Headline News:
- American offshore wind power is one step closer to becoming a reality, with installation of the first turbines at Deepwater Wind’s Block Island project now complete. The Block Island Wind Farm will be America’s first offshore wind farm, and it remains on-schedule to be fully commissioned this fall. [Renewables International]
Deepwater wind – first US offshore project. Deepwater wind photo.
- Speaking to analysts and investors during the Q2 earnings call for SolarCity, Elon Musk went into detail about his plans for what he calls the “Solar Roof.” It is not a system of solar panels mounted over an existing roof but the actual roof itself. The product is especially attractive for situations where a roof is getting old. [CleanTechnica]
- A weaker economic outlook means demand for oil in 2017 is likely to grow at a slower rate than this year, according to the International Energy Agency. Global demand for oil will grow by 1.2 million barrels per day in 2017, down from 1.4 million bpd this year, representing a cut of 100,000 bpd from the IEA’s forecast last month. [BBC]
- Entergy New Orleans has started generating electricity at its new solar power plant in New Orleans East, one of only a handful of solar projects nationwide to incorporate battery storage. The utility is pitching the project as a way to test the cost and reliability of using sunlight to power local homes and businesses. [NOLA.com]
- A coalition of individuals and businesses seeking to protect Vermont’s environment and repower our state with local renewables have launched a campaign in support of wind power in Vermont. The coalition, Wind Works VT launched a website and will promote wind power as an essential part of the state’s energy future. [Vermont Biz]
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August 12 Green Energy News posted first on Green Energy Times
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