Reportstack has announced a new market research publication on 2013 Global Solar Market – China Leads by a Landslide. The global solar Photovoltaic (PV) market increased in capacity by around 37 GW between 2012 and 2013, led by China with 13.4 GW alone. The boom in solar PV installations in the country in 2013, especially in H2, … Continue reading 2013 Global Solar Energy Market (Photovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Power)– China Leads by a Landslide
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ANRE gives Ok for two new wind energy plants in Romania
The National Regulatory Authority for Energy (ANRE) gave the permits for the construction of two new wind farms in Romania, following data published on the official site of the institution. According to Zoltan Nagy, member on the Board of the National Energy Regulatory Authority (ANRE), the approved and licensed capacities of all renewable energy facilities … Continue reading ANRE gives Ok for two new wind energy plants in Romania
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Vestas receives 21 MW wind power order in Germany and signs framework agreement for 225 MW
Vestas builds on partnership with leading German wind power plant developer juwi by signing strategic agreement and firm order for seven V112-3.0 MW wind turbines. Vestas and juwi have signed a framework agreement for 75 units of Vestas’ 3 MW platform, with an order for 21 MW now firm and unconditional. The new frame agreement … Continue reading Vestas receives 21 MW wind power order in Germany and signs framework agreement for 225 MW
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Electric vehicle market share in 19 countries
How do electric vehicle sales compare to overall consumer vehicle sales? Check out the answer for 19 countries in the charts below! Commenting on my last article here on ABB Conversations, which was about the top electric cars in 17 European countries, ABB solar expert Pablo Astorga suggested writing an article featuring the percentage … Continue reading Electric vehicle market share in 19 countries
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Proposed North Dakota wind farm clears hurdle
A proposed wind farm south of Hebron in southwestern North Dakota has cleared a hurdle. The Bismarck Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/1gikA2Q ) that the Morton County and Stark County commissions have approved special use permits for Sunflower Wind Project LLC. The project still needs a county building permit and the approval of the state Public Service … Continue reading Proposed North Dakota wind farm clears hurdle
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Electric vehicles get green light in China
Premier Li Keqiang vowed during the just-concluded National People’s Congress to tackle China’s massive pollution problem and that promise could lead to many more green vehicles in the country. Electric vehicles had already enjoyed a sales surge just before the two sessions started. The sale of green vehicles has suddenly become a hot item as … Continue reading Electric vehicles get green light in China
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Solar power toilet minus water
A waterless toilet powered by the sun and developed by American scientists, and a toilet that uses water from air and has been developed by a Kerala-based research company, are among technologies to be unveiled in Delhi later this month. The innovations are among 16 from across the world funded by a Bill and Melinda … Continue reading Solar power toilet minus water
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China’s geothermal energy could replace coal
China’s geothermal energy potential roughly equals 853 billion tonnes of standard coal, and has the potential to replace coal in energy consumption, the country’s energy regulator said on Thursday. Current annual exploration of geothermal energy has reached only about three million tonnes, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA). Exploration of geothermal energy will facilitate … Continue reading China’s geothermal energy could replace coal
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Cape Wind Farm Wins Major Legal Victories
In a set of major legal victories for the Federal Government and for Cape Wind, United States District Judge Reggie B. Walton today issued rulings against project opponents in their four lawsuits that had challenged Cape Wind’s permitting approval by the U.S. Department of Interior. In his rulings, Judge Walton upheld the Department of … Continue reading Cape Wind Farm Wins Major Legal Victories
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Another Step Forward for Cape Wind Farm: Federal Court Upholds Decade-Long Review Process
A federal court has rejected the latest legal bid to stop what will very likely be the nation’s first offshore wind farm, Cape Wind. That’s good news for the project, and for all of us who are counting on having offshore wind as a powerful new tool in our clean energy belt. Some of our … Continue reading Another Step Forward for Cape Wind Farm: Federal Court Upholds Decade-Long Review Process
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China’s photovoltaic (PV) expects mild recovery
