Ormat Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ORA) said that its 30 MW McGinness Hills geothermal energy plant in Lander County, Nev. began commercial operations on July 26. The plant has been generating electricity since June 15 and NV Energy (NYSE: NVE) is purchasing the output under a 20-year power purchase agreement. The geothermal power plant features the Ormat … Continue reading Geothermal energy plant in Nevada begins operations
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Offshore wind power project on Malta continues as planned
Hexicon AB, a Swedish clean tech company specializing in the design of off-shore platforms for wind and wave power, is together with local subsidiary Hexicon Malta Ltd continuing the development of a renewable energy solution for Malta in close cooperation with Maltese authorities. The project is independent of and thereby unaffected by the European Commission’s … Continue reading Offshore wind power project on Malta continues as planned
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Nordex Awarded Contract For Two Ireland Wind Energy Projects
Nordex says it will provide wind turbines for the second phase of the Glenough Wind Farm and the 15 MW Gibbett Hill wind farm. Nordex has been awarded a contract for the delivery and assembly of seven high-wind turbines for the Irish “Glenough 2” and “Gibbett Hill” projects. “Glenough 2” entails an extension to an … Continue reading Nordex Awarded Contract For Two Ireland Wind Energy Projects
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Greenland’s massive ice sheet melts
» By Chris Rose As the world’s media attention turned this week to the Summer Olympics in London, a somewhat downplayed story of astonishing implications was emerging from the world’s biggest island: almost 97% of Greenland’s ice sheet experienced melting during early to mid-July. In a normal summer period, according to the National Aeronautics and … Continue reading Greenland’s massive ice sheet melts
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New Database from NREL Makes Costs of Energy Technologies More Transparent
A new web application collects cost and performance estimates for electric generation, advanced vehicles, and renewable fuel technologies and makes them available for utilities, policy makers, consumers, and academics. The Transparent Cost Database (TCDB) app provides technology cost and performance estimates that can be used to benchmark company costs, model energy scenarios, and inform research … Continue reading New Database from NREL Makes Costs of Energy Technologies More Transparent
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U.S.: 200,000 GW of solar power could be installed
The study considered five different types of renewable energy generating technologies – solar energy (photovoltaic, concentrated solar power), wind power, biopower, geothermal energy and hydropower. Solar power technologies were further subdivided into utility-scale photovoltaics for urban and rural areas, rooftop photovoltaics and concentrating solar power. Texas and California are the biggest winners in this category, … Continue reading U.S.: 200,000 GW of solar power could be installed
Continue readingSpain and the US Shine the Brightest in the Concentrating Solar Thermal Power Market
This huge predicted increase is the result of US plans to commission numerous major Concentrated Solar Power plants throughout the next decade. An increase in the cost of fossil fuels and supporting government policies (as well as enviable weather) has seen Spain and the United States dominate the global solar thermal market, explains a new … Continue reading Spain and the US Shine the Brightest in the Concentrating Solar Thermal Power Market
Continue readingWind energy in Ireland: Nordex prevailing again in the high-wind power segment
Nordex has been awarded a contract for the delivery and assembly of seven high-wind turbines for the Irish “Glenough 2” and “Gibbett Hill” projects. “Glenough 2” entails an extension to an existing 32.5 MW wind farm, which Nordex previously also built, while “Gibbett Hill” is a new 15 MW wind farm. The two projects are … Continue reading Wind energy in Ireland: Nordex prevailing again in the high-wind power segment
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Wind Energy in France – market value and forecasts to 2016
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/w3n5cc/wind_energy_in_fra) has announced the addition of the “Wind Energy in France” report to their offering. Wind Energy in France industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2007-11, and forecast to 2016). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics … Continue reading Wind Energy in France – market value and forecasts to 2016
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Envision Solar announces solar energy initiatives in United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Spain
Envision Solar International, Inc., (www.envisionsolar.com) (OTC BB: EVSI), the leading solar shaded parking array designer and developer, announced new business development initiatives in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Spain through a partnership with Aconfort – member of Al Habtoor Enterprises, based in the UAE and Spain. The partnership with Aconfort, a leading solar energy … Continue reading Envision Solar announces solar energy initiatives in United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Spain
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Innergex acquires a 77 MW wind farm in British Columbia
