Paris kicked off yesterday with speeches from world leaders and some new initiatives. Many of these centered around solar with India leading a global solar initiative (Go Modi!). One thing that separates Paris’ COP21 from previous conferences is the cost of solar. Making drastic investments (unsubsidized) into clean energy while realizing market rate returns is more possible today than ever before. Developing nations can participate without asking for handouts and that has a tremendous impact. Paris is different and should be the start of a new climate beginning. I will not be in attendance but my colleagues will be.
- New York Times: Citing Urgency, World Leaders Converge on France for Climate Talks
- The Guardian: India unveils global solar alliance of 120 countries at Paris climate summit
- Financial Times: COP21 Paris climate talks – US solar tax credit debate heats up
- PV-Magazine: Abengoa US yieldco faces uncertainty as parent company opens insolvency proceedings
- Bloomberg: The Silicon Valley Idea That’s Driving Solar Use Worldwide
- Greentech Media: The Mercifully Short List of Fallen Solar Companies – 2015 Edition
- Rocky Mountain Institute: 3 Ways Wind and Solar Can Continue To Grow In a 21st-Century Grid
- CleanTechnica: Net Metering Boost Takes Place In Brazil
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Have a great day!
Yann