“Following the letter in favour of a 2030 renewable energy target from eight Member States including Germany and France, to European Commissioners, this vote is another strong signal to the European Commission of the widespread support for a binding renewable energy target for 2030”, commented Stephane Bourgeois of the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). “In … Continue reading EWEA – European Wind Energy Association : European Parliament committees vote yes to 2030 renewables target
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India Plans Offshore Wind Energy Agency
India plans an agency to oversee the development of offshore wind power as the country’s best sites on land fill up, prompting it to promote wind farm projects. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will seek cabinet approval soon to set up the agency, the government said today in a statement, citing Renewable Energy … Continue reading India Plans Offshore Wind Energy Agency
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Production of wind energy in Ontario has doubled over last four years, reaching 5.2 TWh in 2013
The amount of wind energy produced in Ontario has been on a steady incline in recent years, and last year was enough to power 550,000 homes in the province, according to a new report. In its 2013 Ontario Electricity Data report, the province
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With wind energy, progress is everywhere
The week is coming to a close, and coverage of wind power keeping the lights on abounds! Elsewhere, Kansans are excited for more wind energy and increased efficiency, and Vestas is readying their impressive 8-megawatt nacelle for testing. Katie Valentine at ClimateProgress gives kudos to wind energy for helping to fill in the gaps left … Continue reading With wind energy, progress is everywhere
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Abengoa to develop South America
The Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plant, which will use molten salts tower technology, will have an advanced storage system enabling it to generate electricity for up to 17.5 hours without direct solar radiation. The
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Marubeni acquires interest in a wind power generation facility in the United States owned by EDF Renewable Energy
Marubeni Corporation (“Marubeni”) is pleased to announce that it has completed a transaction to acquire an economic interest in a wind power generation project owned by EDF Renewable Energy Inc., a renewable energy company in the North American market owned by the French utility, Electricit
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Globeleq to build more wind power generation in Central America
Globeleq, the leading wind energy company in Central America, announced the financial close and notice to proceed on construction of two wind generation projects in Costa Rica and Honduras. Construction of the 50 MW Orosi project in Costa Rica and the 24 MW expansion of the existing 102 MW Cerro de Hula wind farm will … Continue reading Globeleq to build more wind power generation in Central America
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Availon wins 124 MW wind farms maintenance contract in Italy
Availon announced today that it has won a 124 MW maintenance contract for two Italian wind farms from Alpiq Holding Ltd., the Swiss energy group that owns and operates the two farms. The full service maintenance contract runs for a 10 year period, and covers 62 Gamesa wind turbines. Both wind farms are located in … Continue reading Availon wins 124 MW wind farms maintenance contract in Italy
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Record 2013 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installations Promotes U.S. to Strongest Market Outside Asia-Pacific
New solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in the United States (U.S.) reached a record 4.2 gigawatts (GW) during 2013. Since 2012, the U.S. market has grown 15 percent, making it the leading solar market outside the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, according to the latest NPD Solarbuzz North America PV Markets Quarterly. Solar PV installed in the U.S. … Continue reading Record 2013 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installations Promotes U.S. to Strongest Market Outside Asia-Pacific
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On Tuesday, frigid temperatures pushed Texas to a new winter record for power usage. But thanks in part to wind power, Texans were able to avoid major power outages, despite the stress on the grid. On Monday, cold weather and shut downs of some power plants forced the Texas grid operator to begin implementing its … Continue reading Thanks To Wind Energy, Texans Didn
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National Grid to investigate whether businesses could be incentivised to use excess wind energy at night
Factories and other energy intensive businesses could be incentivised to use excess wind power at times of lower demand, such as during the night, under plans being explored by National Grid. Energy expert Chris McGarvey of Pinsent Masons said that the proposal, which was first reported in Process Engineering magazine, could potentially be cheaper for … Continue reading National Grid to investigate whether businesses could be incentivised to use excess wind energy at night
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Iberdrola: capacity at La Ventosa wind farm complex (Mexico) increased to 102 MW
Iberdrola has installed an additional 22 megawatts (MW) comprising 11 Gamesa G80 wind turbines. IBERDROLA has extended by 22 MW the capacity of its La Ventosa wind power complex, one of its most emblematic renewable facilities in the Americas, taking it up to 102 MW. To this end, it has installed on the site 11 … Continue reading Iberdrola: capacity at La Ventosa wind farm complex (Mexico) increased to 102 MW
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Tekmar seals deal with Van Oord on major Dutch offshore wind farm project
Tekmar Energy has marked a hat trick of contract wins with leading international EPC contractor Van Oord Offshore Wind Projects BV after being awarded work on the Eneco Luchterduinen offshore wind farm development in Holland. The contract reinforces Tekmar
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Enel Green Power Focuses on Solar Power
With solar power set to grow over the next few years, EGP is investing in the technology around the globe, with projects in the pipeline that will bring 350 megawatts of capacity to Latin America and South Africa. PV solar power is set to grow by 42 gigawatts over 2014, according to IHS, and the … Continue reading Enel Green Power Focuses on Solar Power
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Flux Power Provides Lithium Storage for HDT Global Solar Power Solution for Military Field Operations
Flux is providing 4.1-kilowatt/hour, 24-volt portable lithium power packs to provide high performance storage for HDT’s innovative renewable power solution. Flux Power® Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: FLUX), an innovator in advanced lithium energy storage systems, has agreed to provide HDT Global, a leading provider of highly-engineered mobile military and emergency response solutions, with portable lithium-ion storage … Continue reading Flux Power Provides Lithium Storage for HDT Global Solar Power Solution for Military Field Operations
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More Than 35 Million Electric Vehicles Will be On Roads Worldwide by 2022
The fast-growing market for electric vehicles (EVs) – including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery electric vehicles – has become a small but important part of the global automotive industry. Governments worldwide are keen to see increasing penetrations of EVs due to the environmental, economic, and energy security benefits they provide. According to a new report … Continue reading More Than 35 Million Electric Vehicles Will be On Roads Worldwide by 2022
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Sales of Light-Duty Vehicles With 48-Volt Electrical Subsystems Will Reach Nearly 13.5 Million Annually by 2023
As auto manufacturers continue to replace mechanical systems with electrical components, particularly in stop-start vehicles, the demands for power have begun to outstrip the capabilities of traditional battery systems. Increasing the voltage of certain subsystems by four times
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China on world’s biggest push for wind power
China has embarked on the greatest push for renewable energy the world has ever seen. A key element involves more than doubling the number of wind turbines in the next six years. Already the world’s largest producer of wind power, China plans further massive increases. From a current installed capacity of 75 gigawatts (GW), the … Continue reading China on world’s biggest push for wind power
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Chinese, U.S. scientists find way to lift photovoltaic solar cell (PV) efficiency by 30 pct
Scientists have found a way to increase solar cell efficiency by up to 30 percent — a breakthrough expected to further reduce the cost of solar energy, according to a study published Tuesday in Advanced Materials. Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and North Carolina State University of U.S. have found a way to … Continue reading Chinese, U.S. scientists find way to lift photovoltaic solar cell (PV) efficiency by 30 pct
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Wind energy: EDF Renewable Energy announces partnership with Marubeni Corporation
EDF Renewable Energy and Marubeni Corporation announced today that a subsidiary of Marubeni acquired a 90 percent economic interest in the 102.5 MW Shiloh IV Wind Project. “This sale illustrates our ability to recycle capital to fund future development while staying fully involved in the project. This is an important aspect of our business model … Continue reading Wind energy: EDF Renewable Energy announces partnership with Marubeni Corporation
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