Senior finance debt from UBS and EIG Global Energy secured – Project financing over EUR 1.85 billion coming towards closure After a year of extensive inspection by both parties, a commitment of up to 500 million euros was granted, which is intended to finance the equity. Deutsche Bank, together with other banks syndicated a debt … Continue reading Windreich AG Secures 500 Million for North Sea Wind Farm MEG I
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Solar Photovoltaic Power to Achieve Grid Parity due to Decreasing Module Prices
Solar Photovoltaic Power Market to 2020 – Market Leaders to Achieve Grid Parity due to Decreasing Module Prices, Low Maintenance and Ease of Installation Summary GBI Research, a leading business intelligence provider, has released its latest research, “Solar Photovoltaic Power Market to 2020 – Market Leaders to Achieve Grid Parity due to Decreasing Module Prices, … Continue reading Solar Photovoltaic Power to Achieve Grid Parity due to Decreasing Module Prices
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Saft wins electric vehicle battery contract with US Army
BAE Systems has awarded Saft with $1.3 million in new funding for the continued development of a Lithium-ion (Li-ion) energy storage system for the U.S. Army’s Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) program. Saft, which is designing and building ultra- high-power cells for the vehicle’s hybrid electric drive system, has already completed the demo battery system including … Continue reading Saft wins electric vehicle battery contract with US Army
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KfW kicks off first solar-thermal power plant in Ouarzazate
Today KfW Entwicklungsbank, on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), signed a loan agreement with the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (MASEN), as project company, amounting to EUR 100 million for the first large solar-thermal power plant in Morocco. The agreement was signed in the presence of the Moroccan … Continue reading KfW kicks off first solar-thermal power plant in Ouarzazate
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Electric Vehicles for Fleet Operators
“Electric Vehicles for Fleet Operators – A Cost-effective and Low-emission Alternative to Gasoline Vehicles” provides an analysis of the benefits from electric vehicles to the fleet operators. Electric vehicles (EVs) refer to automobiles that utilize electric motors for propulsion and are powered with the help of rechargeable battery packs. EVs are serving as a cost-effective … Continue reading Electric Vehicles for Fleet Operators
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World Fish Catch Falls to 90 Million Tons in 2012
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) projects that the world’s wild fish harvest will fall to 90 million tons in 2012, down 2 percent from 2011. This is close to 4 percent below the all-time peak haul of nearly 94 million tons in 1996. The wild fish catch per person has dropped even more … Continue reading World Fish Catch Falls to 90 Million Tons in 2012
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Mexico WindPower 2013: Early bird registration rates available until 31 December
Mexico WindPower 2013 is the only international wind energy event in Mexico organized by GWEC and AMDEE. An event organized by the industry… for the industry. Mexico, a real wind power market full of opportunities for your company! • Attendees from over 10 different countries • 23% international attendees * These figures refer to 2012 … Continue reading Mexico WindPower 2013: Early bird registration rates available until 31 December
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Renewable energy as way out of the crisis
Difficult times have always brought about brave successful decisions. The current crisis in the EU and in particular Greece represents a window of opportunity to reconsider all options and reshape our old structures. It seems clearer every day that renewable energy sources are part of the solution to ensure economic growth and job creation. This … Continue reading Renewable energy as way out of the crisis
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International Offshore Wind Energy Development
BTM Consult, a part of Navigant’s global Energy Practice and a premier forecaster of the international wind power industry, brings its experience and expertise to a comprehensive look at the offshore wind energy industry, as well as the impacted supply chain in this expanding but challenging market. Offshore Report 2013 is BTM Consult’s most … Continue reading International Offshore Wind Energy Development
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Gamesa wind energy bags order from PSU for 56 wind turbines
Gamesa Wind Turbines India has bagged an order from SJVN Ltd, a ‘mini-ratna’ central public sector undertaking, for the supply of 56 wind turbines of 850 kW. The Indian subsidiary of Spanish wind turbine major Gamesa will set up a wind farm for hydro power company Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam. It will build the wind … Continue reading Gamesa wind energy bags order from PSU for 56 wind turbines
