As the World Bank pushes forward with a massive investment in North Africa?s energy sector, it is up to the institution to ensure that this program benefits those who need it most.
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RePower Energy – Harnessing wind power
Based in Hondo, RePower Energy already has installed 59 private wind turbines throughout the state, including several in the Hill Country.
Continue readingThe Offshore Wind Power Supply Chain Story
The UK is now not only the largest offshore wind turbines market globally, but is also moving from strength to strength, growing in confidence, and here to stay.
Continue readingWind energy in Venezuela – Deals with Portuguese company Galp Energia
In five years is expected to produce 1,500 megawatts of wind power in the Guajira, Coche, Margarita and Paraguaná.
Continue readingAlstom and BrightSource Energy step up Concentrating Solar Power partnership
Alstom and BrightSource Energy announced a business partnership agreement to provide solar thermal power plants in particular in the Mediterranean ring and Africa.
Continue readingAustralia and U.S. announced a joint solar power research program to lower the cost
Gillard and Clinton made the announcement in Melbourne on Sunday, with the Australian government set to commit up to 50 million U.S. dollars towards the program.
Continue readingOutlook for MENA Wind Energy Sector
Outlook for MENA Wind Sector Favourable as Wind Power in the Region Grows 38% in a Year – CEO of Global Wind Energy Council. Wind Key Theme at World Future Energy Summit 2011 as Global Wind Power to Double by 2014.
Continue readingJiuquan wind power base completes first stage in Gansu (China)
More than 3,500 wind turbines have been erected with an installed capacity of 5.16 GW, and at present the wind turbines are generating 1.15 GW of wind energy.
Continue readingEnel Green Power intends to be a leading player in solar power
The gradual rise in global temperatures and the instability of fossil fuel markets are driving the development of solar power throughout the world, particularly in the area of photovoltaic technologies.
Continue readingWind energy in Mexico – Wind farm Los Vergeles start construction in November 2010
The wind power plant will have 70 wind turbines with a private investment of $ 330 million dollars and will provide cheaper electricity for the 43 municipalities of the state. Tamaulipas wind farm will have 161 MW.
Continue readingChina – Shenzhen to have 35,000 electric vehicles in 3 yrs
Shenzhen plans to have 35,000 electric cars on its road within 3 years, the city’s vice-mayor Tang Jie said on Friday.
Continue readingSolar Millennium additionally sells profit participation rights in the Ibersol Concentrating Solar Power
Solar Millennium additionally sells profit participation rights in the Ibersol Concentrating Solar Power project to a fund.
Continue readingMIT analysis on artificial photosynthesis shows how synthetic systems for capturing the sun?s energy could be made more efficient
A new analysis by MIT researchers could make it possible to design more efficient artificial systems that mimic the way plants harvest the energy of sunlight through photosynthesis.
Continue readingEnviroMission Solar Tower Fits Arizona Bill
EnviroMission’s Solar Tower technology fits the bill of new rules to promote renewable energy, including concentrating solar power, in the State of Arizona.
Continue readingKen Salazar approved the Genesis Concentrating Solar Power
Federal regulators on Thursday pushed through yet another large proposal, approving the 250-megawatt Genesis Solar Concentrating Solar Power Project for construction.
Continue readingAcciona Energy?s third Concentrating Solar Power plant enters service in Spain
Located in Majadas de Tiétar (Cáceres province, SW Spain) it has a capacity of 50 MW and will produce clean electricity equivalent to the consumption of 30,000 homes.
Continue readingSkyFuel’s ReflecTech Mirror Film Surpasses 20 Year Mark
This is a significant milestone in the ongoing testing of ReflecTech® Mirror Film, since 20 years is a widely accepted minimum lifetime requirement for concentrating solar power (CSP) systems.
Continue readingAnti-wind farm campaigners stand to cost England over £1.3bn
Report quantifies financial value at local and regional level from approving the construction of onshore wind energy plants.
Continue readingIf only it had been in the Huffington Post …
Minneapolis Star-Tribune columnist Eric Wieffering has a solid column on the current status of the wind energy industry and national energy policy.
Continue readingWind farm in Queensland could provide power and economic stimulus
The Zero Carbon Australia Stationary Energy Plan needs an investment of about $37 billion (?26.4 billion) a year over the next decade of which about $72 billion (?51.5 billion) would be invested in wind power.
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