According to recent research, California is actually the Nation’s second-biggest carbon dioxide emitter, and the biggest problem is the transportation sector. This might come as a surprise when you read about California’s implementation of renewable energy, such as the recent startup of the world’s largest concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Ivanpah. In fact, by … Continue reading The Key to the California Carbon Problem: Tesla electric vehicles and Ivanpah Concentrated Solar Power
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Wind Energy Opens Big Lead over Nuclear in China
In China, wind power is leaving nuclear behind. Electricity output from China’s wind farms exceeded that from its nuclear plants for the first time in 2012, by a narrow margin. Then in 2013, wind pulled away—outdoing nuclear by 22 percent. The 135 terawatt-hours of Chinese wind-generated electricity in 2013 would be nearly enough to power … Continue reading Wind Energy Opens Big Lead over Nuclear in China
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Construction of the largest own developed Nordex wind farm in France to commence in 2015
After clearing the last major hurdle, wind turbine manufacturer Nordex and its partner the H2air Group are now able to commence their largest wind farm project in France to date. The two parties have been able to secure the finance for the 75-MW “Seine Rive Gauche Nord“ (SRN) wind farm via KGAL Investment Management.
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Wind energy contributes to improvement of Ontario’s electricity grid stability and reliability
Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) reported in its 18-month Outlook that the connection of new wind and other renewable energy is being achieved without any impact on the reliability of Ontario’s electricity system. IESO stated late last week that the retirement of coal-fired generation combined with transmission-ready renewable wind and solar power has put … Continue reading Wind energy contributes to improvement of Ontario’s electricity grid stability and reliability
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UK: 2013 bumper year for wind power
Provisional statistics released today by the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) show that the amount of electricity produced by wind grew 38% from 2012 to 2013. In total the amount of energy generated by wind grew from 5.5% in the mix in 2012 to 7.7% in 2013. The wind energy sector in the … Continue reading UK: 2013 bumper year for wind power
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Wind energy is Spain’s number one electricity provider
In 2013 Spain achieved a world first – it became the only country in the world where wind energy is the leading electricity supplier over a whole year. The Spanish electricity system operator, Red Eléctrica de España (REE), reported that wind powered electricity met 20.9% of the country’s power demand, followed by nuclear at 20.8%. … Continue reading Wind energy is Spain’s number one electricity provider
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Nordex SE secures funding for continued growth
The Nordex Group has signed with its banks a new and substantially optimized syndicated credit facility for bank guarantees. The term, scope and conditions of this guarantee credit facility have been adjusted to meet the Group’s current requirements. Thus, the facility amounts to EUR 550 million and ends on 30 June 2017. “In this way, … Continue reading Nordex SE secures funding for continued growth
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Suzlon to merge Senvion subsidiary with parent
Wind turbine maker Suzlon Energy plans to merge its Germany-based subsidiary Senvion with the Pune-based parent company. “We are in the process of consolidation of Suzlon and our German subsidiary Senvion. And negotiations are currently being carried out by the banks. Post-merger, we expect a strong capital structure that will help to raise funds and … Continue reading Suzlon to merge Senvion subsidiary with parent
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Hydroelectric sources of power dwarf other forms of renewable energy, but wind power has been a dominant second for years, and continues to show “hockey stick” growth moving forward. According to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), global cumulative installed wind capacity — the total amount of wind power available — has grown fifty-fold in … Continue reading How
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Offshore wind power tame hurricanes
Wind energy is one of the fastest growing sources of new electricity around the world. In 2012, global wind energy capacity grew by 19 percent, with more than 150,000 turbines operating in 90 countries. Now a new study suggests offshore turbines could have an additional environmental benefit: weakening the power of hurricanes. Over several decades, … Continue reading Offshore wind power tame hurricanes
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One million electric vehicles on Philippine roads by 2020
Is this being too optimistic for a developing country that has learned to make do with the cheap and the old? Electric vehicle manufacturers, both local and foreign, beg to differ. In the 3rd Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit held in Pasig City on Thursday, February 27, more than 500 participants from all over the world … Continue reading One million electric vehicles on Philippine roads by 2020
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University of Delaware announces initiative to help states explore offshore wind energy
The University of Delaware has announced an initiative to help states take advantage of offshore wind technology. The Special Initiative on Offshore Wind will be housed at the UD’s College of Earth, Ocean and the Environment, officials said Tuesday at an industry conference in Boston. The program will provide technological, financial and strategic advice to … Continue reading University of Delaware announces initiative to help states explore offshore wind energy
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Ghana to get 155 MW from solar power
Ghana will soon add 155 megawatts of power from solar energy to support its energy mix. The PhotoVoltaic (PV) plant is expected to be completed in the next two years and would be funded by the Mere Power Nzema limited (MPNL). The company has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Electricity Company of … Continue reading Ghana to get 155 MW from solar power
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