The past decade has witnessed significant developments in policies for renewable energy. Previously, less than 50 countries worldwide had support policies for renewable energy; this number now stands at more than 130. As a result of political and financial support, investments in renewables have risen dramatically in recent years. In fact, the European Union has … Continue reading Global capacity of renewable energy will more than double in 2025
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China takes over lead from Europe in 2013 photovoltaic installations
A booming photovoltaic market in Asia has propelled China to a global leader in photovoltaic energy installations in 2013, according to the latest edition of the JRC’s PV Status Report. The EU has retained its domination in cumulative installed capacity – its total of 80.7 GW represents a 57 % share of the world’s … Continue reading China takes over lead from Europe in 2013 photovoltaic installations
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Abengoa Celebrates Start of Construction for Its Photovoltaic Plant in Atacama 1
Abengoa (MCE:ABG.B/P SM) (Nasdaq:ABGB), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, celebrated today the start of the construction of the photovoltaic plant that will be part of Atacama 1 solar complex, located in the north of Chile (Comuna de María Elena, Segunda Región). The event was … Continue reading Abengoa Celebrates Start of Construction for Its Photovoltaic Plant in Atacama 1
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Qatar set to float tenders for 200 MW solar power plant
Qatar will soon issue tenders for the first phase of the country’s solar energy plant which aims to generate 200 MW of electricity, a report said. The Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) has set up a roadmap for the Qatar National Vision 2030 which focuses on renewable energy, according to the Al Sharq … Continue reading Qatar set to float tenders for 200 MW solar power plant
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Bangladesh to Establish World’s ‘First Solar Energy Nation’
Bangladesh is currently working to provide all households with solar power. The Bangladeshi government is currently working toward providing electricity to the entire country via solar home systems by 2021. Currently 15 million Bangladeshi homes are now powered by solar home systems, or SHS, under a government program to provide power to communities with no … Continue reading Bangladesh to Establish World’s ‘First Solar Energy Nation’
Continue readingTotal, SunPower build 70 MW photovoltaic solar power plant in Chile
Total and SunPower Corp. announced the completion of the 70 MW PV Salvador solar energy project. PV Salvador power plant is expected to produce nearly 200 GWh of solar energy per year, enough to supply electricity to about 70,000 households in Chile. SunPower designed and constructed PV Salvador. At the 341-acre site, SunPower installed SunPower … Continue reading Total, SunPower build 70 MW photovoltaic solar power plant in Chile
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Abengoa Yield celebrates grand opening of Mojave concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in California
Construction of Mojave concentrated solar power (CSP) has generated thousands of jobs in the United States. Abengoa Yield (NASDAQ: ABY), the sustainable total return company that owns a diversified portfolio of contracted assets in the energy and environment sectors held today the grand opening of Mojave. The concentrated solar power plant boasts a gross capacity … Continue reading Abengoa Yield celebrates grand opening of Mojave concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in California
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Masdar to build photovoltaic solar power plants in Mauritania
Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company Masdar has signed a contract with Mauritania’s Ministry of Petroleum, Energy, and Mines, to deliver seven solar photovoltaic (PV) projects, with a total capacity of 12 megawatts by the first quarter of 2016. The move is aimed at providing access to clean and reliable energy to seven towns across the … Continue reading Masdar to build photovoltaic solar power plants in Mauritania
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Solar Energy to Power a Flight Around the World
ABB and Solar Impulse have formed an alliance ahead of the plane’s historic round-the-world journey championing the role of innovation and technology in reducing resource consumption ABB, the leading power and automation technology company, is proud to accompany Solar Impulse and its crew on the plane’s flight around the world powered only by energy from … Continue reading Solar Energy to Power a Flight Around the World
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Removing the myth of fouling in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) steam generator design
The use of fouling factors is mistakenly requested in concentrated solar power (CSP) steam generator technical specifications, resulting in up to 30% oversized steam generator components, increased material costs and hindered CSP competitiveness as a result. Aalborg CSP removes the myth of this technical phenomenon and introduces a 5-year guarantee against fouling to encourage the … Continue reading Removing the myth of fouling in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) steam generator design
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Abengoa to Build World’s Largest Solar Power Desalination Plant in Saudi Arabia
Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has been selected by Advanced Water Technology (AWT) to jointly develop the world’s first large-scale desalination plant to be powered by solar energy, in Saudi Arabia. AWT is a newly formed company … Continue reading Abengoa to Build World’s Largest Solar Power Desalination Plant in Saudi Arabia
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Gamesa eyes solar power business in India
After becoming a market leader in the wind energy sector, Gamesa Corporación Tecnológica is eyeing a foray into solar power in India. Chairman Ignacio Martin speaks about the firm’s expansion plans Gamesa chairman Ignacio Martin, during a recent visit to the country, told Forbes India what the government should do to reignite demand for setting … Continue reading Gamesa eyes solar power business in India
Continue readingFirst Solar Marks New Milestone with 10 Gigawatts of Installed Photovoltaic PV Capacity
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced that it has achieved 10 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic (PV) solar capacity installed globally, making it the first thin film PV module manufacturer in the world to achieve this milestone. The announcement was made at the start of the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, where First … Continue reading First Solar Marks New Milestone with 10 Gigawatts of Installed Photovoltaic PV Capacity
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Renewable energy now cost advantageous, especially when cost of pollution is factored in
The cost of generating power from renewable energy sources has reached parity or dropped below the cost of fossil fuels for many technologies in many parts of the world, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) revealed in a new report today. The landmark report, Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2014, concludes that biomass, hydropower, … Continue reading Renewable energy now cost advantageous, especially when cost of pollution is factored in
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Egypt to produce 20% of its energy from solar energy and wind power by 2020
An inclusive plan for energy subsidy reform is to be implemented within five years and includes protecting the poor, said Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi at the World Future Energy Summit (WEFS) in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The president travelled to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday for a two-day trip to attend the summit and meet … Continue reading Egypt to produce 20% of its energy from solar energy and wind power by 2020
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Access Infra Africa bids for 850 MW wind energy project in Morocco
Access Infra Africa has placed the North African country at the heart of its plans to invest up to $500mn in wind energy and solar power projects across the continent. Access Infra Africa is bidding to develop a wind energy project in Morocco with a total power production capacity of 850 MW. The company … Continue reading Access Infra Africa bids for 850 MW wind energy project in Morocco
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Renewable energy costs in 2014: Wind energy and solar power now cheaper than fossil
The cost of generating power from renewable energy sources has reached parity or dropped below the cost of fossil fuels for many technologies, the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) has revealed. Irena’s “Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2014” report concludes that biomass, hydropower, geothermal and onshore wind are all competitive with or cheaper than coal, … Continue reading Renewable energy costs in 2014: Wind energy and solar power now cheaper than fossil
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Wind energy and solar power projects expected to add 78 megawatts in Jamaica
These are: a wind energy development, which is expected to provide an additional 58 MW, to complement the 30 MW currently generated by Wigton Wind farm in Manchester; and a solar power facility to generate approximately 20 MW of power, which is slated for Content in Clarendon. Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Phillip … Continue reading Wind energy and solar power projects expected to add 78 megawatts in Jamaica
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Yingli Green Energy Begins a 20 MW Solar Power Plant in China’s Xinjiang Province
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), one of the world’s leading solar panel manufacturers, known as “Yingli Solar,” today announced that its holding subsidiary, Yingli Energy (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (“Yingli Beijing”), has begun the construction of a 20 megawatt (MW) solar power plant located in Shule County, … Continue reading Yingli Green Energy Begins a 20 MW Solar Power Plant in China’s Xinjiang Province
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U.S. solar energy industry added more than 31,000 jobs in 2014
The U.S. installed 1,354 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaics (PV) in the third quarter of 2014 to total 16.1 gigawatts (GW) installed PV capacity, with another 1.4 GW of concentrated solar power (CSP) capacity, enough to power 3.5 million homes. This quarter was the second largest quarter in history for solar growth, and SEIA and GTM Research predict another … Continue reading U.S. solar energy industry added more than 31,000 jobs in 2014
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