France’s government begins a review of the world’s most nuclear-dependent country’s energy policy on Friday (14 September), strongly in support of its small and ailing renewables sector in an effort to boost local jobs and growth. The French government will launch a second tender to build offshore wind parks on Sept. 16, followed by a … Continue reading France seen turning to wind energy and solar power for ‘ecological patriotism’
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Gamesa wind energy listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Gamesa is listed on other sustainability indexes, including the FTSE4Good, Ethibel Sustainability Index and Global Challenges Index, among other indexes. For a sixth consecutive year, Gamesa is listed on Dow Jones’ global sustainability index (Dow Jones Sustainability Index World, or DJSI World), which tracks the world’s leading corporations in sustainability best practices based on economic, … Continue reading Gamesa wind energy listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index
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Spain introduces 6% energy tax
Wind energy producers will now have to pay a 6% tax on any income they earn from generating wind power, including from feed-in tariffs (FITS). The 6% tax will have an impact on the wind energy of 241 million euros in 2013. The wind energy industry has always been a constructive and dialogist sector, it … Continue reading Spain introduces 6% energy tax
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Vestas nets 24 MW deal for italian wind farm
Fri-El Green Power S.p.A will be the first customer on the Italian market to install the V112-3.0 MW wind turbine. In fact, eight V112-3.0 MW turbines will soon be producing clean energy at the Gorgoglione Guardia Perticara wind power plant, located in the Basilicata region, in Italy. Eight V112-3.0 MW wind turbines will soon … Continue reading Vestas nets 24 MW deal for italian wind farm
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Alstom to provide 68 wind turbines for brazilian wind farm
Alstom Renewable Power has signed a letter of intent with Casa dos Ventos, one of the largest Brazilian wind power generation developers, to provide wind turbines for new farms in the state of Rio Grande do Norte (northeastern Brazil). Under this €230 million agreement, Alstom will supply 68 wind ECO 122 wind turbines and … Continue reading Alstom to provide 68 wind turbines for brazilian wind farm
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New “Golden age of gas” could stop efforts to avoid climate change
In Berne, the chief economist for the International Energy Agency (IEA) was reported as saying a new “golden age of gas” could thwart international efforts to mitigate climate change as governments dealing with the ongoing economic crisis consider switching to the cheaper fossil fuel. In London, the chairman of the UK Committee on Climate Change … Continue reading New “Golden age of gas” could stop efforts to avoid climate change
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EU Energy Ministers must recognise benefits of 2030 Renewable Energy Targets
The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) warned Ministers meeting on Monday at the informal Energy Council in Nicosia that their credibility was at risk if they debated future renewable energy policy without considering a new EU Renewable Energy target for 2030. EWEA understands that the agenda of the Cypriot Presidency includes a discussion on the … Continue reading EU Energy Ministers must recognise benefits of 2030 Renewable Energy Targets
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Studies reveal 85% of consumers want more wind energy
This data is drawn from two global surveys: the Global Consumer Wind Study 2012 (GCWS), an annual survey produced by TNS Gallup, about consumers’ preferences for renewable energy, and the Corporate Renewable Energy Index Report 2012 (CREX), an index of companies that use renewable energy voluntarily, prepared by Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The CREX study … Continue reading Studies reveal 85% of consumers want more wind energy
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Ford reducing rare earth metal use in 2013 electric cars
Most of the reduction comes from switching away from Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NiMH) batteries to lithium–ion. New projected 47-mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid and EPA-certified 47-mpg C-MAX Hybrid feature lighter, more efficient, more powerful lithium-ion batteries that are expected to reduce Ford’s use of expensive, rare earth metals by up to 500,000 pounds annually. Dysprosium, the most expensive … Continue reading Ford reducing rare earth metal use in 2013 electric cars
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Offshore wind energy jobs central to ‘Blue Growth’
The ‘Blue Growth’ Communication includes offshore wind power as a key element of current and future economic activity around Europe’s coast, significantly contributing to Europe’s competitiveness and benefiting other industrial sectors. Today’s Communication by the European Commission shows clearly the potential for additional economic activity in Europe’s coastal waters and recognises the European Wind Energy … Continue reading Offshore wind energy jobs central to ‘Blue Growth’
