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Ohio budget bill “missed opportunity” for wind energy

The wind energy industry is calling the budget bill finalized in Columbus today a “missed opportunity” to re-open Ohio to clean energy development, after a year in which setback requirements the industry calls “impossible” have stymied new wind farms here.   “While House Bill 64 contains a positive policy development for renewable energy, overall the … Continue reading Ohio budget bill “missed opportunity” for wind energy

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50% renewable energies possible in Europe by 2030 with greater integration

Greater integration of Central Western European (CWE region) power systems can significantly help cut costs in balancing out weather- and renewable energy-related electricity fluctuations, while reducing demands on other parts of the system. By 2030 around half of all electricity in Europe should come from renewable energies in order to reach EU climate targets. This … Continue reading 50% renewable energies possible in Europe by 2030 with greater integration

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City of Grand Island announces first renewable energy purchase, signs agreement with Invenergy for Nebraska wind power

The City of Grand Island has signed a long-term agreement to purchase approximately 36 megawatts (MW) of power from Invenergy’s Prairie Breeze III Wind Energy Center (Prairie Breeze III), which is to be built in Antelope County, Nebraska this year.  This is the City’s first direct renewable energy purchase. The announcement comes after a city … Continue reading City of Grand Island announces first renewable energy purchase, signs agreement with Invenergy for Nebraska wind power

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2015 Wind Energy Capacity Installations Are Expected To Grow by 8.9%

A recent report from Navigant Research covers developments in the wind energy sector during 2014, including an analysis of the important changes in the industry over the last 3 years and global market forecasts through 2019.     Following 2013’s 20% global decrease in wind power installations, the wind energy industry saw new signs of … Continue reading 2015 Wind Energy Capacity Installations Are Expected To Grow by 8.9%

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Google building next data center at Alabama power plant site

Google is converting an old coal-burning power plant in Alabama into a sleek data center running on renewable energy to fuel the additional computing capacity needed to process Internet search requests, show digital video, give directions, deliver email and store photos.     The $600 million project announced Wednesday marks Google’s first commitment in eight … Continue reading Google building next data center at Alabama power plant site

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DONG Energy to build Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm in the UK

DONG Energy has decided to construct Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm, located in the Greater Wash area, approximately 27 km off the east coast of Britain. Race Bank will have a capacity of up to approx. 580MW and is expected to be fully commissioned in 2018. The wind farm will be constructed and operate under … Continue reading DONG Energy to build Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm in the UK

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USTDA strengthens support for geothermal energy development in Turkey

This week, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to Turcas BM Kuyucak Jeotermal Elektrik Üretim A. ?. (TBK), a Turkish joint venture owned primarily by BM Holding and Turcas Energy Holding. The grant funds a feasibility study that will evaluate the technical and financial specifications for a geothermal energy project designed to … Continue reading USTDA strengthens support for geothermal energy development in Turkey

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Lake Turkana Wind Power eyes Sept 2016 for first output

Kenya’s Lake Turkana Wind Power project aims to start supplying some electricity as early as September 2016, once a transmission line is built linking the remote northern region to the national grid, a director of the project said on Wednesday.   The 310 megawatt (MW) project, originally aimed for start-up in 2011, has been delayed … Continue reading Lake Turkana Wind Power eyes Sept 2016 for first output

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UK offshore wind power can be cost-competitive in a decade

The cost of offshore wind energy in Britain can become competitive with more established forms of energy in the next decade through better technology and bigger wind turbines. DONG Energy is going ahead with the construction of the Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm, located in the Greater Wash area, just over 16 miles off the … Continue reading UK offshore wind power can be cost-competitive in a decade

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First Solar to supply photovoltaic (PV) modules for 200 MW solar energy project in Dubai

US-based First Solar has won a contract to supply photovoltaic (PV) modules for the 200MW second phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum solar park in Dubai, UAE.     First Solar will deliver more than 2.36 million PV modules for phase two of the project. The company had earlier supplied 152,880 panels with … Continue reading First Solar to supply photovoltaic (PV) modules for 200 MW solar energy project in Dubai

