The Swiss appeared on Sunday to have voted in favour of a massive overhaul of the country’s energy system by gradually replacing the power from its ageing nuclear reactors with renewable sources. According to preliminary results ticking in shortly after voting stations closed at noon (1000 GMT), a majority of Swiss voters supported the shift … Continue reading Switzerland vote for gradual nuclear phaseout
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Sri Lanka betting big on renewable energy through competitive bidding route
With abundant wind and solar power potential, Sri Lanka is betting big on these electricity sources through competitive bidding for projects, a top government official in the power ministry said. The projects include a 100 MW floating solar power project on a reservoir, 60 MW of wind power on a distributed basis of 1 MW … Continue reading Sri Lanka betting big on renewable energy through competitive bidding route
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Vestas InteliLight® launches in the U.S.
Replacing Vestas’ Obstacle Collision Avoidance System (OCAS) and now available in Canada, Finland, Germany, Norway, Sweden and the U.S., InteliLight® delivers reliable activation of aviation lights when needed, avoiding continuous lighting. Vestas is pleased to announce that InteliLight®, its active aviation light management solution for wind turbines, has demonstrated performance to FAA standards and is … Continue reading Vestas InteliLight® launches in the U.S.
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WindEurope tells Bulgaria to do the right thing on renewables before its EU Presidency starts next year
WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson spoke at an energy markets conference in Sofia on 16 May. It was a major event with the Bulgarian Energy Minister, government officials, industry and other stakeholders. Bulgaria has 700 MW of wind power installed today, covering 4% of its electricity demand. Bulgaria is the biggest exporter of electricity in Southeast … Continue reading WindEurope tells Bulgaria to do the right thing on renewables before its EU Presidency starts next year
Continue readingTunisia to produce over 210 MW of renewable energy
Operators willing to invest in solar photovoltaic and wind energy must submit their bids, no later than November 15, 2017, Minister of Energy, Mining and Renewable Energies, Hela Cheikhrouhou, said during a press conference on Wednesday . She told reporters on the sidelines of the international show on renewable energies that the Department of … Continue reading Tunisia to produce over 210 MW of renewable energy
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US offshore wind farms to use Lloyd’s Register’s expertise in geophysical and hydrographic surveys
DONG Energy, a global leader in offshore wind has developed a significant portfolio of wind farms, with a total installed capacity of 3,000 MW offshore Germany, Denmark and the UK, has recently secured two leases in the United States – Bay State and Ocean Wind, off the coasts of Massachusetts and New Jersey respectively. If … Continue reading US offshore wind farms to use Lloyd’s Register’s expertise in geophysical and hydrographic surveys
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Spain awards 3 GW of wind energy at clean power auction
Spain’s government has picked suppliers for 3 gigawatts (GW) of renewable power in an auction on Wednesday. The successful bidders will obtain regulated revenues in exchange for producing clean energy. Spanish wind energy producer Forestalia has obtained 1.2 GW, while Gas Natural has won 600 megawatts (MW), Endesa’s Enel Green Power 500 MW and Gamesa … Continue reading Spain awards 3 GW of wind energy at clean power auction
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Egypt plans to produce 20% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2022
The vista in the central province of Minya is as empty as far as the eye can see except for rows and rows of solar panels and the blue sky above. The panels are helping Amr al- Saad’s 8-month-old power station address the worsening issue of brownouts and blackouts in the area. “A few years … Continue reading Egypt plans to produce 20% of its electricity from renewable energy sources by 2022
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Maryland makes a play for the offshore wind crown
The Maryland Public Service Commission greenlit two projects yesterday that put the state at the forefront of U.S. offshore wind development. The commission approved offshore renewable energy credits for 368 megawatts of capacity spread across two projects, proposed by U.S. Wind and a subsidiary of Deepwater Wind. The move will allow the financing of both … Continue reading Maryland makes a play for the offshore wind crown
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Aluminium set to make a charge on battery technology
Rapid charge, long life batteries made from low-cost and abundant aluminium are set to emerge from research led by Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI). Unveiled at the All Energy event in Glasgow, aluminium ion batteries could displace the lead-acid batteries commonly found in automotive applications in just two years. Developed in a collaborative research … Continue reading Aluminium set to make a charge on battery technology
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Tesla’s photovoltaic solar energy roofs cost less than its cars
