Power supplier SSE PLC (SSE.LN) said Friday that it has reached agreement with Renewable Energy Systems Group to acquire the Dunmaglass wind farm project in Scotland and plans to invest 200 million pounds in the project including acquisition, development and capital costs. MAIN FACTS: -SSE expects to begin full construction of the wind farm in … Continue reading SSE to Acquire Dunmaglass Wind Farm Project, Invest GBP200 Million
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Solar Energy Reduces Military Costs, Boosts Security, Saves Lives
Stateside military bases are generating 130 megawatts of solar energy — a modest amount that’s only enough to power 22,000 homes, but still a step the solar power industry says is improving national security. Ambitious plans call for solar power to make up 58 percent of the military’s renewable energy capability by 2017, according to … Continue reading Solar Energy Reduces Military Costs, Boosts Security, Saves Lives
Continue readingYingli Green Energy to supply 220 MW PV modules for China power investment corporation
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), a leading solar energy company and one of the world’s largest vertically integrated photovoltaic (“PV”) manufacturers, which markets its products under the brand “Yingli Solar”, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Yingli Energy (China) Company Limited (“Yingli China”), has succeeded in … Continue reading Yingli Green Energy to supply 220 MW PV modules for China power investment corporation
Continue readingFrench and German ministers call for 2030 renewable energy targets
Writing in France’s prestigious centre-left daily newspaper Le Monde, Peter Altmaier, the German environment minister, and Delphine Batho, his French counterpart, underlined the need for a 2030 renewable energy target and highlighed the importance of renewables in transforming the European economy, improving energy security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. “We want to make the energy … Continue reading French and German ministers call for 2030 renewable energy targets
Continue readingGWU issues RFP for renewable energy
George Washington University (GWU) has released a Request for Proposals for wind and/or solar projects for the purchase of 75,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) per year of renewable energy on a long-term basis (15-20 years). This RFP was released in coordination with a similar RFP from the Department of General Services (DGS) of the District of Columbia … Continue reading GWU issues RFP for renewable energy
Continue readingNordex to build Ireland
Nordex has started construction works of the Knockacummer wind farm for the state-owned Irish utility Bord Gáis Eireann. In the end of 2012, the utility again opted for Nordex strong-wind turbines and placed an order for 35 N90/2500 wind turbines for the Knockacummer wind farm. The contract provides for the turn-key completion of the wind … Continue reading Nordex to build Ireland
Continue readingGamesa reinforces its strategic commitment to Brazil having met the nations new local content requirements
Gamesa has achieved another milestone in its Brazilian market strategy, having accredited the new local content requirements established just four months ago by Banco Nacional de Desarrollo Económico y Social (BNDES) for foreign companies operating in Brazil. So far, just one other company has met these requirements. The new regulation, compliance with which is a … Continue reading Gamesa reinforces its strategic commitment to Brazil having met the nations new local content requirements
Continue readingSuriname Promotes Solar Energy Project
The government of Surinam announced it will invest in producing solar energy to electrify remote communities in that nation. The pilot project will be carried out in Gunzi, in Surinam, and nearly 50 families will be benefited with the program. The energy generated by solar panels that will be set up will be enough for … Continue reading Suriname Promotes Solar Energy Project
Continue readingRES completes The Grange Wind Farm
Renewable Energy Systems is celebrating the completion of The Grange Wind Farm, which lies between Sutton Bridge and Tydd St Mary in Lincolnshire. At 14MW, the wind farm is capable of generating enough clean, green renewable electricity to meet the average needs of more than 10,000 homes. Construction work started in January 2012 and the … Continue reading RES completes The Grange Wind Farm
Continue readingSiemens wins 100 MW wind energy order from South Africa
Siemens Energy has been awarded an onshore wind power order for the 100MW Sere plant on the west coast of South Africa. The deal is the second win for Siemens in the country for its wind turbines and is a flagship project for state-owned utility Eskom. The scope of supply includes the delivery and installation … Continue reading Siemens wins 100 MW wind energy order from South Africa
Continue readingEDF Energies Nouvelles announces a 144 MW wind farm in Scotland
