Leading Gulf-based energy firms Masdar and Acwa Power has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian Electricity Holding Company to develop up to 4 Gigawatts of renewable and natural gas power generation projects in Egypt. As per the deal, Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s multifaceted renewable energy company, would lead development of renewable energy projects. The … Continue reading Masdar, Acwa to build photovoltaic solar power plant in Egypt
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Nissan, Endesa to tap V2G (vehicle to grid) technology from electric vehicles for use in homes
V2G (vehicle to grid) technology allows both a supply of energy to an electric vehicle and the use of the energy stored in the vehicle for home consumption or for sale onto the grid (in countries where the appropriate regulation is in place). Endesa and Nissan will also work together in other areas such as … Continue reading Nissan, Endesa to tap V2G (vehicle to grid) technology from electric vehicles for use in homes
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Brazil taps into solar energy
Brazil is also facing energy issues as electricity prices continue to rise. But the Brazilians are now turning to an power source that’s been around for four and a half billion years: It’s the sun. And thanks to rapid advances in solar panel technology, the country’s future in energy is looking a bit brighter. There … Continue reading Brazil taps into solar energy
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Abengoa closes USD 660 million project financing for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Xina Solar One
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Xina Solar One will help South Africa meet its ongoing energy demands and contribute to grid stability by serving clean and dispatchable electricity. Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environmental sectors, announced today that it has, with … Continue reading Abengoa closes USD 660 million project financing for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Xina Solar One
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Solar power accounted for 32 percent of new capacity in the United States last year, wind energy accounted for 23 percent
Wind power accounted for 23 percent of new capacity, with coal taking a share of less than 1 percent. California saw three concentrated solar power plants come fully online in 2014: the Genesis project in Riverside County and the Ivanpah and Mojave projects in San Bernardino County, collectively accounting for another 767 megawatts of new … Continue reading Solar power accounted for 32 percent of new capacity in the United States last year, wind energy accounted for 23 percent
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Trina Solar to Supply 48 MW of Photovoltaic Solar Power Modules to ACME India
Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) (“Trina Solar” or the “Company”), a global leader in photovoltaic (“PV”) modules, solutions and services, today announced it has signed an agreement to supply 48MW of solar modules to ACME Cleantech Solutions Ltd.(“ACME”). This new agreement brings the total sales of solar modules to ACME to 70 MW in 2015 … Continue reading Trina Solar to Supply 48 MW of Photovoltaic Solar Power Modules to ACME India
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The Wide World of Small Hydro
The development potential of small hydropower worldwide has been estimated to be 173GW, and while Africa, Asia and Latin America show the greatest potential, plants in Europe can also offer a significant contribution to domestic electricity systems, responding to sustainability, distributed generation and energy security needs. The path towards green energy development is not limited … Continue reading The Wide World of Small Hydro
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Namibia looking to develop Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) with storage
Following South Africa’s concentrated solar power (CSP) success, Namibian utility NamPower and the Ministry of Mines and Energy are working on a CSP plant of at least 50 MW. Following South Africa’s concentrated solar power (CSP) success in the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, Namibian utility NamPower and the Ministry of … Continue reading Namibia looking to develop Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) with storage
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Nicaragua’s Renewable Energy Revolution Picks Up Steam
Renewable energy sources — such as the Eolo wind farm about 75 miles south of the Nicaraguan capital, Managua — generate about half of the country’s electricity. Officials predict that figure could rise to 80 percent within years. Nicaragua produces no oil, but is a land of fierce winds, tropical sun and rumbling volcanoes. … Continue reading Nicaragua’s Renewable Energy Revolution Picks Up Steam
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China adds 10.6 GW solar power capacity in 2014
China added 10.6 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity in 2014, accounting for one fifth of the world total, as the energy-hungry country plans to increase its share of non-fossil fuels, authorities here said today. China’s cumulative installed capacity for solar photovoltaic (PV) power reached 28.05 GW by the end of 2014, up 60 per … Continue reading China adds 10.6 GW solar power capacity in 2014
