The US photovoltaic solar energy industry has experienced significant growth during the past few years, despite difficulties in the housing and construction sectors.
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Solar energy is now a better buy than nuclear power
The widening problem with Japan?s nuclear reactors, and the crisis as the Fukushima Daiichi reactor No. 2 exploded, have put the entire nuclear energy marketplace under a veil of suspicion.
Continue readingWind energy – top 15
Chinese wind energy manufacturers accounted for four of the top 10 and seven of the top 15 positions in the rankings. Sinovel leapfrogged U.S. giant GE for the No. 2 wind turbine manufacture position.
Continue readingPhotovoltaic: Global Markets and Technologies
Global shipments of photovoltaic cells/modules reached 11,102 megawatts in 2010, and are expected to reach 55,621 megawatts of solar energy by 2015.
Continue readingKenersys opens its first wind energy plant in Baramati
The company has set ambitious targets to rapidly expand its footprint in the growing Indian wind energy market. The company said the plant will produce hundreds of wind turbines of Kenersys type K82 2.0 MW.
Continue readingIberdrola to Sell $2.8 Billion Stake to Qatar Holdings
Iberdrola SA (IBE), the world’s biggest wind-energy company, said it will sell a stake to Qatar Holdings LLC for 2 billion euros ($2.8 billion) to cement a strategic alliance.
Continue readingCimatron wins additional wind power order from Dongfang Turbine Company
Dongfang announced announced the joint development of 5 Megawatt full conversion wind turbines for the worldwide offshore wind farm market.
Continue readingBelgian Solar Power Market Cooling Down
Accumulated photovoltaic solar energy capacity in Belgium could be 740 MW end of 2010, with an 88% share for Flanders.
Continue readingWind energy Gamesa receives GL certification for its G52-850 kW 60Hz wind turbines
Designed for difficult wind farm sites, the wind turbines will allow Gamesa to better position itself in emerging wind power markets in Central America, South America and East Asia.
Continue readingNational Renewable Energy Action Plans
The reports show that some NREAPs present very positive initiatives with new measures in the electricity or the heating and cooling sectors.
Continue readingDepending on oil is no longer justified, European Wind Energy Association 2011 conference is told
Zervos implored politicians to give wind power and other renewables ?a stable framework in which to grow? with new binding targets extended to at least 2030.
Continue readingEmissions-reduction target should be increased, ministers say
Christian Kjaer, the CEO of the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), congratulated Friis on the letter during the opening session of EWEA 2011.
Continue readingEU wind power sector calls for binding 2030 target
Arthouros Zervos, President of the European Wind Energy Association, warned “the wind turbines industry expects to invest some EUR 400 billion in Europe between now and 2030. To do so it needs stable and certain policy.
Continue reading2011 Poul la Cour Prize to Siemens’ Henrik Stiesdal – a pioneer of modern wind energy technology
The wind power sector’s most prestigious award, the Poul la Cour prize, was presented to Henrik Stiesdal, Chief Technology Officer at Siemens Wind Power, at the opening session of the EWEA Annual Event 2011.
Continue readingNorthern Power Systems Introduces New 2.3 MW Permanent Magnet Direct Drive Wind Turbines
The wind turbines are designed for the onshore utility wind farm market.
Continue readingSiemens launches new gearless wind turbines
SWT-2.3-113 is one of the quietest wind turbines on the wind power market. This year Siemens will launch 6-MW direct drive wind turbines, which will be particularly suitable for large offshore wind energy plants.
Continue readingWind energy Vestas expands wind farm service
Every single day, Vestas? more than 43,433 wind turbines deliver wind power that supports the global fight against climate change.
Continue readingNV Energy Seeks Regulatory Approval for Additional Solar Energy and Geothermal Energy Projects
NV Energy is requesting permission to enter into long-term agreements with Amonix, a global leader in designing and manufacturing concentrated photovoltaic solar power systems.
Continue readingMarine Energy Industry to Fight for Funding
Campaign launched to protect the UK’s wave energy and tidal energy industry.
Continue readingIndonesia to purchase geothermal energy
?This year, we plan to set up solar power plants on 100 small islands across the country. Next year, 1,000 islands will follow.?
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