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Research Triangle region is a global leader in shaping intelligent energy future

Leaders of the Triangle region's rapidly growing cleantech industry cluster have written an exclusive three-part series for WRALTechWire. Part One focuses on the opportunity cleantech offers the regional economy and the companies and assets that make it a global hotspot for this important emerging industry.

Who will lead in cleantech?

 Defeat of renewable energy subsidy bill shows 'green' power

The global fight over the wisdom of "green energy" may very well have hit a pivotal point right here in North Carolina. If a state under conservative Republican control can't repeal legislation that requires utilities to provide sustainable energy and also provides subsidies to the emerging industry then the march to a greener future is likely to continue.

Inside Google's big data center in Lenoir

 Sustainable Energy Conference focuses on 'Intelligent Energy Future'

Speakers from across the country and companies representing the spectrum of green energy and cleantech will gather at N.C. State today through Wednesday for the 10th annual Sustainable Energy conference.

 Renewable energy rollback moves forward in NC House

State House lawmakers are moving ahead with a proposal to freeze and repeal the state's renewable energy standards.

 Report: NC ranks no. 2 in the US for clean energy jobs

North Carolina ranks second among all states in clean energy jobs, according to a new report from Environmental Entrepreneurs. The Tar Heel state counted 10,867 clean jobs last year.

 NC ranks among nation's 10 best states for green jobs, report says

Environmental Entrepreneurs group says green jobs industry produced more than 110,000 jobs across the country in 2012.

 Windmills off NC coast move closer to reality

The U.S. Department of the Interior has designated sites off Wilmington and the Outer Banks for development of offshore wind energy.

 Startup Greensky is banking on the winds of change

In this the latest of a series of stories profiling presenting companies at the Council for Entrepreneurial Development's annual Tech Venture conference, Quentin Ankri at Greensky Wind Systems talks about the need for silent wind turbines.

Greensky Wind Systems

 ABB lands $55M wind power project in Brazil

The power technology company, which operates its U.S. headquarters in Cary, will provide substations and related infrastructure as part of a new contract.

 Renewable energy investment hits record $257B

Global investment in renewable energy reached a record of $257 billion last year, with solar attracting more than half the total spending, according to a U.N. report released Monday.

Renewable energy investment grows

 Report: Renewable power boom leaves nations without backup

Nations adding wind and solar power aren't doing enough to ensure their electricity systems can meet demand when renewable-energy output falls short, according to a Bloomberg Industries analysis.

Duke's new wind power farm in Wyoming

 Chinese firm picks NCSU for wind power research center

China Ming Yang Wind Power Group will locate its North American research and development center at N.C. State's Centennial Campus.

 Report touts potential of coastal wind power for N.C.

A science panel advising Gov. Beverly Perdue on offshore energy development says oil and gas drilling is unlikely in waters within North Carolina's authority, but the coast has some of the best East Coast locations for wind power.

Green areas are possible offshore wind power lease sites

 Clean energy investment hits record $260B in 2011

U.S. leads the way with solar power investments surging 36 percent. Spending in the U.S. rose by a third to $55.9 billion, surpassing the 1 percent gain in China to $47.4 billion.

 GSK pushes on with wind turbines; Lenovo preps Windows tablet; BlackBerry loses more share; reprieve for LightSquared

 $600M wind power project in northeastern NC put on hold

Iberdrola Renewables says construction won't begin because there are no agreements to buy electricity from its Desert Wind Energy project near Elizabeth City. The company no longer expects to meet its earlier completion target next year.

 ABB, Duke to get federal wind-power funds

The Department of Energy put the two companies' projects among 41 it is backing across 20 states.

 NC 'clean energy' firms jump by 700 to 1,800 in less than year

According to a new report from the NC Sustainable Energy Association, the state also is the site of more than 1,800 renewable energy system projects with nearly 3 megawatts of generating capacity. That's enough for more than 561,000 homes.

Clean energy

 Wind farm secures approval in northeastern NC

The 20,000-acre project will provide power for 75,000 homes,

 Pending bills could boost NC's clean energy sector

Opinion: If you're looking for answers to some our state's daunting problems, just look up. Solar power has the potential to create thousands of new jobs in North Carolina while delivering safe and affordable electricity.

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