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Sixty years after birth, it’s time for photovoltaic solar cells to get serious

If solar panels were people, they could start signing up for AARP memberships. This year the commercial solar photovoltaic industry is celebrating its 60th birthday, after having been kicked off in 1954 by Bell Labs. The birthday celebration was an oft-mentioned topic during the first day of one of the largest solar conferences in the … Continue reading Sixty years after birth, it’s time for photovoltaic solar cells to get serious

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Senvion (Suzlon) already has more than 150 MW in installed wind energy capacity in the Netherlands

Senvion SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth-largest manufacturer of wind turbines, has announced the official registration of the Dutch subsidiary, Senvion Netherlands B.V., at an official inauguration ceremony for the wind turbine manufacturer’s service base in Nijkerk in the Netherlands. Senvion already has over 150 megawatts (MW) installed capacity … Continue reading Senvion (Suzlon) already has more than 150 MW in installed wind energy capacity in the Netherlands

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Enel Green Power signs funding deal for two wind power projects in the United States

The consortium commits to provide about 400 million U.S. dollars in funding for the Origin and Goodwell wind energy projects, which have a total installed capacity of 350 MW. Enel Green Power North America, Inc (“EGP-NA”), a U.S. subsidiary of Enel Green Power S.p.A. (“Enel Green Power”), signed a capital contribution agreement for about 400 … Continue reading Enel Green Power signs funding deal for two wind power projects in the United States

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SSE Renewables Selects GE Wind Turbines for Scottish Wind Farm in the Highlands

Further advancing the growth of renewable energy throughout the United Kingdom, GE (NYSE: GE) today announced that it will supply SSE Renewables with 33 GE 2.85-100 wind turbines for the Dunmaglass Wind Farm, located near Inverness, Scotland. GE specially designed these wind turbines for the project with a 70-meter tower so they meet the associated … Continue reading SSE Renewables Selects GE Wind Turbines for Scottish Wind Farm in the Highlands

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E.ON And GE Energy Financial Services Partner To Complete GE-Powered Wind Farm, In Texas Panhandle

Subsidiaries of E.ON SE (E.ON) and GE (NYSE: GE) are forming an investment partnership to own and operate Grandview Phase I, a 211-megawattt GE-powered wind farm under construction in the Texas Panhandle. GE Energy Financial Services provided 50 percent of the partnership equity in the project, with the balance provided by E.ON’s subsidiary E.ON Climate … Continue reading E.ON And GE Energy Financial Services Partner To Complete GE-Powered Wind Farm, In Texas Panhandle

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China’s Photovoltaic Production to Double by 2017

China installed a world record amount of solar photovoltaics (PV) capacity in 2013. While this was the first time the country was the number one installer, China has led all countries in making PV for the better part of a decade. China now accounts for 64 percent of global solar panel production—churning out 25,600 megawatts … Continue reading China’s Photovoltaic Production to Double by 2017

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Alstom to build 121 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Israel

Alstom and its project partners have obtained financing to build a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Israel.   Megalim Solar Power Ltd (Megalim) – a special purpose company formed by Alstom (25.05%), BrightSource (25.05%), and NOY Infrastructure & Energy Investment Fund (49,9%) – obtained the financing of the European Investment Bank and the Bank … Continue reading Alstom to build 121 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Israel

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North Dakota approves 110 MW wind energy

The North Dakota Public Service Commission has approved a 110 megawatt wind energy project in the state proposed by Infinity Wind Power.   The renewable energy developer plans to build the $180 million Sunflower wind project in Stark and Morton counties of North Dakota. Infinity expects the farm will either be equipped with 55 wind … Continue reading North Dakota approves 110 MW wind energy

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Webinar on July 10th – Data Mining to Implement a Better O&M Strategy in Wind Power

Wind plants generate massive amounts of data which, if utilized properly, can provide significant insight for operational improvements resulting in more proactive plant management and better return on investment. Trying to understand all of the data a wind farm can generate can be time consuming for plant management. In this webinar AWS Truepower President, Dr. … Continue reading Webinar on July 10th – Data Mining to Implement a Better O&M Strategy in Wind Power

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Electric vehicle infrastructure-based chargers made easy

The number of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) on the road is growing. In fact, the governor of California has set a goal for 1.5 million EVs on the road by 2025 — and that’s just one state in the U.S. Globally, sales could be much higher with projections in Europe reaching … Continue reading Electric vehicle infrastructure-based chargers made easy

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Webinar provides clarity to Mexico’s energy Reform impact on renewable energy

