Wood Mackenzie highlights 6 key trends to watch in 2020 and beyond Solar system prices will continue to drop over the next decade, driven by advances in module efficiency, manufacturing, labour practices and software, according to Wood Mackenzie. However, the focus of the next decade will be defined by two trends: a shift from purely […]
Five Energy and Sustainability Trends to Watch in 2020
By: Emily Williams The sustainable energy sector is headed into the Roaring Twenties, based on milestones reached in 2019, from surpassing 2 million solar installations to the largest renewable energy announcement in the automotive industry. From the perspective of our advisory practice for organizations seeking to save energy and cut carbon, we’ll be watching these trends this year: […]
Modi govt commits to double farmer income by 2022
In the first theme of Aspirational India, Sitharaman is focussing on skills, education, and agriculture. ‘The government is committed to double the farmer income by 2022. Farmers with barren land can set up solar power units so that they can get a living out of it,’ she said, presenting a 16-point action plan for this […]
EY announces commitment to be carbon neutral by end of 2020
– First Big Four organization to announce plans to go carbon neutral globally – Announcement marks the next step in the EY journey toward becoming more sustainable – Commitment extends to supporting EY clients in their sustainability plans LONDON: EY today announces plans to be carbon neutral by the end of 2020, by both reducing and […]
Australia’s lithium producers see tough market conditions persisting well into 2020
* Orocobre, Pilbara see continued tough conditions * Producers target 2H pick up, once stockpiles are drawn down * Further delays to investment decisions flagged MELBOURNE: Australia’s Orocobre Ltd and Pilbara Minerals Ltd on Thursday gave bearish outlooks for lithium demand, as weak orders from electric vehicle makers in China look set to extend a […]
PLN to increase renewable energy-based power plant capacity in 2020
Jakarta: State-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) has outlined a target to step up the capacity of renewable energy-based power plant by 1.5 gigawatts (GW) in 2020. “Renewable energy (power plant) capacity in 2020 will be increased by 1.5 GW to ensure its reliability,” Deputy President Director of PLN Darmawan Prasojo stated here […]
AMPLY Power Honored by 2020 Global Cleantech 100 for Innovation in Electric Vehicle Fleet Charging and Management
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.: AMPLY Power, a Charging-as-a-Service provider for electric vehicle fleets, was named a 2020 Global Cleantech 100 company by Cleantech Group. The 2020 Global Cleantech 100 is the 11th edition of the respected annual guide to the leading companies and themes in sustainable innovation. It features the private, independent and for-profit companies best […]
Three-Quarters of New US Generating Capacity in 2020 Will Be Renewable, EIA Says
2020 will be a record year for U.S. renewables construction as 6 gigawatts of coal capacity goes offline, according to new government figures. The U.S. Energy Information Administration has confirmed what it and industry watchers predicted a year ago — that wind and solar power will expand on their already-large share of new U.S. generation […]
Here’s the interior of the Fisker Ocean SUV that is confirmed for India
As the Fisker Ocean SUV is gearing up to make its debut at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show, Henrik Fisker, Chairman and CEO, Fisker Inc has shared a video showing the interior of the SUV. The Fisker Ocean is targeted to enter production at the end of 2021, with the first deliveries planned for […]
Sony springs a surprise with advanced Vision-S concept car at CES 2020
Technology giant Sony has revealed a bold electric concept car called the Vision-S at CES in Las Vegas, to showcase its autonomous driving and in-car entertainment systems. The four-door saloon was unveiled at the tech show by Sony boss Kenichiro Yoshida, who said it “embodies our contribution to the future of mobility.” It features a […]