Africa has a huge and largely untapped potential for renewable energy development, and Enel Green Power is building six plants in South Africa, as well as studying the possibility of participating in further public tenders. With a wide availability of renewable energy sources, growing economies, a rapidly expanding electricity demand and limited electrification in rural … Continue reading Africa: the Future of Renewable Energy
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EU Commission has capitulated to anti-renewables lobby groups
The European Commission proposes a greenhouse gas target of 40% and a renewables target of 27% by 2030 in its Communication published today. This is despite its own figures which show that setting a 30% renewables target would create over 560,000 more jobs in Europe and boost economic growth while saving billions on imported fossil … Continue reading EU Commission has capitulated to anti-renewables lobby groups
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IRENA Maps Out Path to Double the Global Share of Renewable Energy
The global renewable energy share can reach and exceed 30 per cent by 2030 at no extra cost, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says in a report, “REmap 2030,” that was published today. The study maps out a pathway for doubling the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix based on the … Continue reading IRENA Maps Out Path to Double the Global Share of Renewable Energy
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European Parliament committees vote yes to 2030 renewables target
MEPs have reaffirmed their support for an ambitious climate and energy policy and their commitment to renewable energy by supporting three binding 2030 targets for renewables, greenhouse gas reductions and energy efficiency. Members of the energy and industry, and environment committees voted 66 to 50 in favour of the three targets earlier today. The vote … Continue reading European Parliament committees vote yes to 2030 renewables target
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Wind Turbines Begin Providing Renewable Energy at Honda Transmission Plant in Ohio
Consistent with Honda’s long history of innovation and the company’s commitment to reduce CO2 emissions, Honda Transmission Mfg. of America, Inc., has finalized installation and will begin operation of two power-producing wind turbines next week at its plant in Russells Point, Ohio, through an agreement with a subsidiary of ConEdison Solutions of Valhalla, NY. … Continue reading Wind Turbines Begin Providing Renewable Energy at Honda Transmission Plant in Ohio
Continue readingEWEA – European Wind Energy Association : EU to miss its climate objectives without 2030 climate and renewable energy targets
The European Commission’s latest reference scenario, based on current trends and adopted policies, shows that EU GHG emissions would fall by 24% in 2020, but by just 44% in 2050 (compared to 1990 levels), with energy import dependency increasing during the period to almost 57%. “With the EU’s power sector expected to be still pumping … Continue reading EWEA – European Wind Energy Association : EU to miss its climate objectives without 2030 climate and renewable energy targets
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13 Major Renewable Energy Breakthroughs Of 2013
While the news about climate change seems to get worse every day, the rapidly improving technology, declining costs, and increasing accessibility of clean energy is the true bright spot in the march toward a zero-carbon future. 2013 had more clean energy milestones than we could fit on one page, but here are thirteen of the … Continue reading 13 Major Renewable Energy Breakthroughs Of 2013
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Renewable Energy Accounted For All New U.S. Electric Capacity In November
The U.S. added 394 megawatts of new capacity to produce electricity in November, and all of it came from renewable sources, according to a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announcement on Friday. The latest
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2013: Year of Records for Enel Green Power
2013 will be a memorable year for Enel Green Power, thanks to twice making a new production record, more than 700 megawatts of new installed capacity, moving into new markets, and innovations for energy production. With a growth of 700 megawatts, new plants in Europe and the Americas, technological innovations and moving into new and … Continue reading 2013: Year of Records for Enel Green Power
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Obama calls on federal government to move to 20% renewables by 2020
On December 5th, 2013 U.S. President Barack Obama signed a memorandum directing the nation’s federal government to meet 20% of its electricity demand with renewable energy sources by 2020, more than double the current level. romeo and juliet essay As a first step, agencies are required to source 10% of their electricity from renewables by … Continue reading Obama calls on federal government to move to 20% renewables by 2020
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Wind energy fueling the future
