China’s installed power capacity increased by 94 GW in 2013, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on Monday. Thermal power accounted for the bulk of the capacity growth, topping 36.5 GW, followed by 29.93 GW from hydropower, 14.06 GW from on-grid wind power, 11.3 GW from on-grid solar power and 2.21 GW from nuclear power. … Continue reading China’s power capacity up 94 GW in 2013
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U.S. Renewable Energy Maintains Growth In 2013
The 2014 installment of the Sustainable Energy in America Factbook – produced for The Business Council for Sustainable Energy by Bloomberg New Energy Finance – has found that renewable energy, natural gas and energy efficiency advancements are leading a transformation of America’s energy. Despite ever-shifting political winds, the inherent business case for efficient and sustainable … Continue reading U.S. Renewable Energy Maintains Growth In 2013
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Caribbean islands promised $1bn in loans for move to wind energy and solar power
Caribbean islands that pay some of the highest electricity prices in the world are in line for more than $1bn of green energy loans to reduce bills following an agreement between governments, companies, energy experts and financiers. Projects that can be shown to increase energy efficiency or generate renewable energy are now expected to be … Continue reading Caribbean islands promised $1bn in loans for move to wind energy and solar power
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Wind turbines and concentrated solar power plants
The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) has released a free version of the simulation program FreeGreenius. The program brings together technical and commercial aspects and is able to calculate the yield that a renewable power plant project will bring at a certain location. In addition, it determines how a system … Continue reading Wind turbines and concentrated solar power plants
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) could save $1B of new investments in Australia’s electric grid
A collaborative research study has shown energy derived from concentrating solar thermal power (CST) can be a cost-effective solution to augmenting Australia’s power grid, saving almost a $1b in network investment. A collaborative research study has shown energy derived from concentrating solar thermal power (CST) can be a cost-effective solution to augmenting Australia’s power grid, … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) could save $1B of new investments in Australia’s electric grid
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) a cost-effective ingredient for powering the grid
A collaborative research study has shown energy derived from concentrating solar thermal power (CST) can be a cost-effective solution to augmenting Australia’s power grid, saving almost a $1b in network investment. A collaborative research study has shown energy derived from concentrating solar thermal power (CST) can be a cost-effective solution to augmenting Australia’s power grid, … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) a cost-effective ingredient for powering the grid
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Energy Secretary Moniz Announces New ARPA-E Solar Power Projects
These projects will help advance solar energy beyond current photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies to drive lower-cost, reliable solar energy deployment. At the University of Texas-Austin today, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz will announce $30 million in funding to 12 ARPA-E projects to develop transformational hybrid solar energy technologies that deliver cost-effective power … Continue reading Energy Secretary Moniz Announces New ARPA-E Solar Power Projects
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MEPs today voted in favour of ambitious climate and energy policy
MEPs today voted in favour of ambitious climate and energy policy by supporting three binding 2030 targets for renewables, greenhouse gas reductions and energy efficiency in plenary. “The European Parliament has again shown it is the most forward-thinking of the institutions. It has resisted lobbying from backward-looking organisations and voted on the basis of facts, … Continue reading MEPs today voted in favour of ambitious climate and energy policy
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Ivanpah Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant Starts Operating In Drought-Stricken California
The Ivanpah solar energy project, developed by BrightSource Energy Co. and operated by NRG Solar, is targeted to produce 377 megawatts of power, enough to provide electricity to around 140,000 homes. Deep in the Mojave Desert northeast of Los Angeles the world
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Taqnia buys stake in Acwa Power’s Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) arm
Saudi Arabia’s Technology Development & Investment Co (TAQNIA) has bougt a 50% stake in power and water firm Acwa’s solar energy arm, SUN & LIFE. SUN & LIFE currently plans, engineers, builds and operates large-scale photovoltaic plants in the Kingdom using
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Ener-t International Awarded Contract for the Establishment of National Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) R&D Center in India
