The Chinese end-market dominated shipments of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels during the final quarter of 2012 with 33% of global end-market demand, according to new research released in the NPD Solarbuzz Quarterly report. “Just two years ago, the Chinese end-market was less than 10% of global PV demand,” stated Michael Barker, Senior Analyst at NPD … Continue reading China Consumes 33% of Global Photovoltaic Panel Shipments in Q4’12
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Wind energy looks forward following PTC passage
La Jolla, Calif., played host last week to nearly 1,000 wind industry professionals for a “trifecta” of AWEA events to kick off the New Year—the Regional Wind Energy Summit-West; Wind Project Operations, Maintenance & Reliability Seminar; and Wind Environmental Health & Safety Seminar. While each event hosted its own bevy of nuts-and-bolts technical seminars, the … Continue reading Wind energy looks forward following PTC passage
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Iberdrola confirms commitment to wind energy in United States by installing three new wind farms
Installed capacity already in excess of 5,700 MW in U.S.. Its installed capacity has increased by 265 megawatts with the commissioning of the Groton, Hoosac and Manzana complexes. The Manzana wind farm is one of the company’s largest wind farm facilities in the world, with an installed capacity of 189 MW. IBERDROLA is still one … Continue reading Iberdrola confirms commitment to wind energy in United States by installing three new wind farms
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Solar Power Demand Outlook: Africa and the Middle East
Parts of Africa and the Middle East have among the strongest sun resources in the world. In particular, the region offers excellent potential for concentrated solar power (CSP) and concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) systems. Many African countries are currently exploring the use of solar and other renewables, using tenders (or PPAs) as the vehicle for expansion. … Continue reading Solar Power Demand Outlook: Africa and the Middle East
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Solar Energy Demand Outlook: Europe
In 2009, the market in Europe for photovoltaic technology accounted for 83% of global demand. In 2010, Europe’s share of global demand decreased by 3 percentage points to 80%, and in 2011, Europe’s share fell 17 percentage points to 63%. While this trend can be attributed in part to rapid demand growth in other parts … Continue reading Solar Energy Demand Outlook: Europe
Continue readingSolar Power Demand Outlook: Asia Pacific
The Asia Pacific region has significant potential for deployment of solar technologies. In the past, with the exception of Japan, solar has primarily been deployed in off-grid applications in the region, but this is beginning to change. In particular, moves by governments in the United States and Europe to counter the dumping of solar components … Continue reading Solar Power Demand Outlook: Asia Pacific
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Solar Energy Demand Outlook: Latin America
The countries in Latin America have an excellent sun resource, though in many cases less than ideal topographies for solar installations. The countries of the region do not generally offer the robust incentives available in other regions; however, individual countries are now exploring the use of solar and there are several large projects underway (which … Continue reading Solar Energy Demand Outlook: Latin America
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Solar Power Demand Outlook: North America
As a significant correction continues to roil the worldwide solar power industry, markets in North America are struggling to find stable business models and predictable, long-term growth. In both the United States and Canada, shifts in government policy and incentives have had significant impacts on both solar technology suppliers and system developers and operators. Continued … Continue reading Solar Power Demand Outlook: North America
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Ukrainian Wind Power Association Points To Increase In Capacity Of Wind Energy
The Ukrainian Wind Power Association has pointed to the increase in the capacity of wind energy at the Ukrainian wind power plants by 150 MW to 301.1 MW in 2012, chairman of the Ukrainian Wind Power Association Andrii Konechenkov told the Ukrainian News agency. “As of late 2011, the designed capacity of the wind-powered generators … Continue reading Ukrainian Wind Power Association Points To Increase In Capacity Of Wind Energy
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EDF EN Canada commissions 300 megawatts of wind energy projects in Quebec
EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, announces the commercial operation of the Massif du Sud Wind Project (150 MW) and the first phase of the Lac Alfred Wind Project (150 MW) both located in Quebec. “The reception and support from the communities, municipalities and the parc regional du Massif du Sud … Continue reading EDF EN Canada commissions 300 megawatts of wind energy projects in Quebec
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Obama says U.S. to respond to threat of climate change