Renewable energy is poised for boom times in China over the coming decades, and they’ll be key factors in the development of the nation’s economy, a global energy agency said on Wednesday. definition essay on success Renewable energy will account for half of the increase in global electricity generation by 2035, with wind power and … Continue reading Wind energy fueling the future
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Renewable Power Generation
Lahmeyer International’s latest REMIPEG update (covering 2012 installations of renewable power capacity) concludes that new additions of renewable power capacity totalled 112GW in 2012, taking global cumulative installed renewable electricity capacity to 1,592GW – with an estimated annual power generation output of 4547-4811TWh a year (See download section opposite for additional charts). Over the past … Continue reading Renewable Power Generation
Continue readingGamesa, Acciona and other European companies call for 2030 EU renewable energy target of more than 30%
The group represents 176,000 jobs, over €250 billion annual turnover and is providing European cleaner generation technologies, equipment and energy to more than 70 countries worldwide. Industry statement on a 2030 EU climate and energy framework Today, eight European companies (Gamesa, Acciona Energía, Alstom, Dong Energy, EnBW, ERG, Res and Vestas) call for a strong … Continue reading Gamesa, Acciona and other European companies call for 2030 EU renewable energy target of more than 30%
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Brazil to hold first bidding for renewable energy
The Brazilian government plans to hold the country’s first bidding next Monday exclusively for suppliers of renewable energy, the state Energy Research Company (EPE) said Tuesday. The so-called A-3 energy auction aims to contract suppliers of energy derived from solar power and wind energy, small hydroelectric plants, and thermal and biomass plants, with the firm … Continue reading Brazil to hold first bidding for renewable energy
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Enel Green Power Enters South African Renewables Market
Enel Green Power has begun work on four solar and two wind power projects in South Africa, moving towards the Enel Group’s 2013-2017 Business Plan objective of entering emerging markets. With four PV solar and two wind power projects totalling 513 megawatts of installed capacity, Enel Green Power has entered into a South African renewable … Continue reading Enel Green Power Enters South African Renewables Market
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Cener signs a collaboration agreement with Irena for the development of renewable energy
The Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) with its headquarters in Abu Dhabi, Adnan Z. Amin, and the General Manager of the Spanish National Renewable Energy Centre (Centro Nacional de Energías Renovables de España, CENER), José Javier Armendáriz, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions. The main objective of this … Continue reading Cener signs a collaboration agreement with Irena for the development of renewable energy
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Renewable Energy in the Mining Industry
The mining industry is under continued pressure from shareholders and external stakeholders to reduce dependence on traditional energy resources. In countries where mining represents a significant percentage of gross domestic product (GDP), it can also be a significant draw on the country
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Uzbekistan to develop renewable energy
“Using solar energy, wind power and other alternative energy is the most promising thing to do in terms of environmental cleanliness and availability of resources,” Rustam Makhmudov, deputy director of the Uzbek Centre for Political Studies, told Central Asia Online. “Traditional fuels have grown more expensive from year to year, so using alternative energy is … Continue reading Uzbekistan to develop renewable energy
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China’s legislators support renewable energy
China’s legislators on Monday called for greater support for the development of renewable energy industry which is facing obstacles in planning, purchase system, subsidies and technology. Development of renewable energy must be a priority, with clear goals, as China is suffering poor energy structure, environmental pollution and ecological degradation, said Chen Changzhi, vice chairman of … Continue reading China’s legislators support renewable energy
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South Africa’s renewable energy efforts ramped up with the launch of the country’s first large-scale high-resolution Wind Resource Map
The Wind Resource Map would be a vital instrument in government’s planning for efficient use of the country’s wind resources, Energy Minister Ben Martins said in a statement. By providing accurate, verified information on South Africa’s wind resources, the map would also “serve as an all-important tool in enabling developers to fast-track their own efforts … Continue reading South Africa’s renewable energy efforts ramped up with the launch of the country’s first large-scale high-resolution Wind Resource Map
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