The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today published an online newsletter that provides information showing how national banks and federal savings associations can use public welfare investment authority to invest in wind energy projects. The online newsletter describes how banks and thrifts, with the requisite credit, legal, and accounting expertise, may use … Continue reading OCC Newsletter Focuses on Public Welfare Investments in Wind Energy Projects
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Wind energy in Estonia: Producers Hoping to Expand Offshore
Big plans to expand wind farms beyond Estonia’s coastline were discussed at the nation’s first conference to focus on offshore wind energy, held in Hiiumaa on October 29-30. Plans are still in their beginning stages, as environmental studies and other obstacles are still ahead, but producers are eyeing Hiiumaa and P
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Ka Xu Solar One Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant gets EUR 210 million EIB backing
The European Investment Bank has agreed to provide R2,8 billion (EUR210 million) for construction of the Ka Xu Solar One concentrating solar power plant north of Pofadder in the Northern Cape. The European Investment Bank has agreed to provide R2,8 billion (EUR210 million) for construction of the Ka Xu Solar One concentrating solar power (CSP)
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Shunfeng to buy Suntech for $492 Million
Shunfeng Photovoltaic International Ltd. (1165), a Chinese solar company owned in part by Cheng Kin Ming, plans to buy the main unit of what was once the world’s largest photovoltaic maker for 3 billion yuan ($492 million). Jiangsu Shungfeng Photovoltaic Technology Co. agreed to buy Wuxi Suntech Power Co., according to a statement Shunfeng … Continue reading Shunfeng to buy Suntech for $492 Million
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Acciona took part in the European Green Growth Summit
Acciona’s International Director-General, Carmen Becerril, calls for specific EU objectives for 2030 on renewables generation, lower GHGs and energy efficiency. Energy and Climate Change ministers from 13 EU countries and leading corporate players, among them ACCIONA, gathered yesterday at the European Green Growth Summit to address the intitiatives needed for the EU to take on … Continue reading Acciona took part in the European Green Growth Summit
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With wind energy development picking up in Michigan, leaders to summit to discuss economic benefits to the state
Wind industry executives, investors to join lawmakers at AWEA’s Wind Energy Forum November 1, 2013 East Lansing, MI – The following event is open to coverage by accredited journalists for news media outlets: What: AWEA State Energy Forum – Michigan Who: Business, political and community leaders, including Budget Chairman Rep. Dave Camp, Sen. Debbie Stabenow … Continue reading With wind energy development picking up in Michigan, leaders to summit to discuss economic benefits to the state
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Acciona Microenerg
ACCIONA Microenergía México presented its Light at Home Oaxaca Programme at Green Solutions 2013, a technology exhibit focussing on mitigating climate change. On 25 and 26 October, Morelos, Mexico, played host to the fourth Green Solutions event. Green Solutions is a space for exhibits and dialogue between the public sector and the private sector, an … Continue reading Acciona Microenerg
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China released 2013 first half wind energy results
China National Renewable Energy Centre has completed the “first half of 2013 China Wind Power Construction Statistical Evaluation Report” as requested in the “wind power Information Management Interim Measures” (States New Energy [2011] No. 136). The report includes the provinces data review, confirmation, and aggregation of the reports submitted by the (autonomous regions and municipalities) … Continue reading China released 2013 first half wind energy results
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Finalised the acquisition of ERG Wind’s Italian wind farm operation and maintenance activities
ERG, through its subsidiary ERG Renew,has today closed the transaction for the acquisition of a 100% stake in a company dedicated to the operation and maintenance of ERG Wind’s Italian wind farms. The company will change its name to ERG Renew Operations & Maintenance and its registered office will be located in Genoa. The price … Continue reading Finalised the acquisition of ERG Wind’s Italian wind farm operation and maintenance activities
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Solar Conference Reflects New Realities for the Photovoltaic Industry in 2014
Two things were evident at the recent Solar Power International conference in Chicago. The first is that players in the PV space see an improving industry environment after a difficult 18 months. The second is that companies across the industry chain are preparing new strategies to seize on the opportunities stemming from renewed optimism about … Continue reading Solar Conference Reflects New Realities for the Photovoltaic Industry in 2014
Continue readingSouth Africa lines up Africa’s biggest concentrated solar power (CSP) complex
