Ice Energy, located in Glendale, CA, will be providing up to 25 MW of grid support to Southern California Edison in the form of water that is frozen at night when electricity is cheap. During a hot day, the ice is used for cooling in a rooftop air conditioning unit to reduce how much … Continue reading Energy Storage for Southern California Edison
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Canadian Solar Supplies Modules for Major Solar Power Project in Georgia
Canadian Solar Inc. (the “Company”, or “Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world’s largest solar power companies, today announced that its modules will power a series of projects in Georgia totaling 5.1 MW with Atlanta-based solar developer and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (“EPC”) provider SolAmerica Energy, LLC. As the sole provider of photovoltaic (PV) … Continue reading Canadian Solar Supplies Modules for Major Solar Power Project in Georgia
Continue readingFraunhofer CSE Completes Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
The Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems (CSE) successfully completed the first public installation and interconnection of its Plug and Play PV Systems, a novel residential rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system, at its Plug and Play Demo Day. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initative, the Plug and Play System is a holistic approach … Continue reading Fraunhofer CSE Completes Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
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Wind power saved customers in Oklahoma more than $1.2 billion last year
A new analysis by the American Wind Energy Association looked at wind generation in the regional grid that includes Oklahoma and found consumers were saving money when wind turbines are used instead of fossil-fuel plants. Wind power saved electricity customers in Oklahoma and surrounding states more than $1.2 billion last year, the American Wind Energy … Continue reading Wind power saved customers in Oklahoma more than $1.2 billion last year
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NREL teams with SolarCity to maximize solar energy
The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and SolarCity have entered into a cooperative research agreement to address the operational issues associated with large amounts of distributed solar energy on electrical grids. The work includes collaboration with the Hawaiian Electric Companies to analyze high penetration solar scenarios using advanced modeling and inverter testing at … Continue reading NREL teams with SolarCity to maximize solar energy
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AWEA, 450 organizations, call on congress to extend successful clean energy tax provisions
More than 450 businesses, companies and other organizations have signed and sent a letter urging Congress to immediately extend expired and expiring clean energy tax measures, including the renewable energy Production Tax Credit (PTC) and Investment Tax Credit (ITC), before the end of this year. “AWEA is proud to join this diverse coalition of companies and … Continue reading AWEA, 450 organizations, call on congress to extend successful clean energy tax provisions
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America could power itself 100 times over with solar energy, Concentrated Solar Power and Photovoltaic
In a new report, the Environment America Research and Policy Center seeks to visualize and quantify this potential as it pertains to the United States. The report argues that the U.S. “has the potential to produce more than 100 times as much electricity from solar PV and concentrating solar power (CSP) installations as the nation … Continue reading America could power itself 100 times over with solar energy, Concentrated Solar Power and Photovoltaic
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Acciona Windpower to supply 165 MW of wind turbines for IKEA’s largest wind energy project to date
ACCIONA Windpower, an ACCIONA group subsidiary company dedicated to the design, manufacture and sale of wind turbines, has completed a turbine supply agreement with Apex Clean Energy, developer of the 165 MW Cameron Wind farm, which has been purchased by IKEA Group. The agreement includes the supply of 55 ACCIONA Windpower AW125/3000 wind turbines and … Continue reading Acciona Windpower to supply 165 MW of wind turbines for IKEA’s largest wind energy project to date
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Ikea buys U.S. wind farm with Acciona wind turbines
Ikea also has invested in wind power in Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Sweden and the U.K. Ikea, the largest furniture retailer, made its biggest renewable-energy investment to date by buying a 165-megawatt wind farm in southern Texas. When the Cameron Wind Farm is complete by the end of next year, Ikea will own … Continue reading Ikea buys U.S. wind farm with Acciona wind turbines
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Abengoa pushing forward with Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project
Abengoa has decided to continue pushing forward with the development of the Palen concentrated solar power (CSP) project regardless of the withdrawal of its planning application in September. Abengoa has decided to continue pushing forward with the development of the Palen concentrated solar power (CSP) project regardless of the withdrawal of its planning application … Continue reading Abengoa pushing forward with Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project
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US Air Force adds V2G technology (Vehicle to Grid) with a new fleet of electric vehicles
