Colorado-based Abengoa Solar will develop new methods to produce concentrating solar power trough systems. Building on the Energy Department’s all-of-the-above energy strategy to continue U.S. leadership in clean energy innovation, the Department today announced over $13 million for five projects to strengthen domestic solar manufacturing and speed commercialization of efficient, affordable photovoltaic and concentrating solar … Continue reading DoE Invests $13 Million to Drive Innovative U.S. Solar Energy Manufacturing
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Enel Green Power: work begins on new wind farm in Mexico
Enel Green Power has begun construction works on the new Dominica I wind farm in Mexico. The plant, located in the municipality of Charcas and owned by Dominica Energía Limpia S. de R.L., a subsidiary of Enel Green Power Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. (formerly known as Impulsora Nacional de Electricidad S. de R.L. … Continue reading Enel Green Power: work begins on new wind farm in Mexico
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Congress should extend wind energy tax credit
In May, Gov. Terry Branstad and officials of MidAmerican Energy Co. announced plans for the largest economic development investment in Iowa history: A $1.9 billion wind energy project involving the addition of 656 new wind turbines. According to leaders, the project will generate as much as 1,050 megawatts of power in the state by 2015, … Continue reading Congress should extend wind energy tax credit
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Positive 2013 in Wind Power for Enel Green Power
In 2013 Enel Green Power’s wind power underwent extraordinary growth, with a 633 megawatt increase in installed capacity, the signing of funding agreements and the opening of a number of new work sites. Over the course of 2013 Enel Green Power has seen its wind power technology become even more of an international benchmark, with … Continue reading Positive 2013 in Wind Power for Enel Green Power
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REpower (Suzlon) wins 266 MW wind turbines orders for community wind farms in Germany
Orders for 103 wind turbines totaling over 266 MW capacity. Wind turbines will go to 24 community wind farm projects in Schleswig-Holstein. REpower Systems SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group – the world’s fifth-largest* manufacturer of wind turbines, has signed contracts to deliver 103 wind turbines with a total capacity of over … Continue reading REpower (Suzlon) wins 266 MW wind turbines orders for community wind farms in Germany
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Flabeg Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) to wind up ops early next year
Before it closed shop, Flabeg Solar US Corp was producing one million large solar collection mirrors for parabolic trough concentrating solar power (CSP) projects. Flabeg Solar US Corp, a company that used to make solar collection mirrors in Clinton, Pensylvania, will sell its assets and cease operations early in 2014 after a failed asset purchase … Continue reading Flabeg Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) to wind up ops early next year
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Vietnam wind power projects
The low selling prices that the government set for wind energy cannot encourage the investment in the renewable power sector. To Hoai Dan, Chair of Cong Ly Construction, Trade and Tourism Company Ltd, has sighed with relief after a long period of waiting in hope, as the government has approved the new electricity price for … Continue reading Vietnam wind power projects
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EDF Renewable Energy and UBS International Infrastructure Fund Announce Wind Farm Partnership
EDF Renewable Energy and UBS International Infrastructure Fund announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement under which UBS International Infrastructure Fund will acquire a 50 percent equity interest from EDF Renewable Energy in the 161 megawatt (MW) Spinning Spur II wind farm project, subject to completion of construction and customary conditions precedent. Spinning … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy and UBS International Infrastructure Fund Announce Wind Farm Partnership
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Concentrated Photovoltaic Solar Power (CPV) Installations Set to Boom in the Coming Years
After years of slow progress, the global market for concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) systems is entering a phase of explosive growth, with worldwide installations set to boom by 750 percent from 2013 to the end of 2020. CPV installations are projected to rise to 1,362 megawatts in 2020, up from 160 megawatts in 2013, according to … Continue reading Concentrated Photovoltaic Solar Power (CPV) Installations Set to Boom in the Coming Years
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Geothermal Energy Association announced GEA Honors winners
