China can increase its use of renewable energy from 13 to 26 per cent by 2030, according to a new report released today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The growth in renewable energy use would represent nearly a fourfold increase in the share of modern renewables between 2010 and 2030. China can increase … Continue reading China Can Nearly Quadruple Share of Modern Renewable Energy by 2030
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Alstom’s tidal turbines have generated over 1GWh to the Scottish grid
As part of their testing programmes at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland, Alstom’s tidal devices have now generated over 1GWh of electricity, in actual operating conditions, to the Scottish grid. Alstom’s 1MW tidal turbine, deployed in 2013 as part of the ReDAPT project, at EMEC’s tidal test site, has demonstrated … Continue reading Alstom’s tidal turbines have generated over 1GWh to the Scottish grid
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Banco Santander to sell part of Nevada Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project to canadian pension funds
Banco Santander is seeking regulatory approval to indirectly sell part of its stake in a large Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project in Nevada to two big Canadian pension funds. Banco Santander is seeking regulatory approval to indirectly sell part of its stake in a large Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project in Nevada to two … Continue reading Banco Santander to sell part of Nevada Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project to canadian pension funds
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NTPC to build 375-MW solar power plant in Uttar Pradesh
The UP government is set to join hands with NTPC to develop a 375-MW solar power plant in Jalon district, with the objective of tiding over the power crisis. The state government plans to hand over about 750 hectare in Jalon to NTPC for developing the solar plant in a phased manner. NTPC will pay … Continue reading NTPC to build 375-MW solar power plant in Uttar Pradesh
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Solar photovoltaic (PV) will more than treble from 135.66 Gigawatts (GW) in 2013 to 413.98 GW by 2020
The global cumulative installed capacity of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules will more than treble from 135.66 Gigawatts (GW) in 2013 to 413.98 GW by 2020, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s latest report* states that emerging economies in Asia-Pacific, South and Central America and the Middle East and Africa are expected to … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic (PV) will more than treble from 135.66 Gigawatts (GW) in 2013 to 413.98 GW by 2020
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Yingli Green Energy Supplies 72 MW of Solar Power to Solarcentury in the United Kingdom
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), the largest vertically integrated solar panel manufacturer in the world, known as “Yingli Solar”, today announced that the Company will supply 72 megawatts of multi- and monocrystalline solar panels to Solarcentury Holdings Ltd. (“Solarcentury”), a leading solar company in the United … Continue reading Yingli Green Energy Supplies 72 MW of Solar Power to Solarcentury in the United Kingdom
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Namibia’s first solar energy plant
The N$120 million Omburu Solar Park, owned by French investor InnoSun, is situated about five kilometres south of Omaruru and is the first renewable energy project in Namibia by an independent power producer (IPP). Namibia’s first solar power plant, near Omaruru, is expected to add 4,5MW of electricity to NamPower’s national grid by early next … Continue reading Namibia’s first solar energy plant
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Saudia Arabia aims to become leading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
In addition to the 41 GW of solar energy, 25 GW of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and 16 GW of photovoltaic (PV), the Kingdom aims to generate 1 GW of geothermal energy and 9 GW of wind power. KACARE had earlier announced that over 50 percent of electricity was produced by oil so … Continue reading Saudia Arabia aims to become leading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
Continue readingYingli Green Energy to Power Europe’s Largest Solar Power Plant
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE), the largest vertically integrated solar panel manufacturer in the world, known as “Yingli Solar”, today announced that it has signed a landmark agreement to supply 120 MW of YGE 72 Cell solar panels for a 300 MW project in France. Upon completion this will be the largest … Continue reading Yingli Green Energy to Power Europe’s Largest Solar Power Plant
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SunEdison And Renova Energia Create A Joint Venture To Develop 1 Gigawatt Of Utility Scale Solar Power In Brazil
SunEdison, a leading global solar technology manufacturer and provider of solar energy services, and Renova Energia S.A. (BZ: RNEW11), the largest renewable energy company in Brazil, today announced that they have created an exclusive joint venture to develop, own, and operate 1 gigawatt of utility scale solar photovoltaic (PV) energy which will supply the Brazilian … Continue reading SunEdison And Renova Energia Create A Joint Venture To Develop 1 Gigawatt Of Utility Scale Solar Power In Brazil