Ener-t International is an experienced and qualified technology provider and Engineering Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) of solar thermal power plants. Ener-t International, a leading provider of Concentrated Thermal Solar (CSP) power plants, announced today that it has been selected by a consortium comprised of Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur (IITJ); Indian Oil Corporation Limited … Continue reading Ener-t International Awarded Contract for the Establishment of National Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) R&D Center in India
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP): Moving Forward With Molten Salt Technology
In the light of our global power shortage, it seems that many businesses are looking into the possibility of concentrated solar power becoming a household name. In the light of our global power shortage, it seems that many businesses are looking into the possibility of concentrated solar power becoming a household name. With such an … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP): Moving Forward With Molten Salt Technology
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Enel Green Power Brings Solar Energy to Rural Guatemala
The Xepultul II photovoltaic (PV) solar power complex built in Guatemala as part of the partnership between Enel Green Power and Barefoot College for rural electrification in Latin America will be opened tomorrow. Tomorrow the new Xepultul II PV solar complex will be opened, which will provide electricity to three villages in Guatemala. The solar … Continue reading Enel Green Power Brings Solar Energy to Rural Guatemala
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Japanese regions transition to 100% renewable energy
Local governments across Japan are seeking to supply their regions with 100% renewable energy, three years after the major earthquake which resulted in a nuclear disaster. At the Community Power Conference in Fukushima, the Founding Partners of the Global 100% Renewable Energy Campaign welcome the decision of Fukushima prefecture to be entirely energy self-sufficient by … Continue reading Japanese regions transition to 100% renewable energy
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Acciona, SENER, TSK and Dow reinforce their commitment in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
Dow, Acciona, SENER and TSK bring global Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) leadership to industry´s developing markets. Executives from Acciona, Dow, SENER and TSK met in Madrid this week to celebrate the companies’ strong relationship and commitment in emerging Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) markets. “As new regions begin to embrace and invest in CSP projects, they … Continue reading Acciona, SENER, TSK and Dow reinforce their commitment in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
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Executives from Acciona, Dow, SENER and TSK met in Madrid this week to celebrate the companies’ strong relationship and commitment in emerging Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) markets. “As new regions begin to embrace and invest in CSP projects, they are relying on proven technological leaders to create world-class power generation facilities. As a leading supplier … Continue reading Dow, Acciona, SENER and TSK bring global Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) leadership to industry
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Yingli Green Energy’s joint venture develops over 100 MW of solar power projects in Hainan
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), the largest vertically integrated photovoltaic (“PV”) module manufacturer in the world, known as “Yingli Solar,” today announced that its joint venture (“JV”), Hainan Solar Power Co., Ltd. (“HNSP”) has developed more than 100 MW of solar projects in Hainan Province, China … Continue reading Yingli Green Energy’s joint venture develops over 100 MW of solar power projects in Hainan
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Cleanergy signs MoU to build a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Dubai
DEWA signs MoU with Cleanergy and Al-Futtaim Carillion for first Stirling Engine Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology power plant in the GCC. The first Stirling Engine Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology power plant in the GCC and wider MENA region is to be developed in 2014. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announces the signing … Continue reading Cleanergy signs MoU to build a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Dubai
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Africa: the Future of Renewable Energy
Africa has a huge and largely untapped potential for renewable energy development, and Enel Green Power is building six plants in South Africa, as well as studying the possibility of participating in further public tenders. With a wide availability of renewable energy sources, growing economies, a rapidly expanding electricity demand and limited electrification in rural … Continue reading Africa: the Future of Renewable Energy
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The U.S. solar energy industry added 24,000 additional jobs in 2013
On January 27th, 2014, The Solar Foundation released National Solar Jobs Census 2013, which found that the U.S. solar industry currently employs over 142,000 Americans. This figure represents the addition of nearly 24,000 additional solar workers over the previous year. The industry’s nearly 20% growth in employment since 2012 shows that – for the first … Continue reading The U.S. solar energy industry added 24,000 additional jobs in 2013
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