Renewables
This won’t be U.S. solar’s best year ever—but it’ll be close
Tuesday, June 2, 2020, 6:30 AM MDT
This year was shaping up to be Sunnova Energy International Inc.’s best ever.California—already the biggest U.S. solar market — had…
U.S. renewables outstrip coal for first time since 19th century
Friday, May 29, 2020, 6:55 AM MDT
The U.S. consumed more energy from renewable sources last year than from coal, the first time that’s happened since the…
Chevron’s investors defy board in demanding climate disclosures
Thursday, May 28, 2020, 7:02 AM MDT
In a rare move against Chevron Corporation’s board, shareholders of the U.S. oil giant are calling on the company to…
Trump’s push to kill solar loophole blocked by trade court
Thursday, May 28, 2020, 6:20 AM MDT
The Trump administration lost another bid to kill a tariff loophole on imported solar equipment, enabling American developers to continue…
Nuclear fusion startup gets $84 million to enter next phase
Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 6:45 AM MDT
U.S. clean-energy startup, Commonwealth Fusion Systems, raised an additional $84 million from major investors in Europe and Asia, underscoring that…
Eavor named Energy Excellence Champion for its go-anywhere geothermal system
Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 6:35 AM MDT
The second annual Energy Excellence Awards (EEAs) program, presented by the Daily Oil Bulletin, uniquely recognizes energy excellence and focuses…
China sees room to boost renewable installations by 52% in 2020
Tuesday, May 26, 2020, 7:03 AM MDT
China this year will be able to absorb 52 per cent more new wind and solar power capacity than in…
Built by oil’s riches, Houston goes 100% green years earlier
Monday, May 25, 2020, 6:18 AM MDT
The oil and natural gas capital of the world is going all-in on solar power.Houston will begin a new five-year…
Biggest power demand plunge since great depression is reshaping markets
Wednesday, May 20, 2020, 6:40 AM MDT
The global plunge in electricity demand will drag on long after nations lift stay-at-home orders, leading to the biggest annual…
Renewable power heads for its first decline in two decades
Wednesday, May 20, 2020, 6:34 AM MDT
New power from wind and solar is set to fall this year for the first time in two decades.Construction of…
Australia looks to Big Oil in latest plan to curb emissions
Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 7:04 AM MDT
Australia is seeking to cut emissions in one of the world’s biggest per-capita polluters by encouraging oil firms including Chevron…
Battle over world’s biggest wind turbine is heating up
Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 6:36 AM MDT
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA, the Spanish wind turbine manufacturer, is to build what will be the world’s biggest windmill,…
