Category Archives: Other renewables

China Files WTO Complaint against EU Solar Energy Subsidies

China requested for consultations with the European Union (EU) and certain member states on Monday concerning their photovoltaic subsidies, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said in a statement. “It alleges that certain measures affecting the renewable energy generation sector relating to the feed-in tariff programs of EU member states, including but not limited to Italy … Continue reading China Files WTO Complaint against EU Solar Energy Subsidies

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Germany’s solar power use jumps 50% this year

German utilities say solar power production rose by more than 50 percent on the year over the first nine months of 2012 amid a boom in installations of photovoltaic panels. The German utilities’ industry association BDEW said Monday the solar power output rose to 25,000 gigawatt hours in the January to September period, from 16,500 … Continue reading Germany’s solar power use jumps 50% this year

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Increasing Demand from Solar Energy Products to Drive Growth in the Global Silicon and Ferro Silicon Market

The global silicon industry has continued to register robust growth in the last couple of years, primarily driven by its usage in numerous end-use applications such as solar energy products. Amidst an increasing demand from end-markets and a surge in production capacity, the global market for silicon metal to a large extent recuperated from the … Continue reading Increasing Demand from Solar Energy Products to Drive Growth in the Global Silicon and Ferro Silicon Market

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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Planning to Pursue Geothermal Energy

The government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is pursuing a variety of green energy sources, particularly geothermal, according to Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves. The Prime Minister was speaking this week following his return from a series of overseas engagements in the Middle East, including the World Energy Forum. One of those energy sources could … Continue reading Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Planning to Pursue Geothermal Energy

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Welspun Energy to set up 100 MW solar power

Welspun Renewables Energy Ltd (WREL), a subsidiary of Welspun Energy, has inked an MoU with Chattisgarh government for installing 100 MW Solar Power project. The MoU was signed in Raipur. “The project is to be commenced in 2015, entailing an estimated investment of Rs 1,000 crore,” the company said. With this project, WEL will achieve … Continue reading Welspun Energy to set up 100 MW solar power

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Why Tanzania Must Invest in Renewable Energy

There are many reasons for Investing in renewable energy. Fossil fuel (common crude oil) energy resources are pollutants, limited, finite and therefore not sustainable. Countries like Japan and others, for example, which depend on imported fuel, risk the effects of price fluctuations and natural disasters. On environmental concerns, utilization of fossil fuels produces carbon dioxide … Continue reading Why Tanzania Must Invest in Renewable Energy

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Stanford scientists build the first all-carbon solar cell

  Stanford University scientists have built the first solar cell made entirely of carbon, a promising alternative to the expensive materials used in photovoltaic devices today. The results are published in the Oct. 31 online edition of the journal ACS Nano. “Carbon has the potential to deliver high performance at a low cost,” said study … Continue reading Stanford scientists build the first all-carbon solar cell

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Cleanergy installs solar power plant in China

As China’s gloomy photovoltaic solar industry endures trade investigations by the United States and the European Commission, the Swedish energy technology company Cleanergy AB is seeking opportunities to invest in the country’s renewable market. Cleanergy installed its first commercial demonstration solar power plant with a capacity of 100 kilowatts in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region … Continue reading Cleanergy installs solar power plant in China

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European nations negotiating solar-power pact with Morocco

Major European nations are negotiating with Morocco to build a large solar-power farm in the Sahara Desert, the German Economics Ministry said Wednesday, confirming a news report. The Sueddeutche Zeitung newspaper said a declaration of intent would be signed in November, though no date was set yet to build the pilot plant, which would cost … Continue reading European nations negotiating solar-power pact with Morocco

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AEG, Punjab to cooperate in solar energy sector

A memorandum of understanding was signed between Punjab government and German company AEG for co-operation in solar energy sector on Tuesday under which solar energy projects of at least 50 to 100 megawatt will be set up in Punjab in 2013 and of at least 300 megawatt in 2014. Secretary Energy Jehanzeb Khan and representatives … Continue reading AEG, Punjab to cooperate in solar energy sector

