418 offshore wind turbines came online in 2013 in Europe, making a record 1,567 Megawatts of new wind power capacity. This is one-third more than the capacity installed in 2012. This makes a new total of 6,562 MW of offshore wind power – enough to provide 0.7% of the EU’s electricity. However a closer look … Continue reading Record offshore wind energy figures conceal slow-down in new projects
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Africa: the Future of Renewable Energy
Africa has a huge and largely untapped potential for renewable energy development, and Enel Green Power is building six plants in South Africa, as well as studying the possibility of participating in further public tenders. With a wide availability of renewable energy sources, growing economies, a rapidly expanding electricity demand and limited electrification in rural … Continue reading Africa: the Future of Renewable Energy
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The U.S. solar energy industry added 24,000 additional jobs in 2013
On January 27th, 2014, The Solar Foundation released National Solar Jobs Census 2013, which found that the U.S. solar industry currently employs over 142,000 Americans. This figure represents the addition of nearly 24,000 additional solar workers over the previous year. The industry’s nearly 20% growth in employment since 2012 shows that – for the first … Continue reading The U.S. solar energy industry added 24,000 additional jobs in 2013
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Wind power has increased by 175 MW in Spain in 2013, the lowest rate of growth in 16 years
The wind sector installed 175 MW in Spain in 2013, up 0.77% on a year-by-year basis. This is the lowest growth rate in the sector since 1997, the year in which it was regulated for the first time in the Electrical Sector Law. On December 31st total accumulated power in the sector stood at 22,959 … Continue reading Wind power has increased by 175 MW in Spain in 2013, the lowest rate of growth in 16 years
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Wind energy: World
Vestas’ first V164-8.0 MW prototype wind turbine has successfully produced its first kWh of electricity, making it the worlds’ most powerful turbine in operation. “We have now completed the production, testing, and installation of the V164-8.0 MW as planned, thanks to the team’s intense effort during a time when Vestas has reduced its investments and … Continue reading Wind energy: World
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Yingli Green Energy to supply 2 MW of solar photovoltaic modules to Maqo solar for residential projects in Malaysia
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), the largest vertically integrated photovoltaic (“PV”) module manufacturer in the world, known as “Yingli Solar,” today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Yingli Green Energy Singapore Company Pte. Limited (“Yingli Singapore”) will supply 2 MW of solar modules to Maqo Technologies (M) … Continue reading Yingli Green Energy to supply 2 MW of solar photovoltaic modules to Maqo solar for residential projects in Malaysia
Continue readingYingli and Trina Grab 15% of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Industry in Q4
Leading Chinese solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturers Yingli Green Energy and Trina Solar have emerged as the clear market leaders within the solar PV industry, shipping more than 5.8 gigawatts (GW) of solar PV modules in 2013. During the last six quarters, Yingli and Trina increased total market share from 12% in Q2
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Fastest Growth in Wind Power Will Occur in Emerging Markets
Several factors, including austerity measures implemented in a number of European economies and boom-and-bust cycles in the United States caused by fluctuating policy on production tax credits, are combining to limit the growth of wind power markets across much of the developed world in the coming years. At the same time, demand for wind power … Continue reading Fastest Growth in Wind Power Will Occur in Emerging Markets
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EWEA 2014 Annual Event approaching
EWEA expects thousands of people from all across the wind energy industry to attend its upcoming Annual Event, which it will be hosting at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via from 10-13 March. The EWEA 2014 Annual Event consists of three main components: a conference, an exhibition and networking. Between updating participants on the latest innovations during the … Continue reading EWEA 2014 Annual Event approaching
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SOLAR-EREA.NET launches funding opportunity for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) projects
For Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), the pre-proposals should cover: Cost reduction and efficiency increase in components, Dispatchability through storage and hybridisation and New fluids for CSP plants. The FP7 funded European network, SOLAR-ERA.NET , has released calls for innovative projects on a transnational basis. The second set of the transnational SOLAR-ERA.NET Calls PV2 and CSP2 … Continue reading SOLAR-EREA.NET launches funding opportunity for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) projects
