Renewable energy use in the United States hit its highest level last year since the 1930s. The country used green energy to meet 9.8% of its total energy needs, the Energy Information Administration reported Thursday. Total energy includes power used for homes, buildings, industry, vehicles and other uses. It was the highest percent of … Continue reading U.S. Renewable Energy use highest since 1930s
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Saudi Arabia solar energy exports, Concentrated Solar Power and photovoltaic, absolutely realistic
“Saudi could be a solar exporter – I think it’s absolutely realistic and it’s going to happen,” said Paddy Padmanathan, CEO of ACWA Power, which runs a portfolio of solar, coal, gas and desalination plants across the Middle East. In the short term, he said it was likely solar would fill the gaps in … Continue reading Saudi Arabia solar energy exports, Concentrated Solar Power and photovoltaic, absolutely realistic
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Viaspace conducting engineering plan for giant King® Grass Biogas power plant in Papua New Guinea
VIASPACE Inc. (OTC: VSPC) announced that VIASPACE has been engaged by Clean Energy Solutions Pacific (CES) to provide engineering and design work for a 2 MW biogas power plant fueled by Giant King Grass. CES, based in Salt Lake City, Utah, is an independent power producer focused on developing power for frontier and emerging markets. … Continue reading Viaspace conducting engineering plan for giant King® Grass Biogas power plant in Papua New Guinea
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SunEdison Announces Utah’s Largest Solar Power Plant Is Now Operational
SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE: SUNE), the world’s largest renewable energy development company, today announced the successful completion and interconnection of the South Milford solar facility in Milford, Utah. The 3.8 megawatt DC facility is now the largest operating solar power plant in Utah. TerraForm Power acquired the solar power plant from its Call Right Projects List. … Continue reading SunEdison Announces Utah’s Largest Solar Power Plant Is Now Operational
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Solar Power to develop 500 megawatts of photovoltaic (PV) in Japan
Solar Power Inc. on Tuesday announced a joint venture agreement with a Japanese company to develop more than 500 megawatts of solar photovoltaic power projects in Japan. The work will be done by Solar Power and subsidiary SPI Solar Japan G.K. with Japanese company K.K. Uniroot of Osaka, Japan. Solar Power Inc. primarily will be … Continue reading Solar Power to develop 500 megawatts of photovoltaic (PV) in Japan
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Abengoa obtains environmental approval for Atacama 2 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant
The Atacama 2 solar energy complex will consist of a 110 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) tower plant and a 100 MW photovoltaic (PV) plant. Abengoa has obtained a favorable environmental rating for Atacama 2, a 210 MW solar complex located near Sierra Gorda, in the Antofagasta region of Northern Chile. Atacama 2 will … Continue reading Abengoa obtains environmental approval for Atacama 2 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant
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SENER signs contract for 500 million Euros in the world’s largest concentrated solar power (CSP) complex
Following a contract won in Morocco worth more than 500 million Euros, the technology and engineering group SENER is beginning construction of concentrated solar power (CSP) plants Noor II and Noor III. Together with Noor I, they comprise the biggest thermosolar complex in the world and boast a production capacity of more than 510 MW. … Continue reading SENER signs contract for 500 million Euros in the world’s largest concentrated solar power (CSP) complex
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Australians backs solar power
A survey of 1200 people has found solar energy is the most popular electricity in Australia, Fairfax media reported Monday. The study, funded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency investigated the potential public barriers large-solar farms might encounter and how local communities might be won over. The survey found 87 percent of respondents supported … Continue reading Australians backs solar power
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Construction on world’s largest floating photovoltaic solar power plant completed in Japan
The construction on a 2.3-megawatt floating solar power plant has been completed on Sunday in Hyogo prefecture, western Japan, which is the world’s largest floating solar power plant in terms of output. The plant, coinvested by electronics giant Kyocera Corporation and Century Tokyo Leasing Corporation, is expected to generate 2, 680 megawatt hours (MWh) every … Continue reading Construction on world’s largest floating photovoltaic solar power plant completed in Japan
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Saudi Arabia will leave the oil in 2040 for renewable energy
In a business and climate conference on Thursday, Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi ruled out the possibility of reducing reliance on fossil fuels in the short run. In recent times, environmentalists have expressed concerns regarding carbon emissions and are hence urging companies to use more environmental-friendly forms of energy. According to Mr. Naimi, … Continue reading Saudi Arabia will leave the oil in 2040 for renewable energy
