The UK government’s announcement this week to end new support for onshore wind energy projects could cost Scotland £3bn in investment and threatens thousands of jobs, according to industry experts. The Scottish National Party has said that Prime Minister David Cameron must explain why he misled voters during the referendum campaign in Scotland regarding the … Continue reading Tory betrayal on wind energy “totally unacceptable”
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China leads the world in solar power growth
China is slowing its coal power expansion, driven in part by terrible air pollution problems as well as the country’s growing sensitivity to its international standing in the fight to curb global warming. The government has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions after hitting a peak in 2030 and to double its carbon-free energy … Continue reading China leads the world in solar power growth
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Plant inspired photovoltaic solar energy to revolutionise energy storage
A new technology developed by scientists at University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) can store solar energy for up to several weeks — an advance that could change the way scientists think about designing solar cells. The materials in most of today’s residential rooftop solar panels can store energy from the sun for … Continue reading Plant inspired photovoltaic solar energy to revolutionise energy storage
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Elecnor plans 105 MW Concentrated Solar Power plant in Chile
The Camarones concentrated solar power (CSP) project consists in a solar power tower with a 220-kV grid connection, to be built with a total investment of USD 800 million (EUR 706.1m). Chile’s environmental authorities in the northern Arica region accepted for evaluation a 105-MW concentrated solar power (CSP) project submitted by Elecnor Chile SA, the … Continue reading Elecnor plans 105 MW Concentrated Solar Power plant in Chile
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JDR wins major renewables contract for E.ON’s Rampion Offshore Wind Farm
JDR, a leading provider of technology connecting the global offshore wind energy industry, has been awarded a contract by energy company, E.ON, alongside partners the UK Green Investment Bank plc (GIB), to supply its subsea cabling technology and services for the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm. The Rampion Offshore Wind Farm is the first wind farm … Continue reading JDR wins major renewables contract for E.ON’s Rampion Offshore Wind Farm
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BayWa r.e.’s 80 MW Beethoven Wind Power Project began Operation
BayWa r.e. announced today that its Beethoven Wind Project in South Dakota achieved full commercial operation on May 28, 2015. BayWa r.e. bought the project from a local developer in August 2014, finalized development and began significant additional construction in September. The power is sold under a twenty year contract to NorthWestern Energy and GE … Continue reading BayWa r.e.’s 80 MW Beethoven Wind Power Project began Operation
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New IRENA App Delivers Global Renewable Energy Data Straight to Your Pocket
Smartphone users can now access the most reliable data on global renewable energy potential, for free, thanks to an application launched today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The Global Atlas pocket, now available on all platforms including BlackBerry 10, iOS, Android and Windows Phone, is the only global tool of its kind, combining … Continue reading New IRENA App Delivers Global Renewable Energy Data Straight to Your Pocket
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Wind power in Turkey: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
Nordex strengthens again its role in Turkey. It will be installing 19 Generation Gamma wind turbines N117/2400 for its new customer ARE Elektrik in the wind farm “Kurtkayasi”. For ARE Elektrik this is the first wind energy project. Since its foundation in 2009 the company has so far concentrated on hydroelectric power plants. Kurtkayasi is … Continue reading Wind power in Turkey: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
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Tanzania’s untapped renewable energy resources ripe for investment
The African Development Bank, in partnership with the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and the Government of Tanzania, on Thursday, June 18 launched the Renewable Energy in Africa: Tanzania Country Profile. The publication highlights the country’s inroads in renewable energy as well as opportunities for scaling-up the energy sector. Over the past decade, in an effort … Continue reading Tanzania’s untapped renewable energy resources ripe for investment
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Gamesa’s G114-2.5 MW prototype in Alaiz (Navarre, Spain) starts to generate wind energy
The prototype of Gamesa’s new G114-2.5 MW turbine, installed in Alaiz (Navarre, Spain), has started to generate power. Installation of the turbine triggers the start of the intensive process of validating and certifying the new turbine. The company expects to obtain type certification during the last quarter of 2015. The annual output of a single … Continue reading Gamesa’s G114-2.5 MW prototype in Alaiz (Navarre, Spain) starts to generate wind energy
