Wind turbine developments have no effect on property values of nearby homes and farms, according to new research from the University of Guelph. Published in a recent issue of the Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics, the study is believed the first peer-reviewed study on this issue in Canada. The study has received significant media … Continue reading Wind power do not affect property values
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Australian researchers make solar power breakthrough
Solar power is set to become a stronger competitor with fossil fuels thanks to the efforts of Australian researchers who have set a world record for the highest levels of solar-power efficiency ever achieved. A team from the University of New South Wales has achieved a world-first 40.4 percent conversion efficiency by using standard … Continue reading Australian researchers make solar power breakthrough
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Enel Green Power is developing wind energy, solar power and small hydro in Colombia
Enel Green Power is developing wind, solar and small hydro in Colombia, one of Latin America’s most densely populated and fastest developing countries and one that still lacks both universal access to electricity and a energy system reform Colombia is the third most heavily populated country in Latin America with 47 million inhabitants, and the … Continue reading Enel Green Power is developing wind energy, solar power and small hydro in Colombia
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Global Wind Energy Manufacturing Capacity has Far Surpassed Demand
According to a new report from Navigant Research, while demand in 2014 is projected to be less than 47,000 megawatts (MW), annual wind turbine manufacturing capacity, according to vendor estimates, is likely to exceed 71,000 megawatts MW. A new report from Navigant Research examines the significant forces shaping the global wind power industry’s … Continue reading Global Wind Energy Manufacturing Capacity has Far Surpassed Demand
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2014, the biggest year ever for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in United States
Abengoa’s Mojave Solar (250 MW) achieved commercial operation in December 2014, making 2014 the biggest year ever for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP). Continuing its strong growth, the United States installed 1,354 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaics (PV) in Q3 2014, up 41 percent over the same period last year. The numbers come from the … Continue reading 2014, the biggest year ever for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in United States
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Lake Turkana Wind Power gets financial backing
Lake Turkana Wind Power project is expected to start generating power by 2017 after the African Development Bank backed financing to build a transmission line to connect it to the national grid. The wind farm located in Kenya’s remote north will have an installed capacity of 310 megawatts (MW) to help plug a power … Continue reading Lake Turkana Wind Power gets financial backing
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Sudan, UNDP invest in wind energy
Sudan’s Ministry of Water Resources and Electricity and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) agreed on the funding of a long-term wind energy project in the country starting next year. Sudan and the UNDP signed the project agreement on Thursday, which will aim to diversify the country’s power sources, limit its reliance on fossil … Continue reading Sudan, UNDP invest in wind energy
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Wind power in Turkey: Nordex awarded contract for 45 MW wind farm
In 2015 Nordex will be building the “Kiyiköy” wind farm close to the town of Saray in the north of the Turkish province of Tekirdag on the Black Sea coast for the Adali Holding. The order entails the delivery and installation of 15 Nordex N117/3000 Generation Delta wind turbines with a hub height of 91 … Continue reading Wind power in Turkey: Nordex awarded contract for 45 MW wind farm
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Vestas calls on the EU leaders to ramp up wind energy in the European Energy Union
Tomorrow, EU energy ministers meet in Brussels to discuss the internal energy market. The first blueprint of an EU Energy Union will be presented in early 2015, with the goal of addressing one of Europe’s key challenges: energy security. Vestas believes that wind energy should be an integral part of an Energy Union on par … Continue reading Vestas calls on the EU leaders to ramp up wind energy in the European Energy Union
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Energy Union must tear down Member State barriers, says EWEA
Europe must tear down the barriers that are hindering the free flow of electricity and drastically increase interconnection to push Member States toward an Energy Union, according to a paper released by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). EWEA has today published a position paper that outlines the wind industry’s vision of an Energy Union … Continue reading Energy Union must tear down Member State barriers, says EWEA
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Glasspoint demonstrates Concentrated Solar Power enhanced oil recovery technology
