A study has shown that wind speeds are considerably faster offshore near Fukushima than on land. Wind energy is one of the renewable sources of energy considered vital to Japan
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Projects by Country, Project Name and Technology
Working with member countries, SolarPACES—Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems—has compiled data on concentrating solar power (CSP) projects around the world that have plants that are either operational, under construction, or under development. CSP technologies include parabolic trough, linear Fresnel reflector, power tower, and dish/engine systems. For individual concentrating solar power projects, you will find … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Projects by Country, Project Name and Technology
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Nordex announces 36.8 MW deals in Germany
Wind turbine manufacturer Nordex SE is continuing to win business with efficient turbines across Germany. In October of this year alone, three customers placed orders for new wind farms comprising a total of 15 N100/2500 and N117/2400 wind turbines. Nordex gained new business in Bavaria, which is characterised by lighter winds, with the N117/2400, a … Continue reading Nordex announces 36.8 MW deals in Germany
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The G128-5.0 MW Offshore beats power generation record for a wind turbine in Spain
The prototype offshore turbine installed by Gamesa in Arinaga Quay, in Canary Islands, marked record-high power generation for wind turbines in Spain on 2 November when it produced 118.05 MWh of electricity, surpassing the previous record (of 107.82 MWh), similarly achieved by other company
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Bipartisan coalition of governors calls for policy certainty for the wind energy
Today 11 governors from states around the country called for policy certainty for the wind industry to continue needed economic development from wind energy. Last year the wind industry was responsible for pumping $25 billion into the economy for new wind farms, supporting 80,000 American jobs. The governors in an open letter to
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Skytron Energy ensures 115 MWp dispatchable power from Romanian solar power plants
skytron energy, one of the world’s leading developers of monitoring, control and supervision systems for renewable energy power plants, has been awarded a 50 MWp photovoltaic project by LSG Building Solutions, a major Romanian EPC company for utility-scale renewable energy projects. Following on from two PV projects already completed by the skytron energy and LSG … Continue reading Skytron Energy ensures 115 MWp dispatchable power from Romanian solar power plants
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Molten Salt Circulation Pump for Parabolic Trough Concentrated Solar Power
Molten Salts are increasingly used today in CSP plants for heat storage or as primary Heat Transfer Fluid (HTF) due to their high specific heat capacity. When a thermal storage reservoir using molten salts is integrated into a CSP plant, electricity can be generated even after the sun goes down, with an extended operation period … Continue reading Molten Salt Circulation Pump for Parabolic Trough Concentrated Solar Power
Continue readingAfter 18-Month Downturn, European Solar Photovoltaic Demand to Rebound in 2014
The European solar photovoltaic (PV) market is poised to recover during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Q4’13), after an 18-month downturn that redefined the role of Europe within the global solar PV industry. Quarterly PV demand from Europe is now set to stabilize at the 2.5 gigawatt (GW) level during the first half of 2014, with … Continue reading After 18-Month Downturn, European Solar Photovoltaic Demand to Rebound in 2014
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Enel Green Power Enters South African Renewables Market
Enel Green Power has begun work on four solar and two wind power projects in South Africa, moving towards the Enel Group’s 2013-2017 Business Plan objective of entering emerging markets. With four PV solar and two wind power projects totalling 513 megawatts of installed capacity, Enel Green Power has entered into a South African renewable … Continue reading Enel Green Power Enters South African Renewables Market
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Westar to buy 200 MW of wind energy
Kansas-based investor-owned utility Westar Energy, Inc., said it has reached agreement with wind project developer Apex Clean Energy to purchase 200 megawatts (MW) of electricity from a wind farm Apex will build near Arkansas City. In another favorable utility comment on the current cost of wind power, Westar CEO Mark Ruelle commented,
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Brenmiller Energy to Start Israeli Pilot Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant Next Month
