Category Archives: Other renewables

New Path to More Efficient Photovoltaic Organic Solar Cells Uncovered

Why are efficient and affordable solar cells so highly coveted? Volume. The amount of solar energy lighting up Earth’s land mass every year is nearly 3,000 times the total amount of annual human energy use. But to compete with energy from fossil fuels, photovoltaic devices must convert sunlight to electricity with a certain measure of … Continue reading New Path to More Efficient Photovoltaic Organic Solar Cells Uncovered

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First call for proposals under the NER300 programme

The Commission has awarded over €1.2 billion to 23 innovative renewable energy technology (RES) projects. The projects cover a wide range of renewable energy technologies – from bioenergy (including advanced biofuels), concentrated solar power and geothermal power to wind power, ocean energy and distributed renewable management (smart grids). Results of the first call for proposals … Continue reading First call for proposals under the NER300 programme

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German solar energy installations reach record high

Capacity grew by more than 7.6 gigawatt (GW), breaking the previous records of 7.5GW in 2011 and 7.4GW in 2010, and far above the 2.5- to 3.5GW Germanywould like to see each year. The solar energy boom has been encouraged by generous feed-in tariffs, which are guaranteed to generators for 20 years to encourage carbon-free … Continue reading German solar energy installations reach record high

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Pinpointing America’s Geothermal Resources with Open Source Data

When it comes to harnessing America’s vast geothermal energy resources, knowing where to look is half the battle. The Energy Department is partnering with the Arizona Geological Survey –- among other public and private sector contributors — to create the National Geothermal Data System. This interactive, open source database is helping to facilitate the process … Continue reading Pinpointing America’s Geothermal Resources with Open Source Data

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Solar power sparks innovation in Qatar

Solar energy is abundant in Qatar. All that untapped solar power could create a new energy economy in this oil-rich nation. Researchers are already testing solar-powered cooling systems and water desalination plants. Researcher Nesrin Ozalp slides on a pair of big, black, UV resistant sunglasses and enters her lab in the research facility at Texas … Continue reading Solar power sparks innovation in Qatar

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Geothermal Energy Industry Ends 2012 on a High Note

The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) recounts top stories of 2012 in projects, international developments, technological advancements, policy and geothermal community events, plus 2013 outlook. The past 12 months saw continued economic challenges for many American industries, including those in the renewable energy field, but the country’s geothermal community witnessed a year of growth, both domestically … Continue reading Geothermal Energy Industry Ends 2012 on a High Note

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Geothermal energy could replace nuclear power in Japan

Iceland’s ambassador to Japan, Stefan Larus Stefansson, lectured in Tokyo not too long ago about the enormous potential for geothermal energy in Japan. He pointed out that if the geothermal potential of the country could be fully invested in and tapped, about 25 nuclear reactors could be replaced. He cited his home country’s example in … Continue reading Geothermal energy could replace nuclear power in Japan

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China Sunergy begins manufacturing in Turkey

China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: CSUN) (“China Sunergy” or the “Company”), a specialized solar cell and module manufacturer, today announced that the company has set up a new manufacturing facility in Istanbul, Turkey with local partner Seul Energy Investment Corp (“SEUL Energy”), a leading solar system provider, solar project developer and installer in Turkey. In … Continue reading China Sunergy begins manufacturing in Turkey

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Secretary Salazar Announces Milestone on McCoy Solar Energy Project

As part of President Obama’s all-of-the-above strategy to expand domestic energy production, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the McCoy Solar Energy Project, a proposed 750-megawatt facility in Riverside County that would be one of the largest solar energy projects on public lands in … Continue reading Secretary Salazar Announces Milestone on McCoy Solar Energy Project

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Sandia Lab building solar energy test centers across US

One of the National Security Administration’s three national laboratories is building regional testing centers around the country to field-test hardware for solar companies before their multimillion-dollar solar systems are installed in buildings. The Sandia National Laboratory is building test centers in Albuquerque, Denver, Las Vegas, Orlando, Fla., and Burlington, Vt., the Albuquerque Journal reported (http://bit.ly/Y5OGyw). … Continue reading Sandia Lab building solar energy test centers across US

