The German Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory, NREL, have compiled a study that describes the status of both the current market as well as the state-of-the-art for concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) technology. This young technology has achieved tremendous progress and has the potential for delivering solar … Continue reading CPV’s LCOE may fall as low as that for photovoltaic in 2020s
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Shitang wind power plant will provide clean electricity to the Fujian province in China
Vestas has received a 48 MW order from Fujian Funeng New Energy Co. Ltd. for 24 units of the V90-2.0 MW wind turbine. The Shitang wind power plant will provide clean electricity to the Fujian province in China. The contract includes delivery, installation, and commissioning of the wind turbines, which is expected to occur … Continue reading Shitang wind power plant will provide clean electricity to the Fujian province in China
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Electric Vehicles and the Grid: Business Opportunities for Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Integration Technologies
The growing number of plug in electric vehicles (PEVs) on roads will likely have profound impacts on the grid if the adoption of PEVs is not aligned with the spread of vehicle-grid integration (VGI) technologies. These VGI technologies enable grid operators to communicate with the PEV or its associated electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), to … Continue reading Electric Vehicles and the Grid: Business Opportunities for Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Integration Technologies
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The world’s largest direct-current grid connection at 800 megawatts (MW) has now taken up commercial operation
With this grid connection it is now possible to transmit 800 MW of clean electricity from wind power, enough to supply around one million German households. Siemens has handed over the first North Sea grid connection, BorWin2, to its customer TenneT. The German-Dutch transmission grid operator has accepted the project following successful completion of test … Continue reading The world’s largest direct-current grid connection at 800 megawatts (MW) has now taken up commercial operation
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India adding 2300 MW wind energy capacity this year
The total installed wind energy based capacity in India was 22,465 MW as of December 31, 2014. During the financial year 2014, India witnessed a capacity addition of 23 per cent. Wind power generation rose by 2,084 MW year on year. One additional factor that supported the growth was the reintroduction of generation based incentive … Continue reading India adding 2300 MW wind energy capacity this year
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Siemens Receives Wind Power Order for 48-MW Alexander Wind Farm in Kansas
Siemens announces that it will supply 21 wind turbines to NJR Clean Energy Ventures (NJRCEV), a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources (NJR), for the 48-megawatt, Kansas-based Alexander wind project, located in Rush, Kan. A service and maintenance agreement was also signed to help ensure the turbines operate at optimal levels. NJRCEV will be investing up … Continue reading Siemens Receives Wind Power Order for 48-MW Alexander Wind Farm in Kansas
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China aims to install 15 GW of solar power capacity this year, 43 per cent more
China aims to install 15 gigawatts of solar energy this year, 43 per cent more than what was added in 2014, seeking to prop up its solar panel sector and boost the use of renewable energy despite a lack of transmission infrastructure. The National Energy Administration (NEA) started last week to solicit industry feedback … Continue reading China aims to install 15 GW of solar power capacity this year, 43 per cent more
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Wind power production increased by 9% in Estonia
In the fourth quarter of 2014, renewable energy accounted for 16.7% of total Estonian consumption, while the figure was 16.9% at the same time in 2013. Estonia has taken a commitment to bring the share of renewable energy in the total consumption to 17.6% by the year 2020. Despite the fact that … Continue reading Wind power production increased by 9% in Estonia
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Boralex and Témiscouata Regional County Municipality are inaugurating the Témiscouata Wind Energy plants
Boralex Inc. (“Boralex”) and Témiscouata Regional County Municipality (“RCM”) are pleased to officially inaugurate the Témiscouata Wind Farms after commissioning the first 23.5 MW in December 2014. Jean D’Amour, Minister responsible for the Bas-Saint-Laurent and the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Regions and Minister for Transport and the Implementation of the Maritime Strategy, stated that “wind power is undoubtedly an industry with a … Continue reading Boralex and Témiscouata Regional County Municipality are inaugurating the Témiscouata Wind Energy plants
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Starwood Energy Group’s Stephens Ranch Wind Power Project (Phase I) in Texas Becomes Operational with GE Wind Turbines