GlassPoint is the leading provider of solar steam generators to the oil and gas industry for applications such as Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR). GlassPoint is the leading provider of solar steam generators to the oil and gas industry for applications such as Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR). GlassPoint Solar, the leader in solar Enhanced … Continue reading Glasspoint demonstrates Concentrated Solar Power enhanced oil recovery technology
Continue readingWind turbines have minimal impact on property values
Wind turbines generally have little effect on the value of nearby properties with possibly isolated exceptions, a recent study of thousands of home and farm sales has found. The surprising findings, published in the Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics, come amid an already fiery debate over wind farm impacts and appear to contradict widely-held views … Continue reading Wind turbines have minimal impact on property values
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China would need at least 400 GW of hydro power, 500 GW of wind energy and 300 GW of solar power by 2030
China State Grid Corp will spend about 400 billion yuan this year on its electricity networks as the country, which last month reached a deal with the United States to curtail fossil fuels, copes with an unprecedented influx of clean energy and higher demand. Spending would need to be maintained at current levels for … Continue reading China would need at least 400 GW of hydro power, 500 GW of wind energy and 300 GW of solar power by 2030
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India plans 5-fold increase in solar energy and wind power
India is committed to up-scaling its solar energy use by five times from 20,000 MW to 100,000 MW over the next five years. India said Friday it was optimistic the world would reach an agreement to curb climate change, but said its actions would be focused on boosting its renewable power capacity five-fold rather than … Continue reading India plans 5-fold increase in solar energy and wind power
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Better ways of integrating concentrated solar power (CSP) to the network
The aim of this collaboration is to investigate solar energy issues and better ways of integrating concentrated solar power to the network. An important collaboration has begun, between FOSS Research Centre for Sustainable Energy of the University of Cyprus and the company Alfa Mediterranean, in support of research related activities. The aim of this collaboration … Continue reading Better ways of integrating concentrated solar power (CSP) to the network
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Wind energy in Uruguay: Abengoa finances wind farm with Gamesa wind turbines
Abengoa secured $90.1 million in project financing for its second wind farm in Uruguay. The loan for the 50-megawatt Talas de Maciel wind power plant in the Flores region will be provided by development lender Corp. Andina de Fomento and Norwegian bank DNB ASA (DNB). Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), the international company … Continue reading Wind energy in Uruguay: Abengoa finances wind farm with Gamesa wind turbines
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Suzlon conducting study for offshore wind energy in India
Suzlon is conducting a feasibility study for an offshore wind power project in India. The wind energy project, if it materialises, would be the country’s first such project. Suzlon, which is conducting the study in Gujarat, has been keen on bringing offshore wind power projects to India. Senvion SE, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Suzlon, … Continue reading Suzlon conducting study for offshore wind energy in India
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Wind Power Could Reduce Pollution By Nine Coal Plants in New York
The carbon pollution from approximately nine coal plants could be eliminated in New York if wind power supplied 30 percent of the nation’s electricity needs, according to a new analysis by Environment New York. The analysis comes just as Congress considers whether to renew tax credits critical to wind development. “Wind power can replace … Continue reading Wind Power Could Reduce Pollution By Nine Coal Plants in New York
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SheerWind: Three wind turbines in a single INVELOX wind funnel system means 120% greater power output
SheerWind announced their newest innovation as part of their Industry changing INVELOX technology. The bold technology integrates three turbines in a row or series and increases the electrical power output for a single tower. SheerWind’s INVELOX™ system is a large funnel that captures, concentrates, and accelerates wind before delivering it to turbines safely and efficiently … Continue reading SheerWind: Three wind turbines in a single INVELOX wind funnel system means 120% greater power output
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Boralex commissions two Quebec wind energy projects with Enercon wind turbines
Boralex Inc. has announced commissioning of two wind energy projects in Quebec. With partner Temiscouata Regional County Municipality, Boralex has commissioned the 23.5 MW Temiscouata 1 community wind farm. The wind power project features 10 Enercon wind turbines and is the first phase of a 75.2 MW wind farm. Boralex notes that work on the … Continue reading Boralex commissions two Quebec wind energy projects with Enercon wind turbines
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