Report: Wind, solar may provide 20% of the world's energy needs by 2035

Report: Wind, solar may provide 20% of the world's energy needs by 2035 | Sony bumps up US timeline for 100% renewables by 10 years | Opinion: N.J. is emerging as a national offshore wind leader Created for aquarianm@gmail.com |  Web Version October 18, 2018 News for wind power professionals and advocates SIGN UP ⋅   FORWARD Industry Update Report: Wind, solar may provide 20% of the world's energy needs by 2035 The upward trajectory of wind and solar put the two energy sources on track to supply nearly 20% of the world's electricity needs by 2035, according to Wood Mackenzie. The report notes that the world's emphasis on sustainability "is almost akin to a gravitational force, pulling things in one direction and driving the 'great fuel switch,' leaving little possibility for a reversal." Renewables Now (Bulgaria) (tiered subscription model) (10/18),  ThinkProgress (10/17)       Sony bumps up US timeline for 100% renewables by 10 years Sony has accelerated its plan for moving to 100% renewables in the US, and says it will now meet that goal by 2030. Currently, renewables power 25% of its US operations. Engadget (10/17)       Opinion: N.J. is emerging as a national offshore wind leader New Jersey is pursuing a goal to add 3.5 gigawatts of installed offshore wind capacity by 2030 -- a goal that would create thousands of jobs, stimulate many downstream industries and deliver low-cost energy to the state, write Debra Coyle McFadden and John Shinn of the New Jersey Work Environment Council. "New Jersey is strategically positioned to be an economic leader in the region's adoption of offshore wind," they write. NJ Spotlight (New Jersey) (10/18)       O&M that works for Owners Tired of serving your O&M provider? 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Reuters (10/17),  The Hill (10/17)       N.Y. governor unveils $27.5M fund for clean energy job training New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has introduced a new $27.5 million fund that will help prepare workers for jobs in the state's emerging clean energy industry. "Clean energy jobs are the jobs of the future, and because Governor Cuomo has put the state on a path to lead the nation in clean energy growth, those jobs will be disproportionately created here in New York," New York State Energy Research and Development Authority President and CEO Alicia Barton says. North American Windpower online (10/17)       CAREERS IN WIND powered by Central Region Director AWEA -  View More Listings | Post a Job When small men begin to cast big shadows, it means the sun is about to set. 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