The rules violate the principles of reasonable cost and legal certainty, assuming a cut of 37% in concentrating solar power sector revenues regarding the conditions in which they were decided on their investment.
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Developing a Regional Renewable Energy Roadmap for Central America
The region is a worldwide leader in hydropower and geothermal energy, and most Central American countries are developing wind power projects. Yet the region is far from harvesting its enormous renewable energy resources to their fullest potentials, according to a new report from the Worldwatch Institute, The Way Forward for Renewable Energy in Central America.
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Gamesa and Infigen end legal battle over wind turbines
Infigen Energy, which has interests in 18 U.S. wind farms, and Gamesa Wind US LLC announced that they have settled all outstanding legal proceedings related to Gamesa-manufactured turbines purchased by Infigen. The long-lasting legal disputes related to five U.S. wind farms in which Infigen holds interest, particularly California’s Kumeyaay Wind Farm. Four other U.S. wind … Continue reading Gamesa and Infigen end legal battle over wind turbines
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NALCO – Commissioning of 2nd Wind Power Project Starts
As part of its diversification plans, the National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna PSU, has been foraying into other metals and energy sectors. The company has set up its 2nd Wind Power Plant at Ludarva in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan with a capacity of 47.6 MW. A part of the project has been commissioned … Continue reading NALCO – Commissioning of 2nd Wind Power Project Starts
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Wind energy in cold climates to increase by 72%
There is huge potential for wind energy in the coldest regions of the globe, a new report from the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland suggests. The VTT cites the latest forecasts, which show that between 45 and 50 gigawatts of wind energy will be built in cold climates by 2017. This would mean an … Continue reading Wind energy in cold climates to increase by 72%
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Nelja Energia opens Lithuania’s largest wind farm
Nelja Energia has opened Lithuania’s largest wind farm at Ciuteliai, some 15 kilometres north of Šilut? and 19km east of the Baltic Sea coast. A renewable energy developer has opened the biggest wind power plant in Lithuania, the Ciuteliai wind farm. Nelja Energia AS says the wind farm will generate enough power for 27,000 homes. … Continue reading Nelja Energia opens Lithuania’s largest wind farm
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44 countries added a combined 45 GW of wind energy capacity in 2012
In another record year for wind power, at least 44 countries added a combined 45 GW of wind energy capacity (more than any other renewable technology), increasing the global total by 19% to 283 GW. The United States was the leading market, but China remains the leader for total installed capacity. Wind power is expanding … Continue reading 44 countries added a combined 45 GW of wind energy capacity in 2012
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Wind energy in Seychelles: Masdar launches wind farm
The Port Victoria Wind Power Project, Masdar’s six-megawatt wind farm in the Republic of Seychelles, which consists of eight wind turbines across two small islands off the coast of Mahe to provide electricity to more than 2,100 homes, will be inaugurated today. Before the wind farm began operations, the Seychelles was entirely dependent on imported … Continue reading Wind energy in Seychelles: Masdar launches wind farm
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Vestas and green groups to fight anti-wind farm campaign
The world’s biggest wind turbine manufacturer is joining forces with environmental groups in a global campaign to rouse the “silent majority” of people who support renewable energy to fight back against what it claims is “misinformation” spread by some anti-wind activists that is threatening the industry. Morten Albaek, senior vice-president of the Danish wind turbine … Continue reading Vestas and green groups to fight anti-wind farm campaign
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150 layoffs at Siemens’ CSP components plant in Israel
Siemens is firing 75% of the 200 employees at its concentrated solar power plant in Beit Shemesh, after failing to find a buyer for it. Siemens AG is firing 150 of the 200 employees of its solar energy plant (formerly Solel Solar Systems) in Beit Shemesh, after failing to find a buyer for it. Siemens … Continue reading 150 layoffs at Siemens’ CSP components plant in Israel
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Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) may boost ROI for electric vehicles
Though still in its infancy to a degree,V2G technology is being tested widely in both the private and public sectors. For example, the University of Delaware and NRG Energy
Continue readingTotal renewable power capacity worldwide exceeded 1,470 gigawatts (GW) in 2012
While renewable capacity rises at a rapid rate from year to year, renewable energy’s share of total generation is increasing more slowly because many countries continue to add significant fossil fuel capacity, and much of the renewable capacity being added (wind power and solar energy) operates at relatively low capacity factors. Even so, wind energy … Continue reading Total renewable power capacity worldwide exceeded 1,470 gigawatts (GW) in 2012
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Photovoltaic solar energy exceeded 100 GW in 2012
The solar photovoltaic (PV) market saw another strong year, with total global operating capacity reaching the 100 GW milestone in 2012. The market was fairly stable relative to 2011, with slightly less capacity brought on line but likely higher shipment levels, and the more than 29.4 GW added repre
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Geothermal energy continued to increase globally during 2012
Geothermal resources provide energy in the form of direct heat and electricity, totalling an estimated 805 PJ (223 TWh) in 2012. Geothermal direct use continued to increase globally during 2012. Direct use refers to direct thermal extraction for heating and cooling. A sub-category of direct use is the application of ground-source heat pumps (GHP), which … Continue reading Geothermal energy continued to increase globally during 2012
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Hydropower: 990 GW in 2012
An estimated 30 GW of new hydropower capacity came on line in 2012, increasing global installed capacity by about 3% to an estimated 990 GW. The top countries for hydro capacity are China, Brazil, the United States, Canada, and Russia, which together account for 52% of total installed capacity. Ranked by generation, the order is … Continue reading Hydropower: 990 GW in 2012
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Sioux Tribes Pursuing Giant Wind Energy Project
Earlier today, former President Bill Clinton and leaders from six Sioux Indian Tribes announced a new wind power initiative that will harness South Dakota’s greatest natural resource and spur long-term development in the economically depressed region. The initiative, which is receiving critical legal and public policy counsel from Arent Fox LLP, was announced as a … Continue reading Sioux Tribes Pursuing Giant Wind Energy Project
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Poland could generate 6 GW from offshore wind energy
Poland could generate up to 6 GW from expanding its offshore wind energy program, provided that 6 GW of marine turbines are built by 2025, Ernst & Young wrote in a report prepared for the Polish Wind Energy Association. Poland could be adding
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Spanish firms target Saudi solar energy sector
A group of Spanish companies have expressed willingness to enter into partnership with their Saudi counterparts to set up plants for production of solar energy to meet local demand and export to foreign countries, a senior diplomat at the Spanish Embassy said. Spanish Commercial Attache Juan Bordeal, speaking at a meeting organized by the Spanish … Continue reading Spanish firms target Saudi solar energy sector
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And the Global Wind Day winner is…
The European Wind Energy Agency and the Global Wind Energy Council are pleased to present the winners of this year’s Global Wind Day photo competition. The best images have been selected in five regional categories (Europe, Americas, Asia, Africa and Australasia) as well as an overall global winner. “The winning picture is clearly taken at … Continue reading And the Global Wind Day winner is…
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AEA ad on wind power gets fact-check makeover
The American Energy Alliance (AEA) recently took out a full-page ad in the National Review June 17, 2013, energy issue. We noticed a few omissions in their promotional piece, particularly on the production tax credit. So we obliged ourselves and made a few changes. Tell us what you think! Follow the links below for each … Continue reading AEA ad on wind power gets fact-check makeover
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