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Enel Green Power (EGP) has begun construction on three plants in South Africa
Enel Green Power (EGP) has begun construction on three photovoltaic plants (Aurora, Paleisheuwel, Tom Burke) in South Africa. With an installed capacity of 82.5 MW, the Aurora photovoltaic plant, located in the Northern Cape Province, will be capable of generating more than 168 GWh per year once up and running. This output corresponds to … Continue reading Enel Green Power (EGP) has begun construction on three plants in South Africa
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767 MW of concentrated solar power (CSP) came on-line in 2014 in USA
2014 was the largest year ever for concentrating solar power, with 767 MW brought on-line. Notable project completions include the 392 MW Ivanpah project. Genesis Solar project’s second phase of 125 MW and Abengoa’s Mojave Solar (250 MW), which achieved commercial operation in December 2014. As of the end of 2014, cumulative operating PV in … Continue reading 767 MW of concentrated solar power (CSP) came on-line in 2014 in USA
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Concentrated Solar Power would need to meet 8%-10% of global electricity demand by 2050
The best sites are between 10° and 40°, South or North. As you can see in the chart below, this makes a huge difference, a CSP in Chile might cost half as much as one in Spain. Locating a plant with a solar irradiance of 2,700 kWh/m2 would decrease the generation cost by 25% compared with … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power would need to meet 8%-10% of global electricity demand by 2050
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ABB and Solar Impulse start historic round-the-world flight
ABB, the leading power and automation technology company, is proud to accompany Solar Impulse and its crew on the first round-the-world flight in a plane powered only by energy from the sun. The airplane is scheduled to take off from Abu Dhabi tomorrow. In 2014, ABB and Solar Impulse formed an innovation and technology … Continue reading ABB and Solar Impulse start historic round-the-world flight
Continue readingEgypt: 10-Megawatt Solar Energy Plant Inaugurated in Siwa
During inaugurating of the facility, Shaker said that the plant is to produce 10 megawatts of electricity. “It contributes to meeting Siwa’s energy needs and will boost social and economic development in the oasis,” the Minister said. He hailed the UAE’s support for Egypt in all fields, asserting the deeply-rooted ties between both countries. … Continue reading Egypt: 10-Megawatt Solar Energy Plant Inaugurated in Siwa
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Installed Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) capacity now over 4.5 GW
The installed Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) capacity now stands at over 4.5 GW, with a further 11 GW in the pipeline. The March 2015 edition of the CSP Today Quarterly Update examines which markets have shown the most amount of growth over the past three months and what to expect from them in the coming … Continue reading Installed Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) capacity now over 4.5 GW
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Wind Power Beats Nuclear Energy Again in China
China, the country that is building more nuclear reactors than any other, continued to get more electricity from the wind than from nuclear power plants in 2014. This came despite below-average wind speeds for the year. The electricity generated by China’s wind farms in 2014—16 percent more than the year before—could power more than 110 … Continue reading Wind Power Beats Nuclear Energy Again in China
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Ghana plans 100 MW solar energy plant
West African based renewable energy company Home Energy Africa is conducting feasibility studies to construct a $200 million (ZAR2 billion) solar power plant in Nyinbali in the Ndowli-Kaleo district, Ghana. The utility-scale power project is expected to generated 100MW of solar power that will be sold to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to … Continue reading Ghana plans 100 MW solar energy plant
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SwRI to use DOE grant for Concentrated Solar Power technology
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has granted USD 4.9 million (EUR 4.4m) to the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) so it could manufacture and test certain components for concentrated solar power (CSP) plants. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has been awarded $4.9 million by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as part of a $9.9 million … Continue reading SwRI to use DOE grant for Concentrated Solar Power technology
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The Great Transition: Shifting from Fossil Fuels to Solar power and Wind Energy
“The energy transition will change not only how we view the world but also how we view ourselves,” say the authors of The Great Transition. “With rooftop solar panels to both power homes and recharge car batteries, there will be a personal degree of energy independence not known for generations.” As fossil fuel reserves … Continue reading The Great Transition: Shifting from Fossil Fuels to Solar power and Wind Energy
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