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Turkish wind energy investors face construction deadline

Investment licenses for firms wanting to enter the wind energy market will be decertified by Turkey’s market regulator unless construction for projects begins by May 2014. The Turkish Wind Energy Association’s head Mustafa Serdar Ataseven told Anadolu Agency (AA) that up to 22 projects, worth €1.5 million, could face cancellation from the Energy Market Regulatory Authority … Continue reading Turkish wind energy investors face construction deadline

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Scottish offshore wind farms to be world’s third largest

Energy Minister, Fergus Ewing, has announced the formal consent of two adjacent offshore wind farm applications in the outer Moray Firth. Moray Offshore Renewables Limited (MORL) and the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited (BOWL), together will be the world’s third largest offshore wind farm, with up to 326 wind turbines. The developments, sited off the Caithness … Continue reading Scottish offshore wind farms to be world’s third largest

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California’s grid is handling more than 15,000 megawatts of renewable capacity without incident

California is setting records for solar energy usage so fast that the state’s grid operator has had to change its protocol for announcing them.   The instantaneous use of solar by the California Independent System Operator (the ISO) reached a record peak of 4,143 megawatts at 2:28 p.m. on March 16. It was enough electricity … Continue reading California’s grid is handling more than 15,000 megawatts of renewable capacity without incident

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First Solar to build 52MW solar power project in Jordan

First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) and Shams Ma’an Power Generation today announced the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a planned 52.5 megawatt (MWAC) solar power plant in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The PPA was signed with the National Electric Power Company (NEPCO), the country’s regulatory authority for power generation and distribution, … Continue reading First Solar to build 52MW solar power project in Jordan

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LM Wind Power to develop wind turbine blade with flexible tip lengths.

LM Wind Power has announced the launch of a project to develop wind turbine blades with flexible tip lengths which have the potential to reduce cost of energy by 8-10%. The four-year project, led by Danish wind turbine blade manufacturer LM, is supported by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs. It brings together a consortium … Continue reading LM Wind Power to develop wind turbine blade with flexible tip lengths.

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Lithium-air battery has higher energy density than Li-ion

Researchers are reporting new progress on a so-called breathing battery that has the potential to one day replace the lithium-ion technology in electric vehicles. The team, from Mie University in Japan, presented their work at the 247th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS). ‘Lithium-air batteries are lightweight and deliver a large … Continue reading Lithium-air battery has higher energy density than Li-ion

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UK offshore wind power given £4m boost to help lower costs

Four pioneering businesses have been awarded over £4 million to boost innovation in lowering the costs of generating offshore wind energy, Energy Minister Greg Barker announced today. The grants have been awarded to 2-B Energy, High Voltage Partial Discharge Ltd, SgurrControl Ltd and Ocean Resource Ltd as part of the Department of Energy and Climate … Continue reading UK offshore wind power given £4m boost to help lower costs

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EDF Energies Nouvelles starts its first solar power projects in India

EDF Energies Nouvelles is announcing the commissioning of its first solar energy project of 30 MWp in Madhya Pradesh Indian state and the development of five additional solar projects in Rajasthan with capacity totaling 120 MWp, which it won in a call for tenders launched by the Indian government. Development in India’s solar photovoltaic market … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles starts its first solar power projects in India

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Europe can reduce gas imports by 26% with higher 2030 renewable energy target

A 30% renewables target for 2030 would cut Europe’s reliance on gas imports by almost three times as much as the European Commission’s proposal for 27%, the Commission’s own figures show. In a letter to EU foreign ministers, The European Wind Energy Association’s chief executive Thomas Becker said that a renewable energy target of “at … Continue reading Europe can reduce gas imports by 26% with higher 2030 renewable energy target

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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP): Arizona State University Research Partnership With Cutting Edge 24/7 Solar Technology

AORA, a renewable energy pioneer, is a leading developer of applied ultra-high temperature concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies. Solar generated electricity, which can suffer from intermittency issues and related impacts on the grid, is about to blossom at Arizona State University. Work will now begin on the development of a hybrid concentrated solar system, following … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP): Arizona State University Research Partnership With Cutting Edge 24/7 Solar Technology

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29 wind energy projects in Pakistan at different stages of implementation

