This week, at the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) WINDPOWER 2015 conference and exhibition, GE’s Energy Consulting business (NYSE: GE) presented the results of the Western Wind and Solar Integration Study Phase 3 (WWSIS-3). The study, a collaborative effort between the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and GE, showed that, with the use of good, … Continue reading GE Energy Consulting Study Shows Western Grid Can Withstand Disturbances under High Renewable Penetrations
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Spain’s renewable energy plants, wind power and solar energy, generated 41.3% of the country’s electricity in April
Spain’s renewable energy plants generated 41.3% of the country’s electricity in April, data of grid operator Red Electrica de España (REE) showed on Thursday. Wind power output slightly increased year-on-year to 3,948 GWh this month, representing 20.4% of total power output. Spain’s hydroelectric plants accounted for 13.5%, while photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power … Continue reading Spain’s renewable energy plants, wind power and solar energy, generated 41.3% of the country’s electricity in April
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A 50% share of variable renewables can save up to 6% on system costs
The REserviceS project – led by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) and involving other stakeholders from across the electricity system and academia – also found that creating markets to trade grid support services (GSS) can provide revenue streams for generators, in addition to energy-only markets. Wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) energy is capable of … Continue reading A 50% share of variable renewables can save up to 6% on system costs
Continue readingGresham’s Law and clean energy
Once one accepts the fact that wind energy displaces pollution from dirty energy sources, the fundamental underpinning of Mr. Lesser’s argument begins to unravel.
Continue readingChina Wind Announces Appointment of Chief U.S. Sales Director
China Wind Systems, Inc. is a profitable, rapidly growing supplier of precision forged components primarily to the wind energy industry in China – the world’s leading wind power market.
Continue readingBetter Batteries for Electric Car
The use of Li-ion and Ni-MH will increase in automobiles and Electrical Vehicles.
Continue readingSolar power project is taking shape in Oman
Astonfield Renewable Resources has been selected to help the government in its pilot solar energy initiative, which will lead to the launch of the country’s large scale solar power programme.
Continue readingZAP and Remy Electric Motors Sign Strategic Development and Supply Agreement
ZAP is one of the oldest and most experienced EV providers, having delivered a broad range of over 117,000 vehicles to more than 75 countries since 1994.
Continue readingChina: Increasing Demand for Lithium Battery Positive Material
Lithium batteries are mainly used in portable electronic products like digital cameras, cell phones and notebook computers. Its application further spreads to electric cars, electric bicycles and energy storage.
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