Japan, an industrialized country but extremely resource poor, has put a great deal of attention on developing new and renewable energy over the years, with the latest case being in Okayama Prefecture where the construction of the biggest solar power plant was launched on Friday. A total of 920,000 solar panels will be installed … Continue reading Japan exploiting renewable energy to address shortage
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Cuba aims for 24% renewable energy by 2030
Cuba is aspiring to obtain 24 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 and to that end has unveiled an initial set of projects requiring a combined investment outlay of more than $600 million. The island currently generates just 4.3 percent of its electricity from renewable sources but it plans to allocate … Continue reading Cuba aims for 24% renewable energy by 2030
Continue readingConstruction of 230 MW solar power plant begins in west Japan
A Japanese firm on Friday started construction of a solar power plant in western Japan’s Okayama prefecture, which will be one of the country’s biggest, the Kyodo news agency reported Friday. The 230-megawatt facility’s operator, Setouchi Future Creations LLC, a company founded by firms including GE Energy Financial Services and Toyo Engineering Corp., plans … Continue reading Construction of 230 MW solar power plant begins in west Japan
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Alstom’s tidal turbines have generated over 1GWh to the Scottish grid
As part of their testing programmes at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland, Alstom’s tidal devices have now generated over 1GWh of electricity, in actual operating conditions, to the Scottish grid. Alstom’s 1MW tidal turbine, deployed in 2013 as part of the ReDAPT[1] project, at EMEC’s tidal test site, has demonstrated … Continue reading Alstom’s tidal turbines have generated over 1GWh to the Scottish grid
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Etrion completes construction of 70 MW solar energy plant in Chile
Etrion, a solar independent power producer, has constructed the 70MW Salvador project in the Atacama region of Chile. The Salvador project is considered to be the world’s largest solar power plant based on spot market electricity revenues and is the second-largest solar park connected in Chile. Etrion chief executive officer Marco Northland said: “The … Continue reading Etrion completes construction of 70 MW solar energy plant in Chile
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Canadian Solar lands deal for three solar power plants in Brazil
Canadian Solar Inc. (the “Company”, or “Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world’s largest solar power companies, today announced that it has won 3 solar photovoltaic (PV) projects totaling 114 megawatts (MW) In Vazante, in the state in Minas Gerais in Brazil. Canadian Solar, in partnership with Solatio, will develop, build and own the … Continue reading Canadian Solar lands deal for three solar power plants in Brazil
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Enel Green Power signs renewable energy supply with Endesa Chile
Enel Green Power, acting through its subsidiary Enel Green Power Chile Ltda (“Enel Green Power Chile”), and Empresa Nacional de Electricidad SA (“Endesa Chile”) have signed a long-term power supply contract, which also envisages the sale of the green certificates, with a term of around 20 years for two wind power projects and about 25 … Continue reading Enel Green Power signs renewable energy supply with Endesa Chile
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Acciona increases net profit to €149 million
Results boosted by €63 million in capital gains from asset sales. Consolidated revenues grew 0.6% to €4,728 million. EBITDA fell 8% in the first nine months of 2014 to €771 million. Earnings Before Tax would have been €283 million higher if it weren’t for the energy reforms introduced in Spain since late 2012. Net ordinary … Continue reading Acciona increases net profit to €149 million
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NextEra Energy Resources breaks ground on two solar power projects in southern California
NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, through its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries, today announced it has begun construction of two solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on separate sites in southern California. The solar PV systems will be ground mounted on 20-acre privately owned sites in Apple Valley, Calif., and Blythe, Calif. “We are committed to developing projects that … Continue reading NextEra Energy Resources breaks ground on two solar power projects in southern California
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Abengoa to continue with Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project development
The Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project will now incorporate Abengoa’s technology, including a large storage system, to better meet the needs of California. Abengoa’s new proposal will make use of the company’s molten salt tower with Thermal Energy Storage (TES) proprietary technology. TES is a proven technology that allows solar energy to be stored so … Continue reading Abengoa to continue with Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project development
