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Solar Energy in Mexico Gets a Boost
Atlas Renewable Energy, a U.S.-based company that operates in Latin America, announced this week that financing for its first solar power plant in Mexico is complete with Banco de Comercio Exterior (Bancomext) having committed to finance the project. Source: Renewable Energy
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California One Step Closer to 100 Percent Renewable Energy Obligation
Yesterday another milestone was reached in California’s march toward a 100 percent renewable energy mandate with the passing of SB100 by the Assembly. The bill will require the state to receive 50 percent of its electricity from renewables by 2026; 60 percent by 2030 and 100 percent by 2045. The current law requires the state…
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India Gets Solar, Wind and Storage Hybrid Plant
A 41 MW solar photovoltaic, wind, and battery storage hybrid plant is being built in India. Source: Renewable Energy
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Eversource finalizes sale of nine small hydroelectric facilities to Hull Street Energy
Nine small hydroelectric facilities in New Hampshire will now operate under the ownership of an affiliate of Hull Street Energy, after Eversource completed their sale. Source: Renewable Energy
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A Carbon-Free California Requires a Lot More Cheap Batteries
California’s push to use only carbon-free electricity hinges on a big bet — that battery costs will plunge. Source: Renewable Energy
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Solar Companies Flock to Illinois, Bringing Jobs, Enthusiasm and Some Questions
The family company Wellspring Components started four generations ago to fabricate metal for horse-drawn buggies for Amish families in Indiana. Today, its offshoot Wellspring Solar is among a growing number of national and Midwestern companies launching new solar operations in Illinois, thanks to incentives under the state’s Future Energy Jobs Act. Source: Renewable Energy
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South Africa Drops Nuclear, Adds Renewables in Energy Plan
South Africa has dropped proposals to boost supply from nuclear plants in its latest energy blueprint and will increasingly harness renewable sources as it trims a reliance on coal. Source: Renewable Energy
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Oil Major Exxon Reportedly Seeking Wind and Solar Power
Exxon Mobil Corp. has been looking to buy renewable energy for delivery in Texas, according to people familiar with the matter. Source: Renewable Energy
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Colorado Regulators Green-light Xcel's Plan Boosting Renewables, Cutting Coal
A plan by Xcel Energy Colorado to boost the share of power it gets from wind and solar and retire a third of its coal generation was green-lighted Monday by state regulators. Source: Renewable Energy
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EV Charging Firm to Use Blockchain Token Technology
UK blockchain solutions firm Energi Mine has entered into a partnership with electric vehicle charger start-up Solisco. Source: Renewable Energy
