Headline News:
- Iowa is a leader in wind energy due to bipartisan support. Amid the variability in crop prices, the turbines mean a steady annual income for the farmers who have long-term leases for turbines on their land. Such lease payments can net $5,000 to $10,000 a year per tower. [chinadialogue]
Wind turbines near the small farming town of Nevada, Iowa. (Image by Carl Wycoff)
- According to Solar Intelligence analyst Finlay Colville, the UK installed 1.553 GW of new solar PV capacity during the first quarter of 2016. The UK’s first quarter was the second highest quarter ever for the UK solar PV industry, as the first quarter of last year retains its record. [CleanTechnica]
- The Japanese government has advised Nigeria to adopt renewable energy for the provision of electricity in the country. The leader of a Japanese delegation gave the advice in relation to the continuous militant activities which is disrupting gas supply for the generation of electricity. [TODAY.ng]
- The EPA proposed adding new hydropower and geothermal generation to the criteria of projects eligible to receive emissions reductions credits under a voluntary program that would reward states that choose to make early investments in preparation for the Clean Power Plan. [Bloomberg BNA]
- Florida Power & Light Co will install several different types of battery systems in southern Florida as part of a pilot project. The systems will be at locations in the counties of Miami-Dade and Monroe to research a range of potential future benefits of energy storage. [North American Windpower]
For more news, please visit geoharvey – Daily News about Energy and Climate Change.
from Green Energy Times http://www.greenenergytimes.net/2016/06/18/june-18-green-energy-news-3/
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