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GE Energy Consulting Study Shows Western Grid Can Withstand Disturbances under High Renewable Penetrations
This week, at the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) WINDPOWER 2015 conference and exhibition, GE’s Energy Consulting business (NYSE: GE) presented the results of the Western Wind and Solar Integration Study Phase 3 (WWSIS-3). The study, a collaborative effort between the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and GE, showed that, with the use of good, … Continue reading GE Energy Consulting Study Shows Western Grid Can Withstand Disturbances under High Renewable Penetrations
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Renewable energy, wind power and solar energy, seen generating one million jobs in India
The renewable energy sector, a particular focus of attention for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has generated 400,000 jobs till 2014, according to a report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The sector could generate a million jobs by 2022, if the government reaches its goal of 100 giga watts (GW) of solar … Continue reading Renewable energy, wind power and solar energy, seen generating one million jobs in India
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Enel Green Power’s ‘New Energy’
Enel Green Power’s contribution to the Group’s EBITDA amounts to around €2 billion, and it is expected to increase over the next five years by adding 7.1 GW of installed capacity, investing €8.8 billion on growth, developing its presence in the Americas and Africa and managing dynamically its asset portfolio Once upon a time there … Continue reading Enel Green Power’s ‘New Energy’
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Renewable energy, geothermal energy, solar energy and wind power resources, can satisfy Djibouti’s power needs
The IRENA report has suggested that Djibouti tap into geothermal energy, solar energy and wind power resources to generate more electricity. In the report titled Djibouti Renewable Readiness Assessment, the target could be achieved by shifting focus to geothermal, wind and solar, in addition to strengthening the existing interconnection with the Ethiopian power grid … Continue reading Renewable energy, geothermal energy, solar energy and wind power resources, can satisfy Djibouti’s power needs
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Enel Green Power begins work on new solar power plant in South Africa
Enel Green Power (“EGP”) has begun construction of Pulida solar power plant, which is located in the Free State Province in South Africa. The new solar facility will have a total installed capacity of 82.5 MW and once fully operational will be able to generate more than 150 GWh per year, equivalent to the annual … Continue reading Enel Green Power begins work on new solar power plant in South Africa
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Duke Energy, University of South Florida St. Petersburg unveil photovoltaic solar energy battery project
Duke Energy Florida and the University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP) today unveiled a new solar battery project that will explore how to store and use energy from the sun. A $1 million grant from Duke Energy is funding the research at USFSP. As part of the grant, a 100-kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic (PV) … Continue reading Duke Energy, University of South Florida St. Petersburg unveil photovoltaic solar energy battery project
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Oman to set up four new solar power pilot projects
Four solar power projects as pilot ventures have been proposed by Rural Areas Electricity Company (Raeco) in a move to efficiently utilise renewable energy, which will reduce use of fossil fuels. These four pilot projects are planned in different parts of the country — one each in Ibri (2,000 kilowatt), Sharqiya (2,000 kilowatt), Mudhaibi (2,000 … Continue reading Oman to set up four new solar power pilot projects
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Wind power and solar energy in Chile
High solar exposure and strong winds, but also market openness, guarantees on long-term investments, economic and political stability and ambitious low carbon generation targets through non-traditional renewable sources. Chile is one of the most dynamic and promising countries in Latin America as regards green energy. A new plant entered into service and the construction of … Continue reading Wind power and solar energy in Chile
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Solar Power in the United States: A Decade of Record Growth
Solar Energy in the United States: A Decade of Record Growth, released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). From the end of 2004 through the end of 2014, the deployment of solar energy in the United States grew at an unprecedented rate, according to a new video report, Solar Energy in … Continue reading Solar Power in the United States: A Decade of Record Growth
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Solar energy installations cross 2,000 MW in India in 2015
Solar power installations in India have gone up to more than 2,000 Mw so far in 2015 due to positive developments in Tamil Nadu. The Modi administration has continued to announce various solar programmes, goals and policies during its one year in office, but has yet to call an auction. According to a … Continue reading Solar energy installations cross 2,000 MW in India in 2015
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