Starwood Energy Group Global, LLC, a leading private investment firm focused on energy infrastructure, announced today that the 211-megawatt (MW) Stephens Ranch Wind Project in Texas reached commercial operation (COD) in November 2014. In addition, tax equity funding closed with affiliates of GE Energy Financial Services and Santander Bank, N.A. Financial details were not disclosed. … Continue reading Starwood Energy Group’s Stephens Ranch Wind Power Project (Phase I) in Texas Becomes Operational with GE Wind Turbines
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600 MW of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) being developed in South Africa
Concentrated solar power (CSP) projects are advancing rapidly in South Africa, with government support for independent power producers (IPPs) and new interest from financiers and investors. South Africa is seen by many analysts as one of the most important countries to develop renewable energy. Recently, 2 CSP projects were granted preferred bidder … Continue reading 600 MW of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) being developed in South Africa
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Wind energy and solar power plants raised Poland’s renewable energy installed capacity to 6,029 megawatts
More wind energy and solar power plants raised Poland’s renewable energy installed capacity to 6,029 megawatts (MW) in 2014 from 5,511 MW a year earlier, data from energy market watchdog URE showed on Monday. Wind farm capacity rose 13 percent to 3,834 MW while solar power capacity grew to 21 MW from 1.9 MW. … Continue reading Wind energy and solar power plants raised Poland’s renewable energy installed capacity to 6,029 megawatts
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China’s new wind power installations reached 23.35GW in 2014, with an increase of 45.1% from 2013
China Ming Yang Wind Power (NYSE: MY) (“Ming Yang” or the “Company”), today announced that according to the preliminary statistics of Chinese Wind Energy Association (CWEA), China’s new wind installations reached approximately 23.35GW in 2014, with an increase of 45.1% from 2013. According to CWEA’s preliminary statistics, Ming Yang consolidated third position in terms of the … Continue reading China’s new wind power installations reached 23.35GW in 2014, with an increase of 45.1% from 2013
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2014 was another strong year for wind energy in Ireland
Last year was another strong year for wind energy in Ireland, with the sector delivering €350m of vital investment, while helping us reduce our dependency on foreign fossil fuels and securing our clean energy future by meeting 19% of our overall electricity demand in 2014. Ireland is in a uniquely fortunate position. We have one … Continue reading 2014 was another strong year for wind energy in Ireland
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Wind power in Ireland: permission granted for 400 wind turbines
Given that the Irish Wind Energy Association estimates there are currently 1,800 wind turbines operating around the county, the figures indicate the rate at which wind turbines are becoming a feature of the Irish landscape. An analysis of wind power and wind turbine cases, conducted by ABP, shows permission was granted for 412 individual … Continue reading Wind power in Ireland: permission granted for 400 wind turbines
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Wind energy in China: Vestas wind turbines for a 74 MW wind farm
Jianshui Suntien Wind Power Energy Co., Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of Hebei Construction & Investment Group Co., Ltd. has placed a 74 MW order for the Yunnan Jianshui Qikeshu wind farm in the Yunnan province of China. The firm and unconditional order comprises the supply and installation of 37 units of the V100-2.0 … Continue reading Wind energy in China: Vestas wind turbines for a 74 MW wind farm
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Bolloré Africa wins wind farm contract in Kenya
Africa Logistics has won a wind energy contract to provide services to Bluesea Energy which is currently setting up a 40 Megawatt wind farm in Meru. Bluesea Energy whose core business is in renewable power has tapped the services of Bolloré to transport 27 wind turbines from the port of Mombasa to Ntubiri in … Continue reading Bolloré Africa wins wind farm contract in Kenya
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EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions its first wind power plant in South Africa with Vestas wind turbines
EDF Energies Nouvelles is announcing the commissioning of the Grassridge wind farm in South Africa by InnoWind, its local subsidiary. This wind farm, which has an installed capacity of over 60 MW, is the first of the group to be developed, built and operated on the African continent. Located in the Nelson Mandela Bay … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions its first wind power plant in South Africa with Vestas wind turbines
Continue readingRenewable Energy investment in India
Clean energy investments in India jumped to $7.9bn in 2014, helping the country maintain its position as the 7th largest clean energy investor in the world. The upswing was driven by the newly installed government elected in May 2014 which supports clean energy reforms. The numbers, just released by research firm Bloomberg New Energy Finance, … Continue reading Renewable Energy investment in India
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