Plus Power™ announced it has begun operating its Kapolei Energy Storage facility on Oahu, Hawaii, the most advanced grid-scale battery energy storage system in the world, helping transition the state’s electric power from coal and oil to solar photovoltaic and wind power. “This is a landmark milestone in the transition to clean energy,” said Brandon Keefe, Plus Power’s Executive … Continue reading World’s most advanced battery energy storage system comes online, speeding Hawaii’s transition to 100% renewable energy
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Hawaii aims for 100% renewables
The US State of Hawaii has been an innovator in renewable energy in recent years and has steadily been reducing its heavily reliance upon fossil fuels to supply its electricity needs, But still 70% of its electricity is supplied by oil.[1] In 2014, a goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045 was set for the … Continue reading Hawaii aims for 100% renewables
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Floating wind turbines proposed in Hawaii
Floating wind turbines have been proposed for the 72-mile wide Ka’ie’iewaho Channel, which separates Kauai and Oahu and the environmental conservation group Life of the Land is calling for meetings on both islands to bring the public up to speed. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has received unsolicited bids from two companies to build … Continue reading Floating wind turbines proposed in Hawaii
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Hawaii offshore wind power projects get boost from Obama administration
The Obama administration has taken the first step to support the development of offshore wind energy off the coast of Hawaii. “Hawaii has important offshore wind energy potential, and we will continue our work with stakeholders across the spectrum to create a path forward for sustainable offshore-energy development in the right places with the lowest … Continue reading Hawaii offshore wind power projects get boost from Obama administration
Continue readingHawaii wind farm nearly complete
Work is nearing completion on the $13 million Lalamilo Wind Farm in South Kohala on the Big Island, which will power the County of Hawaii’s Department of Water Supply, a county executive told Pacific Business News this week. Developed by California-based Lalamilo Wind Co. LLC, the 3.3-megawatt project on 126 acres will power the eight … Continue reading Hawaii wind farm nearly complete
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Maui may get its first two major solar power projects
Maui Electric has signed power purchase agreements with Maui-based developers for two major solar power plants totaling about 5.7-megawatts, which would be the first projects of its kind on the Valley Isle. The contracts were filed with the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission, which still needs to approve these agreements. Developer South Maui Renewables Resources — … Continue reading Maui may get its first two major solar power projects
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Northwest Energy Innovations launches wave energy device in Hawai’i
After a several months of preparation, Northwest Energy Innovations (NWEI) has successfully deployed its Azura™ wave energy device at the United States Navy’s Wave Energy Test Site (WETS) near Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Hawai’i. The device will be deployed for 12 months of grid-connected testing as part of a rigorous program to commercialize the Azura technology. … Continue reading Northwest Energy Innovations launches wave energy device in Hawai’i
Continue readingHawaii enacts nation’s first 100% renewable energy requirement
Hawaii enacted a law this week that requires all of the state’s electricity to be produced from renewable energy sources no later than 2045. The new policy, Act 97, makes Hawaii the first state in the nation to adopt a 100 percent renewable requirement, further solidifying Hawaii’s role as a global clean energy leader. “Hawaii … Continue reading Hawaii enacts nation’s first 100% renewable energy requirement
Continue readingHawaii 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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Offshore wind energy project planned for Hawaii
Offshore wind energy developers have recently taken a look at possible locations in the Pacific Ocean off the Hawaiian Islands to create what would become the United States’ first floating offshore wind farm, a Hawaii renewable energy industry executive confirmed to PBN. Thus far, there are no offshore wind farms up and running in … Continue reading Offshore wind energy project planned for Hawaii
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Saft to Supply Li-ion Battery Energy Storage System for Kauai Island