Tesla Inc. has begun taking $1,000 deposits for its remarkable solar roof tiles—to be delivered this summer at a price point that could expand the U.S. solar market. Tesla will begin with production of two of the four styles it unveiled in October: a smooth glass and a textured glass tile. Roofing a 2,000 square-foot home in New York state—with … Continue reading Tesla’s photovoltaic solar energy roofs cost less than its cars
Continue readingGlobal 100% Renewable Energy Platform launched
Today, representatives from major organizations from all over the world have gathered in Bonn to launch the Global 100% Renewable Energy Platform. During the launch event, some of the world’s most renowned experts on renewable energy presented solutions and strategies for achieving global 100% renewable energy, in line with the world’s climate change mitigation needs … Continue reading Global 100% Renewable Energy Platform launched
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Mexico announces schedule for third power auction
Mexico has published a call for bids for the country’s third electrical power auction aimed at attracting new investment in renewables. The winners will sign long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) for clean energy supply, the energy secretariat SENER and the state energy control centre CENACE said in a joint statement. Public and private companies and … Continue reading Mexico announces schedule for third power auction
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DNV GL is looking up to fifteen expert Engineers in Renewable Energies, Sustainability, Digital Technologies and System Integration
DNV GL, the world’s largest technical and independent engineering consultancy firm for Energy companies, with a strong presence in Spain and a workforce of over 130, is now looking up to 15 Engineers to expand our professional team. We are seeking highly enthusiastic Engineers for our offices in Madrid, Zaragoza and Barcelona who wish to … Continue reading DNV GL is looking up to fifteen expert Engineers in Renewable Energies, Sustainability, Digital Technologies and System Integration
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WindEurope tells gas industry how best to integrate variable renewables
WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson addressed the European gas industry at their annual “FLAME” event in Amsterdam today. He said the wind industry was working towards the long-term goal of 100% renewables but gas would have a role to play in the transition. On the role of gas in balancing wind, he said 5 things are … Continue reading WindEurope tells gas industry how best to integrate variable renewables
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WindEurope discusses decarbonisation of transport with Members of European Parliament
The decarbonisation of transport and its integration into the electricity system is a cornerstone of the energy transition. But we have to ensure the power that is driving electro-mobility is clean. Today 29% of the electricity consumed in Europe comes from renewables, by 2030 this share is due to reach 50%. This means the acceleration … Continue reading WindEurope discusses decarbonisation of transport with Members of European Parliament
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Commission clears French support mechanism for small installations 2 minutes before midnight
On Friday 5 May, the European Commission approved France’s support mechanism for onshore wind plants of less than 6 turbines. France was a dynamic market in 2016 with 1,561 MW installed. But activity in 2017 was plagued by uncertainty around the onshore wind support mechanism which was under European Commission scrutiny. The Commission’s approval, clearing … Continue reading Commission clears French support mechanism for small installations 2 minutes before midnight
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Austrian winds of change
WindEurope seized the latest EUFORES parliamentary workshop in Vienna to advocate for more ambition on renewable energy. Member of European Parliament Claude Turmes (Greens – Luxembourg), Members of the Austrian Parliament, and stakeholders from the Austrian and European energy sector discussed opportunities and challenges of the European Energy Union. Austria has a renewable energy share … Continue reading Austrian winds of change
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ERG orders Nordex Xtended Power for three wind farms
The Nordex Group has received an order to raise the yield of a total of 63 existing multi-megawatt turbines from its customer ERG SpA in Italy. The operator plans to equip three wind farms with the performance-enhancing “Xtended Power” technology. In principle an increase in yield of up to two percent can be obtained using … Continue reading ERG orders Nordex Xtended Power for three wind farms
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Bearkat Wind Energy Project begins construction
Tri Global Energy, a leading U.S. originator and developer of utility-scale wind energy projects, announced the initial phase of 197.6 megawatts (MW) of the Bearkat Wind Energy Project (Bearkat) has reached financial close and begun construction. “We are very pleased to collaborate with CIP on this project and support them in achieving this important milestone,” … Continue reading Bearkat Wind Energy Project begins construction
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