Approval is scheduled in the next few months for 24 renewable projects proposed on federal land for a total of 6,521 MW solar, 816 MW wind power and 95 MW geothermal.
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Korean Companies Anchor Ontario’s Solar and Wind Power
The Ontario government has signed an agreement that will bring more green energy (solar and wind energy) and new jobs to Ontario, Canada.
Continue readingWind Energy Oakfield Project Approved in Maine
Evergreen Wind Power II, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of First Wind, announced it has received approval from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for its proposed 51 MW Oakfield Wind farm.
Continue readingNatural Power achieve planning consent on behalf of Rothes Wind Farm
The wind energy project is an extension to the existing 50.6 MW Rothes wind farm, also designed and consented by Natural Power in 2003.
Continue readingRES enters South African wind energy market with acquisition of 300 MW
RES has announced the acquisition of a portfolio of wind power projects in South Africa which marks the RES Group’s first step into this market.
Continue readingNew Reports Will Help Nova Scotia Meet Renewable Targets
Two key reports that provide options on how Nova Scotia can meet its aggressive renewable energy targets were released.
Continue readingSites selected for program to measure wind energy potential in Arkansas
Four sites have been chosen to participate in a program that will measure wind power potential.
Continue readingDepartment of Energy to Invest up to $12 Million to Support Early Stage Solar Technologies
National Renewable Energy Laboratory Launches Four Partnership Projects to Move Solar Products to Commercial Scale.
Continue readingNREL: Wind power could supply 20% of Eastern US grid
Wind energy could generate 20 percent of the electricity needed in the eastern half of the United States by 2024, but it would require up to $90 billion in investment.
Continue readingNorth America?s Concentrated Solar Power Industry to Convene in San Francisco this June
Over 650 Concentrated Solar Power industry leaders are set to meet in San Francisco this June 24-25 for the 4th Annual Concentrated Solar Power Summit.
Continue readingAWEA Welcomes NREL Wind Energy Integration Report
This ground-breaking study demonstrates the major role wind power can provide across the Eastern US, reducing and stabilizing electricity rates while protecting the environment.
Continue readingLas renovables cubrieron el 27% de la demanda de electricidad en España en 2009 según la CNE
La producción de energías renovables alcanzó el 27% de la demanda eléctrica durante 2009, tres puntos menos que el 30% de objetivo incluido en el Plan de Energías Renovables para 2010, según la CNE.
Continue readingAbener will develop a project of melted salts storage for the Solar Platform in Almeria
CIEMAT has awarded Abener a project to create a molten salts storage in the CCP (parabolic trough collectors) and gas chambers, in the experimental solar in Almeria.
Continue readingNew study says 20% wind posible is feasible and will reduce carbon By Chris Madison (AWEA)
A long-awaited, detailed study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) on integrating wind energy into the Eastern region of the United States was released today, and the conclusions are very encouraging.
Continue readingSamsung C&T and Kepco To Ink $6 Bln Wind Power in Ontario Project
Samsung C&T Corp. (000830.SE) and Korea Electric Power Corp. (015760.SE) will receive a $6 billion contract to build and operate a 2,500-megawatt solar and wind energy power generation complex in Ontario, Canada.
Continue readingRiverstone Completes Acquisition of Seajacks International, A Leading Offshore Wind Power Services Company
Riverstone Holdings LLC’s (“Riverstone”) most recent renewable energy fund has completed its announced acquisition of Seajacks International (“Seajacks”), for a total cash consideration of US$207 million.
Continue readingChina’s renewable energy industry develops rapidly
China’s renewable energy industry is still developing rapidly and China made important progress in photovoltaic (PV), and the installed capacity of China’s wind power generators reached 22 GW in 2009.
Continue readingIFC Chile’s First Project-financed Wind Farm
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, announced the formal launching by Chilean President Michelle Bachelet of the Totoral Wind Farm, a wind energy project that will promote clean energy Chile’s energy mix.
Continue readingFord Dagenham’s Third Wind Turbine Site Announced
Ford Dagenham’s third wind turbine will be installed alongside the Thames to the eastern edge of the manufacturing site.
Continue readingPakistan’s first wind farm
South Korea?s Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and state-run Korea Southern Power Company is finalising a deal for the construction of a 50 megawatt wind farm in Pakistan.
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