According to a report released last week by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the number of U.S. solar jobs surpassed those in oil and natural gas extraction for the first time last year.
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U.S. Solar Jobs Exceed Oil And Gas For First Time In 2015
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By Conor O'Sullivan
Almost a quarter of Africa’s energy needs could feasibly be supplied by renewable energy, according to a new report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) yesterday. [The Guardian] At the second annual Our Ocean conference, world leaders will address the challenges to marine ecosystems around the globe and announce extra measures they are taking… Keep reading →
The renewable energy future for the U.S. might not be what you expect. Will there be more solar? Sure, but solar heating and cooling systems as much as photovoltaic panels will be important contributors. And the number of giant wind turbines envisioned whirring across the land – and over coastal waters – is kind of… Keep reading →
The U.S.-UAE Strategic Energy Dialogue
By U.S Department of Energy
Deputy Secretary Daniel Poneman recently traveled to Abu Dhabi, UAE, to join Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei in launching the U.S.-UAE Strategic Energy Dialogue on June 23. This day-long exchange addressed a wide array of subjects, including oil and gas production and related market developments, clean energy deployment and energy efficiency, carbon capture, utilization, and… Keep reading →
