With EGP’s 34 plants, which have produced 5,301 GWh in 2013, Italy is fifth in the world and first in Europe for geothermal power generation. With its installed capacity of 875 megawatts, Italy ranks fifth in the world and first in Europe as regards electricity generation from geothermal source. This was found by “Another Kind … Continue reading Italy geothermal energy leader in Europe
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Acciona Windpower Wins 153-Megawatt Order for Brazil Wind Turbines
Its 3 MW wind turbines will be used in the Santa Vitória do Palmar wind power complex owned by the company Atlantic Energias Renováveis. ACCIONA Windpower (AWP), a subsidiary of the ACCIONA group that designs, manufactures and commercializes wind turbines, has signed a turbine supply contract in Brazil with the renewable energy generation holding company … Continue reading Acciona Windpower Wins 153-Megawatt Order for Brazil Wind Turbines
Continue readingAcciona Windpower has clinched a wind energy deal to supply wind turbines at the 153 MW Santa Vitória do Palmar wind farm
Spanish manufacturer Acciona Windpower has clinched a deal to supply hardware at the 153MW Santa Vitória do Palmar wind complex in Brazil. The wind power agreement with Atlantic Energias Renováveis covers supply and assembly of 51 AW125/3000 wind turbines at the wind farm in the state of Río Grande do Sul. The wind turbines … Continue reading Acciona Windpower has clinched a wind energy deal to supply wind turbines at the 153 MW Santa Vitória do Palmar wind farm
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Next-Generation Advanced Batteries Will Reach $9.4 Billion in Annual Revenue by 2023
The primary battery chemistry currently used for applications that require advanced batteries, lithium ion (Li-ion), has limitations that include input costs and materials scarcity. Research and development of new battery chemistries, beyond Li-ion, is advancing rapidly and will have a major impact on the battery industry in the coming years. According to a new report … Continue reading Next-Generation Advanced Batteries Will Reach $9.4 Billion in Annual Revenue by 2023
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Tesla’s apparent altruism with its patents is just smart business
At first glance, it looks as though the good folks over at California-based Tesla Motors have gone mad. The company owns hundreds of patents for making electric cars. Now it is saying to anyone who’s interested: go ahead and use them, because we have no intention of seeing you in court. Tesla’s problem is that … Continue reading Tesla’s apparent altruism with its patents is just smart business
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Audi to offer a range of high-performance electric vehicles
Audi has drawn up blueprints for a range of high-performance electric cars to help it take on its German rivals and U.S. firm Tesla Motors if the market picks up, according to sources at the carmaker. Consumers have largely shunned battery-powered vehicles because of their high price tags and limited driving range as well as … Continue reading Audi to offer a range of high-performance electric vehicles
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Acciona Agua leads a european R&D project to reduce water treatment costs by 25%
The LIFE-RENEWAT project aims to synchronise waste water treatment plants with the availability of in-plant renewable energy sources integrated to reduce their energy dependence by up to 30%. A reduction of dependence on conventional electricity grids would imply a reduction of a quarter of the cost of treated water. The pilot project is being implemented … Continue reading Acciona Agua leads a european R&D project to reduce water treatment costs by 25%
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China sets tariffs for offshore wind power
The NDRC notice said the policy was designed to encourage the development of China’s rich offshore wind power resources. Offshore wind energy capacity stands at just 400 megawatts at present, amounting to less than 0.5 percent of China’s total wind power capacity. China’s total installed wind energy capacity stood at 82.27 gigawatts by the end … Continue reading China sets tariffs for offshore wind power
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Suzlon gets nod to start Rajasthan wind farm
“Suzlon today announced that it has received the Notice to Proceed (NTP) from CLP India for a 100.8 MW wind power project,” the company said in a statement. The notice to proceed was given to Suzlon after CLP India received the approval from the Rajasthan government to commence work on wind power the project. The … Continue reading Suzlon gets nod to start Rajasthan wind farm
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China releases pricing scheme for offshore wind energy
According to the National Energy Bureau, China will construct five gigawatts of offshore wind power projects by 2015, representing 5 percent of its total wind energy installed capacity. China’s top economic planner on Thursday released a pricing scheme for certain types of offshore wind power projects, a move to exploit green energy resources off its … Continue reading China releases pricing scheme for offshore wind energy
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New Hope for the Climate, by Al Gore
