In response to the global economic slowdown, China has stepped up its investments in green energy, with a new focus on solar PV, wind and hydropower developments. On December 6, 2024, the Chinese government announced that it would allocate an additional $30 billion to renewable energy projects over the next five years, as part of … Continue reading China expands investments in wind, hydropower and photovoltaic (PV) energy amid global economic slowdown
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Infinity Power to develop 1 GW photovoltaic, wind energy, hydro, battery storage in Sierra Leone by 2033
Infinity Power, a joint venture between Netherlands-headquartered Infinity Group and UAE-based Masdar, announced on Monday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sierra Leone to develop 1-gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy capacity in the West African country in phases by 2033. Infinity Power said in a statement that it will collaborate closely … Continue reading Infinity Power to develop 1 GW photovoltaic, wind energy, hydro, battery storage in Sierra Leone by 2033
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As climate change threatens hydropower, Zambia and Zimbabwe hurry toward photovoltaic solar power
Zambia and Zimbabwe, two southern African countries heavily reliant on Lake Kariba for power generation, are facing extended daily power cuts of 12 to 18 hours due to dropping water levels caused by climate change. The two countries are predominantly dependent on hydropower on Kariba – the world’s largest man-made lake on their shared border … Continue reading As climate change threatens hydropower, Zambia and Zimbabwe hurry toward photovoltaic solar power
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Iberdrola optimizes hydroelectric pumping in Galicia, and hybridizes a battery with pumping at the Santiago Sil – Xares plant
Iberdrola already has all the permits and previous authorizations for the improvement and optimization of the Santiago Sil – Xares pumped storage power plant. The project consists of the installation of a static starter and a 5 MWh battery that will make the coupling to the grid of the existing reversible pumping groups more flexible. … Continue reading Iberdrola optimizes hydroelectric pumping in Galicia, and hybridizes a battery with pumping at the Santiago Sil – Xares plant
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Iberdrola takes another step forward towards the commissioning of the Tâmega Hydroelectric Complex
Iberdrola has taken another step towards the commissioning of the Tâmega Hydroelectric Complex by successfully connecting to the grid one of the two turbines of the Alto Tâmega Hydroelectric Power Plant – the last of the Complex’s turbines to come on stream. The Tâmega Hydroelectric Complex is made up of three power plants: the Alto … Continue reading Iberdrola takes another step forward towards the commissioning of the Tâmega Hydroelectric Complex
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Iberdrola to install Spain’s first hybrid hydroelectric and solar plant
Iberdrola España has obtained environmental approval for Spain’s first hybrid photovoltaic and hydroelectric plantExternal link, opens in new window. with the publication of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in the Official State Gazette (BOE). Called HIDRO Cedillo, the project will be located in Cedillo (Extremadura) and will have a capacity of 86.4 megawatts (MW) with … Continue reading Iberdrola to install Spain’s first hybrid hydroelectric and solar plant
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Pumped storage hydropower in China helping to integrate wind energy and solar power
China is building pumped-storage hydropower facilities to increase the flexibility of the power grid and accommodate growing wind and solar power. As of May 2023, China had 50 gigawatts (GW) of operational pumped-storage capacity, 30% of global capacity and more than any other country. China’s pumped-storage capacity is set to increase even more, with 89 GW of … Continue reading Pumped storage hydropower in China helping to integrate wind energy and solar power
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Filling of the Alto Tâmega reservoir to begin
The construction of the Alto Tâmega Hydroelectric Power Plant continues to progress at a good pace. The civil works are practically finished and the electromechanical assemblies will be completed by the end of 2023, when commissioning will begin. Alto Tâmega, with 160 MW, is the last of the three developments that make up the Tâmega … Continue reading Filling of the Alto Tâmega reservoir to begin
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Wind power and solar energy gain ground to hydroelectric plants in Brazil
The expansion of wind energy and photovoltaic solar power plants in Brazil is about to overtake hydroelectric plants as the main energy matrix in the country. According to the Ten-Year Energy Plan, which sets the guidelines for the expansion of the electricity sector in the country until 2027, hydroelectric plants, which in 2018 represented 64 … Continue reading Wind power and solar energy gain ground to hydroelectric plants in Brazil
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USTDA Supports Development of Hydropower in Malawi
U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to the Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and Mining (MNREM) of the Republic of Malawi. The grant will fund a feasibility study to support the development of a hydropower plant on the Luweya River, located in the Nkhata Bay District in Malawi’s Northern Region. “This grant represents … Continue reading USTDA Supports Development of Hydropower in Malawi
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The Wide World of Small Hydro
The development potential of small hydropower worldwide has been estimated to be 173GW, and while Africa, Asia and Latin America show the greatest potential, plants in Europe can also offer a significant contribution to domestic electricity systems, responding to sustainability, distributed generation and energy security needs. The path towards green energy development is not limited … Continue reading The Wide World of Small Hydro
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Spanish island El Hierro to be fully powered by wind energy, hydroelectric
Spain’s Canary Islands, El Hierro, is making a splash by becoming the first island in the world fully energy self-sufficient through combined water and wind power. A wind farm opening at the end of June will turn into electricity the gusts that rake the steep cliffs and green mountains of the volcanic island off the … Continue reading Spanish island El Hierro to be fully powered by wind energy, hydroelectric
Continue readingWind power Vestas Opens Office in Romania
Vestas, the world leader in wind power, has opened a new office in Bucharest, showing confidence in the development of the Romanian wind turbines market. The office will serve the Romanian wind farm market.
Continue readingAmerican wind power surmounted challenges in 2010
Despite significant challenges in 2010, the U.S. wind energy industry continued to make good on its promise to strengthen America, and laid the foundation for a strong return in 2011.
Continue readingCharging Stations for Electric Vehicles Installed in Minnesota
Coulomb Technologies announced that the first public ChargePoint® Networked Charging Station for electric vehicles (EVs) is now installed in Minnesota.
Continue readingRechargeable Batteries Market to Reach US$16.4 Billion by 2015
Factors driving market growth include growing consumer acceptance and increasing role of rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles.
Continue readingFirst wind farm in Washington state
The First Wind Energy company is seeking permits for up to 50 wind turbines on land leased from farmers.
Continue readingSouth Africa announced huge 5,000 MW solar power plant
The ongoing feasibility study has already identified the site, near the town of Upington, and the investment will be about 16 billion euros. The Government hopes to start construction by 2012.
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