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Amonix achieves record-breaking CPV technology efficiency

Amonix, the leading designer and manufacturer of concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) solar power systems, announced that they have successfully converted more than one third of direct sunlight into electricity. In May of this year, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) confirmed an outdoor operating efficiency rating of 33.5% for an Amonix module, breaking the previous 30.3% … Continue reading Amonix achieves record-breaking CPV technology efficiency

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South Africa Seeks New Bids for 3,200 Megawatts of Green Energy

The government is targeting 1,470 megawatts from onshore wind projects, 400 megawatts from concentrated solar power and 1,075 megawatts from solar photovoltaic projects, Energy Minister Dipuo Peters said. A total of 1 470 MW had been allocated for onshore wind, 400 MW for CSP, 1 075 MW for solar PV projects, 47.5 MW for biomass, … Continue reading South Africa Seeks New Bids for 3,200 Megawatts of Green Energy

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German Environmental Award goes to German Photovoltaic Pioneers

German president presented the most lucrative European environmental prize today in Leipzig – DBU bestows award. The German Environmental Award of the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU) has been bestowed for the 20th time. The co-founder and supervisory board chairman of SMA Solar Technology AG (Kassel), Günther Cramer (59), and the researcher-entrepreneur team Dr. Andreas Bett/Hansjörg … Continue reading German Environmental Award goes to German Photovoltaic Pioneers

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EGPW – Sicily Island Concentrated Solar Power Plant – Italy

The Enel Green Power – Sicily Island Concentrated Solar Power Plant – Italy contains information on the scope of the project including project overview and location. ‘Archimede’ demonstration solar plant in Sicily becomes the first to use molten salts to store energy overnight. The Italian CSP association ANEST claims Italy could host 3-5,000 MW of CSP … Continue reading EGPW – Sicily Island Concentrated Solar Power Plant – Italy

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China: New policies support ailing solar energy industry

State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), the country’s largest state-owned utility company, announced a plan to allow small-scale distributed solar power generators to connect to its power lines. China is creating supportive measures to shore up its ailing photovoltaic (PV) industry, which has been rocked by recent U.S. duties on Chinese exports over alleged dumping. … Continue reading China: New policies support ailing solar energy industry

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New Zealand scientists to help develop Philippine geothermal energy

Geothermal energy development was one of a number of areas of improved cooperation, including defense, tourism, and trade, which were discussed during the two-day state visit of Philippines President Benigno Aquino to New Zealand this week. New Zealand’s Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) will conduct viability reviews of the Philippines’ Energy Development … Continue reading New Zealand scientists to help develop Philippine geothermal energy

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Geothermal energy, efficiency and development

While geothermal energy production in Italy is reaching new unprecedented results, Enel Green Power is still investing and studying new solutions, following a development plan at a global level. Enel Green Power keeps on studying new ways to generate electricity from renewable sources, especially in the geothermal sector. IN 2011 electricity production from geothermal sources … Continue reading Geothermal energy, efficiency and development

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President Humala inaugurates T-Solar Group photovoltaic solar-power plants in Peru

The president of the government of the Republic of Peru, Ollanta Humala, formally opened the T-Solar Group photovoltaic solar-power plants in the Majes and La Joya districts, located in the Arequipa region of southern Peru. The power plants at La Joya and Majes (Arequipa) are T-Solar’s first business project in Latin America, with a capex … Continue reading President Humala inaugurates T-Solar Group photovoltaic solar-power plants in Peru

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Brighter days for photovoltaic solar power in China

State Grid Corp, China’s largest State-owned power utility company, announced on Friday that starting Nov 1, it will provide a free connection service for distributed PV solar electricity producers that are close to customers. State Grid will be responsible for the cost of the connection design and the national grid’s modifications. The cost for one … Continue reading Brighter days for photovoltaic solar power in China

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