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US government gives offshore wind power sector more financial support
Despite persistent problems associated with the economic crisis and a government fiscal policy deeply paralyzed along partisan lines, the US continues to express interest in developing its offshore wind farm industry.
Continue readingConsensus on need for grid at EWEA public debate in Brussels
Eddie O?Çonnor, CEO of Mainstream Renewable Power and a leading light in European Wind Energy Association, was asked about public acceptance of wind farm plants.
Continue readingThe University of Wyoming releases 2nd edition of wind energy guide
The University of Wyoming has released the second edition of a guidebook for Wyoming landowners to better understand the process of leasing private land for commercial wind farm development.
Continue readingTaiwan signs pact to develop offshore wind energy
National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) signed a cooperation agreement with a non-profit organization and a company to build an offshore wind farm that could provide electricity for 130,000 households for one year.
Continue readingGlobal Study on Renewable Energy Integration
This report is based on insight from grid operators in 18 countries who together account for more than 72% of worldwide wind power generating capacity.
Continue readingNissan delivers first electric vehicles Nissan LEAF in Canada
Nissan Canada made history when it delivered the first electric car Nissan LEAF to a Canadian consumer at an event in Ottawa.
Continue readingHigh-Efficiency Photovoltaic Crystalline Silicon Modules Rise to $8.6 Billion in 2015
Commodity materials such as glass, aluminum and copper comprise the bulk of a photovoltaic solar energy system, and the prices of these materials do not significantly drop at higher volumes.
Continue readingSpain bill targets 1,400 MW wind energy/yr to 2020
The Spanish government has set an annual target for installed wind power of 1,400 megawatts between 2013 and 2020, according to draft regulation the Industry Ministry sent to the energy sector watchdog CNE.
Continue readingImpsa signed wind energy agreement in Uruguay
These wind farm projects provide a total investment of approximately USD 165 M. The wind power plants are located in the departments of Lavalleja and Maldonado, 10 km from the city of Minas.
Continue readingPort Augusta ready for concentrated solar thermal power
Port Augusta’s two aging coal-fired power stations will need to be replaced in the near future. CLEAN and BZE argue that concentrating solar thermal (CST) power plants are the logical way forward.
Continue readingABB Wins $14M Orders For Grid Integration Of Wind Energy In Brazil
ABB will deliver a turnkey 34.5/138 kV (kilovolt) substation and lay 60 kilometers of 34.5 kV cables to connect four new wind power plants with a total capacity of 94 MW (megawatt) to the national grid.
Continue readingIkea Plugs-in Solar Energy
IKEA, the world?s leading home furnishings retailer, officially plugged-in the solar energy system installed at its East Bay store in Emeryville, California.
Continue readingEDF Energies Nouvelles commissions Seyitali wind farm in Turkey
The wind power plant is equipped with fifteen Enercon wind turbines. The wind energy project was developed and built by Polat Enerji, a 50/50 subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles and Adnan Polat Group.
Continue readingTechno Electric commissions 101.4 MW of wind energy in India
The wind farm is fully operational in the state of Tamil Nadu in Amuthapuram, Rasta and Muthiampatti belt.
Continue readingConcentrating Solar Thermal Power Kuraymat (Egypt) exceeds expectations
Hybrid concentrated solar energy plant with a capacity of 150 megawatts uses concentrated solar power as well as natural gas and can be operated around the clock.
Continue readingLaunch of Free Movement of Electricity actions, website and Facebook
Today sees the launch of the Free Movement of Electricity website, along with a Facebook page ? all on the same day as the beginning of a effort to bring attention to need for freedom for electricity in the EU.
Continue readingCNPV Passes 2PFG and IEC 61701 for Ammonia and Salt Mist Corrosion Resistance
CNPV Solar Power is a leading integrated manufacturer of solar energy photovoltaic products from the production of ingots, wafers and cells to the assembly of PV modules.
Continue readingEnbridge completes $535M Colorado wind power plant
Enbridge said that it completed its first U.S. wind farm, which will generate enough clean electricity to meet the needs of about 80,000 homes.
Continue readingSchott Solar makes concentrating solar thermal power receivers even more powerful
Higher efficiency for receivers thanks to a new coating. Noble gas capsules extend service lives. Optimistic view of the future of the concentrated solar power market.
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