Renewable energy produced 50% of electricity in Spain in May: Wind power generated 25%, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) 3.6% and photovoltaic solar energy 4.5%. So far in 2015 the renewable energy produced 44% of electricity in Spain in May: 23.3% wind power generated outpacing nuclear energy, 1.7% Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and photovoltaic solar energy 3%. … Continue reading Wind energy generated 25% of electricity in Spain
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Wind power in Scotland: Gamesa wind turbines for wind farm
Gamesa has entered into an agreement with ScottishPower Renewables, Iberdrola’s UK subsidiary, for the supply of 239 MW at the Kilgallioch wind farm being developed in southern Scotland. The company will also provide the facility’s O&M services under a five-year agreement. Gamesa will handle the supply, transportation, installation and commissioning of 94 of its … Continue reading Wind power in Scotland: Gamesa wind turbines for wind farm
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U.S. Renewable Energy use highest since 1930s
Renewable energy use in the United States hit its highest level last year since the 1930s. The country used green energy to meet 9.8% of its total energy needs, the Energy Information Administration reported Thursday. Total energy includes power used for homes, buildings, industry, vehicles and other uses. It was the highest percent of … Continue reading U.S. Renewable Energy use highest since 1930s
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North Dakota wind farm approved
A proposed 150-megawatt wind farm in McIntosh and Dickey counties in far southern North Dakota gained approval by the North Dakota Public Service Commission on a split vote Wednesday. The Merricourt Wind Farm is being developed by San Diego-based EDF Renewable Energy, formerly known as enXco. It had sought and received a site permit … Continue reading North Dakota wind farm approved
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Tesla and Gaelectric to Introduce Tesla Battery Storage to Ireland
Gaelectric and Tesla today announced the purchase and planned deployment of Tesla Energy’s first battery power utility-scale project in Ireland. The two companies are collaborating to develop a pipeline of multiple battery projects to build new transmission system services required to facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources such as solar and wind. The initial … Continue reading Tesla and Gaelectric to Introduce Tesla Battery Storage to Ireland
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Wind energy in Azerbaijan: wind farm Yeni Yashma
On May 28, the State Agency on Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources, SAARES conducted a full test of all stations in a wind farm “Yeni Yashma” with a capacity of 59 MW in the Khizi region and launched a wind turbine with a capacity of 2.5 MW. The wind turbine, which was launched … Continue reading Wind energy in Azerbaijan: wind farm Yeni Yashma
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Saudi Arabia solar energy exports, Concentrated Solar Power and photovoltaic, absolutely realistic
“Saudi could be a solar exporter – I think it’s absolutely realistic and it’s going to happen,” said Paddy Padmanathan, CEO of ACWA Power, which runs a portfolio of solar, coal, gas and desalination plants across the Middle East. In the short term, he said it was likely solar would fill the gaps in … Continue reading Saudi Arabia solar energy exports, Concentrated Solar Power and photovoltaic, absolutely realistic
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Wind Power: A great American resource
This is a guest post by the President of the Union of Concerned Scientists, Ken Kimmell. You can read more of Ken Kimmell’s blogs on The Equation. I don’t usually go to trade association conferences. I’m not a big fan of the back patting, the bland “inspirational” speeches, or the exhibit booths populated by eager … Continue reading Wind Power: A great American resource
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Wind energy in Mexico: Abengoa wind farm with 45 wind turbines in Tamaulipas
Consisting of 45 wind turbines with a total wind power capacity of 148.5 MW, this is the first wind farm for which Abengoa is carrying out both the engineering and the construction in Mexico. Abengoa (MCE: ABG. B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and … Continue reading Wind energy in Mexico: Abengoa wind farm with 45 wind turbines in Tamaulipas
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Viaspace conducting engineering plan for giant King® Grass Biogas power plant in Papua New Guinea
VIASPACE Inc. (OTC: VSPC) announced that VIASPACE has been engaged by Clean Energy Solutions Pacific (CES) to provide engineering and design work for a 2 MW biogas power plant fueled by Giant King Grass. CES, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is an independent power producer focused on developing power for frontier and emerging markets. … Continue reading Viaspace conducting engineering plan for giant King® Grass Biogas power plant in Papua New Guinea
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Westar plans to buy wind power from new wind farm in Kansas
