The Freudenberg Group has developed a broad range of technically challenging product solutions and services for the fast growing American wind energy market. Various operating companies of the Freudenberg Group are dedicating considerable effort to the development of renewable energy resources. The extensive product portfolio ranges from sealing product innovations from Simrit, over several thousand … Continue reading Freudenberg Group Engages in American Wind Energy Market
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European wind power industry backs Commission proposal to boost carbon price
The European Commission has today taken action to shore-up the EU’s Emission Trading System (ETS) by proposing to delay the auctioning of carbon allowances. Delaying allowances is needed to prevent further falls in the carbon price. The move must now be agreed by Member States and the European Parliament. “The European Commission has finally taken … Continue reading European wind power industry backs Commission proposal to boost carbon price
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Wind farm: UK subsidy cut less severe than feared but future targets in jeopardy
Investors and potential investors in onshore wind energy in the UK can breathe a sigh of relief today after the government agreed to cut subsidies by 10% from April 2013, and not 25% as was previously feared. “Renewable energy will create a multibillion-pound boom for the British economy, driving growth and supporting jobs across the … Continue reading Wind farm: UK subsidy cut less severe than feared but future targets in jeopardy
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Is Utility-Scale Solar Power a Reality in Chile?
These requirements open the door for concentrating solar power (CSP) installations, some of which, like Solar Reserve’s Crescent Dunes concentrated solar thermal project, already incorporate storage in their design. Greening the Chilean mining industry with photovoltaics. In 2012, nearly 3 gigawatts of solar energy projects were submitted for environmental review in Chile, of which 693 … Continue reading Is Utility-Scale Solar Power a Reality in Chile?
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Wind turbines: On turbine sound, it’s Bryce vs. science
Insistent wind critic Robert Bryce had a column in the National Review last week which raised a number of objections to wind power. Clean Line Energy’s Jimmy Glotfelty responded in an op-ed, to which Mr. Bryce has written an additional response. Among the issues Mr. Bryce discusses is that of wind turbine sound. The following … Continue reading Wind turbines: On turbine sound, it’s Bryce vs. science
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EDP Renewables 1H 2012: EBITDAup by 23% (YoY) to 504 million Euros
REVE EDP Renewables (EDP Renováveis, Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the world’s third-largest wind energy producer, today announced that in 1H 2012 electricity output increased by 13%YoY to 9.9TWh, as a result of the capacity growth over the last 12 months ( 339 MW),an average load factor of 32% … Continue reading EDP Renewables 1H 2012: EBITDAup by 23% (YoY) to 504 million Euros
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Interior Unveils National Solar Power Plan for Public Lands
“We appreciate the extensive efforts of Secretaries Chu and Salazar and the Departments of Energy and Interior on the Solar PEIS and we look forward to developing our next generation of utility-scale concentrated solar power projects to provide utilities with clean, sustainable and reliable solar energy.” The Departments of the Interior and Energy released a … Continue reading Interior Unveils National Solar Power Plan for Public Lands
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GE, Gama complete Turkish wind farm as country boosts renewables
Located in the city of ?zmir in the Aegean region, the 10-megawatt wind power project began generating electricity on July 4, 2012. Four 2.5-megawatt GE wind turbines, which just surpassed two gigawatts of installed capacity worldwide, are in use at the site. GAMA Enerji’s other wind farm, the 22.5-megawatt Sares wind farm, uses nine 2.5-megawatt … Continue reading GE, Gama complete Turkish wind farm as country boosts renewables
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Obama Administration Releases Final Solar Energy Program
. “We appreciate the extensive efforts of Secretaries Chu and Salazar and the Departments of Energy and Interior on the Solar PEIS and we look forward to developing our next generation of utility-scale concentrating solar power projects to provide utilities with clean, sustainable and reliable solar energy.” The Departments of Interior and Energy today announced … Continue reading Obama Administration Releases Final Solar Energy Program
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BHEL commissions Karnataka’s largest solar power plant
The SPV Plant has been built using Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic (C-SI PV) technology, which is well proven and has the longest operational experience across the world. The Electronics Division of Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has commissioned the 5-MW eco-friendly grid connected solar power plant at Shivanasamudram near Mandya in Karnataka. This is the largest solar … Continue reading BHEL commissions Karnataka’s largest solar power plant
