The K2 Wind Power Project (K2 Wind) has begun hiring workers for the construction of one of Ontario’s most promising renewable energy projects following a ruling by the Environmental Review Tribunal, which dismissed the appeal of K2’s Renewable Energy Approval. The 270 megawatt (MW) K2 wind power project will use 140 Ontario-made wind turbines. Over … Continue reading Hiring begins as K2 Wind Power Project moves forward, creating jobs and investment in Ontario
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Mainstream Renewable Power appoints preferred contractors for 450 MW Scottish offshore wind farm
Global wind and solar company, Mainstream Renewable Power, today announces its preferred contractors to carry out construction works and to supply wind turbines for its proposed 450MW Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm to be located off the coast of Fife in Scotland. The move follows the conclusion of an 18 month pre-qualification exercise. Mainstream … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power appoints preferred contractors for 450 MW Scottish offshore wind farm
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Endesa installed 253 electric vehicle charging points across Spain in 2013
In 2013 Endesa installed 253 charging points across Spain, expanding its charging network in the country by 42%. Alongside its parent company Enel, Endesa remains firmly committed to promoting e-mobility as a key tool for tackling climate change. As a result, over the last three years Endesa installed 853 charging points for residential and corporate … Continue reading Endesa installed 253 electric vehicle charging points across Spain in 2013
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Leading solar photovoltaic PV countries offer suppliers and developers a choice of 4,300 PV projects
Solar photovoltaic (PV) projects between 250 kilowatts (kW) and five megawatts (MW) now account for almost half of the yet-to-be-completed 4,300 commercial and utility projects within the leading PV countries, according to the new NPD Solarbuzz Global Deal Tracker report. The leading countries for solar PV demand now include five major countries in the Asia-Pacific region (i.e., … Continue reading Leading solar photovoltaic PV countries offer suppliers and developers a choice of 4,300 PV projects
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Renewables can support China’s 80 pct power consumption by 2050: WWF
China can transition to an 80 percent renewable electric power system by 2050 at far less cost than continuing to reply on coal, according to a report released by World Wildlife Fund (WWF) on Wednesday. The report said around 80 percent of China’s electricity generation can be met by renewable sources, if appropriate policies and … Continue reading Renewables can support China’s 80 pct power consumption by 2050: WWF
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Wind power are quickly taking off in Turkey
Harnessing the power of the wind to generate electricity is quickly taking off in Turkey. The turbines being erected all around the wind-swept country have reached 3 gigawatts (GW) of total installed capacity as of the end of 2013, making Turkey one of the top 10 wind energy producers in Europe. According to data released … Continue reading Wind power are quickly taking off in Turkey
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China concentrated solar power (CSP) market
The market for concentrated solar power in China is expected to expand rapidly in the coming future ahead. The production capacity in China is expected to cross 1,000MW by 2020. Companies that have successfully operated CSP prototype systems in pilot locations globally are progressing towards multi-megawatt CSP projects. These companies aim to reduce the levelized … Continue reading China concentrated solar power (CSP) market
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Brazil Will Have More Wind Power Capacity Installed by 2022 Than All Other Latin American Nations Combined
Latin America has become one of the hottest growth markets for the wind energy industry. Wind power development in Brazil, in particular, is growing rapidly and will provide the bulk of Latin America’s wind market in the coming years. By 2016, Brazil could see yearly installations top 1.5 gigawatts (GW) as the pipeline of contracted … Continue reading Brazil Will Have More Wind Power Capacity Installed by 2022 Than All Other Latin American Nations Combined
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US can run on 100% renewable energy by 2050
A team of Stanford University researchers have developed a state-by-state plan for the U.S. to switch to 80 percent renewable energy sources by 2030 and nearly 100 percent by 2050. Lead researcher Marc Jacobson unveiled the plan, called The Solutions Project, over the weekend at an annual meeting in Chicago of the American Association for … Continue reading US can run on 100% renewable energy by 2050
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35,000 jobs could be generated by developing Ireland’s wind energy sector