The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) has announced the winners for the GEA Honors, which recognize companies and individuals that have made significant contributions during the past year to advancing technology, spurring economic
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) parabolic trough has over 2750 MW in operation worldwide compared to the 103 MW in operation from tower
A recent CSP Today webinar showed the factors driving concentrated solar power project finance lending in South Africa. Large capital requirements, a highly competitive environment and technology risk were the main topic In a poll conducted during the CSP Today
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Solar Energy Market Insight 2013 Q3
The U.S. installed 930 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaics (PV) in Q3 2013, up 20 percent over Q2 2013 and 35 percent over Q3 2012. This represents the second largest quarter in the history of the U.S. solar market and the largest quarter ever for residential PV installations. Even more importantly, 2013 is likely to be … Continue reading Solar Energy Market Insight 2013 Q3
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Tibet wind farm starts turning
World’s highest wind farm at 4,700 meters has gone into operation in Nagchu prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, the last region in China to utilize wind power. The five turbines of the first phase have a capacity of 7.5 megawatts, an official said on Tuesday. The completed project will have 33 wind turbines capable of putting … Continue reading Tibet wind farm starts turning
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Greenbriar Capital begins formal construction at 80 MW Blue Mountain Utah wind farm
Greenbriar Capital Corp. (TSX.V: GRB) (OTC: GEBRF) is pleased to announce that it has commenced formal construction at its 80-MW Blue Mountain Utah wind energy site. Blue Mountain is a fully contracted 80 MW wind energy project holding a 20-year energy sales agreement with PacifiCorp, a subsidiary of Mid-American Energy Holdings Company, itself 89% owned … Continue reading Greenbriar Capital begins formal construction at 80 MW Blue Mountain Utah wind farm
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U.S. adds 930 MW of solar power photovoltaic (PV) in Q3 2013
GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) today released U.S. Solar Market Insight Q3 2013, the definitive analysis of solar power markets in the U.S., with strategic state-specific data for 28 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The U.S. solar photovoltaic (PV) market had its second-strongest quarter ever with 930 MW installed, … Continue reading U.S. adds 930 MW of solar power photovoltaic (PV) in Q3 2013
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Vestas receives four Swedish wind power orders totalling 59 MW
Vestas and long-time customer Eolus today signed contracts for four projects further solidifying Vestas’ leading role in Sweden and the strong relationship between the two companies. The four projects will be located in southern Sweden using a range of Vestas turbines as follows: Skalleberg: 14 MW (8 x V100-1.8 MW); 4 MW (2 x V90-2.0 MW) … Continue reading Vestas receives four Swedish wind power orders totalling 59 MW
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2030 renewables target: Germany gets on board
The issue of 2030 renewable energy and climate targets – will we have them? How many? – has been gathering momentum in the press and media lately. The upcoming proposal from the European Commission – due out on 22 January – will be discussed by Heads of State in March or June, who will then … Continue reading 2030 renewables target: Germany gets on board
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GDF SUEZ Signs A Strategic Partnership with Cr
In France, its goal is to accelerate expansion in particular of its onshore wind energy portfolio, increasing its total installed capacity from 1,200 MW today to over 2,000 MW by the year 2016, and thus consolidate its leadership. In this regard, Cr
Continue readingBlackRock buys stake in 68-Megawatt Texas wind farm
OwnEnergy announced today that it entered into an agreement with a fund managed by BlackRock (“BlackRock”), whereby BlackRock acquired OwnEnergy’s latest project in Windthorst, Texas on December 6, 2013. Once completed, the wind farm will generate 68 megawatts (MW) of wind power on to the state’s power grid. Under the agreement, BlackRock will purchase a … Continue reading BlackRock buys stake in 68-Megawatt Texas wind farm
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How bright is the future of solar power?
In the United States today, large “utility-scale” solar power projects account for more than 4,700 megawatts of electricity-generating capacity. And 27,000 megawatts of large-scale solar are under development, which means that the industrial-solar sector is on its way to providing enough electricity for more than 5 million homes. These are impressive numbers, but the question … Continue reading How bright is the future of solar power?
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