The German bank has raised its 2013 global solar demand forecast to 30 GW – representing a 20% year-on-year increase – on the back of suggestions of strong demand in markets including India, the U.S., China (around 7 to 10 GW), the U.K. (around 1 to 2 GW), Germany and Italy (around 2 GW). The … Continue reading Photovoltaic Solar Power: Grid parity in India, Italy
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Obama names MIT physicist as energy chief
U.S. President Barack Obama announced Monday that he picked Ernest Moniz to be his next energy secretary succeeding Steven Chu. Obama said at the White House press briefing that “Ernie knows that we can produce more energy and grow our economy, while still taking care of our air, our water and our climate.” Moniz, a … Continue reading Obama names MIT physicist as energy chief
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The Switch installs 5 MW drivetrains at chinese wind farm
The Switch, a Finland-based supplier of permanent magnet generator (PMG) and full-power converter (FPC) packages for wind turbines, says its first 5 MW high-speed drivetrains have been installed in China. The installation was performed for CSIC (Chongqing) Haizhuang Windpower Equipment Co. Ltd (HZ Windpower), a Chinese wind power equipment manufacturer. According to The Switch, the … Continue reading The Switch installs 5 MW drivetrains at chinese wind farm
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Egypt on Solar Energy World Map
Egypt receives annually 2,400 hrs of solar operation with high intensity of solar radiation equivalent to 2,600 KWh/m2. Egyptian electricity consumption statistics show that Cairo is among the world’s most lively and brightly lit cities, with extremely high levels of energy consumed for lighting up households and streets. The required levels of energy often … Continue reading Egypt on Solar Energy World Map
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CBI BIZ to Present China Concentrating Solar Power Summit 2013 in Beijing This April
The event will focus on China’s CSP industry policy trends, top projects at home and abroad as well as advanced CSP technical improvements. CBI BIZ will launch the 3rd Annual China Concentrating Solar Power Summit on April 10th-12th, 2013 in Beijing, China. The event will focus on China’s CSP industry policy trends, top projects at … Continue reading CBI BIZ to Present China Concentrating Solar Power Summit 2013 in Beijing This April
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Smart Grid Deployment
Smart meter shipments in the second half of 2012 grew in comparison to the first half of the year. The total volume reached 19.75 million meters worldwide in 3Q 2012 and 20.95 million meters in 4Q 2012. Overall for the year, smart meter shipments were up 1.03% over 2011. The big driver came from China, … Continue reading Smart Grid Deployment
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Protermosolar: CSP Spanish companies involved in 64% of the solar thermal power projects in the world
The business association Protermosolar indicates that 82% of the cumulative installed concentrated solar power in the world, of 2,580 megawatts (MW) in 2012, is marked Spain, while 73% are owned by Spanish CSP developers. The Spanish companies are involved in 64% of concentrating solar projects in development or construction worldwide, and have a presence in … Continue reading Protermosolar: CSP Spanish companies involved in 64% of the solar thermal power projects in the world
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Wind energy brings community together in Ireland
The week on the EWEA blog starts with a “wind energy story”, in association with Global Wind Day, as photographer and wind power enthusiast Robert van Waarden travels to Ireland to meet Pat Blount, initiator of a wind energy project in County Louth. Pat Blount, Collon, Ireland “I was overwhelmed by the level of goodwill … Continue reading Wind energy brings community together in Ireland
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Ballast Nedam and Mammoet Selected for Near Shore Wind Farm Noordoostpolder
Siemens Nederland has signed a contract with Ballast Nedam and Mammoet for the Near Shore Wind farm Noordoostpolder in the IJsselmeer in the Netherlands. Ballast Nedam’s contribution will consist of the engineering, supply and installation of the foundations for the 48 wind turbines. Afterwards, Mammoet will transport and install the 48 wind turbines. Financial close … Continue reading Ballast Nedam and Mammoet Selected for Near Shore Wind Farm Noordoostpolder
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India sets Target of 15,000 MW of wind Energy during 12th plan period
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 wind power project is approximately Rs.6 crores. A total capacity of 18551 MW from wind energy has already been established in the country. This is around 9% of … Continue reading India sets Target of 15,000 MW of wind Energy during 12th plan period