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EDF Energies Nouvelles acquires a wind energy project with 200 MW in potential capacity in Texas, with a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)

EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the acquisition of the Salt Fork wind farm project in Texas via its North American subsidiary EDF Renewable Energy. With a maximum capacity of 200 MW, the wind farm holds a long-term Power Purchase Agreement with Garland Power & Light.       The Salt Fork wind farm project, which has … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles acquires a wind energy project with 200 MW in potential capacity in Texas, with a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)

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Russia’s renewable energy policy

In 2013, Russia implemented an incentive system for renewable energy sources that is based on the wholesale electricity capacity mechanism. It is intended to increase the share of renewable energy in the country’s energy production. Doctoral thesis in strategic finance completed at Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) demonstrates that the incentive system can make renewable … Continue reading Russia’s renewable energy policy

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IFC promotes financing for renewable energy projects in Egypt

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and the Egyptian Banking Institute co-hosted a workshop in Cairo to highlight the investment opportunities emerging in Egypt in renewable energy, promote financing for such projects and encourage best practice in the field.   The pioneering one-day training session, supported by the Danish Government and held in … Continue reading IFC promotes financing for renewable energy projects in Egypt

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Wind power in Djibouti: Chinese firm to construct first wind farn

Djibouti’s Energy Minister in charge of Natural Resources Ali Yacoub Mahmoud and the vice- president of Shanghai Electric group Chen Shuyu, on Tuesday signed an agreement for the construction of a 60 MW wind power, the first of its kind in Djibouti.The project whose feasibility study was done by Djibouti Electricity Authority, will be constructed … Continue reading Wind power in Djibouti: Chinese firm to construct first wind farn

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Infinis Energy buys British wind farm

Renewable power generator Infinis Energy has bought an 18.5-megawatt wind farm project from investment firm Peel Group for an undisclosed sum.   The wind farm is located on former surface mining land in Northumberland and next to the 8-megawatt Sisters wind farm project already being developed by Infinis. Construction on both projects is expected to … Continue reading Infinis Energy buys British wind farm

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SoftBank in 20 gigawatts through solar power and wind energy in India

Japan’s SoftBank will team up with Taiwan’s Foxconn and Bharti Enterprises to invest $20 billion in solar power projects in India, as the country ramps up its clean energy sector, the companies announced Monday. Mobile phone operator SoftBank said the venture aimed to generate 20 gigawatts of energy through solar and wind power plants across … Continue reading SoftBank in 20 gigawatts through solar power and wind energy in India

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NRG Renew to Develop 20 MW Solar Energy Facility for Cisco

NRG Renew LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG), the country’s largest independent power producer, announced plans to develop a 20 megawatt (MW) solar energy facility that will generate clean, reliable solar power for delivery to Cisco’s San Jose headquarters. NRG Renew LLC will convert its NRG Solar Blythe II location, which … Continue reading NRG Renew to Develop 20 MW Solar Energy Facility for Cisco

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EDF Renewable Energy Expands Wind Energy Portfolio in Texas with the Acquisition of Salt Fork Wind Power Project

EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE) today announced the acquisition of the up to 200 megawatt (MW) Salt Fork Wind Project from Cielo Wind Power LP (Cielo). Today’s achievement comes as a result of 18 months of close collaboration between the two companies to bring about the close of the acquisition transaction and the Power Purchase … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy Expands Wind Energy Portfolio in Texas with the Acquisition of Salt Fork Wind Power Project

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24M Introduces the Semisolid Lithium-Ion Battery

24M emerged from stealth mode to introduce the semisolid lithium-ion cell, a revolutionary technology that solves the grand challenge of energy storage by enabling a new, cost-effective class of the lithium-ion battery. 24M’s semisolid lithium-ion is the most significant advancement in lithium-ion technology in more than two decades and combines an overhaul in battery cell … Continue reading 24M Introduces the Semisolid Lithium-Ion Battery

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