Sopogy will supply its proprietary micro-scaled concentrated solar thermal collectors to the Keahole Solar Power (KSP) five-megawatt plant in Kalaeloa located on Oahu’s Leeward Coast.
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By 2050, with appropriate support, CSP could provide 11.3% of global electricity
By 2050, with appropriate support, CSP could provide 11.3% of global electricity, with 9.6% from solar power and 1.7% from backup fuels (fossil fuels or biomass).
Continue readingNew wind farm adds 200 megawatts in Egypt
The government seeks to depend on renewable energy in producing 20 percent of its energy by 2020, he said. The wind power project is scheduled to start operation in mid-2013.
Continue readingKeahole Solar Power partner for 5 MW CSP Project in Hawaii
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and Keahole Solar Power partner for 5MW Concentrating Solar Power Project
Continue readingPhotovoltaic power: another record year for Germany
In the first eight months 4,800 MW were installed, of which 3,000 MW only in the second quarter. A capacity exceeding 8,000 MW is expected at the end of 2010, equal to 50% of the global market.
Continue readingTexas will host first US offshore wind power
It will be installed by 2010 near Galveston island, where a 300 MW wind farm will be built. Bids for offshore wind energy concessions in Texas amount to 3,500 MW.
Continue readingSouth Africa: 5GW solar park to kick off Concentrating Solar Power deployment
A conference later this month will decide the fate of an ambitious undertaking in South Africa for the creation of 5GW solar park.
Continue readingAMSC Upgraded To Outperform
American Superconductor?s fortunes will shine with Sinovel expanding its capacity, line-extension of wind turbines and ambitious export sales growth.
Continue readingHermann Scheer, german renewable energy pioneer, dies
Hermann Scheer, the German parliamentarian and author who played an instrumental role in getting the solar industry and renewable energy in general moving, has died at the age of 66.
Continue readingOffering of Enel Green Power shares: setting of price range
Today Enel Green Power has a presence in 16 countries in Europe, and North and South America, and is ready to seize every opportunity that is offered by a market that is consistently growing all over the world.
Continue readingApproved funding for 188 MW of wind power in Brazil
The National Bank for Economic and Social Development granted a $318 million funding for 7 wind farm plants in the state of Rio Grande do Norte
Continue readingClimate Commissioner warns of Chinese green technology threat
Europe needs a third industrial revolution to a low carbon economy in order to keep European industry from going to expanding markets elsewhere.
Continue readingCelebrating a decade of renewable energy
Now, renewable energies are considered mainstream, but 10 years ago no-one ever thought renewable energies were a serious threat to the conventional, fossil fuels sector.
Continue readingShear Wind Announces Debt Financing for Glen Dhu Wind Farm
The Glen Dhu wind farm in Nova Scotia will consist of 27 ENERCON E-82 2.3 MW wind turbines.
Continue readingWorld Bank funds Egypt?s Kom Ombo concentrating solar power plant
The 100 MW plant, with concentrating solar power technology, will be built near Assuan. The World Bank has allocated $270 million and further funding is expected to be granted by other international agencies.
Continue readingSomerset wind power project planned
A Pittsburgh wind farm developer submitted plans Friday for a $165 million, 60 wind turbines wind power project stretching over four townships of southeastern Somerset County.
Continue readingElectric vehicles – 2,500th unit of the THINK City pure electric car
THINK, the world?s leading dedicated electric vehicles manufacturer, announces the production of the 2,500th unit of the THINK City pure electric vehicle, designed for urban use.
Continue readingNova Scotia breaks new ground with Canada’s first-ever small wind power Feed-In Tariff
Survey shows Canada’s small wind energy market has grown 55 per cent over two years.
Continue readingWind power agreement signed in Namibia
Renewable energy resources when properly developed cannot only mitigate climate, but have the potential to alleviate unemployment, increase energy security and create economic wealth.
Continue readingGlobal Offshore Wind Energy to Power 60 Major Cities by 2020
ODS-Petrodata predicts a total 2011-2020 market value of EUR 156.1 billion, with the annual wind turbine installation rate expected to reach 5.9 GW by 2015, and for more than 14,500 wind turbines to be installed by 2020.
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