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Germany and Namibia form partnership for green hydrogen

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The Federal Research Ministry will provide up to 40 million euros in funding from the economic stimulus package for cooperation within the framework of this partnership. Solar power harbors an even greater potential thanks to over 3,500 hours of sunshine per year. Namibia has enormous potential for scaling up a green hydrogen industry.

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California Governor Schwarzenegger Announces 244 Proposed Renewable Energy Projects Throughout State; Up to 69,925 MW of Capacity

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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced the first comprehensive list of 244 proposed renewable energy projects that could produce up to 69,925 MW of clean energy annually. Currently California facilities produce just more than 8,000 MW of renewable energy annually.

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Renewable Energy Generation: Change is not a destination, just as hope is not a strategy, a lesson exported from Detroit

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On December 16, 2010 the US DOE Energy Information Agency (EIA) published a report projecting that renewable energy will still only constitute 12 percent of the USA’s energy sources by 2035. In France, renewable energy consumption will be 20 percent by 2020. EIA projections of renewables penetration. Source: EIA.

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US Departments of Treasury, Energy Announce More Than $3B in Recovery Act Funds for Direct Payments for Renewable Energy Projects

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The US Departments of the Treasury and Energy announced the availability of an estimated $3 billion for the development of renewable energy projects around the country. Eligible types of renewable energy propertires inlcude: Large and small wind. This direct payment program allows for an immediate stimulus in local economies.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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Green Car Congress attended the Renewable Energy Finance Forum - Wall Street (REFF-Wall Street) conference (23-24 June) sponsored by Euromoney Energy Events and the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE). by Bill Cooke. Billion vs. $28.3 Billion in 2008). . Billion in 2008). Earlier post.).

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SoCal Edison opens 32 MWh battery energy storage project, largest in North America; batteries from LG Chem

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The demonstration project is funded by SCE and federal stimulus money awarded by the Department of Energy as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The project is strategically located in the Tehachapi Wind Resource Area that is projected to generate up to 4,500 MW of wind energy by 2016.

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A hydrogen-powered electric truck is being built by Adani in partnership with Ashok Leyland and Ballard

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This substance is called green hydrogen if it is produced by an electrolyzer that runs on renewable energy. billion stimulus package to set green hydrogen consumption targets for certain companies earlier this month. Electrolysis is the process of using electricity to split water to produce hydrogen that can be used as fuel.