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CTAER presents at the SolarPaces World Conference its Variable Geometry Central Receiver Test and Research facility
A solar plant of “variable geometry”, according to estimates, may achieve around 17% more efficiency than current plants. The research facility of the Advanced Technology Centre for Renewable Energies (CTAER), located in the Tabernas Desert (Almeria, Spain) is currently in its last stage of the construction phase and will be operational during the first term … Continue reading CTAER presents at the SolarPaces World Conference its Variable Geometry Central Receiver Test and Research facility
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Wind energy and solar is actually cheaper than energy from coal and nuclear power plants
Taking into account health and environmental damage, wind and solar power from new plants in Europe is actually cheaper than energy from coal and nuclear power plants, according to a new report. Many people find it difficult to calculate the true cost of their electricity. Special duties, taxes and subsidies all add up to influence … Continue reading Wind energy and solar is actually cheaper than energy from coal and nuclear power plants
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Gamesa strengthens its Brazilian wind power presence with 258 MW
Gamesa will install 129 of its G97-2.0 MW wind turbines at 10 wind farms which Santa Vitória do Palmar Holding is set to develop in southern Brazil and will perform operation and maintenance (O&M) services on the machines for 20 years. It is the first contract signed with a subsidiary of the country’s national power … Continue reading Gamesa strengthens its Brazilian wind power presence with 258 MW
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Charles Koch gets it wrong on wind power’s cost
Wind power is an American success story that is creating affordable electricity and tens of thousands of new American jobs. But we need for Congress to act to extend the federal wind energy Production Tax Credit (PTC) and let wind finish the job. Billionaire and Koch Industries CEO Charles G. Koch had an op-ed on … Continue reading Charles Koch gets it wrong on wind power’s cost
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Challenging steel, concrete is now being used in wind turbines
In addition to the story on concrete turbines, this edition of Wind Directions has a special comprehensive package on EWEA celebrating its 30th anniversary and the achievements of the European wind power sector during the past three decades. It may not become the norm, but some wind turbine suppliers are beginning to switch to concrete … Continue reading Challenging steel, concrete is now being used in wind turbines
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The 21st century can count on wind power’s incredible capacity, say scientists
“Historically, wind turbines are placed on Earth’s surface, but high-altitude winds are usually steadier and faster than near-surface winds, resulting in higher average power densities,” said the study, called Geophysical limits to global wind power. A new US scientific study released in the past few days reveals that wind energy’s vast potential could more than … Continue reading The 21st century can count on wind power’s incredible capacity, say scientists
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New UVAC 6G receiver from Siemens boosts efficiency of solar thermal power plants
Until now, more than 500.000 receivers of the UVAC family have been successfully installed in power plants. Siemens announced at the SolarPACES conference in Marrakech the release of a new solar receiver, the UVAC 6G (Universal Vacuum Air Collector), which further increases thermal heat production for solar power plants. The improved heat generation of the … Continue reading New UVAC 6G receiver from Siemens boosts efficiency of solar thermal power plants
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Nordex introducing new service package
“Premium Light” is positioned between the “Extended” and “Premium” contracts in terms of future-proofing investments. Unlike the conventional “Premium” contract, it does not include repairs, deliveries of spare parts or the replacement of for example gearboxes, generators, rotor blades or main converter. “Premium Light” is particularly targeted at customers who wish to minimise the administrative … Continue reading Nordex introducing new service package
Continue readingU.S. solar power market more than doubles to 742 MW in 2Q 2012
GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) today released U.S. Solar Market Insight: 2nd Quarter 2012. The report finds that U.S. solar achieved its second-best quarter in history, having installed 742 megawatts of solar power, and the best quarter on record for the utility market segment. Utility installations hit 477 megawatts in the … Continue reading U.S. solar power market more than doubles to 742 MW in 2Q 2012
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Renewable energy attractiveness indices
Spain and Italy’s sovereign credit crises have continued to drag them further down the index, while the UK’s plethora of policy announcements this quarter have garnered little clarity for investors. Welcome to the 2012 global economy. Growth in many countries is faltering and unemployment rates are stagnating. Even the rapid growth countries are showing signs … Continue reading Renewable energy attractiveness indices
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