The meteorological conditions in August proved favourable to renewable energy production that correspondingly accounted for 40% of monthly energy consumption according to figures released by REN, the national grid operator, on Monday. Wind power was able to outstrip average August production by 5% whilst solar power production for the first time ever accounted for … Continue reading Wind power meet 25% of August electricity demand in Portugal
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Wind Energy Project to Bring Investment to Portugal, Boosting Country’s Renewable Energy Cluster
Ventinveste, a consortium of some of Portugal’s top energy and engineering companies, and Ferrostaal GmbH, a project developer with investments worldwide, will build four wind farms in the country, in a €220 million investment that will strengthen the country’s renewable energy cluster. Project Ancora, as the venture is known, will comprise a combined 171,6 MW … Continue reading Wind Energy Project to Bring Investment to Portugal, Boosting Country’s Renewable Energy Cluster
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Iberian Peninsula’s geothermal energy can generate current electrical capacity five times over
The temperature increases by 30 ºC for every kilometre further underground. This thermal gradient, generated by the flow of heat from the inside of Earth and the breakdown of radioactive elements in the crust, produces geothermal power. About 500 power stations around the world already use it to generate electricity, although there are yet to … Continue reading Iberian Peninsula’s geothermal energy can generate current electrical capacity five times over
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Denmark, Portugal, and Spain Leading the World in Wind Power
Denmark produced one third of its electricity from the wind in 2013. In no other country has wind’s share of annual electricity generation yet topped 30 percent. But the Danes are not stopping there—they are eyeing a goal of 50 percent wind by 2020, with most of the needed expansion coming from offshore wind farms. … Continue reading Denmark, Portugal, and Spain Leading the World in Wind Power
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Wind Energy and Efficiency in Portugal
Enel Green Power Portugal is helping young people understand the benefits of renewable energy by offering them a chance to see its Serra da Capucha wind farm. EGP is opening the doors of the Serra da Capucha wind farm to local schools in Portugal and is taking part in a contest organised for young people … Continue reading Wind Energy and Efficiency in Portugal
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Project allows mid-Atlantic island to boost wind power capacity while maintaining stability of grid
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has delivered and commissioned a microgrid control solution that enables the island of Faial in the Atlantic ocean to add more wind energy to its power mix without destabilizing the network. Faial is one of nine volcanic islands in the Azores, a Portuguese archipelago located midway between … Continue reading Project allows mid-Atlantic island to boost wind power capacity while maintaining stability of grid
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Portugal reaches 225.5 MW of installed photovoltaic capacity
Cumulative photovoltaic capacity in Portugal reached 225.5 MW at the end of 2012, according to a report published by the Portuguese energy regulator, DGGE (Direcção Geral de Energia e Geologia), on March 4. Of these, 99.8 MW was photovoltaic power installed via mini-generation (up to 3.68 kW) and micro-generation (up to 250 kW) schemes. In … Continue reading Portugal reaches 225.5 MW of installed photovoltaic capacity
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Gamesa lands a wind energy contract to service 400 MW of wind turbines for EDP Renewables in Europe
Gamesa will perform maintenance services for a period of three years – which may be extended for another three years – on 402 Gamesa- built wind turbines, each with capacity of 850 kW, and on 29 Gamesa 2.0 MW turbines. Additionally, it will provide technical assistance for 179 wind turbines, each with capacity of … Continue reading Gamesa lands a wind energy contract to service 400 MW of wind turbines for EDP Renewables in Europe
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WindFloat project ushers in a new era of offshore wind energy
EVWIND The WindFloat Agucadoura unit is a Vestas 2 MW floating wind turbine moored in water depths of slightly less than 50 meters, 4 km offshore the northern coast of Portugal. Portugal’s first offshore wind turbine – a floating offshore wind turbine called the WindFloat Agucadoura – has been installed and certified. ABS, the leading … Continue reading WindFloat project ushers in a new era of offshore wind energy
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Continue readingUzbekistan to establish solar energy institute
The institute is expected to combine the functions of science, technology and design company, whose mission will be to draft specific projects in the field of solar power.
Continue readingNissan and China partner Dongfeng to invest $8 bln, including electric vehicles
The two firms plan to nearly double annual sales and launch a zero-emission electric car with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingDOE Announces up to $70 Million to Reduce Cost of Geothermal Energy
“The United States remains a global leader in geothermal energy development, and we can leverage our experience to develop more energy here while increasing our competitiveness.”
Continue readingAWEA submits comments to improve USFWS proposals
The USFWS draft policies jeopardize more than 34,000 megawatts of wind power projects, over 27,500 jobs, $103 million in potential landowner revenue, and $68 billion in investment.
Continue readingGraphene for innovative energy storage
The UT-Austin material?s processing techniques are already readily scalable to electric vehicles to expanding power availability from wind energy and solar power sources.
Continue readingRajasthan Solar Energy Policy 2011
The Rajasthan State will promote setting up of solar power projects. The total capacity under this category will be distributed equally between SPV and solar concentrating thermal power plants.
Continue readingChevy Volt Owners Write Their Own Fuel Economy Stories
Since he took delivery of his 2011 Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended-range capability in December, Mike DiPisa is averaging 231 miles per gallon of gasoline.
Continue readingCanada’s Largest Wind Power Plant Approved
Greengate is currently exploring wind energy programs that will develop over 1550 megwatts of wind turbines in Canada, but the company is not alone. Alberta has seen a big increase in wind farm projects.
Continue readingSouth Africa could produce its first concentrating solar power from a mooted solar farm by 2012
Eskom wants to diversify the energy mix of Africa’s largest economy towards cleaner sources such as concentrated solar energy and wind energy.
Continue readingChina Wind Power Reports Second Quarter FY2011 Financial Results
China Wind Power International Corp. (TSX-V: CNW) reported its financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended September 30, 2010. All amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.
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