U.S. President Barack Obama said Monday that the U.S. will respond to the threat of climate change and the failure to do so would betray “our children and future generations.” “Some may still deny the overwhelming judgment of science, but none can avoid the devastating impact of raging fires, and crippling drought, and more powerful … Continue reading Obama says U.S. to respond to threat of climate change
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Mitsubishi buys stake in Dutch offshore wind farm
The 43 model V112wind turbines to be provided by Vestas Wind Systems A/S (VWS) of Denmark for the Luchterduinen project will provide enough power for 150,000 households, Eneco said in the statement. Mitsubishi Corp. agreed to take a 50 percent stake in a wind park being built off the coast of the Netherlands, the second … Continue reading Mitsubishi buys stake in Dutch offshore wind farm
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US will buy 1.8 million electric vehicles by 2020
More Than 1.8 Million Plug-In Electric Vehicles Will Be Sold in the Largest 102 U.S. Cities From 2012 to 2020, Forecasts Pike Research. While sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) have fallen short of projections to date, interest in these vehicles is growing, particularly in large metropolitan areas. Cities like New York City, Los Angeles, … Continue reading US will buy 1.8 million electric vehicles by 2020
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Why is wind energy controversial despite favourable public opinion?
Wind energy can be controversial when it comes to public acceptance, even if opinion polls show the public are largely in favour. We talk to Anna Stanford, Public Affairs Manager at RES and Lead Session Chair at EWEA 2013 in Vienna next month, to get the low-down on the issues and the solutions. Have public … Continue reading Why is wind energy controversial despite favourable public opinion?
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Smart Cities
The next 40 years will see an unprecedented transformation in the global urban landscape. Between 2010 and 2050, the number of people living in cities will increase from 3.6 billion to 6.3 billion. Almost all of that growth will occur in developing countries. By 2025 there will be 37 megacities, each with a population greater … Continue reading Smart Cities
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Kedco to Build Three Wind Energy Projects in Northwest Ireland
Kedco plc, (AIM:KED) the renewable energy group focusing on the production of clean energy in the UK and Ireland, is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary Reforce Energy Limited (“Reforce”) has signed a co-development agreement with a private landowner for three wind farm projects in the North West of Ireland, with a total … Continue reading Kedco to Build Three Wind Energy Projects in Northwest Ireland
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Solar Power Is Viable Source of Energy for the Majority Poor
Villagers in the remote area of Kendwa in North Unguja have every reason to smile after a solar power project was installed in their neighborhood, thanks to sponsorship from the Government of India, through its Consul General in Zanzibar, Mr Pawan Kumar. Hailing the project as affordable and easy to instal, Mr Haroun Ali Suleiman, … Continue reading Solar Power Is Viable Source of Energy for the Majority Poor
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US ready to levy duties on Chinese wind turbines
The United States International Trade Commission voted on Jan 18 that the domestic industry is materially injured or threatened by imports of wind turbines from China and Vietnam. The move allows the US Department of Commerce to impose anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of those products from China, and an anti-dumping duty order … Continue reading US ready to levy duties on Chinese wind turbines
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Alstom launches construction of its plants in Saint-Nazaire in the presence of French Prime Minister
Alstom CEO, Patrick Kron, and Alstom Renewable Power President, Jérôme Pécresse, accompanied Prime Minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault, in Saint-Nazaire, when he officially launched construction works of Alstom’s first two offshore wind turbine factories on Monday 21 January. The exclusive supplier to the consortium headed by EDF EN within the framework of France’s first call for tenders … Continue reading Alstom launches construction of its plants in Saint-Nazaire in the presence of French Prime Minister
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Wind energy potential in Andhra Pradesh assessed at 88,000 Mw
The wind power potential in Andhra Pradesh is assessed to be at least 88,000 Mw from wastelands. The results indicate that availability of potential is not a constraint for development of wind power in both Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Karnataka has about 49,000MW from wasteland and scrub forest lands at 80m hub heights. Out of … Continue reading Wind energy potential in Andhra Pradesh assessed at 88,000 Mw
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