DOE Announces $17M In Solar Incubator Awards
Funding is meant to bring a new generation of PV product suppliers to the marketplace.
Wolves Retain Protection in Great Lakes Area
Court orders Bush Administration to continue protection of gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act.
College Sustainability Report Card Released
Two out of three schools have improved their grades from last year in the new College Sustainability Report Card 2009.
Warren Buffett Buys Into Chinese Electric Vehicles
Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary to buy 10% interest in Chinese battery and electric vehicle maker.
Weekly Clean Energy Roundup: October 16, 2008
New Reports Note the Potential for Millions of Green Jobs Clean Energy Projects Dodge the Global Credit Crunch New Jersey to Develop a 345-Megawatt Offshore Wind Power Project World’s First Wave Energy Project Goes Commercial Honda Hybrid and Smart EV Unveiled at Paris Motor Show Requests for Nuclear Loan Guarantees Far Exceed Funds New Reports Note the Potential for Millions of Green Jobs Global efforts to tackle climate change could result in millions of green jobs over the coming decades, according to a recent study. The study, prepared by the Worldwatch Institute with funding from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), found that the global market for environmental products and services is projected to double from $1.37 trillion per year at present to $2.74 trillion by 2020, with half of that market in energy efficiency. It also notes that the energy supply sectors will be particularly important in terms of their environmental, economic, and employment impacts, particularly the renewable energy industry and those related to buildings, transportation, industry, agriculture, and forestry. The report notes that 2.3 million people have found renewable energy jobs in recent years, and projected investments of $630 billion by 2030 would translate into at least 20 […]
eSolar Licenses Solar-Concentrator Technology
Google-backed solar company signs first of what it hopes will be many contracts for the supply of its equipment and technology.
Sanyo, Nippon Oil Consider Thin-Film Solar JV
Sanyo needs funding to expand thin-film development. Nippon Oil has the funds and the desire to diversify.
Solar Power Partners Raises $100M
Solar Energy services provider announced that it has raised almost $100 million in equity and debt financing to date.
Developed Nations Pledge $6.1B to Climate Change Funds
Two funds have been created to help developing nations adapt to climate change and adopt cleaner technologies.
DOE Net Zero Building Initiative Selects Target, BoA, Whole Foods
$15 million will fund the first phase of an initiative with major retailers, financial institutions and real estate brokers to build more efficient commercial buildings.
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