Scientists working at the Stanford Institute for Materials and Energy Sciences (SIMES) have improved an innovative solar-energy device to be about 100 times more efficient than its previous design in converting the sun’s light and heat into electricity. “This is a major step toward making practical devices based on our technique for harnessing both the … Continue reading Stanford
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Grid Integration of Wind Energy and Solar Power Is Cheap
The latest numbers on the wind industry show wind energy generating an increasingly significant portion of U.S. electricity. Wind became, for the first time, the biggest source of new generating capacity in 2012, at 42 percent. That pushed the renewables
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Martifer Solar Completes Two Photovoltaic Projects in Spain
The company was responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction of the projects, and will be in charge of the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services —Martifer Solar has already installed 60 MW in Spain. Martifer Solar (http://www.martifersolar.com/), subsidiary of Martifer SGPS, has just concluded two photovoltaic projects in Spain, in a total of 4.26 MWp. … Continue reading Martifer Solar Completes Two Photovoltaic Projects in Spain
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Irena applauds hails UAE concentrated solar power launch
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) welcomed the activation of the world’s largest operational Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) facility to date, as the Middle East turns to clean energy to fuel future growth. The Shams 1 thermosolar plant – in the desert of Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates – adds 100 megawatts … Continue reading Irena applauds hails UAE concentrated solar power launch
Continue readingEuropean Parliament calls on the Commission to assess a binding 2030 renewable energy target
The Industry, Transport, Research and Energy (ITRE) Committee of the European Parliament has adopted the Reul report today, which calls on the European Commission to assess a mandatory 2030 renewable energy target. “The European Parliament calls for post-2020 renewable energy policies and targets to be set on the road towards 2050. This of course resonates … Continue reading European Parliament calls on the Commission to assess a binding 2030 renewable energy target
Continue readingSolar power in Uganda
With only about 450,000 Ugandans connected to the national grid, there is great potential for the growth of solar energy. However, only a handful have adopted the system with many kept away by up-front payment costs and unreliable equipment. Despite the immense benefits associated with solar energy, its adaption in the Ugandan market continues to … Continue reading Solar power in Uganda
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Model Expands Solar Energy Access in Rural India
More than 60,000 households in rural India will have better access to electricity by 2015 as Simpa Networks, a company supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), scales up the sales of its off-grid, pay-as-you-go solar energy solutions. ADB has signed a $2 million equity investment in Simpa Networks, a company that offers a simple, … Continue reading Model Expands Solar Energy Access in Rural India
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Work begins on the Bagnore 4 geothermal energy plant in Tuscany
Enel Green Power has broken ground for the construction of the Bagnore 4 geothermal power plant, located in the municipalities of Santa Fiora and Arcidosso, in the province of Grosseto (Tuscany). The project calls for the construction of two 20 MW turbines, for a total installed capacity of 40 MW. Once completed, the plant will … Continue reading Work begins on the Bagnore 4 geothermal energy plant in Tuscany
Continue readingSolar energy offer alternative solutions to rural Myanmar
Solar power can provide electricity for the whole country by 2031, said U Thoung Win, chairman of the Renewable Energy Association Myanmar. “Solar power takes only one day to install in a house in a province. For a whole village, it takes about a month. We are now trying to install power systems that operate … Continue reading Solar energy offer alternative solutions to rural Myanmar
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Masdar sets sights on Saudi solar energy market
Masdar is bidding for a slice of Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning solar market after opening the 100 megawatt Shams-1 Concentrating Solar Power plant in Abu Dhabi. The company is seeking to capitalise on an emerging market as regional oil-exporting economies seek to boost their renewable energy output. “In the near future we will be announcing projects … Continue reading Masdar sets sights on Saudi solar energy market
Continue readingUAE opens world’s largest CSP solar power plant, Shams 1