Saft, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of advanced technology batteries for industry, has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by Kauai Island Utility Co-operative (KIUC) to provide a Li-ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) consisting of 8 Intensium Max 20 M containers to stabilize the Kauai island electrical grid. Saft’s BESS will be deployed … Continue reading Saft to Supply Li-ion Battery Energy Storage System for Kauai Island
Continue readingKahuku Wind Energy project returns to full capacity
First Wind, an independent U.S.-based renewable energy company with wind projects in Hawaii, today announced that the Kahuku Wind project on the North Shore of O
Continue readingHawaiian Electric Companies hit new high in renewable energy use in 2012
The Hawaiian Electric Companies (Hawaiian Electric, Hawaiian Electric Light, and Maui Electric) reached a record 13.9 percent of electricity needs from renewable generation in 2012, according to a Hawaiian Electric news release–well on the way to passing Hawaii’s next clean energy requirement of 15 percent in 2015, which is part of the state’s Renewable Portfolio … Continue reading Hawaiian Electric Companies hit new high in renewable energy use in 2012
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Chevron plans concentrating solar power plant for process heat at Hawaii refinery
Chevron USA Inc. will to construct and operate a concentrating solar thermal power plant (CSP) at the Chevron Kapolei Refinery in Oahu, Hawaii. The project will be utilized to offset burning of fossil fuels used to generate heat and steam for internal use. U.S. oil major Chevron Corporation is planning to build a solar thermal … Continue reading Chevron plans concentrating solar power plant for process heat at Hawaii refinery
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Chevron to build CSP (Concentrated Solar Power) system for Hawaii’s Kapolei Refinery
Chevron Corp.’s Hawaii operation is planning to develop a solar thermal demonstration project at its Kapolei refinery, which will be used to offset burning fossil fuels utilized to generate heat and steam for internal use. The 15.5-acre project, dubbed the “Chevron Hawaii Concentrated Solar Process,” is expected to break ground in the second half of … Continue reading Chevron to build CSP (Concentrated Solar Power) system for Hawaii’s Kapolei Refinery
Continue readingNew Auwahi Wind Energy Project Dedicated To Maui
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz, Hawaii Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui and Maui County Mayor Alan Arakawa today joined officials from Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, BP Wind Energy and community leaders for the dedication of the new Auwahi Wind facility on Ulupalakua Ranch. The eight wind turbines are situated along the slopes of the Haleakala … Continue reading New Auwahi Wind Energy Project Dedicated To Maui
Continue readingThe $140 million Auwahi Wind energy project went online in Hawaii
Sempra U.S. Gas and Power and BP Wind Energy joined forces to build eight wind turbines on Ulupalakua Ranch land that are capable of powering 10,000 Maui homes. in December and was blessed and dedicated Friday. It is capable of producing 21 megawatts of power and has an 11-megawatt battery to store more than 4 … Continue reading The $140 million Auwahi Wind energy project went online in Hawaii
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Wind energy and birds: First Wind preparing Habitat preserve that will protect threatened bird species in West Maui
First Wind, an independent U.S.-based renewable energy company, announced it has begun work on two areas in the West Maui hills that are designed to preserve the population of threatened or endangered seabirds on the island and potentially encourage their population growth. Kahu Alika, long-time minister of Keawala`i Congregational Church in Makena on Maui, held … Continue reading Wind energy and birds: First Wind preparing Habitat preserve that will protect threatened bird species in West Maui
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Wind turbines installed at Honolulu Harbor site
Navatek Ltd. said last week that it has installed two Renewegy VP-20 wind turbines at its Pier 41 site in Honolulu to reduce its energy consumption and production costs. The $500,000, 40-kilowatt project, which became operational just a few days ago, is expected to cut the Honolulu-based high-technology company’s $45,000 annual electric bill in half. … Continue reading Wind turbines installed at Honolulu Harbor site
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Sempra US Gas & Power and BP Wind Energy Complete Hawaii Wind Farm
Sempra U.S. Gas & Power and BP Wind Energy today announced the full commercial operation of the 21 megawatt (MW) Auwahi Wind facility. The power project includes eight new wind turbines on the southeast ridge of Maui’s Haleakala volcano. “We are very pleased to complete construction of Auwahi Wind both on time and on budget,” … Continue reading Sempra US Gas & Power and BP Wind Energy Complete Hawaii Wind Farm
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