QUICK NEWS, September 3: CHINA TO DOUBLE ENERGY WITH NEW ENERGY HALF OF BUILD; TRANSMISSION TO US INTERRUPTUS; CAR DEALERS GO SOLAR

CHINA TO DOUBLE ENERGY WITH NEW ENERGY HALF OF BUILD China Power Seen Doubling With Renewables as Coal Holds Sway

Sally Bakewell, August 26, 2013 (Bloomberg News)

“China’s generation capacity will more than double to 2030, with half of all new plants powered by renewable energy and coal remaining the most important fuel…China may add 1,583 gigawatts of capacity and attract $1.4 trillion in renewables investment by that year, according to a Bloomberg New Energy Finance report. Coal will still account for more than 50 percent of power generation…[China] is seeking to meet demand that will probably grow 5 percent a year while forging a cleaner future after smog in Beijing in June surpassed hazardous levels. The government has boosted solar-power targets…” click here for more

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TRANSMISSION TO US INTERRUPTUS Energy Distributions Can’t Keep up with Wind Energy Production

September 1, 2013 (AllGov)

“…[T]he antiquated energy distribution system is preventing wind from reaching its full potential—often forcing wind farms to throttle back on windy days. Although the technology to solve the problem has existed for years, foot-dragging by utility companies has left the U.S. ill-prepared…That’s becoming a bigger problem every year, as an alternative energy revolution continues to gather strength. In 2012, wind power was the biggest source (43%) of new energy capacity while its price neared an all-time low and total U.S. wind-generation capacity reached 60 gigawatts–5% of total production capacity, with more than twice that much (135 GW) in the pipeline…” click here for more

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CAR DEALERS GO SOLAR Two Car Dealerships Cut Costs by Going to Solar Power; Narly Honda and Smithtown Acura install solar energy systems to go green, save on energy costs.

Sara Walsh, September 1, 2013 (Smithtown Patch)

"…Nardy Honda of St. James and Smithtown Acura are among the first car dealerships in the nation to…[participate in American Honda's Partnership with Solar City…by installing turnkey solar power [to reduce emissions and save on energy costs]…The two dealerships - both third-generation automotive dealers…received the American Honda and Acura Environmental Leadership Award, an award that recognizes car dealers who significantly reduce their environmental impact…American Honda's partnership with Solar City also allows dealerships in 13 other states to install solar systems with little to no upfront costs…” click here for more

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