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CSP Alliance Report Highlights Economic Value of Concentrating Solar Power with Storage

CSP with thermal storage offers significant, quantifiable economic, reliability and operational benefits for utilities and grid operators. The Concentrating Solar Power Alliance (CSPA), an advocacy organization dedicated to educating U.S. regulators, utilities and grid operators about the unique benefits of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) and of thermal energy storage, today issued a technical report titled, … Continue reading CSP Alliance Report Highlights Economic Value of Concentrating Solar Power with Storage

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Somalia harness solar energy to fight desertification

Dozens of families in Mogadishu and Borama are starting to take advantage of solar energy instead of using charcoal, petroleum or natural gas to cook food and heat water. Muna Abdikadir Muhiyadin, 27, said she brought about 50 solar cookers with her from Stockholm, Sweden, to sell in Mogadishu. “Using solar energy to heat water … Continue reading Somalia harness solar energy to fight desertification

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Principal Solar Releases White Paper Comparing Role of Concentrated Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Solar Technologies in Power Generation Marketplace

The paper discusses the evolution of solar technology and demonstrates how CST and PV solar technology each serve different technological niches. Principal Solar, Inc (PSI; OTC Pink: PSWW), a publicly traded solar energy holding company executing a unique roll-up strategy to create the world’s first distributed solar utility, today announced the release of “Technological Niches: … Continue reading Principal Solar Releases White Paper Comparing Role of Concentrated Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Solar Technologies in Power Generation Marketplace

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Renewables set to get bulk of NER300 funding

It had the potential to be a battle, but in the end renewable energy projects look set to receive the lion’s share of €1,500 million of EU funding set aside for renewables and carbon capture and storage (CCS). At least €1,210 million of the total should go to 23 renewables projects, including six wind energy … Continue reading Renewables set to get bulk of NER300 funding

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Concentrated solar power with thermal energy storage can help utilities

The storage capacity of concentrating solar power (CSP) can add significant value to a utility company’s optimal mix of energy sources, a new report by the U.S. NREL suggests. The storage capacity of concentrating solar power (CSP) can add significant value to a utility company’s optimal mix of energy sources, a new report by the … Continue reading Concentrated solar power with thermal energy storage can help utilities

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Abengoa collaborates with the Helmholtz Dresden-Rossendorf research center

This collaboration will further consolidate Abengoa’s commitment to sustainable development and new technologies, demonstrating its dedication to solar energy, as one of the companies that has globally contributed the most to developing new technologies to improve photovoltaic and solar-thermal energy. Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainable development in … Continue reading Abengoa collaborates with the Helmholtz Dresden-Rossendorf research center

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Abengoa inaugurates the Castilla–La Mancha Concentrating Solar Power Complex

Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainable development in the energy and environment sectors, inaugurated the Castilla-La Mancha Solar Complex, located in the Ciudad Real municipalities of Arenas de San Juan, Villarta de San Juan and Puerto Lapice. Mª Dolores de Cospedal, President of Castilla-La Mancha, presided over the … Continue reading Abengoa inaugurates the Castilla–La Mancha Concentrating Solar Power Complex

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China may double its solar power installed capacity to 40 gigawatts (GW) by 2015

China may likely double its upper limit for solar power installed capacity to 40 gigawatts (GW) by 2015 from the current 21 GW, Xinhua news agency reported. However, the exact figure is yet to be finalised, said Chinese Renewable Energy Society deputy board chairman Meng Xiangan. Solar cell plants face tough prospects after the US … Continue reading China may double its solar power installed capacity to 40 gigawatts (GW) by 2015

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KYOCERA Solar Panels Power Innovative Solar-to-EV Project with Smart City San Diego

-Kyocera Solar Inc., a leading supplier of reliable solar modules and renewable energy solutions, announced today that its photovoltaic (PV) solar panels are powering the new 90-kilowatt canopy that charges electric vehicles (EVs) at the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The Solar-to-EV project, in partnership with Smart City San Diego, is run by San Diego Gas … Continue reading KYOCERA Solar Panels Power Innovative Solar-to-EV Project with Smart City San Diego

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