The Center for American Progress (CAP) has released a report titled “Fulfilling the Promise of Concentrating Solar Power“. A proven energy technology with a 30-year track record, concentrating solar power is a promising clean electricity source ripe for development in the United States. Concentrating solar power
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Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) may boost ROI for electric vehicles
Though still in its infancy to a degree,V2G technology is being tested widely in both the private and public sectors. For example, the University of Delaware and NRG Energy
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Total renewable power capacity worldwide exceeded 1,470 gigawatts (GW) in 2012
While renewable capacity rises at a rapid rate from year to year, renewable energy’s share of total generation is increasing more slowly because many countries continue to add significant fossil fuel capacity, and much of the renewable capacity being added (wind power and solar energy) operates at relatively low capacity factors. Even so, wind energy … Continue reading Total renewable power capacity worldwide exceeded 1,470 gigawatts (GW) in 2012
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Photovoltaic solar energy exceeded 100 GW in 2012
The solar photovoltaic (PV) market saw another strong year, with total global operating capacity reaching the 100 GW milestone in 2012. The market was fairly stable relative to 2011, with slightly less capacity brought on line but likely higher shipment levels, and the more than 29.4 GW added repre
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Geothermal energy continued to increase globally during 2012
Geothermal resources provide energy in the form of direct heat and electricity, totalling an estimated 805 PJ (223 TWh) in 2012. Geothermal direct use continued to increase globally during 2012. Direct use refers to direct thermal extraction for heating and cooling. A sub-category of direct use is the application of ground-source heat pumps (GHP), which … Continue reading Geothermal energy continued to increase globally during 2012
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Hydropower: 990 GW in 2012
An estimated 30 GW of new hydropower capacity came on line in 2012, increasing global installed capacity by about 3% to an estimated 990 GW. The top countries for hydro capacity are China, Brazil, the United States, Canada, and Russia, which together account for 52% of total installed capacity. Ranked by generation, the order is … Continue reading Hydropower: 990 GW in 2012
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Sioux Tribes Pursuing Giant Wind Energy Project
Earlier today, former President Bill Clinton and leaders from six Sioux Indian Tribes announced a new wind power initiative that will harness South Dakota’s greatest natural resource and spur long-term development in the economically depressed region. The initiative, which is receiving critical legal and public policy counsel from Arent Fox LLP, was announced as a … Continue reading Sioux Tribes Pursuing Giant Wind Energy Project
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Poland could generate 6 GW from offshore wind energy
Poland could generate up to 6 GW from expanding its offshore wind energy program, provided that 6 GW of marine turbines are built by 2025, Ernst & Young wrote in a report prepared for the Polish Wind Energy Association. Poland could be adding
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Spanish firms target Saudi solar energy sector
A group of Spanish companies have expressed willingness to enter into partnership with their Saudi counterparts to set up plants for production of solar energy to meet local demand and export to foreign countries, a senior diplomat at the Spanish Embassy said. Spanish Commercial Attache Juan Bordeal, speaking at a meeting organized by the Spanish … Continue reading Spanish firms target Saudi solar energy sector
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And the Global Wind Day winner is…
The European Wind Energy Agency and the Global Wind Energy Council are pleased to present the winners of this year’s Global Wind Day photo competition. The best images have been selected in five regional categories (Europe, Americas, Asia, Africa and Australasia) as well as an overall global winner. “The winning picture is clearly taken at … Continue reading And the Global Wind Day winner is…
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AEA ad on wind power gets fact-check makeover
The American Energy Alliance (AEA) recently took out a full-page ad in the National Review June 17, 2013, energy issue. We noticed a few omissions in their promotional piece, particularly on the production tax credit. So we obliged ourselves and made a few changes. Tell us what you think! Follow the links below for each … Continue reading AEA ad on wind power gets fact-check makeover
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Current Status of Concentrated Solar Power in the world
Spanish companies continued to lead the industry with ownership interest in almost three-fourths of CSP capacity deployed around the world. Total global CSP capacity increased more than 60% to about 2,550 MW. Most of this capacity was added in Spain, home to more than threefourths of the world
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World’s wind energy to cross the 300 GW mark
As Brazil, China, Mexico and South Africa add wind turbines, the figure represents modest growth compared with a year ago, when the overall total capacity was just over 280 gigawatts. “Worldwide installed wind power will exceed 300 gigawatts of power capacity this year,” Peter Sennekamp, media officer for the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), said, … Continue reading World’s wind energy to cross the 300 GW mark
Continue readingWind energy in Lithuania: new wind farm
A renewable energy developer has opened the biggest wind power plant in Lithuania, the Ciuteliai wind farm. Nelja Energia AS says the wind farm will generate enough power for 27,000 homes. The wind farm, 11 miles from the Baltic Coast, has 17 wind turbines with 39.1 MW of capacity, according to a statement on Nelja … Continue reading Wind energy in Lithuania: new wind farm
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South Korea Wind Energy Sector
Wind Power in South Korea is being seen as the potential driver of renewable energy development in the country. Electricity generation through wind power has already progressed to significant levels and most of this has been developed onshore. The present onshore capacity installed in South Korea is at more than 480 MW by end of … Continue reading South Korea Wind Energy Sector
Continue readingHydrogen plant starts storing wind energy in Germany
A power-to-gas (P2G) unit installed by E.ON in Falkenhagen in eastern Germany today injected hydrogen into the natural gas system for the first time as part of a function test. During the test, which lasted three hours, the unit produced 160 cubic meters of hydrogen, which was injected into the gas pipeline system. It marks … Continue reading Hydrogen plant starts storing wind energy in Germany
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State legislatures support renewables, defending standards against rollback and expanding incentives
While not all state legislatures have adjourned for the year, proponents of Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPSs) that drive adoption of wind energy can be heartened by the early results of the 2013 legislative session. Lawmakers in at least 20 states introduced bills to weaken state renewable energy policies, with little success. Strong data supporting the … Continue reading State legislatures support renewables, defending standards against rollback and expanding incentives
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Enel Green Power Driving Wind Power Forward
Wind power is an essential part of Enel Green Power’s growth strategy, with its total installed capacity destined to reach 7.2 gigawatts by 2017 and a number of agreements being reached around the globe. Global Wind Day, an event promoted by the EWEA and the GWEC to raise awareness of wind power among the general … Continue reading Enel Green Power Driving Wind Power Forward
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Nordex awarded third major wind energy contract in South Africa
A major order will enable the wind turbine manufacturer Nordex to further expand its business in South Africa. The independent power producer CENNERGI has placed an order with Nordex for the delivery and turnkey installation of the 134.4 MW “Amakhala Emoyeni” wind farm. CENNERGI’s principal shareholders are the South African mining group EXXARO Resources and … Continue reading Nordex awarded third major wind energy contract in South Africa
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Wind energy in Canada: Open Houses at Enercon Manufacturing Facilities
To mark the 5th Annual Global Wind Day, held on June 15th, the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is proud to launch the second annual Power of Wind Blog Contest with bursary prizes for students entering post-secondary education. CanWEA is inviting students from across Canada to submit a 300 word blog on the subject of … Continue reading Wind energy in Canada: Open Houses at Enercon Manufacturing Facilities
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