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX: INE) (“Innergex” or the “Corporation”) announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Finavera Wind Energy (TSX-V: FVR) to acquire its Wildmare wind energy project located in British Columbia, Canada. The purchase price of this asset will be approximately $22.0 million, subject to adjustments based on the realization … Continue reading Innergex acquires a 77 MW wind farm in British Columbia
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Finavera Wind Energy announces $22 million sale of 77 MW wildmare wind power project
Finavera Wind Energy Inc. (‘Finavera Wind Energy’ or the ‘Company’) (TSX-V: FVR) is pleased to announce it has signed a binding Purchase and Sale Agreement to sell the 77 megawatt (“MW”) Wildmare Wind Energy Project for approximately $22,000,000 to Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX: INE) (“Innergex”). The Wildmare Wind Energy Project, located near the community … Continue reading Finavera Wind Energy announces $22 million sale of 77 MW wildmare wind power project
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GE wind turbines to power Comexhidro wind farm in Santa Catarina, Mexico
GE (NYSE: GE), a leading global provider of wind energy, will provide Comexhidro eight 2.75-megawatt (MW) wind turbines that will generate clean energy for public lighting in the municipality of Santa Catarina, Nuevo León. The wind farm will help Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, reduce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the amount produced by 10,000 cars … Continue reading GE wind turbines to power Comexhidro wind farm in Santa Catarina, Mexico
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Concentrated solar power demonstration project under way in Gauteng
Sustainable energy specialist Bluhm Burton Energy (BBEnergy), the newest member of Bluhm Berton Engineering Group, is building a new concentrating solar power (CSP) collector demonstration plant at power utility Eskom’s facility in Rosherville. BBEnergy funded the development of earlier prototypes and unveiled its locally developed product prototype in late 2010. The CSP collector uses the … Continue reading Concentrated solar power demonstration project under way in Gauteng
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Electric Vehicles: Nissan LEAF electric cars start patrolling Portuguese streets
Portuguese criminals need to take extra care if they want to avoid being caught red-handed. Local police have taken delivery of a fleet of stealthy Nissan LEAF electric vehicles, allowing them to arrive at the scene of a crime in near silence. The eight Nissan LEAF police cars will be operated by Portugal’s PSP … Continue reading Electric Vehicles: Nissan LEAF electric cars start patrolling Portuguese streets
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Mahindra Reva Receives Prestigious IGBC ‘Platinum’ Rating
Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. (Mahindra Reva), a global pioneer of electric vehicle technology, today announced that it has been awarded the ‘Platinum’ Rating from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). The Mahindra Reva plant was awarded the ‘platinum rating’ in the site review by IGBC and thus set a unique record of becoming … Continue reading Mahindra Reva Receives Prestigious IGBC ‘Platinum’ Rating
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GE Scientists Successfully Test World-Class Traction Motor For Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
Engineers at GE Global Research are advancing motor technology that could have a substantial impact on hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) of the future. “This is a significant accomplishment. We at GE are pushing the boundaries to build more robust, yet more efficient motors for hybrid and fully electric platforms” GE recently tested a prototype … Continue reading GE Scientists Successfully Test World-Class Traction Motor For Hybrid and Electric Vehicles
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NVMN Wins Three Choice Deals to Supply Lithium to Major Chinese Battery Companies
Nova Mining Corp. (OTCBB:NVMN) announce today that they have executed an unprecedented third LOI for the supply of lithium to a major battery manufacturing company in Shenzhen, China. This third deal is with Qiangqiang Battery Company. Qiangqiang is a major international manufacturer and supplier of lithium-ion batteries for a myriad of products, including smartphones, cameras, electric … Continue reading NVMN Wins Three Choice Deals to Supply Lithium to Major Chinese Battery Companies
Continue readingGE Wind Turbines to Power Comexhidro Wind Farm in Mexico
Eight GE 2.75-Megawatt Wind Turbines Will Generate Wind Energy for Public Lighting in Santa Catarina. The Mexican Wind Energy Association Estimates the Country’s Wind Energy Potential at More than 50,000 Megawatts. GE is Celebrating a Decade in the Wind Industry with 18,000 Wind Turbines Installed Worldwide. GE (NYSE: GE), a leading global provider of wind energy, will … Continue reading GE Wind Turbines to Power Comexhidro Wind Farm in Mexico
Continue readingWind power project in Canada sold to Innergex
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc., a Canadian independent renewable power producer, on July 26 said it has entered into an agreement with Finavera Wind Energy to acquire its Wildmare wind farm in British Columbia, Canada for approximately C$22 million ($21.8 million). The amount to be paid is subject to adjustments, depending on certain milestones and events. … Continue reading Wind power project in Canada sold to Innergex
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