by Geri Wright | Aug 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
Share of electricity generated from sun and wind by the world’s 20 major economies has risen by more than 70% over last five years. This data highlights the growth of newer forms of green energy. Vergnet recognises the focus being employed by governments around the...
by Geri Wright | Aug 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
IRENA report: current renewable investment needs to double by 2020 and triple by 2030 to limit global temperature rise to below 2 degrees. Renewables 2016 Global Status Report revealed $13 billion increase in investment in 2014-2015. IRENA reported that the huge...
by Geri Wright | Aug 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
International Energy Agency’s recently published data reveals renewable energy sources as the second largest source of global electricity production. Coal has remained number one; natural gas has fallen to third. World production of renewable energy grew 2.6 percent...
by Geri Wright | Jul 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
With rapidly growing expertise and an abundance of wind and sunshine, small island states have a head start when it comes to alternative energy. Their specific geographical and economic characteristics also mean that they have a lot to gain from a complete transition...
by Geri Wright | Jul 13, 2016 | Mining
A new report published by Allied Market Research expects the global mining equipment market to grow to $156 billion by 2022. The report predicts that the market will increase by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9% during 2016-2022. The study, entitled “World...
by Geri Wright | Jul 5, 2016 | Hybrid Energy, Islands, Islands, Latest News, Wind Energy
Last week, on Thursday 20th June 2016, Vergnet attended the official inauguration of the repowered Petite Place wind farm in Guadeloupe in the Caribbean. The inauguration took place on the island of Marie-Galante where the wind farm was commissioned in January 2016...
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