Mexico is currently debating in congress the secondary laws that will have a profound change in the country’s energy sector, opening the private investment and affecting directly the renewable energy industry. FCBI LATAM has organized a free webinar to clarify the renewable energy framework going forwards. Guaranteeing the development of renewable projects in the immediate … Continue reading Webinar provides clarity to Mexico’s energy Reform impact on renewable energy

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5,600 Siemens wind turbines operating in Canada, the U.S. and South America

Siemens wind turbines have capacity to power approximately three million average U.S. households. Siemens Energy has reached the significant milestone of ten gigawatts (GW) of installed wind power capacity in the Americas. Siemens has installed more than 5,600 wind turbines in Canada, the U.S. and in South America, including Peru, Chile and Brazil. This capacity … Continue reading 5,600 Siemens wind turbines operating in Canada, the U.S. and South America

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MHI Vestas Offshore Wind announces Velling Mærsk project secures phase two of development for the V164-8.0 MW offshore wind turbines

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind A/S, a JV between Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Vestas Wind Systems A/S, has reached a conditional agreement with Skovgaard Invest ApS and Energicenter Nord for the purchase of four V164-8.0 MW offshore wind turbines for the Velling Mærsk project in Western Denmark.   The agreement allows for phase two … Continue reading MHI Vestas Offshore Wind announces Velling Mærsk project secures phase two of development for the V164-8.0 MW offshore wind turbines

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China has surpassed Germany as the world’s largest photovoltaic (PV) market

China has surpassed Germany as the world’s largest photovoltaic (PV) market, according to the Global New Energy Development Report 2014. During 2013, the world installed 38.7 GW of new capacity, bringing the global total to 140.6 GW. China was responsible for nearly one-third (12 GW) of the new capacity, marking a 232% increase over the … Continue reading China has surpassed Germany as the world’s largest photovoltaic (PV) market

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Spinning Spur II Wind Energy Project in Texas Becomes Operational

EDF Renewable Energy announced today that the 161-megawatt (MW) Spinning Spur II Wind Project in Texas has reached commercial operation (COD). The company further announced the close of structured equity financing from GE Energy Financial Services (NYSE: GE) and MUFG Union Bank, N.A. The completion of construction and COD milestone allows the closing of the … Continue reading Spinning Spur II Wind Energy Project in Texas Becomes Operational

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Alstom wind power to supply 36 units of ECO 122 wind turbines for Trairí II wind farm in Brazil

Alstom signed a contract worth around 120 million euros[1] with Tractebel Energia Brasil, the largest private power generator in Brazil, to supply 36 units of ECO 122 wind turbines to Trairí II project, a wind farm located in Ceará State, Northeast of Brazil. The commissioning of Trairí project is scheduled for mid-2016 and will generate … Continue reading Alstom wind power to supply 36 units of ECO 122 wind turbines for Trairí II wind farm in Brazil

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Areva and Gamesa signed binding agreements for the creation of a global leader in offshore wind power

The joint venture will develop exclusively both partners’ offshore wind energy activities. The new company will be ideally positioned to become a leading player in the offshore wind power segment, with a 2.8 GW pipeline and the objective of garnering a market share of close to 20% in Europe by 2020. Gamesa and AREVA signed … Continue reading Areva and Gamesa signed binding agreements for the creation of a global leader in offshore wind power

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Boralex erected 126 Enercon wind turbines at the wind farm in Quebec

Boralex, Gaz Metro and Valener today officially inaugurated the 272MW Seigneurie de Beaupré wind power project, one of Canada’s largest wind farms.   “Our 100% Quebec-based consortium has invested over C$750 million to carry out this project, and over C$360 million has been invested in other homegrown companies,” said Gaz Metro president and CEO Sophie … Continue reading Boralex erected 126 Enercon wind turbines at the wind farm in Quebec

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New rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles

Researchers have developed new molten air rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles that have a significantly higher storage capacity than lithium batteries. While electric vehicles offer many advantages, at least  one barrier stands in the way of their large-scale adoption: ‘range anxiety’.   Researchers at George Washington University, led by Stuart Licht, have developed a novel … Continue reading New rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles

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Nano-supercapacitors to speed up charging time in electric vehicles

Innovative nano-material based supercapacitors are set to bring mass market appeal a good step closer to the lukewarm public interest in Germany. A novel type of nano-material based supercapacitors are predicted to bring mass market appeal a good step closer to the tepid public interest in Germany. This movement is being motivated by the advancements … Continue reading Nano-supercapacitors to speed up charging time in electric vehicles

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