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Renewable power costs continue to fall
Renewable energy has become the most cost-effective way to generate electric power for hundreds of millions of people worldwide who are not on the grid, a new IRENA policy brief reveals. Renewable energy has also become the least-cost option for extending grid supply in areas with suitable resources, such as sun and wind. The findings … Continue reading Renewable power costs continue to fall
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Election brings renewed hope for wind energy
A breeze may be slowly stirring again for the wind energy industry after months of sitting becalmed. The election results have picked up the hopes of proponents of wind energy for some kind of renewal of the most important subsidy for wind power, the production tax credit. The tax credit expires Jan. 1 and the … Continue reading Election brings renewed hope for wind energy
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Shams 1 concentrated solar power plant recognized by Emirates Solar Industry Association
Shams 1, a 100MW concentrated solar power plant in Abu Dhabi’s Western Region, won the Project of the Year Award from the Emirates Solar Industry Association (ESIA). The award recognises outstanding achievement by entities that operate in the region’s solar industry. Shams 1 – which is being developed by Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s multifaceted renewable energy … Continue reading Shams 1 concentrated solar power plant recognized by Emirates Solar Industry Association
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Wind turbines and photovoltaics orders for Siemens in South Africa
Siemens Energy has entered the South African renewable energy market. For the customer, the project companies owned by Mainstream Renewable Power Limited, Globeleq, and local B-BBEE investors. The role of renewables in the energy mix is expected to grow strongly over the next few years, not only in South Africa but on the African … Continue reading Wind turbines and photovoltaics orders for Siemens in South Africa
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Steady Growth of the U.S. Solar Jobs Market
The solar industry is one of the fastest growing job markets in the U.S., employing more than 119,000 skilled workers. The market is growing at an annual rate of 13.2 percent. A new report released today by the Solar Foundation tracks the steady growth of America’s solar jobs market over the past twelve months. Now … Continue reading Steady Growth of the U.S. Solar Jobs Market
Continue readingSolar Energy Among the Fastest Growing Job Markets in America
The solar power industry continues to be an engine of job growth — creating jobs six times faster than the overall job market. The latest U.S. figures from The Solar Foundation show a 13 percent increase in high-skilled solar job. This increase in solar jobs — spanning installations, sales, marketing, manufacturing and software development — … Continue reading Solar Energy Among the Fastest Growing Job Markets in America
Continue readingNissenbaum paper recycles claims on wind energy and health already found inadequate
Much of the information contained in the recently published paper, “Effects of industrial wind turbine noise on sleep and health” by Michael A Nissenbaum, Jeffery J Aramini, and Christopher D Hanning (all directors/ scientific advisors for the Society for Wind Vigilance), was previously reviewed and considered by experts at the first Environmental Review Tribunal (Erikson … Continue reading Nissenbaum paper recycles claims on wind energy and health already found inadequate
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China’s wind energy capacity is expected to reach 60 GW
China’s wind power installed capacity is expected to reach 60 GW with generated capacity to exceed 100 billion Kwh by the end of this year, according to Liu Qi, vice director of the National Energy Administration at the three-day 2012 China Wind Power Conference held in Beijing on Thursday, Chinanews.com reported. The 2012 China Wind Power … Continue reading China’s wind energy capacity is expected to reach 60 GW
Continue readingFinavera Wind Energy Receives Initial Offers
Finavera Wind Energy Inc. (‘Finavera Wind Energy’, ‘Finavera’ or the ‘Company’) (TSX-V: FVR) is pleased to provide an update on an intended corporate transaction which is currently the subject of advanced negotiations with four prospective companies. Finavera anticipates the selection of a lead offer and the subsequent announcement of a binding deal in short order. … Continue reading Finavera Wind Energy Receives Initial Offers
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Isofoton to Develop 50 MW Solar Power Plant in Ecuador
Isofoton, a leader in solar technology, and the National Electricity Council of Ecuador (CONELEC) have signed an agreement that enables the construction of a 50MW photovoltaic plant in Ecuador, the first and only one to date to obtain planning permission in the current system of premiums on the feed-in tariff in the country. The plant … Continue reading Isofoton to Develop 50 MW Solar Power Plant in Ecuador
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