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Wind power in Poland: New EDP Renewables wind farm starts up in Kuyavian-Pomeranian province
EDP Renewables, a leader in Poland’s renewable energy sector and the world’s fourth largest wind energy producer, recently held the opening ceremony for a new wind farm in the Polish town of Radziejów. The facility has a total production capacity of 18 MW thanks to its 12 modern 1.5 MW AW-82 wind turbines, and … Continue reading Wind power in Poland: New EDP Renewables wind farm starts up in Kuyavian-Pomeranian province
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Wind energy in France: EDP Renewables opens a new wind farm
EDR Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the world’s fourth wind energy producer, has opened a new wind farm in France. The Truc de l’Homme wind farm has an installed capacity of 11.67 MW and is located in the towns of Fau de Peyre and La Fage Montivernoux, in Lozère, Languedoc-Roussillon. The wind farm’s annual output is enough … Continue reading Wind energy in France: EDP Renewables opens a new wind farm
Continue readingUK to end onshore wind energy subsidies one year ahead of schedule
The UK Government is planning to close Renewables Obligation (RO) subsidy regime for new onshore wind power projects from April 2016, a year ahead than previously planned. The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) said that the government is expected to launch a primary legislation to implement the change. The ruling will, however, … Continue reading UK to end onshore wind energy subsidies one year ahead of schedule
Continue readingWorld’s 2nd largest offshore wind farm Gwynt y Môr officially inaugurated with Siemens wind turbines
Gwynt y Môr wind farm, located eight miles offshore in Liverpool Bay, will be officially inaugurated by Carwyn Jones, First Minister of Wales. With an installed capacity of 576 megawatts (MW) Gwynt y Môr is the world’s 2nd largest offshore wind farm. In total, 160 wind turbines will produce enough power to supply some 400,000 … Continue reading World’s 2nd largest offshore wind farm Gwynt y Môr officially inaugurated with Siemens wind turbines
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Schneider Electric provides electrical balance of system for a 100 MW photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant in the Philippines
Schneider Electric Solar Business, a global leader in solutions for solar power conversion chain, has been chosen to supply the complete balance of system and service contract for a 100 MW photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant in the Philippines. This latest project win is on top of a 30 MW PV Power Plant that was … Continue reading Schneider Electric provides electrical balance of system for a 100 MW photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant in the Philippines
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REN21 global renewable energy report
Renewables represented about 59 per cent of net additions to global power capacity in 2014, with 135GW added. There was 1,712GW of renewable power capacity at the end of 2014, up 8.5 per cent on the previous year. Renewables comprised about 28 per cent of the world generating capacity by the end of last year, … Continue reading REN21 global renewable energy report
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Spanish GRI Renewable Industries to build wind energy components plant in Texas
A Spanish company plans to build a new manufacturing plant in Amarillo to make towers and components for the wind energy industry. Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that GRI Renewable Industries, a division of Madrid’s Gonvarri Steel Industries, will invest $41 million in the plant and create more than 300 new jobs. In return, the … Continue reading Spanish GRI Renewable Industries to build wind energy components plant in Texas
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Thai Gunkul to invest nearly $300 mln in solar power and wind energy in 2015
Thailand’s Gunkul Engineering Pcl said on Wednesday it planned to invest about 10 billion baht ($296.9 million) this year, mostly to expand capacity of renewable energy at home and abroad. About 4 billion baht will be spent for solar power plants and 5 billion baht for wind power, Phongsakorn Damnoen, assistant managing director for business … Continue reading Thai Gunkul to invest nearly $300 mln in solar power and wind energy in 2015
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India raises solar power target 5-times to 100,000 MW by 2022
The government on Wednesday raised the solar power generation capacity addition target by five times to 1,00,000 MW by 2022, which will entail an investment of around Rs 6 lakh crore. “Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today gave its approval for stepping up of India’s solar power capacity target under Jawaharlal … Continue reading India raises solar power target 5-times to 100,000 MW by 2022
Continue readingNew York Experiences Explosive Solar Power Growth in First Quarter of 2015
New York’s aggressive efforts to expand its clean energy economy are continuing to produce impressive results, with the state ranking third in the nation in new solar capacity during the first quarter of 2015. New York trailed only California and Nevada in Q1, according to the recently released U.S. Solar Market Insight Report compiled by … Continue reading New York Experiences Explosive Solar Power Growth in First Quarter of 2015
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