A study published by the Spanish Electricity Network (Red Electica Espanola) on Thursday showed renewables covered 42.2 percent of the demand for electricity in mainland Spain in 2013 with wind energy the main contributor. Wind energy produced 21.2 percent of the country’s electricity, 3.1 percent up on the 18.1 percent from 2012. Meanwhile, hydro-electric power … Continue reading Renewable energy covers 42 pct of Spain’s electricity needs in 2013
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Integrating smart meters, solar energy, electric vehicles and energy storage capabilities
Summers in Austin, Texas are hot. Temperatures rise to an average of 97 degrees Fahrenheit daily, causing residents to swelter and energy bills to soar. However, one Recovery Act-funded project is helping find a way to turn down the heat on electricity bills. The Pecan Street Project is testing a new smart grid system in … Continue reading Integrating smart meters, solar energy, electric vehicles and energy storage capabilities
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Qatar Solar Energy secures silicon supply with Kazakhstan energy company
Qatar Solar Energy (QSE) has signed an agreement with Kazakhstan-based energy company Kazatomprom for the supply of solar grade silicon, which will accelerate Qatar’s renewable energy production. In line with the deal, Kazatomprom will supply QSE with the silicon, a raw material used to make solar panels, at what the Qatari company has described … Continue reading Qatar Solar Energy secures silicon supply with Kazakhstan energy company
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557 GW of new renewable energy capacity to come online in Europe by 2030
The next decade and a half will see renewable energy raise its share of European electricity generation capacity from 40% in 2012, to 60% in 2030, while the share of fossil-fuel sources such as coal and gas falls from 48% to 27%, according to a major report from research company Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The … Continue reading 557 GW of new renewable energy capacity to come online in Europe by 2030
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Cumulative Global Solar PV Demand Surpasses 150 GW in 1H’14
The global solar PV industry continues to show strong growth, with over 150 GW of solar PV installed across the world. The industry has steadily grown over the past several years, increasing from an installed base of only 5 GW in 2005 to almost 200 GW forecast by the end of 2014. This growth was … Continue reading Cumulative Global Solar PV Demand Surpasses 150 GW in 1H’14
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Canadian Solar announces 12.6 MW solar power supply agreement in Turkey
Canadian Solar Inc., one of the world’s largest solar power companies, today announced that it has recently signed a sales contract to supply 12.6MW of photovoltaic modules to Kayseri Organized Industry Zone (KOIZ) and a consortium of companies in KOIZ (BESLER Tekstil San. ve Tic. A.S and HASCELIK Group of companies- Hascelik Cable, Coreal Cable … Continue reading Canadian Solar announces 12.6 MW solar power supply agreement in Turkey
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Trina Solar CEO elected first president of newly-established China Photovoltaic Industry Association
Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) (“Trina Solar” or the “Company”), a global leader in photovoltaic (“PV”) modules, solutions, and services, today announced its chairman and chief executive officer, Mr. Jifan Gao, has been elected as the first president of the newly-established China Photovoltaic Industry Association (“CPIA”) during its inaugural founding ceremony and member congress held … Continue reading Trina Solar CEO elected first president of newly-established China Photovoltaic Industry Association
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ADFD grants Dh33m loan to bolster renewable energy sector in Sierra Leone
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, ADFD, has signed a loan agreement with the government of Sierra Leone, by which the fund will provide more than Dh33 million in financing to the Solar Park Freetown project. Mohammad Saif Al Suwaidi, Director General of ADFD, and Dr. Kaifala Marah, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning in Sierra … Continue reading ADFD grants Dh33m loan to bolster renewable energy sector in Sierra Leone
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SunEdison, IDB, OPIC and CorpBanca Close US$ 190 Million Project Financing for one of the Largest Merchant Solar Power Plants in Latin America
The debt proceeds will be used in Chile for the construction of a 72.8 MWp (megawatt) solar power plant, to inject energy directly into the Sistema Interconectado del Norte Grande (SING), selling all its production in the spot market (merchant solar). SunEdison, a leading global solar technology manufacturer and provider of solar energy services, today … Continue reading SunEdison, IDB, OPIC and CorpBanca Close US$ 190 Million Project Financing for one of the Largest Merchant Solar Power Plants in Latin America
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Wind turbines have an energy payback of 6 months
A new study finds that wind turbines have an energy payback of 6 months, which is comparable to the best solar photovoltaic systems. In other words, in their first six months of operation, large wind turbines produce the same total amount of energy that was needed to produce and install them. That is the conclusion … Continue reading Wind turbines have an energy payback of 6 months
