MHI Vestas Offshore Wind A/S was picked as the preferred supplier for a 450-megawatt wind power project off the coast of Germany. MHI Vestas will disclose further details about Dong Energy A/S’s Borkum Riffgrund 2 wind farm, “as soon as the project translates into a firm and unconditional order,” the company said in a … Continue reading MHI Vestas Picked as Preferred Wind Turbines Supplier for German Wind Power Project
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Aeolus completes Eneco Luchterduinen offshore wind farm
Van Oord’s offshore transport and installation vessel Aeolus successfully completed the installation of 43 wind turbines on the Dutch Eneco Luchterduinen offshore wind farm. Aeolus completed the foundations in the autumn of 2014. The installation of the wind turbines started early April and was completed on 9 June. At the moment 22 wind turbines are … Continue reading Aeolus completes Eneco Luchterduinen offshore wind farm
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Hawaii enacts nation’s first 100% renewable energy requirement
Hawaii enacted a law this week that requires all of the state’s electricity to be produced from renewable energy sources no later than 2045. The new policy, Act 97, makes Hawaii the first state in the nation to adopt a 100 percent renewable requirement, further solidifying Hawaii’s role as a global clean energy leader. “Hawaii … Continue reading Hawaii enacts nation’s first 100% renewable energy requirement
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Wind energy in Mexico: Wind farm in Baja California with Vestas wind turbines
InterGen and IEnova have started commercial operations at the 155MW Energía Sierra Juárez wind power project in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico. The $300m project is the first cross-border wind generation plant between Mexico and the U.S. It features 47 Vestas 3.3MW turbines that are located along Baja California´s Sierra de Juarez mountain range. San … Continue reading Wind energy in Mexico: Wind farm in Baja California with Vestas wind turbines
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Aurora Wind Power Starts Commercial Operation of the West Coast 1 Wind Farm in Cape Town
Aurora Wind Power, a venture of ENGIE (formerly GDF SUEZ, France), Investec Bank Limited (RSA) and KTH (RSA), today announced that it has started commercial operation of the 94 MW West Coast 1 wind farm. The site is situated in the Western Cape Province, near Vredenburg. The West Coast 1 project is part of … Continue reading Aurora Wind Power Starts Commercial Operation of the West Coast 1 Wind Farm in Cape Town
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Renewable Energy Generation in deal with Gamesa to supply wind turbines
Renewable Energy Generation Ltd has entered into agreements with global wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa Eolica, S.L. to supply 19 wind turbines for five of REG’s consented UK onshore wind farm sites. These have a combined capacity of 38MW and once commissioned, will more than double REG’s total wind power capacity to 72.7MW. The new … Continue reading Renewable Energy Generation in deal with Gamesa to supply wind turbines
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Spanish government plans to tax sunlight
The Spanish government is planning to tax households that produce their own energy through solar power and store some of it using batteries. The Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism has prepared a draught decree that would see a new fee designed to discourage the use of solar charged batteries or other storage systems by … Continue reading Spanish government plans to tax sunlight
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LG Chem and Samsung SDI Score Highest in Navigant Research Assessment of Lithium Ion Battery Manufacturers
A new Leaderboard Report from Navigant Research examines the strategy and execution of 15 leading lithium ion (Li-ion) battery manufacturers, including vendor profiles, ratings, and rankings, with the goal of providing industry participants an objective assessment of these companies’ relative strengths and weaknesses in the market. Due to an attractive combination of energy density, … Continue reading LG Chem and Samsung SDI Score Highest in Navigant Research Assessment of Lithium Ion Battery Manufacturers
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164 countries worldwide have now adopted renewable energy targets
Renewable energy targets are now a defining feature of the global energy landscape, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Renewable Energy Target Setting, launched on the side lines of IRENA’s ninth Council meeting, finds that 164 countries have adopted at least one type of renewable energy target, up from … Continue reading 164 countries worldwide have now adopted renewable energy targets
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Enel Green Power will provide 280 MW of wind power in South Africa
The company has won two additional energy supply contracts for two wind farms totalling 280 MW in South Africa, bringing the total capacity awarded to Enel Green Power in the fourth phase of the REIPPPP tender up to 705 MW. These projects mark a significant step forward in the consolidation of Enel Green Power Group … Continue reading Enel Green Power will provide 280 MW of wind power in South Africa
Continue readingMHI Vestas Offshore Wind and an offshore wind power project in Germany
Today, there is information in the market regarding MHI Vestas Offshore Wind being appointed preferred supplier for an offshore project. Vestas can confirm that DONG Energy A/S has appointed MHI Vestas Offshore Wind preferred supplier for delivery of the V164-8.0 turbine for the 450 MW Borkum Riffgrund II project in Germany. If and when the … Continue reading MHI Vestas Offshore Wind and an offshore wind power project in Germany
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BP Statistical Review shows 2014 was a year of ‘tectonic’ shifts in global energy production and consumption
The 2015 edition of the BP Statistical Review of World Energy, launched today, highlights how significant changes in global energy production and consumption have had profound implications for prices, for the global fuel mix, and for global carbon dioxide emissions. The 64th annual edition of the Statistical Review highlights the continuing importance of the US … Continue reading BP Statistical Review shows 2014 was a year of ‘tectonic’ shifts in global energy production and consumption
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38% of all new capacity in Canada came from wind energy
Some critics of wind energy love to point out that while wind energy is making a significant and rapidly growing contribution to electricity generation in Canada and around the world, its overall contribution is still relatively small compared to conventional sources of electricity generation. What these critics fail to recognize is that the contribution made … Continue reading 38% of all new capacity in Canada came from wind energy
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Texas is the nation’s leader in wind power, but a new plan calls for even further investment
A team of environmental engineers from California have devised a plan for every state to transition to completely renewable energy sources. Yes, that includes fossil fuel-rich Texas — the nation’s leader in energy production. The study, developed by engineering researchers Mark Jacobson of Stanford University and Mark Delucchi of the University of California, Berkeley, examines … Continue reading Texas is the nation’s leader in wind power, but a new plan calls for even further investment
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Finland could build 100% renewable energy grid by 2050 with solar energy and wind power
A fully renewable energy system, including all energy consuming sectors, is not only a possible but a viable solution for Finland, according to a new research. Researchers from Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) have investigated renewable energy system options for Finland in 2050 and the results indicate that a fully renewable energy system is possible, … Continue reading Finland could build 100% renewable energy grid by 2050 with solar energy and wind power
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Indonesia plans to have 30,000 megawatts from geothermal energy, hydro, wave and solar energy
Indonesia aims to double its use of renewable energy in 10 years. It plans to have 30,000 megawatts of power generated from geothermal, hydro, wave and solar energy. But the high initial investment in green infrastructure and limited state budget is a major deterrent. And Jakarta is inviting private sectors to chip in as … Continue reading Indonesia plans to have 30,000 megawatts from geothermal energy, hydro, wave and solar energy
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Saft Expands its Li-ion Photovoltaic Solar Power Storage Portfolio
Intensium® Home 10M is a high performance 10 kWh/ 10 kW battery designed specifically for high-end residential and small commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. Saft is at Intersolar Europe to launch its new Intensium® Home 10M lithium-ion (Li-ion) energy storage system that offers exceptionally high performance in a modern, aesthetically pleasing design intended specifically … Continue reading Saft Expands its Li-ion Photovoltaic Solar Power Storage Portfolio
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IRENA Roadmap Breaks New Ground on Renewable Energy Storage
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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