EDF Energies Nouvelles announces a 144 MW wind farm in Scotland Paris, 16 May 2013. EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the commissioning of the Fallago Rig wind farm in Scotland by EDF Energy Renewables, one of the largest onshore wind farms to be built in the United Kindgom with a 144 MW installed capacity. Located on … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles announces a 144 MW wind farm in Scotland
Continue readingEnel Green Power Keep its Promise of Growth
Figures for 2012 and the first quarter of 2013 show that Enel Green Power is continuing its trend of growth, after having put into service the new Ampliación Sierra del Cortado wind farm in Spain and increasing capacity. Enel Green Power has put the Ampliación Sierra del Cortado wind farm in Spain into service, increasing … Continue reading Enel Green Power Keep its Promise of Growth
Continue readingNordex receives the first down payment from the 5 x 50 MW contracts recently signed in Pakistan
After the completion of its first wind farm in Pakistan, Nordex has now received another firmly financed order for the FWEL II project, which is being installed in the Province of Sindh, roughly 80 kilometers from Karachi. The 50 megawatt (MW) wind farm will be equipped with 20 N100/2500 multi-megawatt turbines configured for hot climates. … Continue reading Nordex receives the first down payment from the 5 x 50 MW contracts recently signed in Pakistan
Continue readingSchneider Electric has provided the electrical Balance of System for 85MW of solar power plants in France
Schneider Electric has the ability of executing many projects in parallel with a complex logistics thanks to optimized plug-and-play solutions that cover the entire electrical balance of system. The Solar Business of Schneider Electric, a global leader in solutions for the solar power conversion chain which was recently distinguished as one of the Top 3 … Continue reading Schneider Electric has provided the electrical Balance of System for 85MW of solar power plants in France
Continue readingIt’s a landslide: 87% of Illinois voters want more renewable energy
Wide majorities of likely Illinois voters believe it is important that the state maintain its commitment to increase its use of renewable power and support legislation that would achieve this goal by fixing the state’s broken renewable portfolio standard (RPS) law, according to a Zogby poll released yesterday. The survey, conducted for Clean Energy Trust … Continue reading It’s a landslide: 87% of Illinois voters want more renewable energy
Continue reading100 countries and regions used wind power for electricity generation
100 Countries are using Wind Energy today – Iceland as 100th Wind Power Country Bonn, 16 May 2013 (WWEA) – The World Wind Energy Association has today launched the World Wind Energy Report 2012. Executive Summary and Key Conclusions: • The worldwide wind capacity reached 282’275 Megawatt, out of which 44’609 Megawatt were added in … Continue reading 100 countries and regions used wind power for electricity generation
Continue readingInfinia Raises $8.3 Million for Concentrating Solar Power Systems
Infinia Corp., a producer of systems that convert concentrated solar power into electricity, has raised about $8.3 million since January as part of a private financing round, according to regulatory filings. The company received $1.5 million as part of a convertible note financing with two existing shareholders, Infinia Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Williams said today … Continue reading Infinia Raises $8.3 Million for Concentrating Solar Power Systems
Continue readingSolar cooker could improve lives in developing world
UK scientists have developed a solar-powered cooker that could help provide food and clean drinking water for isolated rural communities in the developing world. As well as heating food, the cooker is able to store heat and can generate electricity for charging mobile phones and powering air conditioning units. The cooker works by using a … Continue reading Solar cooker could improve lives in developing world
Continue readingPlastics
In 2012, 280 million metric tons of plastic were produced worldwide. These scientists project that a total of 33 billion metric tons will have been produced by 2050. Scientists calculated that the new classification would reduce the 33 billion metric tons of additional plastic produced by 2050 to 4 billion. In the March online issue … Continue reading Plastics
Continue readingSiemens study: Europe can save EUR 45 billion in its pursuit of renewables
According to Siemens, the opportunity for savings starts with the choice of location: If installations were built at the sites in Europe that offer the highest power yields, EUR 45 billion of investment in renewables could be saved by 2030, the company notes. “In Europe, just the new photovoltaic capacity alone to be built by … Continue reading Siemens study: Europe can save EUR 45 billion in its pursuit of renewables
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