Dramatically falling costs and improvements in efficiency are driving increased sales of light emitting diode (LED) lamps for street lighting. Costs have fallen as much as 50 percent over the past two years, and are expected to continue falling. According to a new report from Pike Research, a part of Navigant
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ReneSola PV module shipments to Australia top 100 MW
ReneSola Ltd (“ReneSola” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SOL), a leading global manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (“PV”) modules and wafers, today announced that the Company has shipped over 100 megawatts (“MW”) of PV modules to customers in Australia since January 2012. The PV module shipments have been used by leading solar retailers, distributors and project developers … Continue reading ReneSola PV module shipments to Australia top 100 MW
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Enel Green Power, perspectives in the Mediterranean
The Mediterranean is an important and relatively new area for EGP, which is closely following the region’s evolution from an industrial and institutional point of view, through RES4MED. In the Mediterranean basin, the population will grow by 80 million inhabitants over the next 20 years, with a significant increase of the energy and infrastructural demand. … Continue reading Enel Green Power, perspectives in the Mediterranean
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Vermont poll yet again finds strong support for wind power
After a great deal of contentious public debate and heavy media coverage, Vermonters continue to support the idea of building wind turbines along the state’s ridgelines by a wide margin, according to a recent poll of the general population conducted by the Castleton Polling Institute at Castleton Sate College. The poll finds 66 percent of … Continue reading Vermont poll yet again finds strong support for wind power
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Harvard study misses real-world facts about wind energy
A recent study errs in its assessment of potential wind energy resources by ignoring real-world data and experience and instead relying on crude theoretical modeling techniques. In reality, wind power project developers and investors work closely with atmospheric scientists and other experts to make sure that their projects will produce as much as expected, and … Continue reading Harvard study misses real-world facts about wind energy
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SkyFuel Selected for US DOE Funding of Concentrating Solar Power
ReflecTech® mirror film is used to reflect sunlight onto the receivers of parabolic trough Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) collector systems and delivers the performance of traditional glass mirrors at a fraction of the cost and weight. SkyFuel’s mirror film subsidiary, ReflecTech, is one of 70 companies selected to receive funding under the US Department of … Continue reading SkyFuel Selected for US DOE Funding of Concentrating Solar Power
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New poll shows massive public support for wind energy in Vermont
A new poll released today by the Castleton Polling Institute continues to show overwhelming public support for building renewable wind energy turbines on Vermont ridgelines. Further, the poll indicates that support for wind among Vermonters does not drop off when the question is asked about building a wind project
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China’s Offshore Wind Energy Market Expected to Grow to US$16 billion
Despite the considerable challenges and bottlenecks faced by China’s offshore wind power market, the country’s efforts in technologies for development of offshore wind power have remained strong. Thanks to years of coordination and cooperation between the government and domestic offshore wind power players, the first batch of offshore wind power license projects, most of which … Continue reading China’s Offshore Wind Energy Market Expected to Grow to US$16 billion
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New Analysis on Global Offshore Wind Power Market to 2020
ResearchMoz.us include new market research report “Offshore Wind Power – Global Market Size, Average Installation Price, Regulations, Market Share and Key Country Analysis to 2020” to its huge collection of research reports. Offshore Wind Power Market – Global Size, Average Installation Price, Regulations, Market Share and Key Country Analysis to 2020 is a key alternative … Continue reading New Analysis on Global Offshore Wind Power Market to 2020
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Turkey lags far behind developed countries when it comes to generating wind energy
Turkey lags far behind developed countries when it comes to generating wind energy, while the world’s wind energy leaders, China and the United States, installed more than 13,000 megawatts (MW) of new capacity last year, according to statistics released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). While Turkey last year increased its electricity generation from … Continue reading Turkey lags far behind developed countries when it comes to generating wind energy
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With small scale wind energy, thousands of villages can benefit from wind power in Nepal