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First U.S. Commercial, Grid-Connected Tidal Energy Project
Today, Energy Secretary Steven Chu recognized the nation’s first commercial, grid-connected tidal energy project off the coast of Eastport, Maine. Leveraging a $10 million investment from the Energy Department, Ocean Renewable Power Company (ORPC) will deploy its first commercial tidal energy device into Cobscook Bay this summer. The project, which injected $14 million into the … Continue reading First U.S. Commercial, Grid-Connected Tidal Energy Project
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Wind energy: Gamesa to deliver wind turbines MW to Huadian Group in China
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has just signed a deal to supply 48 MW of capacity of its G87-2.0 MW Class S wind turbine to Chinese wind power company Huadian Group for a wind farm the power company built in Liyushan of Fujian Province. All the machines will be started to deliver … Continue reading Wind energy: Gamesa to deliver wind turbines MW to Huadian Group in China
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DENSO Develops Vehicle-to-Home Power Supply System for Electric Vehicles
DENSO Corporation has developed a vehicle-to-home (V2H) power supply system for electric vehicles (EV), which is designed to work in coordination with DENSO’ s home energy management system (HEMS). “DENSO and Toyota is working together to develop a V2H power supply system that uses alternating current, and has been conducting demonstration tests using plug-in hybrid … Continue reading DENSO Develops Vehicle-to-Home Power Supply System for Electric Vehicles
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Nova Mining Corp Receives Second Lithium Supply Agreement From Major Chinese Battery Manufacturer
Nova Mining Corp. (OTCBB:NVMN) celebrated the news from China today that Company management has executed an unprecedented second LOI for the supply of lithium to a major battery manufacturing company in Shenzhen, China. The second Chinese manufacturer is the Shirui Battery Company. Shirui is a major international manufacturer and supplier of … Continue reading Nova Mining Corp Receives Second Lithium Supply Agreement From Major Chinese Battery Manufacturer
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Roadmap for Solar Energy Development on Public Lands
As part of President Obama’s all-of-the-above energy strategy, the Department of the Interior, in partnership with the Department of Energy, will publish the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for solar energy development in six southwestern states—Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The final Solar PEIS represents a major step forward in the … Continue reading Roadmap for Solar Energy Development on Public Lands
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Kenya launches biggest geothermal energy plant
Kenya on Monday launched its biggest investment in geothermal power generation with the commissioning of a 280 megawatts (MW) plant at Olkaria, Naivasha, about 100 km west of the capital Nairobi. The project of nearly 950 million U.S. dollars will be completed in December 2014, enabling geothermal to contribute 30 percent to the country’s energy … Continue reading Kenya launches biggest geothermal energy plant
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Wind farm rises on Alaskan island
Look hard to the west from mainland Anchorage. The horizon is changing fast. Tall towers are rising up on Fire Island as Cook Inlet Region Inc. builds its long-talked-about wind farm. By the end of September, it is expected to be producing electricity – the first megawatt-scale wind project in Southcentral Alaska. From select vantage … Continue reading Wind farm rises on Alaskan island
Continue readingRepsol – Developing synergies in energy
Repsol is no stranger to offshore activity, having operated in the most demanding of environments for the exploration and production of oil and gas. However one of the challenges for Repsol as an energy company has been to increase its knowledge and experience by investing further in the research and development of renewable energy sources. … Continue reading Repsol – Developing synergies in energy
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Wind Energy to Quench Thirst of Power
The Brazilian economy today can be characterized into one of the fastest growing economies of the world. The population figures too are raising eyebrows. Being Latin America’s largest nation, this burgeoning economy’s consumption of power has been a major issue of discussion worldwide. Also, with the rising growth rate of overall installed capacity year by … Continue reading Wind Energy to Quench Thirst of Power
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AEG Power Solutions wins a major follow-up contract with activ solar for photovoltaic power plant equipment
AEG Power Solutions, global leading manufacturer of power electronic systems and solutions for industrial power supplies and renewable energies, signed a major contract with Vienna based company Activ Solar. This deal covers photovoltaic utility scale equipment and services for a minimum of 170 MW until the end of 2013. It is an extension of the … Continue reading AEG Power Solutions wins a major follow-up contract with activ solar for photovoltaic power plant equipment
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