China’s dampened photovoltaic (PV) market has shown signs of heating up thanks to policy help and rising demand, the China Securities Journal reported on Friday. Over 75 percent of 26 solar cell producers listed on the two bourses on the Chinese mainland posted profits in their 2013 annual financial reports or made optimistic forecasts in … Continue reading China’s photovoltaic (PV) expects mild recovery
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The Mill Creek wind farm will have 26 wind turbines in NZ
Meridian Energy will soon be transporting big components of wind turbines along city roads to the Ohariu Valley for its Mill Creek wind farm. It’s a different scenario from when the company was building its wind farm at Makara. At that time, Meridian built a wharf and all the components for the 62 wind turbines … Continue reading The Mill Creek wind farm will have 26 wind turbines in NZ
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Offshore wind power industry promises 150,000 jobs boost
The UK’s offshore wind industry could support 150,000 jobs, provide £6.7bn of economic value, and prove one of the country’s most successful export industries, but only if it can deliver on plans for rapid expansion over the rest of the decade. That is the conclusion of a major new report from the government-backed Offshore Renewable … Continue reading Offshore wind power industry promises 150,000 jobs boost
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Arizona State University Research Partnership With Cutting Edge 24/7 concentrating solar power (CSP) Technology
AORA, a renewable energy pioneer, is a leading developer of applied ultra-high temperature concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies. Solar generated electricity, which can suffer from intermittency issues and related impacts on the grid, is about to blossom at Arizona State University. Work will now begin on the development of a hybrid concentrated solar system, following … Continue reading Arizona State University Research Partnership With Cutting Edge 24/7 concentrating solar power (CSP) Technology
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Gamesa to expand wind turbines’ lifespan, grow abroad
Gamesa is targeting wind energy markets such as India, Brazil and Mexico for growth this year, following local peers abroad after policy changes at home choked the creation of new wind farms. Gamesa, the world’s fourth biggest maker of wind turbines, also plans to invest in expanding the lifespan of existing installations in Spain, Gamesa … Continue reading Gamesa to expand wind turbines’ lifespan, grow abroad
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DOE Announces Wind Energy Regional Resource Centers
Recent years have seen major growth in wind energy, and deployment projections indicate this trend will continue for all parts of the wind industry, from small distributed and community wind projects to massive land-based and offshore utility-scale facilities. Record numbers of Americans see wind energy as an important contributor to a secure and clean energy … Continue reading DOE Announces Wind Energy Regional Resource Centers
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Top 10 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Markets Illustrate Shifts in Global Demand
The top 10 global PV markets accounted for over 80% of end-market demand in 2013. However, each of these markets has unique characteristics that drive demand, ranging from individual policy and regulatory structures to differing customer preferences and business models. These factors can lead to dramatically different market sizes and growth rates. Looking at the … Continue reading Top 10 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Markets Illustrate Shifts in Global Demand
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EWEA 2014: the event round-up
New markets, technological breakthroughs and an end to political uncertainty – that’s just three of the advances the wind energy sector is expecting in the coming years, revealed industry leaders at the EWEA 2014 Annual Event in Barcelona. “We will see advanced technology that is subsidy free,” said Anne McEntee, Vice President of Renewables at … Continue reading EWEA 2014: the event round-up
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Wind energy, which uses no water, avoids the use of 1.2 billion m³ of water per year
Nuclear, coal and gas plants in Europe use 4.5 billion m³ of water a year, equivalent to that of 82 million EU citizens – the same as the population of Germany – new research shows. Energy production represents 44% of the EU’s total water use: more than any other activity. Yet wind energy, which uses … Continue reading Wind energy, which uses no water, avoids the use of 1.2 billion m³ of water per year
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Lithuania was leading in the wind energy production in Baltics
In 2013, as compared to 2012, Lithuania was the leading country in the wind energy production among the Baltic States. Estonia was the second and Latvia – the third, reports LETA/ELTA. Wind power plants operating in Lithuania produced a total of 599,99 MWh of electricity energy and this was 11.6% more as compared to 2012 … Continue reading Lithuania was leading in the wind energy production in Baltics
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