Continue readingApproval granted for wind farm at Bosnia Herzegovina
Government of Bosnia Herzegovina’s Zapadna Hercegovina Canton has accepted the report of the Commission for Concessions of ZH Canton on the implemented procedures for granting concessions for the construction of: 1. wind farm at the site “Skradimovac” in the Municipality of Glamoc, and 2. solar parks for production electricity at the sites of Caic, Bila … Continue reading Approval granted for wind farm at Bosnia Herzegovina
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Sharp to Construct 52 MW Large-Scale Solar Power Generation Plant in Thailand
Sharp Corporation has signed an agreement with SSP(2) of Thailand to construct a 52 MW-dc(3) large-scale solar power generation plant in that country. Construction will begin in January, with operations scheduled to start by the end of 2014. The plant will be operated by power producer SSP, which earlier placed a construction order for the … Continue reading Sharp to Construct 52 MW Large-Scale Solar Power Generation Plant in Thailand
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Iberdrola Ingenier
In collaboration with a group of Basque companies, IBERDROLA INGENIERÍA has just launched the Marin-El R&D project with the goal of designing a new marine substation for offshore wind farms in order to expedite installation and significantly reduce costs. The initiative has been allocated a €10 million budget and is supported by the Basque government. … Continue reading Iberdrola Ingenier
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China’s photovoltaic solar power industry rebounds
China’s solar panel industry is showing signs of booming again after a prolonged downturn – raising fears of another bust when the splurge of public money that is driving a spike in demand dries up. Lured by generous power tariffs and financing support to promote renewable energy, Chinese firms are racing to develop multi-billion dollar … Continue reading China’s photovoltaic solar power industry rebounds
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Wind power causes only a tiny fraction of bird deaths
Wind power is responsible for a fraction of a percent of human-caused bird fatalities. Yet the wind energy industry does more to scientifically evaluate and then avoid, minimize, and mitigate wildlife impacts than any other source of energy generation and the vastly greater forms of human impacts such as buildings, power lines, and telecommunication towers. … Continue reading Wind power causes only a tiny fraction of bird deaths
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Renault Sold 8,500 Electric Vehicles in 2013
According to the latest preliminary data on Renault EV sales, the French manufacturer ended the year of 2013 with 18,673 electric vehicles sold. Of which ~97% were sold in Europe. Renault’s first model, the Renault Fluence Z.E., noted a huge downfall from low levels in 2012 to rock bottom in 2013 and recently we learned … Continue reading Renault Sold 8,500 Electric Vehicles in 2013
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Sugar Could Soon Power Devices
Virginia Tech researchers Zhiguang Zhu, left, and Y.H. Percival Zhang show off the sugar battery they developed in January 2014. The battery, which is refillable and biodegradable, could one day power cell phones and other electronic devices, they said, cutting down on toxic waste from conventional batteries. Pour some sugar on your cellphone. Researchers at … Continue reading Sugar Could Soon Power Devices
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Gaelectric constructing 42MW wind farm in Ireland
Dunbeg will generate sufficient renewable power to meet the electricity demand of 24,000 homes. The total investment at Dunbeg will amount to €70 million. The wind farm will consist of 14 Enercon wind turbines with a maximum hub height of 80m and a maximum blade diameter of 90m. Preliminary works commenced towards the end of … Continue reading Gaelectric constructing 42MW wind farm in Ireland
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Stellar Wind Power Production in the USA
The Rocky Ridge and Chisholm View wind farms are operating with a capacity factor of 60-65 percent and offering daily production that is equivalent to the consumption of around 185,000 US households. ‘Stellar production levels’, is how renewable energy magazine ReCharge describes Enel Green Power’s wind power performance in the early weeks of this year, … Continue reading Stellar Wind Power Production in the USA
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Geronimo Energy acquires Green River Wind Farm in North Central Illinois from Mainstream Renewable Power
Minnesota-based Geronimo Energy and Dublin, Ireland-based Mainstream Renewable Power announced today Geronimo’s acquisition of Mainstream’s Green River Wind Farm located in Whiteside, Lee and Bureau Counties in Illinois. Geronimo Energy is already at the advanced stages of developing the 210 megawatt (MW) Walnut Ridge project, which is adjacent to the Green River project. Together, the … Continue reading Geronimo Energy acquires Green River Wind Farm in North Central Illinois from Mainstream Renewable Power
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