U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, Hawaii Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui and Maui County Mayor Alan Arakawa today joined officials from Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, BP Wind Energy and community leaders for the dedication of the new Auwahi Wind facility on Ulupalakua Ranch. The eight wind turbines are situated along the slopes of the Haleakala … Continue reading New Auwahi Wind Energy Project Dedicated To Maui
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US wind energy facing new challenges
The U.S. wind energy industry breathed a sigh of relief earlier this month when Congress voted to renew a tax credit that could be worth up to $12 billion over the next decade. The tax credit comes as a major boost — but the headlines don’t tell the full story about a struggling industry. Jobs … Continue reading US wind energy facing new challenges
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Saving Money by Using Electric Vehicles
High battery costs still prevent many people from buying an electric vehicle. Is it possible to save money by using an electric vehicle instead of a conventional reference car? This question is studied by the companies of Michelin and Siemens in cooperation with research partners at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and the Fraunhofer Institute … Continue reading Saving Money by Using Electric Vehicles
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New solar power plant in Fiji
Sunnergise, the new Pacific-wide renewable energy company, marked the completion of its inaugural installation at Port Denarau Marina on Thursday. According to Fiji news, the system is the largest solar installation for a marina anywhere in the world, and was also Fiji
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Nuclear power revives… in Iran
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) announced Saturday that the Islamic republic plans to construct 16 nuclear power plants in different parts of the country, Press TV reported. “Following months of efforts, 16 new sites for nuclear power plants have been designated in coastal areas of the Caspian Sea, the Persian Gulf, the Sea … Continue reading Nuclear power revives… in Iran
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Mass Megawatts Wind Power, Inc. Reports Initial Sale of
Mass Megawatts Wind Power, Inc. (OTC: MMMW) today reports the initial sale of the most recent company’s patented, ‘Wind Electric Power Generator’ with only seven moving components. This wind-based, power system produces reliable, low-cost, and clean energy that’s well suited at remote and rural locations, including agricultural and commercial facilities. The company currently has three … Continue reading Mass Megawatts Wind Power, Inc. Reports Initial Sale of
Continue readingThe $140 million Auwahi Wind energy project went online in Hawaii
Sempra U.S. Gas and Power and BP Wind Energy joined forces to build eight wind turbines on Ulupalakua Ranch land that are capable of powering 10,000 Maui homes. in December and was blessed and dedicated Friday. It is capable of producing 21 megawatts of power and has an 11-megawatt battery to store more than 4 … Continue reading The $140 million Auwahi Wind energy project went online in Hawaii
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Saudi Arabia plans to install 54 GW of solar power (PV and CSP) and wind energy capacity by 2032
King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KA-CARE) unveiled a white paper detailing the tender processes for new solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar thermal power plants, wind farms, geothermal energy facilities and waste-to-energy plants. The first three rounds of contracts are now expected to be awarded before 2015, with a view to creating … Continue reading Saudi Arabia plans to install 54 GW of solar power (PV and CSP) and wind energy capacity by 2032
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Earth Day 2013 Theme: The Face of Climate Change
The global theme for Earth Day 2013 is “The Face of Climate Change,” Earth Day Network announced today. Earth Day Network, the group founded by the organizers of the first Earth Day to coordinate the annual day of action that builds and invigorates the environmental movement, said that this theme was chosen because of the … Continue reading Earth Day 2013 Theme: The Face of Climate Change
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More Than 100 Gigawatts in the China Wind Energy Pipeline
Wind energy reducing carbon emissions in E.U., Germany
A few press articles in recent weeks have discussed the fact that carbon emissions in Germany and the European Union have increased slightly over the last year or two because the country has shut down many of its nuclear power plants. It is important not to miss the forest for the trees, and to understand … Continue reading Wind energy reducing carbon emissions in E.U., Germany
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Solar Photovoltaic Demand in 2012 Falls Short of 30 GW Mark, Reports NPD Solarbuzz
Solar photovoltaic (PV) demand for 2012 reached just 29.0 GW, an increase of only 5% year-over-year compared to 27.7 GW in 2011, according to findings within the upcoming NPD Solarbuzz Marketbuzz report. This is the first time in a decade that year-over-year market growth in the PV industry has been less than 10%. “During most … Continue reading Solar Photovoltaic Demand in 2012 Falls Short of 30 GW Mark, Reports NPD Solarbuzz
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Developers of proposed Alabama wind farm say technology can harvest enough power in the South
The wind energy developers of Alabama’s first wind power plant say advances in technology will allow their projects to succeed in a part of the United States which has seen the least development of the green energy generating vehicle. Pioneer Green Energy, a Texas-based firm, is planning a wind farmbeginning later this year. The wind … Continue reading Developers of proposed Alabama wind farm say technology can harvest enough power in the South
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Renewables dominate headlines in Germany, UK, France
It seems that energy policy has never been such a hot topic – at least judging by the huge media attention it is now receiving. Today, and this week generally, has seen a blizzard of European media coverage of energy policy – with wildly differing perspectives, and arguably also in quality of reasoning. Today in … Continue reading Renewables dominate headlines in Germany, UK, France
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Kazakhstan to get 34 green power stations by 2020
34 renewable energy sources (RES) power generation projects will be launched in Kazakhstan by 2020. They will include wind, hydro and solar power stations, Tengrinews.kz reports citing the information published on the website of Kazakhstan Ministry of Industry and New Technologies. The aggregated capacity of the green power stations will make 1,362.34 MW. Most of … Continue reading Kazakhstan to get 34 green power stations by 2020
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U.S. electric utilities flock to wind energy as tax credit cuts rates
More U.S. electric utilities locked in contracts for wind power as a key federal tax policy held down rates for consumers, said the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) in a statement Thursday. The leading U.S. wind power industry group said 66 U.S. utilities bought or owned wind power by the start of this year, nearly … Continue reading U.S. electric utilities flock to wind energy as tax credit cuts rates
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Global wind turbine market can continue to expect Turbulence, says GlobalData consultant
Despite the ongoing growth expected in global wind power installed capacity, wind turbine manufacturers have several major hurdles to overcome if they are to thrive in a challenging and highly competitive market, states an alternative energy expert for research and consulting firm GlobalData. The wind turbine market suffers from manufacturing overcapacity, falling subsidies, and uncertainty … Continue reading Global wind turbine market can continue to expect Turbulence, says GlobalData consultant
Continue readingMasdar to develop 15 MW solar energy plant in Mauritania
Masdar announced today the development of a 15-megawatt solar power project in Nouakchott, the capital city of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. The plant will deliver 10 per cent of electricity capacity in Mauritania. Masdar is a renewable energy company based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, which has large and small-scale power projects around the world. … Continue reading Masdar to develop 15 MW solar energy plant in Mauritania
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Vestas reduces its workforce at its blades factories in Colorado, USA
Vestas today has reduced its manufacturing workforce at its blade factories in Windsor and Brighton, Colorado. The workforce reduction represents about 10 per cent of Vestas’ 1,100 manufacturing employees in the state. Vestas regrets to have to lay off highly skilled employees, yet the dismissals are necessary in order to adjust manufacturing capacity to the … Continue reading Vestas reduces its workforce at its blades factories in Colorado, USA
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Saudi Arabia unveils plans to build 41 GW of solar PV and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants
The King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (K.A.CARE, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) has issued a white paper outlining its plans to build 41 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) projects by 2032. These projects will represent an estimated investment of over USD 60 billion. As a first step, K.A.CARE will … Continue reading Saudi Arabia unveils plans to build 41 GW of solar PV and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants
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