Continue readingRenewable Energy potential exceeds 12,000 MW in Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is not only a country with rich natural resources, but also a nation capable of taking advantages of alternative resources, such as solar power, wind energy, thermal energies. The total capacity of alternative and renewable energy sources in Azerbaijan exceeds 12,000 megawatts, the Deputy Head of the Department of Investments and Strategic Development … Continue reading Renewable Energy potential exceeds 12,000 MW in Azerbaijan
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Myanmar plans 41 new power plants in 15 years
Myanmar has mapped a 15-year power development plan to meet increasing demand, setting its sights on boosting capacity from 4,581 megawatts to over 29,000MW in 2031. According to Myint Oo, director at the Ministry of Electric Power, the plan will shift Myanmar’s focus from hydropower to other energy sources, including coal, natural gas, solar, and … Continue reading Myanmar plans 41 new power plants in 15 years
Continue readingSpain’s ACS units win solar power projects in Brazil
ACS said on Monday its Cobra and Lintran divisions had won licenses from the Brazilian government to build and operate nine solar power plants in Sao Paulo, costing a total of 406 million euros ($507 million). The licenses are part of an alternative energy auction organised by the Brazilian government, it said. ACS … Continue reading Spain’s ACS units win solar power projects in Brazil
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Brazil contracts 769 MW of wind energy and 890 MW photovoltaic
Brazil awarded 20-year power supply contracts totaling 889.7MW of solar PV from 31 projects at an average price of R$215.12/MWh ($86.8MWh). The price was 17.9% below the cap prices of R$262/MWh set by the government. Brazilian developers on Friday sold 769.1MW of wind power from 31 wind farm projects at the government’s reserve auction … Continue reading Brazil contracts 769 MW of wind energy and 890 MW photovoltaic
Continue readingBrazil finally entered the solar power sector
Brazil finally entered the solar power sector on Friday, granting contracts for the construction of 31 solar plants as it tries to diversify its sources of generation amid an energy crisis caused by the worst drought in eight decades. Wind energy developers won contracts to sell 769 megawatts in installed capacity, at an average price … Continue reading Brazil finally entered the solar power sector
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IEA review of Morocco’s energy policies
Wind energy should reach 700 MW capacity this year, and next year the first concentrated solar power (CSP) plant rated at 160 MW should come on stream. Morocco’s energy strategy is very much on target, with notable advances in wind and solar power and on fuel subsidy reform, the International Energy Agency (IEA) … Continue reading IEA review of Morocco’s energy policies
Continue readingSunEdison Wins 150 Megawatts Of Solar Photovoltaic Projects In Karnataka India
SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE: SUNE), a leading global solar technology manufacturer and provider of solar energy services, today announced that it has won 5 solar photovoltaic (PV) projects totaling 150 megawatts (MW) from Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) as announced by the Government of Karnataka. SunEdison or SunEdison affiliates, including Yieldcos, are envisioned as the … Continue reading SunEdison Wins 150 Megawatts Of Solar Photovoltaic Projects In Karnataka India
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) ‘Black Hole’ Material Unveiled
The team were challenged as part of the U.S. government’s SunShot program to increase the efficiency of large-scale concentrated solar power (CSP) technology. A multidisciplinary engineering team at the University of California, San Diego developed a new nanoparticle-based material for concentrating solar power plants designed to absorb and convert to heat more than 90 percent … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) ‘Black Hole’ Material Unveiled
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Solar Energy Will Be as Cheap as Fossil Fuel Energy by 2016
A new study on solar energy from Deutsche Bank bears very good news. Thanks to technology and innovation, solar energy will be just as cheap as energy from fossil fuels by 2016. That’s basically tomorrow, and it’s awesome. We have a few people to thank for this encouraging turn of events. One is Uncle Sam. … Continue reading Solar Energy Will Be as Cheap as Fossil Fuel Energy by 2016
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Brazil’s first solar power auction to clear 500 MW
Brazil will take its first leap into commercial solar power generation on Friday with a rights auction of at least 500 megawatts of new solar energy plants, adding a new energy source as a drought reveals the danger of depending on hydropower. Sun-kissed Brazil has one of the highest solar radiation factors in the … Continue reading Brazil’s first solar power auction to clear 500 MW
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