In the struggle to solve the climate crisis, a powerful, largely unnoticed shift is taking place. The forward journey for human civilization will be difficult and dangerous, but it is now clear that we will ultimately prevail. The only question is how quickly we can accelerate and complete the transition to a low-carbon civilization. There … Continue reading New Hope for the Climate, by Al Gore
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Nordex will be supplying six Generation Delta N117/3000 wind turbines for the Urla wind farm in Turkey
Nordex has secured three contracts for a total of 44.4 KW in Turkey, simultaneously widening its customer base in this important growth market. The company will be supplying six Generation Delta N117/3000 wind turbines for the Urla wind farm in Izmir. This marks the first wind power project for Sancak Enerji and the first one … Continue reading Nordex will be supplying six Generation Delta N117/3000 wind turbines for the Urla wind farm in Turkey
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China Leads World to Solar Power Record in 2013
In the last two years, countries around the world have added almost as much new solar photovoltaics (PV) capacity as had been added since the invention of the solar cell. Nearly 38,000 megawatts of PV came online in 2013, a new annual record. In all, the world’s installed PV generating capacity is now close to … Continue reading China Leads World to Solar Power Record in 2013
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Gamesa consolidates its presence in the wind energy in Philippines
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has reinforced its presence in the Philippines thanks to a new turnkey contract for the construction, supply and installation of a 54 MW wind farm for Alternergy. This marks the third contract closed by Gamesa in this market, having signed orders totalling 144 MW in recent months. … Continue reading Gamesa consolidates its presence in the wind energy in Philippines
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IRENA calls on all governments to scale up renewable energy efforts
As the global community faces important energy choices, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) director-general has called on all governments to scale up their renewable energy investment in order to reach a ” sustainable energy future.” Adnan Amin told Xinhua in an interview that “IRENA’s vision is to be the global voice of renewable … Continue reading IRENA calls on all governments to scale up renewable energy efforts
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Morocco poised as ‘regional leader’ in renewable energy
A senior US trade official has said Morocco is positioned as a “regional leader” in the field of renewable energy and is extremely appealing to US investors. “Morocco is extremely appealing to US investors in the field of renewable energies. These investors are encouraged by the specific plan put in place and the Interest and … Continue reading Morocco poised as ‘regional leader’ in renewable energy
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Bacardi in Puerto Rico announces powered by the Wind Power
BACARDI, creator of the world’s favorite rum, generates energy with power from the wind. Installed in 2010, two majestic, wind turbines now are a distinct part of the landscape – and the environmental consciousness – at the world’s largest premium rum distillery in Catano, Puerto Rico, just outside San Juan. “The wind turbine project is … Continue reading Bacardi in Puerto Rico announces powered by the Wind Power
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CBD Energy appointed project manager of 107MW Taralga Wind Farm in Australia
CBD Energy Limited (NASDAQ: CBDE; previously OTCBB: CBDNF), a diversified renewable energy company, has been engaged as the Owner’s Project Manager for the 107MW Taralga Wind Farm in New South Wales, Australia. In addition, as the project enters the operational phase, CBD has been designated as the Owner’s Facility Manager. CBD Energy Limited is a … Continue reading CBD Energy appointed project manager of 107MW Taralga Wind Farm in Australia
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Inox Wind to supply wind turbines for 170 MW wind power unit in India
Order for 85 units of Inox Wind’s newly launched 2MW wind turbine with 100 meter rotor diameteris is awarded by Continuum Wind Energy. Singapore-based Continuum Wind Energy has teamed up with Inox Wind, an arm of Gujarat Fluorochemicals, one of India’s leading wind power solutions providers to put up a 170 MW wind power unit … Continue reading Inox Wind to supply wind turbines for 170 MW wind power unit in India
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EDC has secured financing of its wind power project in Burgos, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
“EDC signed separate two-year bridge facilities totaling P2.7 billion with Philippine National Bank and Security Bank Corp. to partly finance the construction of Phase 2 of the 150-megawatt [MW] Burgos Wind Farm while the company is arranging the project financing,” EDC Investor Relations Manager Erudito Recio said. The company plans to raise $315 million for … Continue reading EDC has secured financing of its wind power project in Burgos, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
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