goal to be a beacon of both sustainability and affordability in the home.
Ford’s Green River Rouge is American Industry at Its Mightiest
Motor Co.’s River Rouge plant in Dearborn is one of the most impressive factories on earth.
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."
Mosaic Brings The Sharing Economy to Solar Energy Financing
Oakland-based Mosaic makes solar financing more accessible and affordable, and is a compelling example of the rise of the sharing economy.
Qatar Sustainability Roundup: Clean Carbon and Renewed Aquifers?
About every 10 days we will give a round up of sustainability and corporate social responsibility news in various countries across the world where GGP has a strong interest. We start with Qatar.