Remove Installation Remove Spain Remove Water Remove Wind
article thumbnail

BNEF: EV company fundings bright spot as clean energy investment slips in Q3 quarter; 3 China EV companies raise $1.9B

Green Car Congress

The slip in the July-September quarter leaves clean energy investment for the year so far running a modest 2% below that in the first nine months of 2017—leaving open the possibility that 2018 as a whole will end up matching last year’s total, particularly if a few more multibillion-dollar offshore wind deals are concluded before Christmas.

Clean 259
article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz to showcase pre-production version of coming GLC F-Cell fuel cell PHEV at IAA

Green Car Congress

The only exhaust gas emitted was water vapor—1800 tonnes of it in all. The GLC F‑CELL received its aerodynamic finishing touches in the wind tunnels in the Mercedes-Benz Technology Center in Sindelfingen: Even the most extreme weather events can be moved indoors here.

Mercedes 170
article thumbnail

Alstom acquires a 40% equity share in AWS Ocean Energy

Green Car Congress

The rising and falling motion of the waves forces air forward and backwards through a number of air turbines installed inside the device. GW of lease already awarded for tidal and wave projects in Scottish waters. GW of lease already awarded for tidal and wave projects in Scottish waters.

Energy 199
article thumbnail

Tomorrow's Hydropower Begins With Retrofitting Today's Dams

Cars That Think

With wind and solar prices dropping, it can be easy to forget that two-thirds of the globe’s renewable energy comes from hydropower. They help stop floods and supply farms and families with water, but they’re not generating electricity—especially in developing countries. Most dams weren’t, in fact, actually built for hydropower.

Spain 53
article thumbnail

Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Creative Greenius

After a decade in the solar power installation business, Bradley Bartz is tired of being Mr. Nice Guy. He’s filed suit against Torrance, the proud home of Exxon/Mobil’s refinery, for stopping him from installing solar panels in the Hillside Overlay district. solar installers. For 10 days apparently. There is also.

Solar 210
article thumbnail

Volkswagen inaugurates 9.5 MW solar park at Chattanooga plant in US; key element of VW Group’s strategic sustainability targets

Green Car Congress

SEAT in Spain, with an 8MW solar array, generates 56% of its own power. 25% less energy and water consumption, waste and emissions. Some €600 million is to be invested in expanding the use of renewable energies such as wind, solar and hydroelectric power. (At Volkswagen sustainability targets. The Chattanooga Solar Park.

Solar 268
article thumbnail

IEEE Discusses 6 Simple Solutions to Climate Change at COP27

Cars That Think

The solutions Rahman outlined were the use of proven methods that reduce electricity usage, making coal plants more efficient, using hydrogen and other storage solutions, promoting more renewables, installing new types of nuclear reactors, and encouraging cross-border power transfers. We don’t have enough solar energy and wind energy.”