Solar power capacity is growing around the world. But new studies, including one from the MIT Energy Initiative, suggest it isn’t growing quickly enough to meet the world’s expanding energy needs and stall the threat of climate change. The world’s power mix is shifting from emissions-heavy fossil fuels to cleaner sources like solar, … Continue reading The Future of Solar Energy
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EWEA welcomes deal on reform of the ETS
The European Wind Energy Association welcomes the deal between lawmakers to reform the Emissions Trading System before 2021. The EU-28 Member States and the European Parliament have agreed to introduce a market stability reserve in 2019 to tackle a glut of over 2 billion excess permits in the ETS. The surplus of allowances is currently … Continue reading EWEA welcomes deal on reform of the ETS
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Wind farm Nordsee One is another milestone for offshore wind energy in Germany
TÜV SÜD is attending the construction of the new offshore wind farm Nordsee One about 40 kilometres off the North Sea island Juist. The international testing and certification corporation has been awarded the contract with the certification of the implementation phase by the project company Nordsee One GmbH, which is a joint venture of the … Continue reading Wind farm Nordsee One is another milestone for offshore wind energy in Germany
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Enfinity set to develop 500 MW of solar power in Philippines
ENFINITY Philippines, a unit of Belgium-based Enfinity Global, intends to develop up to 500 megawatts (MW) of solar power projects in the next three years. The investment for this ambitious goal could reach “five times as much” as the $180 million (P8 billion) it has set aside for the 100-MW solar power plants that … Continue reading Enfinity set to develop 500 MW of solar power in Philippines
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Wind energy Gamesa obtains net profit of €62 million
Gamesa obtained €62 million euro in net profit in the first quarter of 2015, i.e. more than triple the €17 million reported in the same period last year. This improvement reflects sound sales activity and a continuous improvement in the company’s profitability, with an underlying EBIT margin of 8%. The launch of Adwen had a … Continue reading Wind energy Gamesa obtains net profit of €62 million
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South Africa awards wind energy and hydro projects to Building Energy
Building Energy, Italian independent power producer from renewable sources, has been awarded preferred bidder status in the round four of the South African Department of Energy Renewable Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP) Programme for a wind and a mini-hydro project. The company will finalize development and implement a 140 MW wind project in Roggeveld, in … Continue reading South Africa awards wind energy and hydro projects to Building Energy
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Vestas’ outlook for 2015 improved
In the first quarter of 2015, Vestas generated revenue of EUR 1,519m – an increase of 18 percent compared to the year-earlier period. EBIT before special items increased by EUR 39m to EUR 79m. The EBIT margin before special items was 5.2 percent and the free cash flow increased by EUR 170m to EUR 146m … Continue reading Vestas’ outlook for 2015 improved
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Renewable portfolio standards state of play
This is a joint blog by Sean Gallagher, Vice President of State Affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), and Susan Williams Sloan, Vice President of State Policy at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). As many states have successfully met their renewable portfolio standards (RPS), they are considering expanding these standards or otherwise … Continue reading Renewable portfolio standards state of play
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Yingli Green Energy Reaches Over 13 GW of Solar Photovoltaic Deliveries
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), one of the world’s leading solar panel manufacturers, known as “Yingli Solar,” today announced that it reached more than 13 gigawatts (GW) of cumulative global solar panel deliveries by the end of the first quarter of 2015. The Company’s global fleet … Continue reading Yingli Green Energy Reaches Over 13 GW of Solar Photovoltaic Deliveries
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Pakistan inaugurates 100 MW desert solar power plant
Pakistan on Tuesday inaugurated a 100MW Chinese-built solar power plant, part of its efforts to battle its ever-increasing energy deficit. The plant is the first stage of a project that will eventually cover over 4,000ha of the central Cholistan desert and add 1,000MW to the nation’s electric grid, making it one of the biggest solar … Continue reading Pakistan inaugurates 100 MW desert solar power plant
Continue readingMIT releases report on the future of solar energy
Solar energy holds the best potential for meeting humanity’s future long-term energy needs while cutting greenhouse gas emissions — but to realize this potential will require increased emphasis on developing lower-cost technologies and more effective deployment policy, says a comprehensive new study, titled “The Future of Solar Energy,” released today by the MIT Energy Initiative … Continue reading MIT releases report on the future of solar energy
