ACCIONA Energía has announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Aruba owned Energy Entities to work together in the development of a Green Hydrogen Valley on the island. ACCIONA Energía will work with the State-Owned Energy Entities of Aruba to develop, construct and operate a green hydrogen plant … Continue reading Acciona Energía and Aruba sign deal for Green Hydrogen Valley
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Offshore wind roadmap launched in Sri Lanka
The World Bank Group has published the Offshore Wind Roadmap for Sri Lanka, commissioned by the Government of Sri Lanka and funded by the World Bank Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) and PROBLUE. The roadmap estimates the country’s locational offshore wind potential to be 56 GW and identifies two sites where Sri Lanka could build … Continue reading Offshore wind roadmap launched in Sri Lanka
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Concentrated solar power plants for site and technology selection in Egypt
The objective of this research is to investigate the implementation of two concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies in the 28 devoted locations in Egypt, in order to select the optimum site-specific CSP technology. This may be achieved by a validated thermo-economic simulation of power plants using the Sam advisory model and an investigation of the … Continue reading Concentrated solar power plants for site and technology selection in Egypt
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Improved design FOCUS concentrated solar pwer dish begins field trials
With an improved design for volume manufacturing, the updated Solarflux FOCUS parabolic dish concentrator has commenced field trials to demonstrate it’s solar-to-thermal conversion efficiency and operational reliability. Solarflux Energy Technologies, Inc. (Solarflux) is pleased to announce the start of field trials of an improved design FOCUS solar thermal parabolic dish concentrator. The trials are intended … Continue reading Improved design FOCUS concentrated solar pwer dish begins field trials
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Power generation from wind energy has the benefit of not contributing to global warming or polluting the air
But what is the monetary value of this benefit? Before diving into estimating the societal benefits of wind energy, let’s first look at the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted into the atmosphere from different energy technologies, as well as the impact of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) on public health. When looking … Continue reading Power generation from wind energy has the benefit of not contributing to global warming or polluting the air
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Brazil has 189 GW of offshore wind power in the pipeline
Rio Grande do Sul leads with 33% of the capacity registered with Ibama, followed by Ceará and Rio de Janeiro. Brazil has 189 GW of offshore wind projects currently under license at Ibama. Power generation from offshore wind is a still unexplored market in the country, but companies expect it to develop rapidly once the … Continue reading Brazil has 189 GW of offshore wind power in the pipeline
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Avangrid develops Artificial Intelligence to maintain maximum grid quality
Iberdrola, through its US subsidiary Avangrid, has launched a Data Science and Analytics team to develop unique and proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems that will focus on improving the reliability of its grid and maintaining the highest quality standards for its customers. Once completed, these machine learning models will change the way the company approaches … Continue reading Avangrid develops Artificial Intelligence to maintain maximum grid quality
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Renewable Energy Technologies-Top Ten Things You Need To Know
Renewable Energy Technologies: Paving the Path to a Sustainable Future In an era marked by growing concerns over climate change and depleting fossil fuel reserves, the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions has gained unprecedented importance. Renewable energy technologies have emerged as a beacon of hope, promising a cleaner and more secure energy future for our … Continue reading Renewable Energy Technologies-Top Ten Things You Need To Know
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U.S. Department of Energy Projects Strong Growth in U.S. Wind Power Sector
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released three annual reports showing that wind power continues to be one of the fastest growing and lowest cost sources of electricity in America and is poised for rapid growth. According to the new reports, wind power accounted for 22% of new electricity capacity installed in the United … Continue reading U.S. Department of Energy Projects Strong Growth in U.S. Wind Power Sector
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India can become a global supply chain powerhouse by accelerating its domestic wind energy market
India could become a key player in the global wind energy supply chain, according to the report From local wind power to global export hub: ‘India Wind Energy Market Outlook 2023-2027’ published today by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and MEC Intelligence (MEC+). The report emphasises the huge supply chain opportunities for India in … Continue reading India can become a global supply chain powerhouse by accelerating its domestic wind energy market
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UN Declares IRENA’s Founding Date as International Day for Clean Energy
IRENA endorses UN resolution proclaiming 26th January as International Day of Clean Energy, calling it a meaningful step towards achieving a just and inclusive energy transition. Today, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a resolution proclaiming the 26th January as the International Day of Clean Energy, the anniversary day of the founding of … Continue reading UN Declares IRENA’s Founding Date as International Day for Clean Energy
Continue readingTop 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Offshore Wind Energy
10. Offshore Wind Resources Are Abundant: Offshore wind has the potential to deliver large amounts of clean, renewable energy to fulfill the electrical needs of cities along U.S. coastlines. Under conditions that foster offshore wind utilization, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory estimates that the technical resource potential for U.S. offshore wind is more than 4,200 … Continue reading Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Offshore Wind Energy
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Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Wind Power
Brush up on your knowledge of wind! This article is part of the Energy.gov series highlighting the “Top Things You Didn’t Know About Energy” series. 10. Human civilizations have harnessed wind power for thousands of years. Early forms of windmills used wind to crush grain or pump water. Now, modern wind turbines use the wind … Continue reading Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Wind Power
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Beyond electricity: is hydrogen the key to greener smelting and refining?
