New research outlines the path to a possible future for California in which renewable energy creates a healthier environment, generates jobs and stabilizes energy prices. A Stanford study outlines how power from facilities such as the Ivanpah Concentrated Solar Power in California’s Mojave Desert can be part of the state’s renewable energy future. Imagine a … Continue reading How to power California with wind energy, water and solar energy
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FRV announces financial close of the “Jacinta” solar photovoltaic plant in Uruguay
FRV announced the financialclosing of a 65 megawatt photovoltaic plant in Uruguay, the Jacinta solar farm in Salto Department in northwestern region of the country. The announcement follows the signing of a $70 million project finance arrangement with DNB Group and Intesa Sanpaolo, along with $24 million of additional funding tranche from Santander through its … Continue reading FRV announces financial close of the “Jacinta” solar photovoltaic plant in Uruguay
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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) is becoming a high-growth mainstream energy source in emerging markets
Increased focus on curbing the emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants is fuelling the global solar power market. Coupled with favourable legislation and the need to enhance energy self-sufficiency and security, these factors will help the solar power market grow rapidly. While sale volumes are primarily concentrated in Asia-Pacific, there is a definite upward … Continue reading Solar Photovoltaic (PV) is becoming a high-growth mainstream energy source in emerging markets
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Rwanda to Unveil First Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant in East Africa
The Government of Rwanda is preparing to commission in early August 2014 the first utility-scale solar PV power plant in East Africa with a production capacity of 8.5 MWp. The project has commenced testing phase of up to 20% of its total capacity. At present, less than one in five households in Rwanda have access … Continue reading Rwanda to Unveil First Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant in East Africa
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Could China become a Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) exporter?
Concentrated Solar Power development in China is currently focused on the internal market. But the development of a pan-Asian energy network could make exports possible, too. China’s nascent CSP industry could one day export power across Asia if a vision for a pan-regional energy network becomes reality. Grenatec, an advocacy group touting plans for a … Continue reading Could China become a Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) exporter?
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China donates over 6,000 solar photovoltaic kits to Chad
China’s ambassador to Chad Hu Zhiqiang on Monday donated to the Chadian government 6,180 solar kits worth 3 million U.S. dollars for domestic use, an official source has said. The donation was made in line with the agreement signed on Oct. 26, 2013 between the two countries, which also envisioned the training of over 120 … Continue reading China donates over 6,000 solar photovoltaic kits to Chad
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BHEL to set up 4000 MW solar energy project in Rajasthan
The plant will be set up in two phases over a period of 7 years with Phase I comprising 1,000 MW and the balance 3,000 MW in subsequent phase. An Ultra Mega Solar Power Project (UMSPP) with a cumulative capacity of 4,000 MW will be set up in Rajasthan in the Sambhar Salts Limited … Continue reading BHEL to set up 4000 MW solar energy project in Rajasthan
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Solar power plant for Burkina Faso
Windiga Energy has signed an investment agreement with the government of Burkina Faso to “become the first independent solar energy producer” in the country. Windiga said Siemens Energy Smart Generation Solutions has been selected to build and operate the 20-megawatt photovoltaic (PV) plant in Zina, 200 kilometres west of the nation’s capital Ouagadougou, which the … Continue reading Solar power plant for Burkina Faso
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Solar power and wind energy comprised a majority of new new generating capacity in the first half of 2014
Renewable energy continues growing its share of new electricity generation in the U.S. According to the latest Energy Infrastructure Update from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, solar and wind energy constituted more than half of the new generating capacity in the country for the first half of 2014. Solar and wind energy combined for 1.83 … Continue reading Solar power and wind energy comprised a majority of new new generating capacity in the first half of 2014
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India reveals rules for next phase of solar power mission
India is trying to take it to the next level in its renewable energy and environmental initiatives. The country has a long list of ways it’s not only trying to reduce its carbon footprint, but bring much of its population up to date in terms of energy accessibility. The 1000 MW bundling scheme that was … Continue reading India reveals rules for next phase of solar power mission