As many as 35,000 jobs could be generated by developing Ireland’s wind energy sector further, according to a new report from Trinity College Dublin and the Economic Social Research Institute. The study suggests that Ireland would need to meet and exceed its current 2020 targets to double the amount of wind energy it produces to … Continue reading 35,000 jobs could be generated by developing Ireland’s wind energy sector
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Wind energy in Mongolia: Ferrostaal Joins 52 MW Wind Farm Project
Ferrostaal Industrial Projects GmbH, a project developer facilitating worldwide investments, is taking a majority stake in the ‘Sainshand’ wind farm project in Mongolia. With 190 GWh of electricity every year, ‘Sainshand’ will be the largest wind park in Mongolia. The investment in the project amounts to approximately 120 million US dollars and is intended to … Continue reading Wind energy in Mongolia: Ferrostaal Joins 52 MW Wind Farm Project
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Steyer on climate change, Michigan’s RPS a winner, and transmission for 1 million homes
Clean energy supporter Tom Steyer wants to make 2014
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Nepal’s hydro energy centric body to develop 20 MW solar power project
Under its energy diversification plan, Nepal’s power monopoly which has so far been focused on hydropower development has announced to launch first solar power project with an aim to complete it by 2015, officials said. After the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) failed to introduce effective measures to curb a 12-hour-long load shedding in the power … Continue reading Nepal’s hydro energy centric body to develop 20 MW solar power project
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A year of record highs for Danish wind energy
2013 marked many records for the expansion of wind energy in Denmark. At year end, more than 33% of Danish electricity was supplied from wind turbines and 656 new MW were connected to the electricity grid – of which 307 MW were land-based. The share of wind power in the Danish electricity grid reached roughly … Continue reading A year of record highs for Danish wind energy
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First German-built Wind Farm Jack-up: Aeolus
It is a first in the German shipbuilding industry; the Aeolus, the first jack-up vessel for offshore wind farms designed and built in Germany, which was constructed at Sietas Shipyard for the prestigious Dutch marine engineering company Van Oord, has left the shipyard. Having passed through the Este barrage of Hamburg port, the jack-up vessel … Continue reading First German-built Wind Farm Jack-up: Aeolus
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TERNA Energy announced it started operating three new wind power parks
TERNA Energy announced it started operating three new wind energy parks in Greece with total capacity of 36 MW. The group’s total installed capacity in Greece and abroad has reached 544 MW. According to the announcement, two 11.7 and 6.3 MW wind parks started operating in the northeastern Greek city of Alexandroupoli and a third … Continue reading TERNA Energy announced it started operating three new wind power parks
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Wind Energy: T
At the 2014 EWEA trade fair in Barcelona from 10-13 March, 2014 TÜV Rheinland will be presenting their range of services related to wind energy. The company will combine its extensive range of services for the energy sector under the E3 campaign umbrella – “Energy Expertise Everywhere”. A dedicated internet platform shows the wide portfolio … Continue reading Wind Energy: T
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Vestas’ V164- 8.0 MW wind turbine preferred for DONG Energy
DONG Energy has conducted a competitive tender for the supply of wind turbines, where Vestas Wind Systems as a result of the tender has been chosen as the preferred supplier with a proposal to deliver the V164-8.0 MW wind turbine for the Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm. The choice of Vestas is subject to … Continue reading Vestas’ V164- 8.0 MW wind turbine preferred for DONG Energy
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Bolivia Inaugurates Pilot Plant For Making Lithium-Ion Batteries
Bolivian President Evo Morales inaugurated a Chinese-made pilot plant for manufacturing lithium-ion batteries. The US$3.7 million facility was built by LinYi Dake in La Palca, a town near the Uyuni Salt Flat, which holds the world’s largest reserves of lithium. “If we in Bolivia have the greatest reserve of lithium, why not have the greatest … Continue reading Bolivia Inaugurates Pilot Plant For Making Lithium-Ion Batteries
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100 percent renewables for U.S., Google invests in clean energy, support for action on climate
This Tuesday, a new report wants the U.S. to run on 100 percent clean energy by 2050, Google continues to invest in renewables, and a majority of Americans support action to combat climate change. Stanford University engineering professor Mark Jacobson wants America running on 100 percent renewable energy, one state at a time: Professor Mark … Continue reading 100 percent renewables for U.S., Google invests in clean energy, support for action on climate
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