Westar Energy says it plans to buy energy from a new wind farm to be built in Pratt County. The utility company announced Tuesday that it will buy the wind energy from a 200-megawatt wind farm built for it by an affiliate of NextEra Energy Resources. The Ninnescah wind farm is expected to be … Continue reading Westar plans to buy wind power from new wind farm in Kansas
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Last foundation pile installed for Westermeerwind nearshore wind farm
On 23 May, the Van Oord/Mammoet joint venture drove the last foundation pile into the bed of the IJsselmeer, completing the foundation work for the Westermeerwind wind farm. The installation of the 48 foundation piles in the bed of the IJsselmeer went extremely smoothly. Construction continues six days a week, but because piles are only … Continue reading Last foundation pile installed for Westermeerwind nearshore wind farm
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Global Wind Day 2015 – events list
EWEA has compiled a detailed list of events taking place across Europe in the run-up to – and during – Global Wind Day. Name Date Country Organiser Danilo Rea Concert 11-06-15 Italy ANEV (Italian wind energy association) Conference “Wind energy in Italy: cost and benefit analysis” 11-06-15 Italy ANEV (Italian wind energy association) Global Wind … Continue reading Global Wind Day 2015 – events list
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SunEdison Announces Utah’s Largest Solar Power Plant Is Now Operational
SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE: SUNE), the world’s largest renewable energy development company, today announced the successful completion and interconnection of the South Milford solar facility in Milford, Utah. The 3.8 megawatt DC facility is now the largest operating solar power plant in Utah. TerraForm Power acquired the solar power plant from its Call Right Projects List. … Continue reading SunEdison Announces Utah’s Largest Solar Power Plant Is Now Operational
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Solar Power to develop 500 megawatts of photovoltaic (PV) in Japan
Solar Power Inc. on Tuesday announced a joint venture agreement with a Japanese company to develop more than 500 megawatts of solar photovoltaic power projects in Japan. The work will be done by Solar Power and subsidiary SPI Solar Japan G.K. with Japanese company K.K. Uniroot of Osaka, Japan. Solar Power Inc. primarily will be … Continue reading Solar Power to develop 500 megawatts of photovoltaic (PV) in Japan
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Wind power in Turkey: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Vestas expands its presence in Turkey with an 83 MW order from Bak Enerji Uretimi A.?. Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for the Yahyali wind project in Turkey. The 83 MW order for 25 units of the V126-3.3 MW wind turbine has been placed by Bak Enerji Uretimi A.?. The order … Continue reading Wind power in Turkey: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
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Assessment of Energy Storage Systems Integrators
A new Leaderboard Report from Navigant Research examines the strategy and execution of 12 leading energy storage systems integrators (ESSIs), including vendor profiles, ratings, and rankings, with the goal of providing industry participants an objective assessment of these companies’ relative strengths and weaknesses in the market. While ESSI players were few and far between … Continue reading Assessment of Energy Storage Systems Integrators
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EIA finds wind energy will have largest role in cost-effectively meeting Clean Power Plan
Low-cost, zero-emission wind energy will become even more valuable as states and utilities develop plans to cost-effectively reduce carbon pollution to comply with EPA’s Clean Power Plan, according to new economic analysis from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), a nonpartisan branch of the Department of Energy (DOE). EIA’s analysis modeled a range of options for … Continue reading EIA finds wind energy will have largest role in cost-effectively meeting Clean Power Plan
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Abengoa obtains environmental approval for Atacama 2 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant
The Atacama 2 solar energy complex will consist of a 110 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) tower plant and a 100 MW photovoltaic (PV) plant. Abengoa has obtained a favorable environmental rating for Atacama 2, a 210 MW solar complex located near Sierra Gorda, in the Antofagasta region of Northern Chile. Atacama 2 will … Continue reading Abengoa obtains environmental approval for Atacama 2 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant
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SENER signs contract for 500 million Euros in the world’s largest concentrated solar power (CSP) complex
Following a contract won in Morocco worth more than 500 million Euros, the technology and engineering group SENER is beginning construction of concentrated solar power (CSP) plants Noor II and Noor III. Together with Noor I, they comprise the biggest thermosolar complex in the world and boast a production capacity of more than 510 MW. … Continue reading SENER signs contract for 500 million Euros in the world’s largest concentrated solar power (CSP) complex
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