AfDB Facilitates the Approval of a

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved €115 million in financing for a wind power project in Kenya’s Lake Turkana region. The project will add 300MW to power generation capacity and will benefit Kenya by providing clean and affordable energy that will reduce the overall energy cost to end consumers. Furthermore, … Continue reading AfDB Facilitates the Approval of a

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Amonix Achieves World Record for PV Module Efficiency in Test at NREL

Amonix Inc., the leading designer and manufacturer of concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) solar power systems, announced today that it has successfully converted more than 36% of direct sunlight into electricity. A module showcasing Amonix’s latest-generation CPV technology has been in outdoor testing from late February to April of this year. During this period, the Amonix module … Continue reading Amonix Achieves World Record for PV Module Efficiency in Test at NREL

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NRG to Host Ribbon-Cutting Event at Borrego I Solar Generation Station

Event commemorates completion of 26 MW Solar Photovoltaic Facility in San Diego County providing consumers with cleaner energy choices. NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG), through its wholly owned subsidiary NRG Solar, will co-host a ribbon-cutting event later this morning to commemorate the completion of the NRG Solar Borrego I Project in Borrego Springs. Located 90 … Continue reading NRG to Host Ribbon-Cutting Event at Borrego I Solar Generation Station

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China is now using curtailed wind power to displace coal-fired heating

The National Energy Administration (NEA) of China aims to reduce the waste of wind power and cut emissions from the coal-fired central heating system. The atmospheric pollutants generated from burning coal threaten human health; utilizing curtailed wind for heating could not only mitigate some pollution impacts, but also prove to be economically beneficial. The atmospheric … Continue reading China is now using curtailed wind power to displace coal-fired heating

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America now has more solar energy workers than coal miners

Some might dismiss the solar energy industry because it’s still very small compared to the oil & gas industry. But to paraphrase a famous Canadian hockey player, we need to skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been. Indeed, solar is still in its infancy, but it’s growing quickly … Continue reading America now has more solar energy workers than coal miners

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Turkey rediscovers potential in geothermal energy

Rich in geothermal resources, Turkey increased its drilling activities from 2,000 meters to 28,000 meters; and its utilizable heat capacity to 4,813 MWt by the end of 2012 with an increase by 46 percent in the last seven years. According to Turkey’s Mineral Research and Exploration agency (MTA) data, with its theoretical geothermal potential (31,500 … Continue reading Turkey rediscovers potential in geothermal energy

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Geothermal Energy’s Environmental and Health Benefits Worth $117 Million Annually

The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) has released an Air Emissions Comparison and Externality Analysis showing geothermal energy provides significant benefits to public health and the environment as one of the least-polluting and most environmentally friendly forms of energy. The analysis found binary geothermal plants produce virtually no greenhouse gases (GHG) and dry steam and flash … Continue reading Geothermal Energy’s Environmental and Health Benefits Worth $117 Million Annually

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From Frankfurt to Copenhagen – EWEA OFFSHORE 2015 confirmed

Denmark’s capital Copenhagen has been confirmed as the host location for the EWEA OFFSHORE 2015 Conference & Exhibition (1-3 December 2015, Bella Center). This year, EWEA OFFSHORE 2013 will occur in Frankfurt. The following event, in 2015, will be in Copenhagen. The call for abstracts for OFFSHORE 2013 is now open. EWEA’s decision on Copenhagen … Continue reading From Frankfurt to Copenhagen – EWEA OFFSHORE 2015 confirmed

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The real story? State RPSs hold strong

Was Monday opposite day for Bloomberg News? Because the status of state renewable portfolio standards across the country is the opposite of what Bloomberg’s recent headline suggests. In fact, most states are standing firm on their firm on their renewable portfolio standards–with some considering increases–while natural gas prices are on the rise. Challenges to renewable … Continue reading The real story? State RPSs hold strong

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ROMO Wind Raises New Capital

ROMO Wind, the wind farm optimization company, announced today that Yellow&Blue Investment Management, ABB Technology Ventures and b-to-v Partners along with the ROMO Wind founders have invested €4.8 million in the company. Yellow&Blue, a specialised clean-energy venture capital investor backed by Nuon/Vattenfall and headquartered in the Netherlands led the investment. It invested alongside ABB Technology … Continue reading ROMO Wind Raises New Capital

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American Wind Energy Association names Tom Kiernan CEO

15-Year President of National Parks Conservation Association brings federal, state and local policy experience, bipartisan approach. By unanimous vote of the Board of Directors, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today announced that Tom Kiernan has been named as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. Kiernan has served as President of the National Parks Conservation … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association names Tom Kiernan CEO

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Concentrating Solar Power in Spain: Protermosolar has appealed to the Supreme Court

While Public Administration estimates that the concentrating solar power industry will have a total of 2,521 MW installed at the end of 2013, in fact only 2,300 MW will be achieved. The spanish association of concentrated solar power considers the Ministerial Order of 14 February represents a violation of the principles of legal certainty and … Continue reading Concentrating Solar Power in Spain: Protermosolar has appealed to the Supreme Court

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Concentrated solar power with thermal storage adds significant value

Researchers from the US NREL have calibrated the significant value that concentrating solar power (CSP) plants can add to an electric grid. Researchers from the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have calibrated the significant value that concentrating solar power (CSP) plants can add to an electric grid. The NREL researchers evaluated … Continue reading Concentrated solar power with thermal storage adds significant value

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Wind power growth expected to slow in 2013, but recovery predicted

Strong markets in China, India and Brazil, and new markets in Latin America, Africa and much of Asia will drive growth in the wind industry over the next five years, according to a new report from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), which warns that investment in Europe could falter if renewables policies fail to … Continue reading Wind power growth expected to slow in 2013, but recovery predicted

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EDF Renewable Energy dedicates Spinning Spur wind energy project and launches Spinning Spur II

EDF Renewable Energy celebrates the completion of the Spinning Spur Wind Project today with a dedication ceremony, and the launch of Spinning Spur II with a groundbreaking ceremony. The Spinning Spur projects, located in Oldham County, Texas, are each 161 megawatts (MW) and together will generate clean electricity sufficient to supply approximately 100,000 average Texas … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy dedicates Spinning Spur wind energy project and launches Spinning Spur II

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