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Renewable energy is ready to supply all of Australia’s electricity
In a recent article on The Conversation, University of Melbourne Professor Emeritus Frank Larkins wrote that Australia’s targets to increase renewable energy will make electricity more expensive, thanks to problems with consistency and storage. But Professor Larkins is several years behind developments in renewable energy and its integration into electricity grids. In fact, we already … Continue reading Renewable energy is ready to supply all of Australia’s electricity
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$63.6 billion renewable energy investment for Q2 2014
Bloomberg New Energy Finance has released some promising numbers regarding clean energy investments around the world. $63.6 billion was invested in the second quarter of 2014, which was an improvement of 33% over the first quarter of 2014. It was also a 9% improvement over the second quarter for 2013. The record was $78 billion … Continue reading $63.6 billion renewable energy investment for Q2 2014
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Nigeria plan to use solar power for rural electrification
Nigeria has concluded plans to use solar energy for its rural electrification projects, Minister of Power, Chinedu Nebo, said on Tuesday. The West African country was working with relevant stakeholders to achieve the desire, Nebo told visiting guests from the Botswana Defense College in Abuja, the nation’s capital city. The minister said the ministry was … Continue reading Nigeria plan to use solar power for rural electrification
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Solar power in Uganda
Despite the immense opportunities associated with solar energy, its adoption in Uganda has been relatively slow. Even as the ministry of Energy and Mineral Development prepares to roll out Phase II of the Rural Electrification Programme, which is financed by the World Bank, it is becoming increasingly clear that hydropower is not a viable option. … Continue reading Solar power in Uganda
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Alstom obtains financing for Israeli concentrated solar power (CSP) plant
Alstom and its project partners have obtained financing to build a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Israel. Megalim Solar Power Ltd (Megalim) – a special purpose company formed by Alstom (25.05%), BrightSource (25.05%), and NOY Infrastructure & Energy Investment Fund (49,9%) – obtained the financing of the European Investment Bank and the Bank Hapoalim … Continue reading Alstom obtains financing for Israeli concentrated solar power (CSP) plant
Continue readingIberdrola Ingeniería completes first Renewable Energies Project in South Africa
Iberdrola Ingeniería has completed the development of its first renewable energies project in South Africa, consisting of the construction of three major facilities: the Noblesfontein and Klipheuwel wind farms and the Jasper photovoltaic power plant. Following the award of three contracts worth €273 million, it is the largest project carried out to date by the Company … Continue reading Iberdrola Ingeniería completes first Renewable Energies Project in South Africa
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Ghana is ready for solar power
Agyenim Boating, Dean of Graduate School, Ghana Technology University (GTUC) has said the nation could go for solar energy if it musters political will and put in place right research investment and capacity building for local people. Dr Boateng observed that in the light of the country’s abundance sunshine, it has the potential to develop … Continue reading Ghana is ready for solar power
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Enel Green Power’s work in PV solar power , geothermal energy and wind power in the USA
With a net installed capacity of 1.6 gigawatts, 90 plants across 21 states and continued growth, Enel Green Power’s work in PV solar energy, geothermal power and wind energy is pushing forward development of green energy in the States. Competition between renewable energy sources is hotting up in the United States, where for the first … Continue reading Enel Green Power’s work in PV solar power , geothermal energy and wind power in the USA
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Latin America photovoltaic (PV) pipeline approaching 20 GW
According to the newly released Q3 2014 Latin America PV Playbook, the region’s PV project pipeline rose 22 percent over last quarter, reaching 19.5 gigawatts. In GTM Research’s PV Playbook project tracker, the pipeline is made up of two segments: announced projects and capacity under construction. Growing from a smaller base, capacity under construction outpaced … Continue reading Latin America photovoltaic (PV) pipeline approaching 20 GW
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Solar photovoltaic prices reached a record low
Spot prices for solar modules around the world hit 63 cents per watt in 2014’s second quarter — an all-time low. Spot prices are the cost of any good or service at any given time and place. (In this case, the aggregate world spot price in Q2.) The numbers come via the research arm of … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic prices reached a record low
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