Iran’s largest solar power plant is expected to be operational and linked to the national grid in the next two years, said Mehrdad Tabegar, an official of the company implementing the project. He said the Iranian photovoltaic power station is being constructed in Aras Free Trade-Industrial Zone in the northwestern province of East Azarbaijan, according … Continue reading Iran’s largest solar power plant to be operational in two years
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Vikram Solar commissions 40 MW solar power photovoltaic (PV) plant in Madhya Pradesh
Vikram Solar announced on Tuesday that it has successfully commissioned a 40 megawatt (MW) solar power photovoltaic (PV) plant for ILamp;FS Energy Development Co. The plant, spread over 260 acres of land in Madhya Pradesh, was installed within six months in two phases of 20 MW each, the company said in a release here. … Continue reading Vikram Solar commissions 40 MW solar power photovoltaic (PV) plant in Madhya Pradesh
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Punjab targets 1,000 MW solar energy by 2017
The Punjab government is targeting solar power generation of 1,000 MW by 2017 with a major investment in this sector coming from Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), a minister said on Tuesday. “Renewable energy is fast emerging as ‘sun-rising’ sector for NRIs due to investor friendly unique policies of Punjab with more than Rs.1,500 crore worth of … Continue reading Punjab targets 1,000 MW solar energy by 2017
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Enel Green Power reaches accord with Tesla on wind energy, solar power batteries
Enel Green Power and Tesla have today finalised an agreement for the testing of the integration of Tesla’s stationary energy storage systems with Enel Green Power’s solar and wind plants. The deal aims to increase output from EGP facilities and supply advanced services for a better overall integration of renewables into the grid. The … Continue reading Enel Green Power reaches accord with Tesla on wind energy, solar power batteries
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Wind power and solar energy were the clear winners in Germany
15 years ago, German politicians agreed to wean the country off fossil fuels and nuclear energy. The shift has been expensive and mistakes were made, but it has put Germany on a path to a cleaner, greener economy. Sitting at a big conference table in central Berlin, laden with fruit skewers and vegetarian sandwiches, … Continue reading Wind power and solar energy were the clear winners in Germany
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Kiribati to benefit from new photovoltaic solar power system
Kiribati has now completed the installation of a 400kWp solar photovoltaic or PV system to the South Tarawa electricity grid in Bikenibeu. Supported under the Pacific Environment Community or PEC Fund, the solar PV installation is the first ever grid connected system for Kiribati that will enable the Public Utilities Board to use solar … Continue reading Kiribati to benefit from new photovoltaic solar power system
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Nigeria’s first wind farm with 37 wind turbines almost complete
The wind velocity in Katsina is quite high, making it a conducive place to develop a wind farm. The wind farm is situated in Rimi village, 25 km south of Katsina City. 37 wind turbines, with a capacity of 275kW each, have already begun functioning on a trial basis and the transmission line … Continue reading Nigeria’s first wind farm with 37 wind turbines almost complete
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European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) appoints Kristian Ruby as Chief Policy Officer
Ruby is a widely recognised expert in sustainability communication and political affairs. He joins EWEA from Danish consultancy Operate, where he was manager in the sustainability team, specialising in climate, environment and energy issues. Prior to his consultancy work, Ruby worked as a journalist and served seven years as a public servant in the Danish … Continue reading European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) appoints Kristian Ruby as Chief Policy Officer
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Germany opens 295 MW offshore wind farm
A new 295MW wind farm off the German coast has officially been opened. German energy company RWE invested more than €1 billion (£720,000 million) in the project located in the north of Hamburg, The Nordsee Ost wind farm has 48 wind turbines, which will produce enough green power to supply around 320,000 households annually. Sigmar Gabriel, … Continue reading Germany opens 295 MW offshore wind farm
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Wind energy is a top-choice energy source
Most industry members and advocates know that wind power is a top-choice energy source. It’s affordable, it’s reliable, and it’s clean. But how does one impress that extraordinary combination of attributes upon the world? One speaker at the WINDPOWER 2015 Conference & Exhibition will shed some light on this question. Jonah Berger, Wharton School of … Continue reading Wind energy is a top-choice energy source