Brenmiller Energy, an Israeli solar-thermal developer founded last year, plans to start operating a pilot Concentrating Solar Power plant in December that will use fuel cells to store power. Testing will run as long as three months while the Tel Aviv-based company works to raise $50 million for a full-scale factory and marketing, Chief Executive … Continue reading Brenmiller Energy to Start Israeli Pilot Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant Next Month
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Schott may look for partners for its concentrated solar power (CSP) business
Acwa mulls buying the concentrating solar power business from German firm Schott Solar, the Süddeutsche Zeitung newspaper says, citing industry sources. It would be another acquisition of parts of Germany’s ailing solar energy industry. Recently, US investor Kawa Capital Management bought great parts of PV maker Conergy, while Korean conglomerate Hanwha last year bought much … Continue reading Schott may look for partners for its concentrated solar power (CSP) business
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Total awarded a solar power generation plant in South Africa
Total S.A. (« Total ») (CAC : TOTF.PA) announced being selected as the preferred bidder for an 86 megawatt-peak (MWp) ground-mounted solar power project by South Africa’s Department of Energy (DoE), as part of the third round of tenders for renewable energy generation facilities. Total’s affiliate, SunPower Corporation (« SunPower ») (NASDAQ : SPWR), a global solar energy … Continue reading Total awarded a solar power generation plant in South Africa
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Values of Geothermal Energy in Today’s Renewable Power Market
As states, such as California, move ahead with more aggressive Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, state officials are finding they need to consider the full value of the power sources they use. This review is critical to ensure that consumers get the most affordable overall system cost, and recognize … Continue reading Values of Geothermal Energy in Today’s Renewable Power Market
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MidAmerican to build 1,050 MW of wind energy in Iowa
Iowa power company MidAmerican Energy expects to build wind farms in Iowa capable of generating about 1,050 megawatts of electricity by the end of 2015. MidAmerican agreed to acquire the 500-MW Highland wind site from a unit of privately held U.S. power developer Invenergy LLC, the 250-MW Lundgren site from the renewable unit of France’s … Continue reading MidAmerican to build 1,050 MW of wind energy in Iowa
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Vestas says turnaround plan is on course
In the third quarter of this year (Q3’13), Vestas generated revenue of EUR 1.442 billion – a 27% decrease year-over-year. Nonetheless, the company claims its turnaround is continuing according to plan. Vestas upgrades the 2013 outlook on EBIT margin before special items from minimum 1 per cent to minimum 2 per cent and free cash … Continue reading Vestas says turnaround plan is on course
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Heartland Institute
Wind power provides remarkable economic and environmental benefits. As a result, wind has long earned the support of Republicans and Democrats alike. That reality has become a nightmare for wind’s competitors, and as a result, people like Marita Noon, guest blogger for the fossil-funded Heartland Institute, have resorted to bullying and naysaying to harm the … Continue reading Heartland Institute
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GDF SUEZ announces Marszewo wind farm completed
Marszewo, the third largest wind farm in Poland owned by TAURON Group was officially opened. Tractebel Engineering (GDF SUEZ) in Poland was Contract Engineer for this project. The Marszewo wind farm has an installed capacity of 82 MW and is located in Postomino (S?awno County), Northern Poland. The wind farm consists of 41 turbines (manufactured … Continue reading GDF SUEZ announces Marszewo wind farm completed
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Record year of expansion for UK’s wind energy sector
The offshore wind industry has enjoyed a record breaking year in terms of new deployment, according to RenewableUK’s latest annual report. The “Wind Energy in the UK” study, which assesses the state of the wind industry from July 2012 to June 2013, reveals a step change in the offshore wind sector. Installed capacity stood at … Continue reading Record year of expansion for UK’s wind energy sector
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After 18-Month Downturn, European Solar Photovoltaic Demand to Rebound in 2014
The European solar photovoltaic (PV) market is poised to recover during the fourth quarter of 2013 (Q4’13), after an 18-month downturn that redefined the role of Europe within the global solar PV industry. Quarterly PV demand from Europe is now set to stabilize at the 2.5 gigawatt (GW) level during the first half of 2014, with … Continue reading After 18-Month Downturn, European Solar Photovoltaic Demand to Rebound in 2014
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