On December 3rd, Alphabet, formerly Google, announced that it plans to add 842 more megawatts of renewable energy in the form of wind and solar power across the world. The company said it now has 2 gigawatts of contracts for renewable energy across the world and it will use the energy to power all of … Continue reading Alphabet, AKA Google Will buy 842 MW of Wind Power, Solar Energy, Across the World
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Google doubles down on renewable energy
Clearly, renewable energy works for Google. The internet search company recently announced it’s going to nearly double the amount of clean electricity it uses to power its data centers, committing to purchase an additional 842 megawatts (MW). Google has now procured nearly two gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy, more than halfway to its goal of … Continue reading Google doubles down on renewable energy
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The greening of China’s power supply
Having set ambitious climate-change goals in advance of the upcoming Paris conference, China is powering up clean energy sources to fuel the economy. China today is committed to tackling climate change and invests “thoroughly” in renewable energy, the Belgian daily Le Soir reported on Thursday. In 2014, the Chinese government spent 89.5 billion U.S. dollars … Continue reading The greening of China’s power supply
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Vietnam to solicit bids for wind energy
The Ministry of Industry and Trade will submit to the government a pilot program to organize international bidding to pick competent developers for wind power projects that have been long delayed, a state official said at a seminar on wind energy in Ho Chi Minh City on Monday. In the near future, the ministry … Continue reading Vietnam to solicit bids for wind energy
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India adds 2,311 MW renewable energy capacity in FY16
A total of 2,311.88 Mw of grid-connected power generation capacity from renewable energy sources like solar and wind has been added, so far, this fiscal in the country. The government has set a target of 4,460 Mw of power generation capacity addition this fiscal from renewable energy sources, including solar, wind and small-hydro. During the … Continue reading India adds 2,311 MW renewable energy capacity in FY16
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The elevated office
Zane Wolf is a wind technician for Duke Energy Renewables. He is from Rapid City, SD, and graduated from the Mitchell Technical Institute in 2014. He was inspired to pursue his career after completing an internship as a blade repair technician in 2013. Many people would find themselves content working in a warehouse, a factory, … Continue reading The elevated office
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Approval of integration of Enel green power into Enel
The Boards of Directors of Enel S.p.A. (“Enel”) and Enel Green Power S.p.A. (“EGP”), meeting late yesterday afternoon in London, approved a project for the non-proportional spin-off (the “Spin-Off Project”) of part of EGP into Enel (the “Spin-Off”). The Spin-Off envisages: – the assignment by EGP to Enel of the spun-off assets, essentially represented by … Continue reading Approval of integration of Enel green power into Enel
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Over 25% of Brazil’s total power capacity will come from non-hydro renewable sources by 2025
Brazil’s non-hydro renewable power sector is expected to account for more than 25% of Brazil’s total capacity by 2025, with non-hydro renewables’ cumulative installed capacity more than tripling from 17.1 Gigawatts (GW) in 2014 to an estimated 57.8 GW by 2025, says research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s report* states that this substantial growth … Continue reading Over 25% of Brazil’s total power capacity will come from non-hydro renewable sources by 2025
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139 Countries Could Get All of their Power from Renewable Energy Sources
Mark Z. Jacobson and Mark Delucchi have done it again. This time they’ve spelled out how 139 countries can each generate all the energy needed for homes, businesses, industry, transportation, agriculture—everything—from wind, solar and water power technologies, by 2050. Their national blueprints, released Nov. 18, follow similar plans they have published in the past few … Continue reading 139 Countries Could Get All of their Power from Renewable Energy Sources
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce reminds Congress what’s up next: tax extenders
More than 2,000 business voices recently called on Congress to pass a multi-year extension of expired and soon-to-expire federal tax provisions – which include many provisions vital to American businesses, workers, and the economy. Yesterday, a writer representing one of the largest business-oriented American advocacy groups in the country reminded Congress what’s “next on the … Continue reading U.S. Chamber of Commerce reminds Congress what’s up next: tax extenders
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IEA report shows global transition to renewables is underway