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Mexico’s largest rooftop photovoltaic solar energy array features SolarWorld panels
The system will power the Mexico operations of Plantronics, a global producer of audio communications headphones. The project is the second of SolarWorld solar panels at a Plantronics facility. In 2011, the headset manufacturer installed 608 kilowatts of roof-mounted and carport-mounted solar arrays at its headquarters in Santa Cruz, Calif. “Being responsible with the environment … Continue reading Mexico’s largest rooftop photovoltaic solar energy array features SolarWorld panels
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Germany set new solar power records
The Fraunhofer ISE research institute has announced that Germany set a record high for solar energy use on June 9—on that day the country’s solar power output rose to 23.1 GW—50.6 percent of all electricity demand. The record occurred over a holiday, which meant less demand, but it still marks a major step forward for … Continue reading Germany set new solar power records
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China Leads World to Solar Power Record in 2013
In the last two years, countries around the world have added almost as much new solar photovoltaics (PV) capacity as had been added since the invention of the solar cell. Nearly 38,000 megawatts of PV came online in 2013, a new annual record. In all, the world’s installed PV generating capacity is now close to … Continue reading China Leads World to Solar Power Record in 2013
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UAE’s Masdar, Saudi’s KACARE Sign Deal To Develop Clean Energy
UAE’s Masdar and Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE) announced an agreement that will allow increased cooperation between the two Gulf Arab states in developing renewable energy in the region. The agreement will facilitate joint investment by both agencies in clean energy projects and green technology investment funds, official news … Continue reading UAE’s Masdar, Saudi’s KACARE Sign Deal To Develop Clean Energy
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First Solar selected to build 150 MW photovoltaic solar power plant in California
First Solar announced that it has been selected by independent energy company Tenaska Solar Ventures to design and build the 150 megawatt (MW)AC Tenaska Imperial Solar Energy Center West project near El Centro, California. “We are pleased to continue our relationship with Tenaska”. First Solar will provide full Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services on … Continue reading First Solar selected to build 150 MW photovoltaic solar power plant in California
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French nuclear more costly than renewables by 2020
Electricity produced by onshore wind and solar plants may become more competitive with power generated by upgraded nuclear plants in France by the end of this decade, a study by environmental group Greenpeace showed on Thursday. The study comes a week before Energy Minister Segolene Royal presents the broad lines of a much-delayed framework … Continue reading French nuclear more costly than renewables by 2020
Continue readingChina adjusts taxation to promote solar photovoltaic (PV)
China’s taxation authorities announced on Wednesday that buyers of distributed photovoltaic (PV) power should invoice for purchases, a move to reduce the tax burden on PV power producers and promote green energy. The buyers, mainly companies of the State Grid, will be required to invoice power generators from July 1 to make PV power transactions … Continue reading China adjusts taxation to promote solar photovoltaic (PV)
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President Bachelet of Chile Inaugurates Latin America’s Largest Solar Power Photovoltaic Plant
The Amanecer Solar CAP plant was developed, built and interconnected by SunEdison under an energy purchase agreement with CAP Group. It has 100 MW (megawatts) of installed capacity and is located in the municipality of Copiapo, in the Atacama Desert. – The project, which was built in only six months and is interconnected to the … Continue reading President Bachelet of Chile Inaugurates Latin America’s Largest Solar Power Photovoltaic Plant
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Solar photovoltaic (PV) industry
Following a two-year slump, in which oversupply drove down module prices and many manufacturers reported negative gross margins, the solar PV industry began to recover during 2013. It was still a challenging year, particularly in Europe, where shrinking markets left installers, distributors, and others struggling to stay afloat. Consolidation continued among manufacturers, but, by late … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic (PV) industry
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The solar power photovoltaic (PV) market had a record year, adding more than 39 GW in 2013
The solar energy photovoltaic PV market had a record year, adding more than 39 GW in 2013 for a total exceeding 139 GW. China saw spectacular growth, accounting for nearly one-third of global capacity added, followed by Japan and the United States. Solar PV is starting to play a substantial role in electricity generation … Continue reading The solar power photovoltaic (PV) market had a record year, adding more than 39 GW in 2013
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