The government is in process of implementing around 29 different wind power projects as per its plan to enhance power production in the country. Among these projects, two wind power projects with capacity of 106.4 MW have achieved commercial operation and are supplying electricity to national grid. Besides, three projects, having a cumulative capacity of … Continue reading 29 wind energy projects in Pakistan at different stages of implementation

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Finavera completes assignment of 184MW of wind power projects to Pattern Energy

Finavera Wind Energy Inc. (‘Finavera Wind Energy’, ‘Finavera’ or the ‘Company’) (TSX-V: FVR), Pattern Renewable Holdings Canada ULC, a subsidiary of Pattern Energy Group LP (‘Pattern’) and British Columbia Power and Hydro Authority (‘BC Hydro’), today executed agreements that provide for the Assignment of the 184 MW Meikle Wind Energy Project Electricity Purchase Agreement (‘Meikle … Continue reading Finavera completes assignment of 184MW of wind power projects to Pattern Energy

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Mauritius to go Green with photovoltaic solar energy

SETL meeco is the leader in photovoltaic kits solutions and generators in Mauritius and aspires strongly to defend and promote green energies on the island. With more than 107 solar installations in Mauritius and Rodrigues, the company produces energy worth to close to 20 millions Mauritian Rupees per year. SETL meeco is responsible for as … Continue reading Mauritius to go Green with photovoltaic solar energy

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Esteyco works in Los Cururos wind farm (Chile) are coming to its end

Los Cururos Wind Farm (formerly Pacífico and Cebada Wind Farms), located in Ovalle, Coquimbo region, between Route 5 North and the sea, comprises 57 wind turbines V100/1.8-2.0MW of 80 m hub height, with a total installed capacity of 114 MW. Since last July 2013 ESTEYCO is working for the Danish Company Vestas, responsible of the … Continue reading Esteyco works in Los Cururos wind farm (Chile) are coming to its end

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2013 Global Solar Energy Market (Photovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Power)– China Leads by a Landslide

Reportstack has announced a new market research publication on 2013 Global Solar Market – China Leads by a Landslide. The global solar Photovoltaic (PV) market increased in capacity by around 37 GW between 2012 and 2013, led by China with 13.4 GW alone. The boom in solar PV installations in the country in 2013, especially in H2, … Continue reading 2013 Global Solar Energy Market (Photovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Power)– China Leads by a Landslide

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ANRE gives Ok for two new wind energy plants in Romania

The National Regulatory Authority for Energy (ANRE) gave the permits for the construction of two new wind farms in Romania, following data published on the official site of the institution. According to Zoltan Nagy, member on the Board of the National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE), the approved and licensed capacities of all renewable energy facilities … Continue reading ANRE gives Ok for two new wind energy plants in Romania

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Vestas receives 21 MW wind power order in Germany and signs framework agreement for 225 MW

Vestas builds on partnership with leading German wind power plant developer juwi by signing strategic agreement and firm order for seven V112-3.0 MW wind turbines. Vestas and juwi have signed a framework agreement for 75 units of Vestas’ 3 MW platform, with an order for 21 MW now firm and unconditional. The new frame agreement … Continue reading Vestas receives 21 MW wind power order in Germany and signs framework agreement for 225 MW

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Electric vehicle market share in 19 countries

    How do electric vehicle sales compare to overall consumer vehicle sales? Check out the answer for 19 countries in the charts below! Commenting on my last article here on ABB Conversations, which was about the top electric cars in 17 European countries, ABB solar expert Pablo Astorga suggested writing an article featuring the percentage … Continue reading Electric vehicle market share in 19 countries

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Proposed North Dakota wind farm clears hurdle

A proposed wind farm south of Hebron in southwestern North Dakota has cleared a hurdle. The Bismarck Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/1gikA2Q ) that the Morton County and Stark County commissions have approved special use permits for Sunflower Wind Project LLC. The project still needs a county building permit and the approval of the state Public Service … Continue reading Proposed North Dakota wind farm clears hurdle

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Electric vehicles get green light in China

Premier Li Keqiang vowed during the just-concluded National People’s Congress to tackle China’s massive pollution problem and that promise could lead to many more green vehicles in the country. Electric vehicles had already enjoyed a sales surge just before the two sessions started. The sale of green vehicles has suddenly become a hot item as … Continue reading Electric vehicles get green light in China

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