Hanwha SolarOne, a top-10 global photovoltaic manufacturer of high-quality, cost-competitive solar modules, will build a new solar photovoltaic (PV) module factory in Eumseong, Chungbuk, South Korea. Hanwha SolarOne will invest $12 million to build the facility, which is scheduled to begin production in the second quarter of 2015 with an annual manufacturing capacity of 230 … Continue reading Hanwha SolarOne to Build 230 MW Solar Energy Factory in South Korea
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Marine energy: Alstom chosen to equip pilot tidal energy farm at raz Blanchard in France
Together with GDF SUEZ, Alstom has been chosen by the ADEME to equip a tidal pilot farm at the raz Blanchard, on the western part of the Cotentin peninsula (Manche department, France), as part of a Call for Expression of Interest (CEI) issued by the French Government in September 2013. Four Oceade™18 – 1.4MW tidal … Continue reading Marine energy: Alstom chosen to equip pilot tidal energy farm at raz Blanchard in France
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Wind power in Portugal: Senvion wins 172 megawatts wind energy order for wind farm
Senvion SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth-largest wind turbine manufacturer, has concluded a turnkey contract with Âncora Wind – Energia Eólica, S.A. for the delivery and installation of 84 wind turbines with a total rated power of 171.6 megawatts (MW) for five wind farms in Portugal. Project sponsors are … Continue reading Wind power in Portugal: Senvion wins 172 megawatts wind energy order for wind farm
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AORA to build its first commercial Concentrated Solar Power plant in Ethiopia
Powered primarily by the sun, AORA’s Tulip Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) works 24/7 – even at night and when it’s cloudy. Powered primarily by the sun, AORA’s Tulip Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) works 24/7 – even at night and when it’s cloudy. Solar energy is an ideal solution for the power needs of … Continue reading AORA to build its first commercial Concentrated Solar Power plant in Ethiopia
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Opening of world’s largest solar power plant in California
The first 500-plus megawatt solar power plant is now up and running in the US. Topaz, as it’s being called, is located in San Luis Obispo County on California’s Carrizo Plain and is the result of two years of hard work. The Topaz solar energy farm boasts it can produce enough energy to take the … Continue reading Opening of world’s largest solar power plant in California
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Nordex delivering nine multi-megawatt wind turbines to Turkey wind farm
Nordex has been awarded a further contract in Turkey. In summer 2015, the manufacturer will be supplying nine N117/2400 wind turbines to the south-east of the country. The turbines are for the “Dilek Res” project, which is close to the town of Kahramanmaras in South-East Anatolia. The customer is the independent power producer Kale … Continue reading Nordex delivering nine multi-megawatt wind turbines to Turkey wind farm
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Enercon installs wind farm on the Faroe islands with 13 E-44 wind turbines
Enercon has completed the installation of the 11.7 MW Húsahagi wind farm on the Faroe islands for local utility Elfelagid SEV. The wind farm near Torshavn on the island of Streymoy consists of 13 of Enercon’s 900 kilowatt E-44 wind turbines for strong winds. Enercon had already built the Neshagi wind farm with five of … Continue reading Enercon installs wind farm on the Faroe islands with 13 E-44 wind turbines
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Eight out of 10 Americans Now Believe the Climate is Changing
Of the 1,000-plus Americans surveyed, 83 percent believe that climate change is occurring. 63 percent are concerned about changes in the frequency and intensity of natural disasters, such as floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes. From a regional perspective, Americans living in the Northeast are more concerned (71 percent) about changes in the severity of weather events … Continue reading Eight out of 10 Americans Now Believe the Climate is Changing
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France to launch new offshore wind power tender next year
France will launch a third tender for offshore wind energy in 2015, the energy and environment ministry said on Tuesday. France wants to have a combined offshore wind power capacity of 6,000 MW by 2020, but is behind schedule on this target, as the first consortium will not start connecting the first wind turbines to … Continue reading France to launch new offshore wind power tender next year
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Marsh Hill Wind Energy Center in New York with 10 GE 1.6-103 wind turbines
Invenergy has announced that its 16.2 MW Marsh Hill Wind Energy Center is now online. Located in Jasper, N.Y., Marsh Hill consists of 10 GE 1.6-103 wind turbines. “We’re delighted to host Invenergy’s Marsh Hill wind farm,” says Jasper Town Supervisor Lucille Kernan. “The project is a large investment in Jasper, and the long-term payments … Continue reading Marsh Hill Wind Energy Center in New York with 10 GE 1.6-103 wind turbines
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ReneSola Expands North American Solar Power Operations
