Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), the world’s largest vertically integrated photovoltaic (“PV”) module manufacturer, known as “Yingli Solar,” sees new energy policies in China bringing new opportunities to expand its distributed solar generation initiatives and help meet China’s energy demand more sustainably. The Company recently celebrated … Continue reading Yingli Green Energy Supports China Policy to Expand Distributed Solar Power
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Solar energy in Nigeria: New Generation Power inks 1.2 GW photovoltaic deal
New Generation Power (NGP) and local company Motir Seaspire have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Nigeria’s government to build 1.2GW of solar PV projects. The partners estimate total investment will exceed $2bn, with construction of the first project to begin soon. Once completed, the Nigerian Solar Project’s components are expected to deliver … Continue reading Solar energy in Nigeria: New Generation Power inks 1.2 GW photovoltaic deal
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The World’s Largest Battery Electric Vehicle
BYD Motors– an American Manufacturer of battery-electric transit buses, will roll out one of its new extraordinary electric buses in Long Beach, California on December 3, 2014 for an exclusive tour with press and invited local guests. The 60-foot articulated electric bus can carry 120 passengers and will be driven from BYD’s factory in … Continue reading The World’s Largest Battery Electric Vehicle
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Turkey, US ink wind energy deal
Turkey and the United States sign a memorandum of understanding to improve clean wind energy. Turkish Energy Minister Taner Y?ld?z and U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz signed a memorandum of understanding on improving clean wind energy between Turkey and the U.S. on Nov. 20. The two ministers also said more cooperation is on the … Continue reading Turkey, US ink wind energy deal
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GE Builds Brilliant Future of Wind Energy with 25,000th Wind Turbine Installed
First wind energy deals in countries including Kenya, Morocco, Pakistan and Croatia. Global fleet producing more than 100 terawatt hours of renewable energy, enough equivalent energy to power approximately 28 million European households for a year. Continuing investment of more than $2 billion to expand platform of brilliant wind turbines, software. Powering the people … Continue reading GE Builds Brilliant Future of Wind Energy with 25,000th Wind Turbine Installed
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Dong Energy banks on larger offshore wind turbines
Dong Energy, Europe’s largest offshore wind farm developer, plans to make the switch to giant wind turbines in a move that could signal a breakthrough for a new generation of products. The mega-machines, double the size of the current standard, had not been a commercial success, but that could be changing after Danish utility … Continue reading Dong Energy banks on larger offshore wind turbines
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Canadian Solar Supplies Modules for Major Solar Power Project in Georgia
Canadian Solar Inc. (the “Company”, or “Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world’s largest solar power companies, today announced that its modules will power a series of projects in Georgia totaling 5.1 MW with Atlanta-based solar developer and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (“EPC”) provider SolAmerica Energy, LLC. As the sole provider of photovoltaic (PV) … Continue reading Canadian Solar Supplies Modules for Major Solar Power Project in Georgia
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Yellow Africa to set up 100 MW solar energy plant in Zimbabwe
An independent power producer (IPP), Yellow Africa has applied to set up a 100 megawatt solar power plant in Ntabazinduna near Bulawayo, with electricity generated from the project expected to feed into the national grid. The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) on Thursday said it had received an application from Yellow Africa to build the … Continue reading Yellow Africa to set up 100 MW solar energy plant in Zimbabwe
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New Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) yield assessment manual
The manual will provide a concise outline of calculation methods and case studies involving various Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technologies.. The manual will provide a concise outline of existing concepts, a detailed description of calculation methods and a selection of case studies involving various CSP technologies. The first edition will be available in English in … Continue reading New Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) yield assessment manual
Continue readingFraunhofer CSE Completes Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
The Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE) successfully completed the first public installation and interconnection of its Plug and Play PV Systems, a novel residential rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system, at its Plug and Play Demo Day. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initative, the Plug and Play System is a holistic approach … Continue reading Fraunhofer CSE Completes Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
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Wind power saved customers in Oklahoma more than $1.2 billion last year