In the metals and mining industry, the top contributors to CO2 emissions are smelting and refining processes. To date, much of the industry’s decarbonisation efforts have been focused on electrification. However, we’re starting to see a shift towards hydrogen as a replacement for fossil fuels in metallurgical processes. Our recent report, ‘Beyond electricity: Is hydrogen … Continue reading Beyond electricity: is hydrogen the key to greener smelting and refining?
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In Rural Malaysia, Local Communities Are Empowered to Develop and Maintain Renewable Power
Unjam Anak Makam and Maja Anak Mabang never imagined that they would play a role in bringing light to their villages in Sarawak, Malaysia. As graduates of a government certification training scheme after finishing their secondary schools, Unjam and Maja are some of the local youth who joined Ecogreen, one of the several companies assigned … Continue reading In Rural Malaysia, Local Communities Are Empowered to Develop and Maintain Renewable Power
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Suzlon wins an order for 201.6 MW of wind from O2 Power
One of the largest orders for new 3 MW Suzlon series wind turbines. Suzlon will supply 64 of its largest wind turbines with a nominal capacity of 3.15 MW each. Wind farm will end in 2025, with a total installed capacity of 201.6 MW.Suzlon Group, India’s largest provider of renewable energy solutions, today announced a … Continue reading Suzlon wins an order for 201.6 MW of wind from O2 Power
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Hydropower Is Key to a Clean Energy Future
This summer, Americans can clearly see and smell the evidence of climate change. Along the Eastern Seaboard, people have inhaled smoke from the nearly 900 wildfires ravaging Western Canada. This July was Earth’s hottest month ever recorded . Dangerous heat waves and heat domes have strangled cities for weeks at a time. But within all … Continue reading Hydropower Is Key to a Clean Energy Future
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The top challenges facing utilities today – and how to overcome them
Far beyond the power sector, people across the world are looking for ways to reduce the human impact on climate change. Utilities are driven to produce power more sustainably, as well as investing into new markets and technologies to support growth through innovation. For utilities, the energy transition has been underway for a long time, … Continue reading The top challenges facing utilities today – and how to overcome them
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Construction of a photovoltaic plant starts in Texas to supply solar power to Facebook
Iberdrola’s US subsidiary Avangrid has begun construction of the 240 MW True North photovoltaic plant in Falls County (Texas). It will supply clean, renewable energy to power the operations of Meta, the parent company of the social network Facebook, in the region. Since 2020, Meta’s global operations have been supported by 100% renewable energy. The … Continue reading Construction of a photovoltaic plant starts in Texas to supply solar power to Facebook
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Vestas wind power reduces its losses in the first half of the year
Vestas, a Danish wind turbine manufacturer, has reported that it posted net losses of €99 million in the first half of the year, which is a considerable reduction compared to the €884 million it lost in the same period last year. . Despite these losses, Vestas has experienced an 8% increase in its turnover in … Continue reading Vestas wind power reduces its losses in the first half of the year
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