A consortium led by Spanish company Abengoa has been selected as a preferred bidder by South Africa’s Department of Energy to build a second 100 megawatt (MW) concentrating solar power (CSP) plant near Pofadder. The department is scheduled to officially announce the preferred bidders on Monday for the third round of its renewable energy programme … Continue reading South Africa lines up Africa’s biggest concentrated solar power (CSP) complex
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Geothermal Energy in Philippines and Indonesia
Indonesia’s geothermal reserves have potential to generate 28,994 megawatt of electricity but utilisation has reached only 1,196 MW or a mere four percent of the potential capacity. The Philippines, which is also an archipelago like Indonesia, has been more advanced in the utilisation of geothermal energy despite having only 14 percent of the world’s total … Continue reading Geothermal Energy in Philippines and Indonesia
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BayWa Taps Signal Energy to Build New Mexico Wind Farm Before Year End
Signal Energy Constructors, a major design/build general contractor providing engineering, procurement and construction services to the North American renewable energy industry, was recently awarded a full design/build contract from BayWa r.e. Wind LLC for the Brahms 20 megawatt wind farm. The project is currently under construction and is scheduled for completion before the end of … Continue reading BayWa Taps Signal Energy to Build New Mexico Wind Farm Before Year End
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Nuclear? It
Although China has both official support and the technological capacity for nuclear energy development, emerging public resistance to nuclear projects is an increasing challenge. China still relies heavily on coal—accounting for 68.5 percent of electricity generation in 2012—because of its lower cost and greater accessibility. Despite nuclear’s relative safety under normal operations, public concern arises from doubts about … Continue reading Nuclear? It
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REpower becomes Senvion
REpower Systems SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group – the world’s fifth-largest* manufacturer of wind turbines – will change its name in 2014: thereafter the company will be called Senvion. REpower has been using its name under licence since 2001. The rights belong to a Swiss company that is now using this … Continue reading REpower becomes Senvion
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Sacramento Utility to Launch Concentrated Solar Power-Natural Gas Project
As part of the Obama Administration’s all-of-the-above strategy to deploy every available source of American energy, the Energy Department today announced a new concentrating solar power (CSP) project led by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). The project will integrate utility-scale CSP technology with SMUD’s 500-megawatt (MW) natural gas-fired Cosumnes Power Plant. Supported by a … Continue reading Sacramento Utility to Launch Concentrated Solar Power-Natural Gas Project
Continue readingU.S. wind energy industry shows strong momentum heading into 4th quarter
American wind energy will finish 2013 with strong momentum for installations in the new year, according to the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) U.S. Wind Industry Third Quarter 2013 Market Report. The industry experienced a painful slowdown at the beginning of 2013 as result of the scheduled expiration of the federal wind energy Production Tax … Continue reading U.S. wind energy industry shows strong momentum heading into 4th quarter
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Latin America Wind Energy Market Assessment
Latin American markets are a subject of intense interest from the global wind industry. Wind plant construction across Latin America is modest compared to the more established markets like the United States, Europe, and China, but it is an emerging market that is taking off at a rapid pace. The region has become the hottest … Continue reading Latin America Wind Energy Market Assessment
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Enel Green Power awarded 513 MW in South Africa photovoltaic and wind energy auction
These projects mark a significant step forward in Enel Green Power growth strategy in Africa. Enel Green Power (EGP) has been awarded with the right to sign energy supply contracts with the South Africa utility Eskom for 314 MWp of solar projects and 199 MW of wind projects (for a total of 513 MW) in … Continue reading Enel Green Power awarded 513 MW in South Africa photovoltaic and wind energy auction
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Romania will have an installed wind energy capacity of 2,400 MW in end-2013
Romania will have an installed wind power capacity of around 2,400 MW in end-2013, below the initial estimates of 3,000 MW, the President of the Romanian Wind Energy Association (AREE), Ionel David, told a specialized debate. ‘In no more than three years, from 2009, when we had only 14 MW of installed wind power capacity, … Continue reading Romania will have an installed wind energy capacity of 2,400 MW in end-2013
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