A new analysis by the American Wind Energy Association looked at wind generation in the regional grid that includes Oklahoma and found consumers were saving money when wind turbines are used instead of fossil-fuel plants. Wind power saved electricity customers in Oklahoma and surrounding states more than $1.2 billion last year, the American Wind Energy … Continue reading Wind power saved customers in Oklahoma more than $1.2 billion last year
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China installed capacity of hydro, wind energy and solar power is expected to stand at 350 gigawatts, 200 gigawatts and 100 gigawatts
Installed capacity of hydro-, wind power and solar energy is expected to stand at 350 gigawatts, 200 gigawatts and 100 gigawatts, respectively. Energy self-sufficiency will be boosted to around 85 percent. China has issued a long list of targets for its future energy strategy as the country looks to modernize its energy structure. The … Continue reading China installed capacity of hydro, wind energy and solar power is expected to stand at 350 gigawatts, 200 gigawatts and 100 gigawatts
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Wind power will be the dominant energy source at Brazil’s next power-generation auction
A total of 14.2 gigawatts of planned wind energy capacity from 577 projects qualified for the Nov. 28 event, the most of any energy source, Brazil’s energy research agency Empresa de Pesquisa Energetica said. Wind energy will be the dominant energy source at Brazil’s next power-generation auction with developers contributing 70 percent of all … Continue reading Wind power will be the dominant energy source at Brazil’s next power-generation auction
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Alstom takes part in a turnkey project of the Sendje hydropower plant in Equatorial Guinea
Alstom has been awarded by Duglas Alliance a contract to supply equipment to Sendje green field hydropower plant, located at 40 km from Bata, the biggest city in the continental part of Equatorial Guinea. Duglas Alliance is acting as the General contractor in this deal while Alstom Hydro has been chosen as the hydropower equipment … Continue reading Alstom takes part in a turnkey project of the Sendje hydropower plant in Equatorial Guinea
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India is the second wind energy market for Gamesa
Gamesa expects to reach a wind turbine output of about 700 MW in India this year, up from 400 MW in 2013. The company’s chairman Ignacio Martin was in Chennai to launch a new production line at the company’s plant in Mamandur, near Chennai to manufacture larger G114-2.0 MW wind turbines, which are expected to … Continue reading India is the second wind energy market for Gamesa
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NREL teams with SolarCity to maximize solar energy
The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and SolarCity have entered into a cooperative research agreement to address the operational issues associated with large amounts of distributed solar energy on electrical grids. The work includes collaboration with the Hawaiian Electric Companies to analyze high penetration solar scenarios using advanced modeling and inverter testing at … Continue reading NREL teams with SolarCity to maximize solar energy
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Trina Solar wins solar power contract in Jordan for 10-MW photovoltaic plant
Trina Solar Limited has signed a contract with Shamsuna Power Company for the development of a 10-megawatt (MW) solar farm, Shamsuna Solar Project, in Aqaba, Jordan. Per the agreement, the company will initially provide design and construction support for the project. Upon completion, Trina Solar will also operate and maintain the solar farm under a … Continue reading Trina Solar wins solar power contract in Jordan for 10-MW photovoltaic plant
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Vestas stages flash mob in Cape Town harbor to raise awareness for world’s critical energy challenges
In an exceptional call for action, Vestas Wind Systems (CPH:VWS) executed a surprise stunt during the leg start of the Volvo Ocean Race in Cape Town yesterday evening. A flash mob of more than a dozen boats, one of which carried a South African children’s choir, demanded action on the critical energy challenges the world … Continue reading Vestas stages flash mob in Cape Town harbor to raise awareness for world’s critical energy challenges
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AWEA, 450 organizations, call on congress to extend successful clean energy tax provisions
More than 450 businesses, companies and other organizations have signed and sent a letter urging Congress to immediately extend expired and expiring clean energy tax measures, including the renewable energy Production Tax Credit (PTC) and Investment Tax Credit (ITC), before the end of this year. “AWEA is proud to join this diverse coalition of companies and … Continue reading AWEA, 450 organizations, call on congress to extend successful clean energy tax provisions
Continue readingSunnnova gets $250 million funding to expand its solar power business
US solar company Sunnova Energy has secured $250m in fresh funding to fuel continued growth. This round of financing was the largest amount ever raised by a private residential solar service company in America. Sunnova’s total funding now stands at approximately $500m. The company will use the money to continue its rapid growth and expand its … Continue reading Sunnnova gets $250 million funding to expand its solar power business
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