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Energized wind energy industry rolls up sleeves for 2013-14, plans 40th anniversary next year in Las Vegas

As the WINDPOWER 2013 Conference & Exhibition wound down today, nearly 10,000 attendees and 600 exhibitors started wrapping up business and heading home—ready to capitalize on the business opportunity presented by extension of the industry’s key policy incentive in the near term, and the opportunity to help craft a new long-term vision of stability for … Continue reading Energized wind energy industry rolls up sleeves for 2013-14, plans 40th anniversary next year in Las Vegas

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Plans for 1.1GW of Concentrating Solar Power in MENA approved

The governing body of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has approved a modified plan that will see Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia install over 1.1GW of concentrated solar power (CSP) capacity in the region. The US $7.6 billion Climate Investment Funds (CIF) gave the go-ahead on Friday, May 3, to Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, … Continue reading Plans for 1.1GW of Concentrating Solar Power in MENA approved

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Exim Bank secures 150-million euro loan to fund green projects

The Exim Bank today said it has signed an agreement for a 20-year 150-million euro laon from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to support projects that contribute to climate change mitigation.   The borrowings under the facility will enable Exim Bank to lend for energy projects, notably wind, solar photovoltaic, concentrated solar power, hydro-power, geothermal, … Continue reading Exim Bank secures 150-million euro loan to fund green projects

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Three mayors, three communities, one wind

In association with Global Wind Day, photographer Robert van Waarden travels to three different communities in Romania that have been inspired by wind energy. Read their stories below, and think about submitting your own wind energy inspired story and photo to the Global Wind Day 2013 photo competition which closes on 12 May! 3 of … Continue reading Three mayors, three communities, one wind

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Turkana wind power project closes in on full funding

The wind power project planned for northern Kenya has received a lifeline after the African Development Bank ( AfDB) approved a Sh12.5 billion ($149.5 million) loan.   The Lake Turkana wind power project has been dogged by delays due to unavailability of funding, with the World Bank withdrawing its support late last year.   In … Continue reading Turkana wind power project closes in on full funding

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Geothermal energy and Enel Green Power

With the Larderello 1 geothermal plant in Tuscany celebrating its centenary year, the region signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Enel which aims to create satellite activities around the geothermal industry. This year the Larderello 1 geothermal power station in Tuscany, the first true geothermal power station ever and one of the largest complexes in … Continue reading Geothermal energy and Enel Green Power

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Ghana completes first solar plant in Navrongo

The Volta River Authority (VRA) is about to inaugurate its first solar power plant at Navrongo in the Upper East Region as part of its corporate policy to develop renewable energy resources to augment its power generation. The Navrongo Solar Power Plant is a 2MW facility, the largest grid PV plant in West Africa apart … Continue reading Ghana completes first solar plant in Navrongo

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The reason fossil fuel firms are not trying to reduce their carbon emissions could be due to uncertainty on climate and energy policy, suggests the Economist in a recent editorial. The paper cites cuts in renewable energy support schemes as one of the elements influencing investors.

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Four leading industry figures to chair tracks at EWEA OFFSHORE 2013

This year’s conference programme at EWEA OFFSHORE 2013 (19 – 21 November) is divided along four thematic tracks – Markets, strategies & planning; Finance; Future technologies and Industrialising the supply chain. EWEA has confirmed four leading industry figures to oversee the development of each track, ensuring a rich and comprehensive programme.   The Track Chairs … Continue reading Four leading industry figures to chair tracks at EWEA OFFSHORE 2013

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Nextera leaves the Concentrated Solar Power in Spain

The PP government policy has cost 5,000 million euros to the CSP in Spain. The U.S. group Nextera, leading U.S. renewable energy company, has accrued $ 342 million for its investment in Spain. The company, formerly known as Florida Power, threatening to leave the country and stop paying the bank that financed its business in … Continue reading Nextera leaves the Concentrated Solar Power in Spain

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American wind power sets sights on predictable policy, stable business environment

Having reached the benchmark of being the number one source of new electric generating capacity last year, American wind power must develop a vision for predictable policies that create a stable business environment and allow the industry to grow to its full potential, industry leaders said today at the WINDPOWER 2013 Conference & Exhibition of … Continue reading American wind power sets sights on predictable policy, stable business environment

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Analysts see future market of 4-8 GW/year in U.S.

Without a turn toward long-term policy stability and predictability, the U.S. wind energy market is likely to settle out at somewhere between 4 to 8 gigawatts (GW) from 2017 on, according to presentations at today’s Market Update session at the WINDPOWER 2013 Conference & Exhibition in Chicago. The speakers included Andy Lubershane of IHS EER, … Continue reading Analysts see future market of 4-8 GW/year in U.S.

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Google powering ahead with renewable energy

Google, one of the nation’s leading high-tech companies, has a strong commitment to renewable energy and plans to stick with that commitment over the long term, Gary Demasi, the firm’s Director of Operations for Data Center Location Strategy and Energy, said today at the WINDPOWER 2013 Conference & Exhibition here. “Google’s values around renewable energy … Continue reading Google powering ahead with renewable energy

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Vestas shares jump as cost cuts help reduce losses

Danish wind turbine maker Vestas stood by its outlook for the full year, after reduced cost and higher turbine prices helped it cuts operating losses by over 50 percent and improved its cashflow in the first quarter. Vestas maintains its full-year guidance and the focus on cost reductions, low investments and increased capacity utilisation continues. … Continue reading Vestas shares jump as cost cuts help reduce losses

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Value in Concentrated Solar Power to Add to Electric Grid Calculated

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have quantified the significant value that concentrating solar power (CSP) plants can add to an electric grid. The NREL researchers evaluated the operational impacts of CSP systems with thermal energy storage within the California electric grid managed by the California Independent System Operator … Continue reading Value in Concentrated Solar Power to Add to Electric Grid Calculated

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Solar Energy International (SE) Announces Advanced Solar PV Training Labs for Solar Professionals

Solar Energy International (SEI) has announced two PV351L: PV Systems – Tools and Techniques for Operation and Maintenance Lab Week (Grid-Direct) sessions this summer for solar professionals to take their solar pv training experience to the highest level available in the solar industry. This intensive, advanced training is designed for solar professionals already working in … Continue reading Solar Energy International (SE) Announces Advanced Solar PV Training Labs for Solar Professionals

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