Trina Solar signs 300 MW solar power agreement in China

Trina Solar has agreed to develop and construct about 300MW of distributed generation (DG) solar power and associated projects in Hefei, Anhui Province, China.     As part of the strategic cooperation framework agreement with the administrative committee of the Hefei Xinzhan General Pilot Zone, the company will start construction of the first 30MW commercial … Continue reading Trina Solar signs 300 MW solar power agreement in China

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Heraeus opens photovoltaic solar energy R&D centres in China, Taiwan

The Heraeus Photovoltaics Global Business Unit announces the opening of their new Regional R&D centers in Mainland China and Taiwan for the development and modification of front-side and back-side metallization pastes during this year’s SNEC (2015) International Photovoltaic Power Generation Conference & Exhibition from April 28th through April 30th, 2015 in Hall: W3 Booth: 660. … Continue reading Heraeus opens photovoltaic solar energy R&D centres in China, Taiwan

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Wind energy in India: Gamesa wind turbines supplied to six wind power farms

The company will build two turnkey wind farms with aggregate capacity of 158 MW for a leading IPP in the country. It will also supply 18 G97-2.0 MW wind turbines (36 MW) at four wind farms located in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Gamesa, a global technology leader in … Continue reading Wind energy in India: Gamesa wind turbines supplied to six wind power farms

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Geronimo sells Black Oak Getty wind farm to Sempra U.S. Gas & Power

Geronimo Energy, LLC (“Geronimo”) is pleased to announce the sale of the Black Oak Getty wind project (“Black Oak Getty” or “Project”) to Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, a leading developer of clean energy solutions in markets throughout the U.S. Sempra U.S. Gas & Power expects construction of Black Oak Getty to peak in 2016, … Continue reading Geronimo sells Black Oak Getty wind farm to Sempra U.S. Gas & Power

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Prysmian Group wins contract from Tennet for offshore wind farm

Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announces the successful commissioning of the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) offshore grid connection project SylWin1 realised off the North Sea coast of Germany in a contract with the Dutch-German transmission system operator TenneT.     Prysmian secured this project in January 2011 … Continue reading Prysmian Group wins contract from Tennet for offshore wind farm

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Newspapers call for pro-wind power policies across the U.S.

In response to news from the American Wind Energy Association that the wind industry rebounded in 2014, adding nearly 23,000 jobs, several newspapers in states that are reaping the benefits of this homegrown energy source called for pro-wind policies. In Texas, both the Austin-American Statesman and The Dallas Morning News editorialized against proposed state legislation … Continue reading Newspapers call for pro-wind power policies across the U.S.

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What’s the next big opportunity in wind energy?

The U.S. Department of Energy’s recently released “Wind Vision” report features benchmarks that can inspire our industry to realize robust growth. To achieve those benchmarks – specifically, 20 percent of the nation’s electricity mix coming from wind by 2030 and 35 percent by 2050 – the wind industry will likely tap new opportunities that it’s … Continue reading What’s the next big opportunity in wind energy?

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Sales of Electric Trucks and Buses Are Expected to Total More than 805,000 from 2014 to 2023

A recent report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market for commercial vehicles that use electric drive vehicle technology, including global market forecasts for sales and the number of vehicles in use through 2023.   Although medium and heavy duty vehicles represent just a fraction of all vehicles on roadways today, they contribute significantly to … Continue reading Sales of Electric Trucks and Buses Are Expected to Total More than 805,000 from 2014 to 2023

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Offshore wind power: Siemens hands over North Sea grid connections to TenneT

Siemens has handed over SylWin1, the third North Sea grid connection this year, to its customer TenneT. The German-Dutch transmission grid operator has now put the world’s most powerful grid connection to date into commercial operation. The offshore platform of the SylWin1 grid connection is located around 70 kilometers west of the island of Sylt, … Continue reading Offshore wind power: Siemens hands over North Sea grid connections to TenneT

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Tesla to unveil home battery on 30 April

Tesla Motors Inc plans to unveil its first non-car product line on 30 April, which, according to the automaker, would be stationary batteries. The electric car maker would offer two types of batteries: one that powered homes, and the other for utility use.   The Palo Alto-based company would source solar panels from sister company, … Continue reading Tesla to unveil home battery on 30 April

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NTPC signs PPA with Andhra Pradesh for 250 MW solar power

The plant is the first phase of 1,000 MW solar power facility that NTPC is developing in Anantapur district. NTPC on Friday inked power purchase agreement (PPA) with Andhra Pradesh power distribution companies for supply of power from the 250-MW solar power plant which is being developed under the first phase of the 1,000 MW … Continue reading NTPC signs PPA with Andhra Pradesh for 250 MW solar power

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Scientists create cheaper magnetic material for electric vehicles, wind turbines

Cerium is a widely available and inexpensive rare-earth metal. Scientists have used it to create a high-performance magnet that’s similar in performance to traditional dysprosium-containing magnets and could make wind turbines less expensive to manufacture.     Karl A. Gschneidner and fellow scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory have created a new … Continue reading Scientists create cheaper magnetic material for electric vehicles, wind turbines

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Wind energy in Morocco: ACWA Power to Launch Wind Power Projects

ACWA Power is planning to launch wind farm projects in Morocco and other countries. Paddy Padmanathan, President and CEO of ACWA Power, said the company will invest $12 billion in current and new renewable energy projects in these countries.   He added that the Saudi Group is competing for three wind power tenders totaling 850 … Continue reading Wind energy in Morocco: ACWA Power to Launch Wind Power Projects

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IEA reviews energy policies of countries in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia

The International Energy Agency (IEA) released a review of energy policies in 11 countries of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia that play a significant role in world energy security.   Four of the countries – Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan – possess substantial oil and gas resources in the Caspian Sea, which offer … Continue reading IEA reviews energy policies of countries in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia

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First Lady Michelle Obama credits renewable energy for hiring veterans

First Lady Michelle Obama praised the renewable energy sector for its efforts to make good jobs available for U.S. military veterans, in marking the fourth anniversary of Joining Forces, the veterans advocacy initiative she co-leads with Dr. Jill Biden.   Military veterans from leading wind energy development companies Invenergy and EDP Renewables attended the event … Continue reading First Lady Michelle Obama credits renewable energy for hiring veterans

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