ReneSola, a leading brand and technology provider of solar photovoltaic (“PV”) products, today announced the expansion of its North American operations into Canada and Mexico. The Company has opened new offices and warehouse facilities in Mexico City, Mexico and Mississauga, Ontario in Canada. Kevin Chen, President of Americas said, “ReneSola is expanding its North America … Continue reading ReneSola Expands North American Solar Power Operations
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Mojave 280 MW declares commercial operation
Located 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles, Mojave Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) generates clean electricity to power approximately 90,000 households in California. Abengoa Yield, the sustainable total return company that owns a diversified portfolio of contracted assets in the energy and environment sectors, today announced that Mojave, the 280 MW gross Concentrated Solar Power … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Mojave 280 MW declares commercial operation
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German economy minister supports E.ON’s focus on renewable energy
German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel said German top utility firm E.ON’s plans to split and focus on renewable energies and smart grids was positive and helpful for the country’s new energy policy, a local newspaper reported Monday. EON SE’s plan to spin off its fossil-fuel plants marks a watershed moment in Germany’s renewables effort that … Continue reading German economy minister supports E.ON’s focus on renewable energy
Continue readingAlstom wind turbines for offshore wind energy
On 2 December, Alstom inaugurated its plants in Saint-Nazaire, dedicated to assembling nacelles and producing generators for the Haliade™ 150-6MW offshore wind turbine. Under construction since 2013, the two plants, located in the port of Saint-Nazaire, France, have been inaugurated on 2 December 2014. Alstom as a pioneer in the development of offshore wind power, … Continue reading Alstom wind turbines for offshore wind energy
Continue readingNew photovoltaic (PV) world record: Solar cell efficiency at 46%
A new world record for the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity has been established. The record multi-junction solar cell converts 46 % of the solar light into electrical energy and was developed by Soitec and CEA-Leti, France, together with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE, Germany. Multi-junction cells are used in concentrator … Continue reading New photovoltaic (PV) world record: Solar cell efficiency at 46%
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Wind power in Spain: Gamesa lands a new 8-year wind energy contract to service 132 MW for Gestinver
The wind farm agreement includes the maintenance of 66 wind turbines of Gamesa 2.0 MW-2.5 MW platform. Gamesa, a global technology leader in the wind power industry, has secured a new contract with Parques Eólicos Gestinver (a company 50%-owned by each of Gestamp Eólica and Genera Avante) to provide operation and maintenance (O&M) services … Continue reading Wind power in Spain: Gamesa lands a new 8-year wind energy contract to service 132 MW for Gestinver
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No health risks from wind power
According to the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA), which funded the project, the study provides an independent, comprehensive and multidisciplinary review of scientific literature on wind turbines and human health. The report has been peer reviewed and published online in the Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine. CanWEA says the major conclusions of the literature … Continue reading No health risks from wind power
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Kirti Vagadia appointed new CFO of Senvion (Suzlon)
The Supervisory Board of Senvion SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth-largest manufacturer of wind turbines, has appointed Kirti Vagadia as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. The appointment is effective as of 1st December 2014. Tulsi R. Tanti, Chairman of the Suzlon Group and of the Senvion Supervisory Board … Continue reading Kirti Vagadia appointed new CFO of Senvion (Suzlon)
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AWS Truepower acquires wind energy software Windographer
Agreement reinforces AWS Truepower’s strategic focus on providing integrated analysis and development tools to serve the global wind power industry. Continuing its strategy of creating and delivering exceptional wind analysis and development tools, AWS Truepower, LLC, an international leader in renewable energy consulting and information services, has purchased the Windographer software from Mistaya Engineering, … Continue reading AWS Truepower acquires wind energy software Windographer
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SolarReserve’s Crescent Dunes Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant With Energy Storage Awarded Best Project
U.S.-developed technology at Crescent Dunes Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Project leads energy storage revolution for solar energy industry. SolarReserve, a leading global developer of utility-scale concentrated solar power projects and advanced solar thermal technology, is pleased to announce the receipt of two Engineering News Record (ENR) Southwest “Best Project” Awards for its landmark Crescent Dunes … Continue reading SolarReserve’s Crescent Dunes Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant With Energy Storage Awarded Best Project
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