Oil-rich Abu Dhabi on Sunday officially opened the world’s largest Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant, which cost $600 million to build and will provide electricity to 20,000 homes. The 100-megawatt Shams 1 is “the world’s largest concentrating solar power plant in operation” said Sultan al-Jaber, the head of Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, which oversees the emirate’s … Continue reading UAE opens world’s largest CSP solar power plant, Shams 1
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Masdar, Total and Abengoa Launch Shams 1, the World
The inauguration of Shams 1, a 100 MW solar thermal plant, is a major milestone in the development and deployment of renewable energy in the Middle East. Masdar, along with its partners, today launched Shams 1, the largest concentrating solar power plant (CSP) in operation in the world. Masdar, Abu Dhabi
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Solar takes giant leap as Shams Concentrating Solar Power up
The Shams 1 CSP project has three main partners – the UAE sustainable technology firm Masdar, the Spanish concentrated solar power company Abengoa Solar, and the French-energy giant Total. The largest solar array in the Middle East will be inaugurated today in a remote corner of Abu Dhabi as the UAE takes a major step … Continue reading Solar takes giant leap as Shams Concentrating Solar Power up
Continue readingJapan Adds 1,178 Megawatts of Solar Energy in Nine Months
Japan added 1,178 megawatts of solar energy capacity in the nine months to the end of December as the country curbs its reliance on nuclear power. Japan added 1,119 megawatts of solar to the 4,800 megawatts already installed, according to data released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on March 13. Wind energy … Continue reading Japan Adds 1,178 Megawatts of Solar Energy in Nine Months
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Top 10 Solar Photovoltaic Projects Under Construction
The United States added a staggering 3.3 gigawatts of solar power capacity in 2012, according to GTM Research. To put the scale of solar power’s rapid and relentless expansion in perspective, the solar power capacity added in 2012 was greater than all of the solar power capacity added for the three previous years combined. … Continue reading Top 10 Solar Photovoltaic Projects Under Construction
Continue readingTanzania Eyes Geothermal Energy to Curb Power Shortages
The government intends to diversify the power generation mix in the national grid system by increasing the proportion of natural renewable energy sources. Deputy Minister for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr Stephen Masele revealed the information in Dar es Salaam, while opening a workshop on Geothermal Legal and Regulatory Framework. “We have noted that electricity … Continue reading Tanzania Eyes Geothermal Energy to Curb Power Shortages
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Solar Energy in China
In 2011, solar PV installations multiplied by nearly 3 times due to government’s increased commitment to industry development. This already overcrowded industry is pushing weaker firms out of the frame, whilst stronger firms are suffering from overcapacity issues, troubled technological development, international slowdown, and a general struggle for survival. Long term growth is expected to … Continue reading Solar Energy in China
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Abengoa And BrightSource Energy Partner To Build The World
Two of the giant concentrating solar power (CSP) companies, Abengoa and BrightSource Energy have agreed to jointly develop, build and operate the 500 MW Palen Solar Power Project. BrightSource purchased the Palen project from Solar Millennium, which went bankrupt. But now the two CSP companies will work together to permit and finance the two concentrating … Continue reading Abengoa And BrightSource Energy Partner To Build The World
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US: Solar Power Growing but Still Too Small
U.S. Solar Market Grows 76% in 2012; Now an Increasingly-Competitive Energy Source for Millions of Americans Today. GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) today released U.S. Solar Market Insight: Year-in-Review 2012, the definitive analysis of solar power markets in the U.S. With another record-breaking year, solar is the fastest growing energy source … Continue reading US: Solar Power Growing but Still Too Small
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Wind power revenues saw a small increase from $71.5 billion in 2011 to $73.8 billion in 2012
Combined revenues for wind, solar and biofuels amounted to $248.7 (£166.52) billion last year, adding just $2.6 (£1.74) billion to 2011 revenues ($246.1 billion), according to a report by US based cleantech analyst Clean Edge published today. The falling price of solar was cited as the major factor for last year’s subdued revenues, compared … Continue reading Wind power revenues saw a small increase from $71.5 billion in 2011 to $73.8 billion in 2012
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