Ivanpah is the largest concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in the world. Unlike traditional solar photovoltaic panels — which convert sunlight directly into electricity — concentrating solar power technology uses sunlight to heat water or another liquid, ultimately creating steam that can be used to turn turbines and generate electricity. Concentrated solar power has a … Continue reading Concentrated solar power (CSP) with storage could fill the gaps in intermittent renewable generation
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Vestas welcomes EU decision on a 27 per cent renewable energy target
Greater use of domestic renewable energy sources will reduce Europe’s dependence on imported fuels, which in turn will help insulate the EU against fuel price volatility and increase the EU’s security of energy supply. Wind turbines, for example, use an abundant carbon-free resource, and once a wind farm is built, its operating costs are low, … Continue reading Vestas welcomes EU decision on a 27 per cent renewable energy target
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Heads of State miss the chance to back renewable energy in Europe
The European Council’s decision to set an EU-binding target of 27% showed a lack of ambition to improve Europe’s energy security. Governments also ignored calls from the renewable energy sector and European business leaders for a nationally-binding target of at least 30%. Thomas Becker, chief executive officer of the European Wind Energy Association, said: … Continue reading Heads of State miss the chance to back renewable energy in Europe
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Wind power is more cheaper than gas
It’s no surprise that if environmental costs are considered, renewables—particularly wind power—are a far better bargain than coal power. But it might surprise many that according to a new such analysis, nuclear power lags far behind wind energy and even hydroelectric power in its economic impact, at least in the European Union. Energy costs are … Continue reading Wind power is more cheaper than gas
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Natural Gas Alone Can’t Solve Global Warming
President Obama says we can use natural gas to help solve the climate crisis. Multiple scientists say otherwise. The arguments have been made over and over again. Yes, natural gas burns much cleaner than coal and diesel, but there is such a high rate of methane leakage from natural gas operations that, in some cases, … Continue reading Natural Gas Alone Can’t Solve Global Warming
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Renewable energy can supply 100% of world’s power by 2050
A global low-carbon energy economy is not only feasible – it could actually double electricity supply by 2050, while also reducing air and water pollution, according to new research. “Our analysis indicates that the large-scale implementation of wind, [solar] PV, and CSP [Concentrated Solar Power] has the potential to reduce pollution-related environmental impacts of … Continue reading Renewable energy can supply 100% of world’s power by 2050
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Solar Power and Storage Closing Energy Gap
EGP’s analysis of off-grid electrification in Moroccan villages presented at the Res4Med workshop in Rabat focuses on distributed generation and green energy to increase access to energy and protect the environment. That renewable energy must be in rural villages has for many years been at the heart of international programmes such as the United … Continue reading Solar Power and Storage Closing Energy Gap
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Energy sector is key to powering prosperity in sub-Saharan Africa
Increasing access to modern forms of energy is crucial to unlocking faster economic and social development in sub?Saharan Africa, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Africa Energy Outlook, a Special Report in the 2014 World Energy Outlook series. More than 620 million people in the region (two-thirds of the population) live without electricity, and nearly 730 … Continue reading Energy sector is key to powering prosperity in sub-Saharan Africa
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Global energy efficiency market ‘an invisible powerhouse’ worth at least USD 310 billion per year
The global energy efficiency market is worth at least USD 310 billion a year and growing, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency that confirms the position of energy efficiency as the world’s “first fuel”. The report also finds that energy efficiency finance is becoming an established market segment, with innovative new … Continue reading Global energy efficiency market ‘an invisible powerhouse’ worth at least USD 310 billion per year
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Michigan has the potential for more than 59,000 megawatts of wind energy generation
Wind power: Michigan ranks 16th among U.S. states with 1,163 megawatts of installed wind power, enough to power more than 300,000 average Michigan homes. The state has the potential for more than 59,000 megawatts of wind energy generation — more than 1.6 times the state’s current energy needs. That capacity is the 18th best wind … Continue reading Michigan has the potential for more than 59,000 megawatts of wind energy generation
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Egypt aims to produce 20% of power from solar energy and wind power by 2020
In an attempt to escape the energy crisis triggered by frequent power cuts, lack of fuel and the deterioration of national networks and power stations, the Egyptian government has signaled its intent to expand the use of new and renewable energy, notably solar energy. Despite the enormous potential, it’s still a daunting prospect because of … Continue reading Egypt aims to produce 20% of power from solar energy and wind power by 2020
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Solar power, wind energy cost may fall to level for coal by 2020s
The cost of solar energy and onshore wind power may fall to the same level as generation from fossil fuels by the 2020s, energy consultant Poyry Oyj said in a report. Solar plants in Spain may produce electricity competitive with coal and gas as early as 2021, in Portugal by 2022 and in parts of … Continue reading Solar power, wind energy cost may fall to level for coal by 2020s
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Life cycle assessment of renewable energy future
A future where electricity comes mostly from low-carbon sources is not only feasible in terms of material demand, but will significantly reduce air pollution, a study published in the 6 October Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences says. An international team led by Edgar Hertwich and Thomas Gibon from the Norwegian University of … Continue reading Life cycle assessment of renewable energy future
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East Timor solar energy plan nominated for award
The Alternative Technology Association has been named a finalist in the Google Australia Impact Challenge for its plans to create a sustainable solar energy industry in East Timor. East Timor is one of the poorest nations in the world. In much of the country there is no electricity, with people in rural villages relying … Continue reading East Timor solar energy plan nominated for award
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First rechargeable solar energy battery
Integrating the function of a solar power panel that captures light, and a cheap battery that stores energy into one hybrid device, researchers have successfully invented the world’s first solar energy battery. The device will help bring down the costs of renewable energy by 25%, the researchers said. The key to the innovation is … Continue reading First rechargeable solar energy battery
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Areva plans battery wind energy storage
AREVA and Schneider Electric have signed an R&D agreement to develop a new energy storage solution, called the flow battery in order to produce and store electricity by combining hydrobromic acid and hydrogen. Funded by the European Union, the project aims to optimize the existing 50 kW flow battery prototype designed by EnStorage to a … Continue reading Areva plans battery wind energy storage
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Energy Storage North America Opens With Record Participation
Energy Storage North America (ESNA), the most influential gathering of policy, technology and market leaders in energy storage, opened this week to record attendance, a sold-out exhibition floor, and recognition of the 2014 ESNA Innovation Award winners. With more than 1,300 pre-registered attendees from 26 countries, 50 exhibitors, nearly 110 speakers and 40+ conference sessions, … Continue reading Energy Storage North America Opens With Record Participation
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Renewable Energy spending at $175 Billion on Chinese Rise
Figures for the third quarter show another year-on-year rise, with a solar energy boom in China the biggest single contributor. About $175 billion was spent globally on renewable energy projects during the first three quarters, up 16 percent from the same period last year, with Chinese solar investment at a record, according to a Bloomberg … Continue reading Renewable Energy spending at $175 Billion on Chinese Rise
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Wind power would light Los Angeles
An alliance of four companies proposed an $8 billion wind energy project Tuesday that within a decade could send wind power generated on the plains of Wyoming to households in Southern California. If approved and financed, the sprawling venture would produce wind power equivalent to the output of a large nuclear power plant by creating … Continue reading Wind power would light Los Angeles
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Egypt plans 2 GW auction each for wind energy and solar power
Egypt is planning to auction 2 GW capacity each in wind and solar power capacity next month. The government is expecting an investment of about $7 million in the development of this capacity. In addition to renewable energy auctions, the government also plans to offer 4 GW of coal-fired power generation capacity for bidding. These … Continue reading Egypt plans 2 GW auction each for wind energy and solar power
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