A new ground-breaking report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) provides clear direction on how to advance storage systems as part of the infrastructure for a sustainable energy future. Renewables and Electricity Storage, released today on the side lines of IRENA’s ninth Council meeting, prioritizes 14 action items across five priority areas where governments … Continue reading IRENA Roadmap Breaks New Ground on Renewable Energy Storage
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Yingli Supplies Venezuela’s Largest Photovoltaic Solar Energy Project
Yingli Green Energy, one of the world’s leading solar panel manufacturers, today announced that it has supplied 1.1 megawatts (MW) of solar panels for Venezuela’s largest solar project, a hybrid solar-diesel power plant located in Los Roques. The 1.1 MW solar farm was developed, engineered, and constructed by Consorcio Energias Limpias Alternativas Venezolanas (CELAV). Vico … Continue reading Yingli Supplies Venezuela’s Largest Photovoltaic Solar Energy Project
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Botswana invites bids for 100 MW solar power project
Botswana invited bids for the construction of a 100 megawatt (MW) solar powered plant on Tuesday as the world’s top diamond producer seeks to become energy self sufficient within five years. Botswana is currently experiencing power and water shortages, which its central bank warned last month could undercut aims to maintain growth above 4 … Continue reading Botswana invites bids for 100 MW solar power project
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Wind energy in Madhya Pradesh: 38 wind power projects of 820 MW
Wind energy is being promoted in Madhya Pradesh for environment conservation and generation of power from alternate sources of energy. Wind energy projects of 456.3 MW have been established in the state during year 2014-15. So far, 38 wind energy projects of 820 MW have been established in the state. Of these, 570 … Continue reading Wind energy in Madhya Pradesh: 38 wind power projects of 820 MW
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Gamesa Expands Production of Wind Turbines in Brazil
Spanish wind-turbine manufacturer Gamesa on Monday unveiled its expanded plant in Brazil, a country that accounted for 22 percent of total megawatt sales in 2014 and serves as a platform for supplying customers across Latin America. Work to expand the plant in Camaçari, a city in the northeastern state of Bahia, started in July 2011. … Continue reading Gamesa Expands Production of Wind Turbines in Brazil
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Nordex receives wind power orders totaling more than 150 MW in Germany
Nordex SE continued to build on the success of the first quarter 2015 in April and May. In these two months the wind turbine manufacturer signed 17 orders with a total capacity of more than 150 MW in its home market. Nearly all the customers decided in favour of the tried and tested light-wind N117/2400 … Continue reading Nordex receives wind power orders totaling more than 150 MW in Germany
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Italy possesses the 7th largest wind energy sector
Quercus Assets Selection which specialises in infrastructure investments with a focus on renewable energy, announces that it is launching its third fund in the renewable energy sector, an Italian wind fund aimed at institutional investors both in Italy and internationally. Investors will be required to invest a minimum of €10 million to gain access … Continue reading Italy possesses the 7th largest wind energy sector
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Mainstream Renewable Power Awarded 250MW of Wind Energy Projects in South Africa Government Tender
A consortium led by global wind and solar company Mainstream Renewable Power was today awarded Preferred Bidder status by the Department of Energy in South Africa for two large-scale wind energy projects with a total generation capacity of 250 megawatts. The award was made under the fourth round of the South African Government’s Renewable Energy … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power Awarded 250MW of Wind Energy Projects in South Africa Government Tender
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Boralex acquires interest in a wind farm in Ontario with Enercon wind turbines
Boralex announced the signature of a conditional buy/sell option for a 25% economic interest in the 230 MW Niagara Region Wind Farm project in which Enercon is the majority owner (the “Option”). The total investment planned for this major undertaking is between $900 million and $950 million and Boralex will immediately begin coordination of the project construction phase … Continue reading Boralex acquires interest in a wind farm in Ontario with Enercon wind turbines
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Envision Smart wind turbines appoints John Childs
Envision Energy, the world’s leading smart energy solution provider, today announced the appointment of John Childs as Head of Turbine Business Development in Europe Middle East & Africa. Mr. Childs will be based in its Global Innovation Center in Denmark to lead the company’s turbine business in the EMEA markets. “We had significant achievement … Continue reading Envision Smart wind turbines appoints John Childs
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SunEdison awarded 371 megawatts across five photovoltaic solar power projects in South Africa
SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE: SUNE), the world’s largest renewable energy development company, today announced it has been awarded an additional five solar photovoltaic projects in South Africa, totaling 371 megawatts (MW) DC. This award stems from the extended capacity announcement for the fourth bid round of the Renewable Energy IPP Procurement (REIPPP) Programme organized by South … Continue reading SunEdison awarded 371 megawatts across five photovoltaic solar power projects in South Africa
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K2 wind power project in Ontario starts operation
Following 18 months of construction, the K2 Wind Power Facility (“K2 Wind”) in Ontario reached commercial operation on May 29, 2015. One of Canada’s largest wind projects, the 270 megawatt (MW) facility is owned and operated by Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) and Capital Power LP (collectively, “Capital Power”), Samsung Renewable Energy Inc. (“Samsung”), and … Continue reading K2 wind power project in Ontario starts operation
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Merkel: G-7 leaders call for ending fossil fuels use by end of century
That is a technical term for ending the use of oil, gas and coal and replacing them with alternative sources of energy such as wind energy and solar power. Angela Merkel says the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have agreed that the world should phase out the use of fossil fuels by the end … Continue reading Merkel: G-7 leaders call for ending fossil fuels use by end of century
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U.S. has 32 GW of large photovoltaic (PV) solar energy projects under development
There has been a noticeable increase in the number of photovoltaic (PV) projects in the United States aiming to be operational before the expiration of the 30% Federal energy investment tax credit (ITC) on 31 December, 2016. According to IHS, the leading global source of critical information and insight, over 32 gigawatts (GWs) of projects greater than … Continue reading U.S. has 32 GW of large photovoltaic (PV) solar energy projects under development
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Photovoltaic solar power launched in Jordan
A major solar power venture has got underway in Jordan’s southern governorate of Ma’an with investments totaling $170 million and targeted electricity output of 52.5 megawatts. Shams Ma’an Power Generation PSC, the company which will carry the project, launched the construction phase of the electricity generation venture which will use photovoltaic cells. The venture is … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar power launched in Jordan
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European Commission needs new controls to ensure EU meets 27% RES target by 2030
The European Commission needs new powers to ensure that Member States meet the EU’s 27% renewable energy pledge by 2030, according to a paper released by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). The European Commission needs new powers to ensure that Member States meet the EU’s 27% renewable energy pledge by 2030, according to a … Continue reading European Commission needs new controls to ensure EU meets 27% RES target by 2030
Continue readingWind energy in Brazil: Gamesa inaugurated its expanded nacelle assembly factory in Camaçari
Today, Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, officially inaugurated its expanded nacelle assembly factory in Camaçari, in the north-east of the state of Bahia, from which it will make all the 2.0 MW – 2.5 MW platform wind turbines earmarked for the Brazilian market. The facility’s inauguration ceremony was presided by the Governor … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: Gamesa inaugurated its expanded nacelle assembly factory in Camaçari
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Wind power in South Africa: Gestamp Wind has been awarded 102 MW wind farm
Gestamp Wind, the Wind division of Gestamp Renewables has been awarded with a 20 year PPA for Copperton wind farm, a 102 MW wind project located in the Northern Cape (South Africa). Copperton Wind Farm was submitted for Round 4 in August 2014, it has been selected Preferred Bibber under the REIPP Program (Renewable Energy … Continue reading Wind power in South Africa: Gestamp Wind has been awarded 102 MW wind farm
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Ten top trends for U.S. wind power
AWEA released its 2014 U.S. Wind Industry Annual Market Report, which showed the benefits of the 2014 rebound in wind energy. Here are 10 of the top trends in the industry: 1. WIND JOBS REGAINED: 2014 saw a rebound of the wind industry jobs that were lost due to PTC uncertainty in 2013 – … Continue reading Ten top trends for U.S. wind power
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India: Villagers prefer solar power
Solar power has come to the rescue of villagers of Pandikudi in Periyalur village panchayat near Aranthangi. Realising the uses and advantages of this non-conventional energy, they made a forceful plea with the district administration to repair and maintain a solar power operated street-light. During the course of inspection of solar lamps set up in … Continue reading India: Villagers prefer solar power
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