Opinion:
¶ “Graph of the Day: Even France could go 100% to renewables” [RenewEconomy]
¶ “Analysis – Renewables turn utilities into dinosaurs of the energy world” [Interactive Investor]
Science and Technology:
¶ “Where has all the ice gone?” The Earth Policy Institute tracks glacial melting. [InvestorIdeas.com]
¶ The power from solar and wind generators can be stored in the form of hydrogen. At Hanover Messe, 130 companies show off their technologies. [Nanotechnology News]
¶ Controlled whirlwinds can be used to generate electrical power. [Geekosystem]
World:
¶ Italy’s ERG more than doubled its core earnings in the fourth quarter, helped by an improved performance at its renewable energy and power and gas businesses, as it shifts from volatile refining. [Climate Spectator]
US:
¶ The US has a trade surplus in the solar trade with China, according to Pew Charitable Trust. [United Press International, Asia]
¶ Palo Alto, California, has instituted 100% renewable energy purchases. [Virtual-Strategy Magazine]
¶ As coal plants retire, and new sources of power come online, the grid is being upgraded. PJM has $5 billion in upgrades in the pipeline. [Platts]
¶ The Union of Concerned Scientists released its report on near-misses in nuclear plants. [The Advocate]
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