Continuing with the series of “wind energy stories” from around the world, in association with Global Wind Day, Robert van Waarden travels to Nepal to meet Aruna Awale at the Alternative Energy Promotion Centre. “I have seen a bright future for wind energy in Nepal, because a lot of wind energy potential has been predicted,” … Continue reading With small scale wind energy, thousands of villages can benefit from wind power in Nepal
Continue readingASU, Australian Solar Institute collaborate on projects to advance concentrated solar power
As part of a global cause to bolster solar power technologies, Arizona State University researchers are taking part in three new solar energy projects funded by the Australian and U.S. governments. The investment for these projects includes $68 million for two, eight-year research programs and $15.5 million for 11 collaborative projects. This collaboration is part … Continue reading ASU, Australian Solar Institute collaborate on projects to advance concentrated solar power
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Nexans delivers medium-voltage submarine cables for Westermost Rough wind farm
Westermost Rough Ltd, London, and Nexans recently signed an agreement for the delivery and assembly of medium-voltage submarine cables for the Westermost Rough wind farm, which is to be built eight kilometres off the Holderness coast in Yorkshire. The order encompasses around 53 kilometres of submarine cables. These will be used for connecting the individual … Continue reading Nexans delivers medium-voltage submarine cables for Westermost Rough wind farm
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First Solar announces fourth quarter and full-year 2012 financial results
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced financial results for the quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2012. Net sales were a record $1.1 billion in the quarter, an increase of $236 million from the third quarter of 2012 and $415 million from the fourth quarter of 2011. The increase in net sales from the … Continue reading First Solar announces fourth quarter and full-year 2012 financial results
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RUD Hoist Chains used across Offshore, Construction & Entertainment Industry
RUD Chains Ltd are one of the world’s largest manufacturers of round steel chain components and systems, producing top quality chains and applications to suit a vast array of working environments. RUD have held key positions in the machine construction industry for over 140 years, specifically in the areas of forming, welding, heat treatment and … Continue reading RUD Hoist Chains used across Offshore, Construction & Entertainment Industry
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EDP Renewables FY 2012: Ebitda up by 17% to 938 million Euros
EDP Renewables (EDP Renováveis, Euronext: EDPR), the world’s third-largest wind energy producer, today announced that in 2012 electricity output increased by 10% to 18.4TWh. Over the last 12 months, the company increased its installed capacity by 504 MWto a total of 8.0 GW. For 2012,EDPR was able to maintain system-wide load factors of 29%, one … Continue reading EDP Renewables FY 2012: Ebitda up by 17% to 938 million Euros
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Libya could produce more energy in solar power than oil
A study led by the university’s School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment found that the oil-rich nation Libya could generate enough renewable power to meet its own demand and a “significant part of the world energy demand by exporting electricity”. Libya is located on the cancer orbit line and is exposed to the … Continue reading Libya could produce more energy in solar power than oil
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Variable Utility Rate Plans for Electric Vehicle Drivers Will Have Little Impact
For electric utility companies, the increasing market adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) represents both a significant business opportunity and a series of challenges. Many observers have suggested that variable rate plans specific to PEV owners could be a lucrative business model for utilities. According to a new report from Pike Research, a part of … Continue reading Variable Utility Rate Plans for Electric Vehicle Drivers Will Have Little Impact
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Clever Battery Completes Stretchable Electronics Package
Northwestern University’s Yonggang Huang and the University of Illinois’ John A. Rogers are the first to demonstrate a stretchable lithium-ion battery — a flexible device capable of powering their innovative stretchable electronics. No longer needing to be connected by a cord to an electrical outlet, the stretchable electronic devices now could be used anywhere, including … Continue reading Clever Battery Completes Stretchable Electronics Package
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Hyundai to make world’s first mass production of fuel cell cars
Hyundai Motor will mass produce fuel cell cars powered by hydrogen for the first time across the globe. The ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle, the hydrogen-powered version of Hyundai’s Tucson sport utility vehicle (SUV), will be mass produced starting Friday, according to an e-mailed statement. By rolling off the assembly line at its plant in the … Continue reading Hyundai to make world’s first mass production of fuel cell cars
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