The transition to a low-carbon and renewable energy future could take decades, and require changes in the electricity industry, a new study says. The report, presented at IHS CERAWEEK 2013, an international conference on energy issues, examined major energy transitions over the past 250 years. It also analyzed the factors that may drive changes in … Continue reading Transition to low carbon future takes decades
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Walmart expands solar energy installations to Ohio
Walmart today announced that it has worked with SolarCity to install solar panels on 12 Walmart stores and Sam’s Clubs throughout Ohio. The solar panel installations will add approximately 6,000,000 kWh of generation production – enough energy to power more than 820 homes – and are expected to supply approximately 5-20 percent of each store’s … Continue reading Walmart expands solar energy installations to Ohio
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Programme for the World Summit for Small Wind WSSW2013 has been published
For the fourth time, WWEA, in cooperation with New Energy Husum, will hold the World Summit for Small Wind WSSW2013, from 21-22 March 2013. The WSSW2013 takes place on the occasion of the New Energy Fair Husum, the international trade fair for small wind and decentralized renewable energy. An International Advisory Committee comprising experts from … Continue reading Programme for the World Summit for Small Wind WSSW2013 has been published
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Germany installs 275 MW of solar photovoltaic in January 2013
Germany’s Federal Network Agency has reported that the nation added 275 MW of new solar photovoltaic (PV) plants under the feed-in tariff in January 2013, which represents a 17% decline sequentially and a 47% fall year-over-year. This brings the nation to 32.7 GW of installed PV. For the last three years Germany has installed 7.4
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Azima DLI and Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System Announce Predictive Maintenance Agreement
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Experts explore future of wind energy
How would wind turbines in the ocean alter the wind flow? Is wind energy a practical solution for powering electrical grids? Forward-looking questions such as those were addressed by experts in the field of wind energy last week at a symposium sponsored by the University of Delaware Energy Institute (UDEI). The two-day event, titled
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The case for electric vehicles
To an individual consumer, one of the biggest benefits of owning an electric vehicle (EV) is the very low operating cost. The gasoline expense adds up over the life of an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle, whereas electricity is relatively cheap, especially in Manitoba. According to the province
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North Carolina voters support onshore and offshore wind energy
North Carolina voters strongly support the increased use of clean energy sources like wind energy and solar power, according to poll results released by the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA). The poll found that 82.6% of respondents – including 89% of Democrats, 81.6% of Independents and 75.7% of Republicans – said state leaders and … Continue reading North Carolina voters support onshore and offshore wind energy
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EGP
42 MW plus 15 MW managed by ESSE: EGP keeps on growing in a market that has not been affected by macroeconomic or political factors, and is still favourable in to investments in renewable sources. Enel Green Power strengthens its presence in Greece after it has put into service 19 new solar photovoltaic plants, with … Continue reading EGP
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Geothermal Energy In Turkey
Turkey is an energy importing nation with more than half of its energy requirements met by imported fuels. Air pollution is also becoming a significant environmental concern. In addition to pushing an energy saving programme, the Government sees, geothermal energy and other renewable energy sources as an attractive solution for a clean and sustainable energy … Continue reading Geothermal Energy In Turkey
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Geothermal Industry Gathers in Washington, D.C. for GEA State of the Geothermal Energy Industry Briefing
This week, geothermal industry leaders, congressional staffers and government agencies gathered in Washington, D.C. for the release of the 2013 Annual GEA Industry Update (#GEABriefing2013) and a discussion on how to move the U.S. geothermal industry forward. The briefing offered an opportunity for an open dialogue despite some challenging industry issues. Dan Utech, deputy director … Continue reading Geothermal Industry Gathers in Washington, D.C. for GEA State of the Geothermal Energy Industry Briefing
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GMP reports on Kingdom Community Wind Energy sound levels
Investor-owned utility Green Mountain Power recently filed with the Vermont Public Service Board (PSB) the results of its first monitoring of sound levels in the communities surrounding the Kingdom Community Wind farm in Lowell, Vt. The results of the continuous monitoring showed that the project met the standards required by the PSB for all … Continue reading GMP reports on Kingdom Community Wind Energy sound levels
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Virtual Power Plants
Pike Research defines a virtual power plant (VPP) as a system that relies upon software systems to remotely and automatically dispatch and optimize generation, demand-side, or storage resources (including plug-in electric vehicles and bi-directional inverters) in a single, secure web-connected system. VPPs can provide extraordinary value and services to transmission and distribution (T&D) grid infrastructure, … Continue reading Virtual Power Plants
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Impact of millions of photovoltaic systems urges companies to renew business models
The massive global increase of installed solar PV-systems has an enormous impact on the position of energy utilities. Solar produced electricity already covers 5 percent of the demand for electricity in countries like Italy and Germany. With an expected share of 8 till 10 percent in 2020, it
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India has set a target of 15000 MW of wind energy
The government has set a target of 15000 MW of wind power to be installed during 12th Plan period, in addition to the 18551 MW that already exists. The Government has set a target of 15000 MW of wind power to be installed during 12th Plan period. The capital expenditure for setting up one MW … Continue reading India has set a target of 15000 MW of wind energy
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China unveils ambitious solar, wind energy plans
The government will actively develop clean energy and increase installed power-generating capacity of hydropower by 21 GW, wind power by 18 GW, and photovoltaic solar power by 10 GW. The Chinese government on Tuesday announced ambitious plans to develop projects in transport and energy sectors as part of efforts to accelerate the country’s industrial transformation … Continue reading China unveils ambitious solar, wind energy plans
Continue readingMassive solar power sets energy utilities further aside
The massive global increase of installed solar PV-systems has an enormous impact on the position of energy utilities. Solar produced electricity already covers 5 percent of the demand for electricity in countries like Italy and Germany. With an expected share of 8 till 10 percent in 2020, it
Continue readingUzbekistan inaugurates new solar energy institute
Uzbek President Islam Karimov March 1 signed a decree authorising construction of an international solar energy institute, a factory for solar photovoltaic panels, and a solar photovoltaic plant. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is supposed to help fund creation of the institute, which Karimov ordered built in Tashkent on the grounds of the Academy of … Continue reading Uzbekistan inaugurates new solar energy institute
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Wind Co-op of the Year awards showcase co-op ethos
It’s no secret that cooperatives are known to be conservative decision makers, noted Gary Phan, director of education at the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Yet, he appropriately added when speaking at a recent awards event at NRECA’s TechAdvantage 2013, they’ve also acquired a reputation for having a progressive spirit and for putting the … Continue reading Wind Co-op of the Year awards showcase co-op ethos
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Wind Energy Market in India 2013
Wind power generation has long been acknowledged as the fastest growing renewable energy sector in the country. Historically, the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat have been the leaders in terms of total wind installations due to logistical and geographical advantage. The report begins with an introduction into the energy scenario in India. … Continue reading Wind Energy Market in India 2013
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