FCC Ámbito, a subsidiary of FCC Servicios Medio Ambiente, and Iberdrola, through its PERSEO Venture Builder programme, have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to promote the industrial-scale recycling of photovoltaic panels. Following the successful creation of the company EnergyLoop as a joint experience for the recycling of wind turbine blades, the two companies are furthering … Continue reading Iberdrola signs an agreement with FCC to promote the recycling of photovoltaic panels
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EnergyLOOP and Surus join forces to tackle wind turbine blade recycling
ENERGYLOOP, a company owned by FCC Ámbito and Iberdrola for the recycling of wind farm components, has signed a collaboration agreement with SURUS, a leading Spanish company in adding value through the execution of projects related to sustainability and the circular economy, with the aim of providing a joint solution for the recycling of wind … Continue reading EnergyLOOP and Surus join forces to tackle wind turbine blade recycling
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Iberdrola develops battery recycling in Spain, together with FCC and Glencore, as a commitment to the circular economy
FCC Ámbito, a subsidiary of FCC Servicios Medio Ambiente, and Iberdrola, through its PERSEO Venture Builder programme, will collaborate with Glencore to tackle one of the biggest medium- and long-term challenges in the energy sector and will seek to provide industrial-scale lithium-ion battery recycling solutions on the Iberian Peninsula through the development of a specialised … Continue reading Iberdrola develops battery recycling in Spain, together with FCC and Glencore, as a commitment to the circular economy
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Iberdrola and FCC launch EnergyLOOP to lead the way in wind turbine blade recycling
The new company, promoted through Iberdrola’s PERSEO Venture Builder programme, will start its activity with the installation in Navarre of the first industrial-scale wind turbine blade recycling plant in Europe. EnergyLOOP, which aims to develop an innovative value chain that provides the energy transition with new recycling solutions, will invest 10 million euros in its … Continue reading Iberdrola and FCC launch EnergyLOOP to lead the way in wind turbine blade recycling
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Gamesa wins 421 MW O&M deal
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has signed a 7-year operations and maintenance (O&M) agreement with FCC covering 397 wind turbines with total installed capacity of 421 MW. Gamesa has thereby renewed the existing O&M service agreement covering 357 MW and added another 64 MW to its portfolio. In total, Gamesa will maintain … Continue reading Gamesa wins 421 MW O&M deal
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FCC inaugurates its first solar thermal power plant, in Palma del Río, Córdoba
The concentrating solar power plant will produce 100,000 MWh of electricity per year, meeting the needs of 26,000 people. It has taken FCC just over two years to complete the construction of its first solar thermal power plant in Spain. The Guzmán plant, in Palma del Río (Córdoba), was inaugurated this morning by Antonio Ávila, … Continue reading FCC inaugurates its first solar thermal power plant, in Palma del Río, Córdoba
Continue readingDriessen flails at wind energy
Columnist Paul Driessen took a poorly researched swipe at wind power on TownHall.com recently.
Continue readingNew Zealand announces target of 90% renewables by 2025
The New Zealand Wind Energy Association has welcomed the New Zealand Government’s Energy Strategy announcement, as it confirms the target of 90% renewable electricity by 2025.
Continue readingGamesa showcases its wind energy platforms at Brazil Windpower 2011
Gamesa, a global leader in the design, manufacture and maintenance of wind turbines and a top wind farm developer, will be attending the Brazil Windpower 2011 (Rio de Janeiro, 31 August-2 September).
Continue readingChu Visits Lithium Ion Batteries Plant for Electric Vehicles in Michigan
Two years ago, A123 Systems received $249 million in Recovery Act funds to manufacture lithium ion batteries for electric cars.
Continue readingGlobal Consumer Wind Energy Study: Consumers want more renewable energy
Wind Power Vestas Announces Two Global Renewable Energy Studies. The two studies addresses consumer demand, climate change and corporate energy transparency.
Continue readingContinued fossil fuel dominance poses political, environmental risks
Is electricity generation from renewable energy sources like solar power and wind energy really growing so slowly? I’m happy to report that the answer is: No!
Continue readingBattery Market for Electric Vehicles
Manufacturers need to develop more advanced battery technologies such as zinc-air batteries that help increase range and top speed especially in electric cars.
Continue readingWind energy industry backs research on bat concerns
Because some bat species are harmed by wind turbines collisions, the wind power industry has taken a special interest in bats in general.
Continue readingFukushima is not Chernobyl, but it is potentially worse
When you hear ‘no immediate danger’ from nuclear radiation then you should run away as far and as fast as you can.
Continue readingWind energy in Ukraine – Austrians to build wind power plants in Carpathians
Each wind farm will produce more than 20 MW power. According to the official, over time Turka district plans to fully switch to wind power.
Continue readingWind power strong in China
China has become a leader in the use of wind energy. Wind farm plants that occupy thousands of hectares of land are mushrooming. Wind turbines built with homegrown technology are also being exported.
Continue reading14 wind farm plants planned in Central Bosnia Herzegovina
Four Central Bosnia municipalities, Travnik, Vitez, Jajce and Dobretici, are planning to implement a joint project of “Utilization of Wind Farm” which includes construction of 14 wind power plants
Continue readingRecharging posts for electric vehicles put into use in China’s Hainan island
The first group of four recharging posts for electric cars were installed and made operational on Thursday in south China’s island Hainan Province.
Continue readingSiemens Receives its Largest Onshore Wind Energy Order
Siemens Receives its Largest Onshore Wind Turbines Order to Date and Further Solidifies its Position in the U.S. Wind Power Market. Wind farm with MidAmerican Energy for 258 wind turbines will provide clean energy.
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