Los Angeles Air Force Base unveiled its 42-vehicle fleet, made up solely of plug-in vehicles. The fleet includes both electric and hybrid vehicles, including sedans, trucks and a 12-passenger van. All can get power from and give it back to the electrical grid when not being driven. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt Rey Sedantes, left, … Continue reading US Air Force adds V2G technology (Vehicle to Grid) with a new fleet of electric vehicles
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Odell Wind Farm LLC orders 100 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for the Odell wind power project
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 100 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines corresponding to 200 MW. The order was placed by Odell Wind Farm LLC, a joint venture between Algonquin Power Co. and a third party. The order comprises supply and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well … Continue reading Odell Wind Farm LLC orders 100 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for the Odell wind power project
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AWEA hails historic U.S.-China deal to cut carbon pollution, says wind energy can deliver big reductions
The U.S. wind energy industry hailed an historic agreement between U.S. and China Wednesday morning to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions as part of an effort to help fight climate change. The deal says the U.S. will reduce carbon emissions 26 to 28 percent below 2005 levels by 2025 – nearly doubling its current plans. … Continue reading AWEA hails historic U.S.-China deal to cut carbon pollution, says wind energy can deliver big reductions
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First Wind places order with Vestas for 100 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines for the South Plains Wind power project
First Wind, an independent U.S.-based renewable energy company, today announced that it has obtained $254 million in financing for its South Plains Wind project in Floyd County, Texas. With financing successfully in place, First Wind was able to advance its second renewable energy project in Texas by finalizing an order with Vestas for 100 V100 … Continue reading First Wind places order with Vestas for 100 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines for the South Plains Wind power project
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U.S. industries ready to do their part to double renewables worldwide by 2030
U.S. renewable power industries hailed the goal announced overnight at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Beijing of doubling renewable energy in the 21 member economies by 2030, and said they are ready to do their part. This follows last year’s commitment to encourage technology transfer and joint efforts to lower costs and attract … Continue reading U.S. industries ready to do their part to double renewables worldwide by 2030
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P2 Offshore Consulting Receives Honor at AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER 2014
P2 Offshore Consulting is pleased to announce Tony Fisk, Commercial Director from P2 Offshore Consulting won the “Attendee Choice” award for his presentation at the AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER 2014 Conference & Exhibition in Atlantic City, N.J. on October 8, 2014. The poster, titled “Preparing for the Power of Cable: Route Engineering, Design and Protection” was … Continue reading P2 Offshore Consulting Receives Honor at AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER 2014
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Benefits of Texas Wind Energy Estimated to Exceed $3.3 Billion Annually
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has just come out with an analysis highlighting the value of wind energy to the state of Texas, indicating that the overall societal benefits of the wind resource add up to about $3.3 billion annually. The gross annual savings to consumers are estimated at $1.2 billion. As with any … Continue reading Benefits of Texas Wind Energy Estimated to Exceed $3.3 Billion Annually
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Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, Consolidated Edison Development Partner On Nebraska Wind Power Project
Sempra U.S. Gas & Power and Consolidated Edison Development (ConEdison Development) today announced an agreement to partner on the 75-megawatt (MW) Broken Bow II wind project in Custer County, Neb. Under the sales agreement, Sempra U.S. Gas & Power and Consolidated Edison Development holding companies will each own a 50-percent interest in the wind facility. … Continue reading Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, Consolidated Edison Development Partner On Nebraska Wind Power Project
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Sempra and Con Edison Buy Nebraska Wind Farm
Sempra Energy and Consolidated Edison Inc. agreed to buy a 75-megawatt wind farm in Nebraska. Sempra’s U.S. Gas & Power unit and Consolidated Edison Development each will own half of the Broken Bow II wind farm in Custer County, according to a statement today. Sempra will operate and maintain the plant, which last month began … Continue reading Sempra and Con Edison Buy Nebraska Wind Farm
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What the 2014 midterms mean for wind energy
The 2014 mid-terms have been called a “wave” and a “landslide.” Clearly they were good for Republicans and in particular their control of the agenda in the U.S. Senate. But what does it mean for energy? As many major media outlets noticed, energy was on the ballot more than it has been in recent elections … Continue reading What the 2014 midterms mean for wind energy
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