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  In 2016, electrical generation will largely come from renewables, according to the International Energy Agency's (IEA) Medium-Term Renewable Energy Market Report. Solar and wind will surpass natural gas, doubling nuclear output and coming in second only to coal in power generation.   Global renewable electricity generation is expected to grow from 4,860 terawatt-hours in 2012 […]

Renewable energy parks are a new concept, but are at the forefront of discussions lately. A renewable energy park is "an area used and planned for the purpose of clean energy development, like wind and solar generation." This revolving concept provides a source of reliable, locally-produced clean energy, contributes to eco-tourism, and is an educational […]

The emerging green technology sector may be delivering the economic benefits its advocates have long said it would. According to a year-end report from Environmental Entrepreneurs, more than 300 new renewable energy or clean transportation projects, facilities projects, and facilities were announced in 2012, promising an estimated 110,000 new jobs. Sectors covered in the report include […]

Ratings agency Standard & Poor has said that the renewable energy market shows a promising future for solar and wind technology. In fact, the oil and gas giant Shell forecasts that solar could become the world's largest primary source of energy by 2070. Take for example, Germany, which now has a cumulative capacity of 32.6 […]

Renewable energy can become complicated, especially to those who are unfamiliar with the field. The Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) recently released a report about the strong growth of renewable energy. The report was presented at a press conference and offered several useful charts and graphs, which are easier representations of the information they found. […]

The lightweight Solar Impulse once flew overnight without using fuel. This summer, engineers are hoping to fly it across the U.S. The solar-powered plane features a lightweight design, a wingspan of more than 200 feet wide, and weighs less than a typical car. "Every aspect of the plane, from the carbon fiber components to the […]

What state leads the way when it comes to renewable energy? Surprisingly, Iowa. Iowa is not a particularly windy or sunny place, and it's certainly not a state you think of when you consider cutting edge initiatives and energy efficiency. As it turns out, Iowa ranks first in the nation in the production of ethanol, […]

After recently announcing its staunch support for LED lighting, Ikea is looking to become even more energy efficient. The Swedish retailer says it will rely on solar and wind energy to produce all the power it uses at its stores and buildings worldwide by 2020. "Each roof is a power station in the making," says […]

Each month, Worldwide Energy features a client that we have worked with to showcase not only our portfolio, but also our client's business. Project Scope: Surplus Exchange is a nonprofit organization that diverts consumer electronics from the waste stream, ensuring that the material is properly recycled in accordance with the Basel Action network, the world’s […]