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Wind power in Kansas: Vestas wind turbines for a 72 MW wind farm
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 36 V110-2.0 MW turbines to power the Marshall Wind Farm in Marshall County, Kansas. The order was placed by RPM Access LLC, an independent developer, owner and operator of wind farms in the Midwest. The project’s scope includes supply and commissioning … Continue reading Wind power in Kansas: Vestas wind turbines for a 72 MW wind farm
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Offshore construction starts on Kent wind farm
Vattenfall, the Swedish energy company, has started construction on a major offshore wind farm off the Kent coast. The state owned company said that Kentish Flats Extension – expected to cost more than £150mn to build – is the only wind farm to be built offshore in UK waters in 2015. Construction started late on … Continue reading Offshore construction starts on Kent wind farm
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Mortenson Construction Signs Contract to Build Shannon Wind Energy Project in Texas
Mortenson Construction’s Wind Energy Group today announced that it entered into a contract for construction of the Shannon Wind Project located near Windthorst, Texas, which is owned and managed by Alterra Power Corp. (Alterra). Vancouver-based Alterra acquired the project from Horn Wind, LLC, a north Texas wind developer that has successfully developed two other wind … Continue reading Mortenson Construction Signs Contract to Build Shannon Wind Energy Project in Texas
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The Blade Project seeks additional funding
This is a guest blog by Jane Cooperman, who is an artist creating “The Blade Project” along with Tom Mapp, with a generous donation from Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation. They are seeking other companies or individuals who would like to participate. We have an idea to unite art and science. We want to take a … Continue reading The Blade Project seeks additional funding
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Wind energy in Austria: Vestas wind turbines for a 33 MW wind farm
Vestas Wind Systems said on Monday it had received a 33 megawatt turbine order for a wind power plant in Austria. The order was for 10 units of the V126-3.3 MW turbine for the power plant Hohenruppersdorf II, Vestas said in a statement. The contract includes delivery, installation and commissioning of the wind turbines, … Continue reading Wind energy in Austria: Vestas wind turbines for a 33 MW wind farm
Continue readingPattern Energy Acquires Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) Project from Pattern Development
Pattern Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGI) (TSX: PEG) (“Pattern Energy”), today announced its acquisition of the 150 megawatt (MW) Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) project in Indiana from Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development”). Upon completion of the project, Pattern Energy will have an owned interest of 116 MW and it is expected that institutional … Continue reading Pattern Energy Acquires Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) Project from Pattern Development
Continue readingSiemens wind turbines for Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) project in the US
Siemens will supply 65 wind turbines and 67 transformers for the Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge). The customer for this onshore wind energy project in Indiana is Pattern Energy. With a capacity of 150 megawatts, the wind power plant will provide Amazon Web Services’ data center with eco-friendly electricity. Installation is scheduled to begin in … Continue reading Siemens wind turbines for Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) project in the US
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Enel Green Power has begun construction of the Pampa Norte photovoltaic plant in Chile
Enel Green Power (“EGP”) has begun construction of the Pampa Norte photovoltaic plant, which is located in the municipality of Taltal, in Chile’s Antofagasta region. The new plant, which will have a total installed capacity of 79 MW, will be able to generate more than 200 GWh per year once fully operational, equivalent to … Continue reading Enel Green Power has begun construction of the Pampa Norte photovoltaic plant in Chile
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Wind power in Poland: vortex energy constructing three wind farms of the output of 140 Megawatts
vortex energy Polska Sp. z o.o. (Limited Liability Company) having its registered office in Szczecin, a project development company, has acquired KWE Sp z o.o. (Limited Liability Company) (Konin Wiatr Energia). The enterprise is a joint venture company established in collaboration with a project development company, Global Wind Energy Sp. z o.o., and the second … Continue reading Wind power in Poland: vortex energy constructing three wind farms of the output of 140 Megawatts
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