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O&M expenses present opportunity to lower cost of wind power
One of a new “Windsights” series highlighting insights from the WINDPOWER 2015 Conference & Exhibition – in the words of the experts themselves. A leading indication of wind energy’s impressive performance as a mainstream and competitive energy source is its continually lowering cost. The cost of wind energy dropped by over 50 percent between 2009 and 2013. … Continue reading O&M expenses present opportunity to lower cost of wind power
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Tory victory a huge blow to UK wind energy industry
The industry is concerned that wind energy, solar power, hydro and other low-carbon technologies could see further cuts to financial support – concerns bolstered by recent EU negotiations on green targets. These saw the UK Government fight hard – and successfully – to block European attempts to impose a target for the proportion of energy … Continue reading Tory victory a huge blow to UK wind energy industry
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Acquisition would bolster EnBW’s wind power portfolio
EnBW will make an offer for the assets of insolvent wind farm group Prokon.German business daily Handelsblatt reported that EnBW would make an offer that would value Prokon at least 500 million euros ($558.25 million). If successful, the acquisition would bolster EnBW’s wind power portfolio, helping it to diversify its business away from loss-making coal … Continue reading Acquisition would bolster EnBW’s wind power portfolio
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Brazilian state Minas Gerais to invest $324m in new photovoltaic solar energy projects
Minas Gerais, the south-eastern state of Brazil, will start auctions of solar photovoltaic power plants this year and will support the initiative with an initial $324 million. An estimated total investment of $1.66 billion will be required from the developers to complete the 31 solar parks. Brazil has become a very attractive market for … Continue reading Brazilian state Minas Gerais to invest $324m in new photovoltaic solar energy projects
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Hawaii Lawmakers Pass Nation’s First 100% Renewable Energy Requirement
Hawaii lawmakers voted 74-2 this week to pass the nation’s first 100% renewable energy requirement. The measure, House Bill 623, makes Hawaii a global leader in renewable energy policy by requiring that 100% of the islands’ electricity must be generated from renewable energy resources–such as wind energy, solar power, and geothermal energy-no later than 2045. … Continue reading Hawaii Lawmakers Pass Nation’s First 100% Renewable Energy Requirement
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EDC to expand Burgos solar power plant in Philippines
As of end-December, EDC had a total power portfolio of 1,441 MW — of which 1,159 MW are geothermal energy facilities. The rest covers solar energy, wind powerand hydro projects. The Energy Development Corp. (EDC) plans to expand its 4.1 megawatts solar power facility in Burgos, Ilocos Norte with a “perfect formula.” ENERGY DEVELOPMENT Corp. … Continue reading EDC to expand Burgos solar power plant in Philippines
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Iowa leading the charge in wind energy
The move to more renewable sources of energy is proving to be a breeze locally, with a new study showing that Iowa leads the nation for wind power. Mike Prior is executive director of Iowa Wind Energy Association, which issued the report. He says more than 28 percent of the energy produced in Iowa now … Continue reading Iowa leading the charge in wind energy
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Uruguay, the Quiet Green Revolution
Due to its lack of important fossil fuel fields, this Latin American country has been ‘forced’ to choose green sources, which account for 60% of its domestic electricity generation, so this has become one of the most interesting country in the continent, with Enel Green Power also building its first wind farm at Melowind, in … Continue reading Uruguay, the Quiet Green Revolution
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Australia falls behind in renewable energy
Australia has fallen behind similar economies around the world in the generation of renewable energy, a new report has found. The Climate Council’s new report, The global renewable energy boom: How Australia is missing out, says that despite having enough renewable energy resources to power the country 500 times over, jobs and investment in the … Continue reading Australia falls behind in renewable energy
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Wind energy in Cameroon: first wind power project this year
To promote renewable energy, the Cameroonian government is expected to launch its very first wind power project this year with “a pilot project in energy production […] in the Monts Bamboutos hills, with the construction of a 42 megawatt wind farm plant that can be extended to 80 megawatts.” Cameroun is facing a major … Continue reading Wind energy in Cameroon: first wind power project this year
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