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Prysmian, new contract worth more than 50
Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has been awarded a new contract worth in excess of 50 million euro by TenneT, operator of transmission systems in Germany and the Netherlands, for the connection of the Offshore Wind Park (OWP) Deutsche Bucht, located in the North Sea to the mainland … Continue reading Prysmian, new contract worth more than 50
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RMT constructs seven wind energy projects in 2012
RMT, Inc. (RMT), a renewable energy engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor, completed the design and construction of 555 megawatts of renewable energy in 2012. RMT closed out the year with an industry-leading safety record once again. RMT and its subcontractors worked over 1.7 million hours in 2012 without a single lost-time incident. The company’s … Continue reading RMT constructs seven wind energy projects in 2012
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Ivanpah concentrated solar power plant passes its first functional test
The 377-megawatt Ivanpah solar thermal power plant achieved a milestone in its development recently, something called the “first flux.” According to Mike Bobinecz, VP Construction Management, BrightSource Energy, “first flux” essentially demonstrates that the plant is ready for operation. Bechtel Corporation, the company constructing the plant is finally at the last stage, where it starts … Continue reading Ivanpah concentrated solar power plant passes its first functional test
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Key data on wind energy for the year 2012
European Union cumulative installed wind power capacity exceeds 100 GW in 2012. Of all cumulative installed capacity 4% is located offshore, equalling 10% of the EU 2012 market. Wind power makes further inroads into the world’s electricity mix every year. It looks as though global wind power capacity will increase by another 44184 megawatt (MW) … Continue reading Key data on wind energy for the year 2012
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Kenyan government has endorsed the Lake Turkana Wind Power Project
The Kenyan government has endorsed the Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP), Africa’s largest wind farm project which is set to kick off in northeastern region. Kenya’s finance ministry Permanent Secretary Joseph Kinyua has signed the Letter of Support with the LTWP, enshrining the government’s commitment to support the wind power project which will now enable … Continue reading Kenyan government has endorsed the Lake Turkana Wind Power Project
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Tamil Nadu eyes 5,000 MW more wind energy
With the revival of the generation based incentive scheme, Tamil Nadu hopes to retain the status of a leading generator of wind power producer by adding 5,000 mega watt hopes to retain the status of a leading generator of wind power producer by adding 5,000 mega watt in the next five years. Constraints in providing power evacuation … Continue reading Tamil Nadu eyes 5,000 MW more wind energy
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Solar power and wind energy in Guam
The wind that sweeps across southern Guam and light from 92 million miles away soon will be used to provide some of the power to Guam’s homes. The Public Utilities Commission last Tuesday approved the Guam Power Authority’s plan to bring on another private company to build and operate a solar energy facility and a … Continue reading Solar power and wind energy in Guam
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University of Massachusetts to help Army develop photovoltaic fabric for tents and backpacks
Photovoltaic textiles work at U-Mass Dartmouth using nanomaterials seeks to package advanced functions at the molecular level for photovoltaics, fuel cells, and batteries. One example of this kind of photovoltaic fabric could involve a tent with fabric that captures and converts solar energy into usable electricity. U-Mass Dartmouth also has a grant to work with … Continue reading University of Massachusetts to help Army develop photovoltaic fabric for tents and backpacks
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Kerala releases draft solar energy policy for 2013
The state government of Kerala, India has released its draft solar policy for 2013, calling for 500 MW of new solar by 2017 and 1.5 GW by 2030. “Kerala Solar Energy Policy 2013” covers both solar electric and solar thermal technologies, calling for mandatory use of solar water heating in many buildings. The policy will … Continue reading Kerala releases draft solar energy policy for 2013
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