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University of Zambia to establish solar power labs
The University of Zambia plans to establish solar applied energy laboratories in a bid to meet the country’s growing demand for electricity in the Southern African country. The move is expected to increase the use of solar energy especially in remote rural areas where there is a scarcity of electricity from the national grid. The … Continue reading University of Zambia to establish solar power labs
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Conergy to build 41 MW in two Philippines photovoltaic (PV) solar energy plants
Conergy is building two new solar power plants in the Philippines totalling 41MW. The facilities will be built on the island of Negros for San Carlos Solar Energy, a joint venture between ThomasLloyd and Bronzeoak Philippines. They are expected to be hooked up to the grid in June 2015. The first project, SaCaSol 1 … Continue reading Conergy to build 41 MW in two Philippines photovoltaic (PV) solar energy plants
Continue readingChina climate pledge needs 30 times more solar energy or nine times more wind power
China, which does nothing in small doses, will need about 1,000 nuclear reactors, 500,000 wind turbines or 50,000 solar power plants farms as it takes up the fight against climate change. Chinese President Xi Jinping agreement last week with President Barack Obama requires a radical environmental and economic makeover. Xi’s commitment to cap carbon … Continue reading China climate pledge needs 30 times more solar energy or nine times more wind power
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Energy Storage for Southern California Edison
Ice Energy, located in Glendale, CA, will be providing up to 25 MW of grid support to Southern California Edison in the form of water that is frozen at night when electricity is cheap. During a hot day, the ice is used for cooling in a rooftop air conditioning unit to reduce how much … Continue reading Energy Storage for Southern California Edison
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US Ex-Im Bank signs $1 billion MOU with India’s IREDA (Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency)
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) and the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) have signed a $1 billion memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at financing the sale of U.S. clean energy exports to India. Ex-Im Bank Chairman Fred P. Hochberg and IREDA Chairman K.S. Popli signed the deal on Tuesday. Hochberg … Continue reading US Ex-Im Bank signs $1 billion MOU with India’s IREDA (Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency)
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Data Center Interest in Renewable Energy on the Rise
Renewable energy is among the top emerging technologies being considered by data center owners to help address power and cooling costs, according to a Mortenson survey of corporate data center executives, data center developers and operators, and information technology providers at the 2014 Data Center World conference. Eighty-four percent of respondents feel there is a … Continue reading Data Center Interest in Renewable Energy on the Rise
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China exports solar photovoltaic to Japan
China’s Hebei Province saw robust growth of photovoltaic products to Japan in the first ten months, local customs authorities have said. During this period, Hebei’s PV exports to Japan hit 2.7 billion yuan (440 million U.S. dollars), up 180 percent, while exports to the European Union and the United States dropped 38.6 percent and … Continue reading China exports solar photovoltaic to Japan
Continue readingYingli Green Energy Supports China Policy to Expand Distributed Solar Power
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), the world’s largest vertically integrated photovoltaic (“PV”) module manufacturer, known as “Yingli Solar,” sees new energy policies in China bringing new opportunities to expand its distributed solar generation initiatives and help meet China’s energy demand more sustainably. The Company recently celebrated … Continue reading Yingli Green Energy Supports China Policy to Expand Distributed Solar Power
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Solar energy in Nigeria: New Generation Power inks 1.2 GW photovoltaic deal
New Generation Power (NGP) and local company Motir Seaspire have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Nigeria’s government to build 1.2GW of solar PV projects. The partners estimate total investment will exceed $2bn, with construction of the first project to begin soon. Once completed, the Nigerian Solar Project’s components are expected to deliver … Continue reading Solar energy in Nigeria: New Generation Power inks 1.2 GW photovoltaic deal
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Canadian Solar Supplies Modules for Major Solar Power Project in Georgia
Canadian Solar Inc. (the “Company”, or “Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world’s largest solar power companies, today announced that its modules will power a series of projects in Georgia totaling 5.1 MW with Atlanta-based solar developer and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (“EPC”) provider SolAmerica Energy, LLC. As the sole provider of photovoltaic (PV) … Continue reading Canadian Solar Supplies Modules for Major Solar Power Project in Georgia
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