The latest report from the International Energy Agency shows the global transition to renewable energy and wind power is in motion, says Giles Dickson, chief executive officer of the European Wind Energy Association. The report – World Energy Outlook 2015 – highlights that renewable energy installations accounted for almost half of the world’s new power … Continue reading IEA report shows global transition to renewables is underway
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Rwanda’s renewable energy plans endorsed by Climate Investment Funds
Rwanda is committed to providing electricity access to 70% of the population by 2018 – up from only 23% this year – through a wide range of renewable resources Rwanda and the Climate Investment Funds (http://www-cif.ClimateInvestmentFunds.org) are today celebrating the endorsement of that country’s renewable energy investment plans under the CIF’S dedicated fund for Scaling … Continue reading Rwanda’s renewable energy plans endorsed by Climate Investment Funds
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Poland can increase renewable energy nearly five-fold by 2030
Poland can increase its share of renewable energy in power generation from seven per cent in 2010 to nearly 38 per cent by 2030, according to a report released today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). REmap 2030 Renewable Energy Prospects for Poland, prepared with input from the Polish Ministry of Economy, also finds … Continue reading Poland can increase renewable energy nearly five-fold by 2030
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Climate pledges for COP21 slow energy sector emissions growth dramatically
The International Energy Agency (IEA) released on Wednesday a World Energy Outlook (WEO) special briefing that outlines the energy sector implications of national climate pledges submitted for the upcoming climate summit in Paris (COP21). The briefing finds that if all countries meet goals outlined in their submitted pledges, known as Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC), … Continue reading Climate pledges for COP21 slow energy sector emissions growth dramatically
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Fortune 500 CEO’s recognize going green saves green
Dozens of America’s largest businesses are recognizing that what is good for their bottom lines can also be good for the environment. On Monday, 68 companies signed on to the White House’s climate pledge, vowing to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. CEO’s from 81 Fortune 500 businesses have now agreed to participate in the initiative. … Continue reading Fortune 500 CEO’s recognize going green saves green
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Obama Gets More Than 80 Leading US Companies to Agree to Act on Climate Change
President Barak Obama announced that 81 of the U.S.’s leading companies have signed onto the American Business Act on Climate pledge. The companies from Alcoa to GE, GM, International Paper, McDonald’s, Xerox and a host of other companies from a wide range of industries agreed to reduce emissions, increase low-carbon investments, use more clean energy … Continue reading Obama Gets More Than 80 Leading US Companies to Agree to Act on Climate Change
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ABB’s energy storage system range showcased at Solar Energy UK 2015
One of the biggest challenges with solar energy is the fact it is unpredictable and its usage is not completely discretionary. By combining energy storage and load management capability with a traditional photovoltaic inverter, self-consumption and energy independence are significantly improved. On the residential side, ABB is unveiling its renewable energy accumulator and conversion technology … Continue reading ABB’s energy storage system range showcased at Solar Energy UK 2015
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Cuba to increase renewable energy use by 2030
Cuba is working to increase by six times the use of renewable energy in the national energy matrix by 2030 by among others constructing 13 large wind energy farms capable of producing 633 megawatts. During the Ministry of Energy and Mines national conference on science, technology and innovation taking place in Cojimar, Havana, the ministry’s … Continue reading Cuba to increase renewable energy use by 2030
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International renewable energy developers look to invest in Sub-Saharan Africa
International renewable energy (RE) power developers are looking to invest in Africa as a result of the continued success of the South African Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) and the global decline in RE technology costs. RE suppliers are more specifically looking to explore opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa due to the surplus … Continue reading International renewable energy developers look to invest in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Alstom selected to upgrade generators in the Markersbach pumped-storage power plant in Germany
Alstom received a second order from Vattenfall Europe Generation AG for the main overhaul of a synchronous generator in the Markersbach pumped-storage power plant located in the Ore Mountains in Saxony, Germany. The works on the generator should start in June 2016 and is due to be completed by February 2017. This is the second … Continue reading Alstom selected to upgrade generators in the Markersbach pumped-storage power plant in Germany
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