This study presents roadmaps for each of the 50 United States to convert their all-purpose energy systems (for electricity, transportation, heating/cooling, and industry) to ones powered entirely by wind, water, and sunlight (WWS). The plans contemplate 80-85% of existing energy replaced by 2030 and 100% replaced by 2050. Conversion would reduce each state’s end-use power … Continue reading 100% clean and renewable wind, water, and sunlight (WWS) all-sector energy roadmaps for the 50 United States
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Potential for floating photovoltaic solar energy in Malaysia
Peninsular Malaysia has huge potential for floating photovoltaic systems with a total of 78 suitable lakes identified so far, a Tenaga Nasional Bhd green technology researcher said. “These lakes have a combined surface area of 1,001.9 sq km, and if we take up just 10 per cent of the total surface to fix floating photovoltaic … Continue reading Potential for floating photovoltaic solar energy in Malaysia
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Dubai to target 3000 MW of solar power by 2030
Dubai is targeting 3,000 mega watts (MW) of solar power by 2030, which is 15 per cent of the overall energy mix, a senior official of Dubai Supreme Council of Energy said on Wednesday. “We raised the target of solar power from five per cent to fifteen per cent as the price becomes more … Continue reading Dubai to target 3000 MW of solar power by 2030
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Acciona to expand renewable energy in southern Africa
Spanish renewable energy firm Acciona aims to intensify its footprint in the green energy business in Southern Africa to ride the wave of a market it sees trebling by 2050, an official said on Tuesday. The Madrid-listed firm last year linked its solar plant in South Africa’s Northern Cape to the ailing power grid, … Continue reading Acciona to expand renewable energy in southern Africa
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India’s renewable energy capacity is 33,000 MW
India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has set ambitious renewable energy (RE) targets of 100,000 MW of solar power, 60,000 MW of wind power, 10,000 MW of energy from biomass and 5,000 MW from small hydroelectric projects (175 GW of total renewables) by 2022. Currently, India’s clean energy capacity is 33,000 MW. Improving education … Continue reading India’s renewable energy capacity is 33,000 MW
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Solar Energy Corporation of India announces 28 solar power projects under JNNSM
Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has released a list of 28 solar power projects that form the first batch of projects sanctioned under Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM). The projects with a total capacity of 505 megawatts are to come up in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Maharashtra. And the total … Continue reading Solar Energy Corporation of India announces 28 solar power projects under JNNSM
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Solar Impulse begins Pacific adventure with photovoltaic solar energy
The Solar Impulse 2 plane took off early on Sunday for a six day and night journey over the Pacific Ocean, on the most ambitious leg of its quest to circumnavigate the globe. Needless to mention that the plane is powered by the Sun only. The revolutionary plane flown by Andre Borschberg, left the … Continue reading Solar Impulse begins Pacific adventure with photovoltaic solar energy
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Egypt to build 2 solar energy plants in Congo
The Egyptian government plans to establish two solar power plants, worth $6m, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a capacity of 2 MW, in the framework of Egypt’s commitment to help Congo in its development process. A government source revealed that the costs for the plant will be provided through the Egyptian … Continue reading Egypt to build 2 solar energy plants in Congo
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Wind energy generated 25% of electricity in Spain
Renewable energy produced 50% of electricity in Spain in May: Wind power generated 25%, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) 3.6% and photovoltaic solar energy 4.5%. So far in 2015 the renewable energy produced 44% of electricity in Spain in May: 23.3% wind power generated outpacing nuclear energy, 1.7% Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and photovoltaic solar energy 3%. … Continue reading Wind energy generated 25% of electricity in Spain
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Abengoa obtains environmental approval for Atacama 2 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant
The Atacama 2 solar energy complex will consist of a 110 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) tower plant and a 100 MW photovoltaic (PV) plant. Abengoa has obtained a favorable environmental rating for Atacama 2, a 210 MW solar complex located near Sierra Gorda, in the Antofagasta region of Northern Chile. Atacama 2 will … Continue reading Abengoa obtains environmental approval for Atacama 2 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant
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SENER signs contract for 500 million Euros in the world’s largest concentrated solar power (CSP) complex
Following a contract won in Morocco worth more than 500 million Euros, the technology and engineering group SENER is beginning construction of concentrated solar power (CSP) plants Noor II and Noor III. Together with Noor I, they comprise the biggest thermosolar complex in the world and boast a production capacity of more than 510 MW. … Continue reading SENER signs contract for 500 million Euros in the world’s largest concentrated solar power (CSP) complex
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Mexico can add 60 GW of windpower and solar energy by 2030: IRENA
Getting to 21% would require annual wind energy additions of 1.7GW; annual solar photovoltaic PV additions of 1.5 GW; and annual concentrated solar power (CSP) additions of 100 MW. It would also require major increases in hydropower, modern bioenergy and geothermal energy capacity. Mexico can increase the use of renewable energy in its … Continue reading Mexico can add 60 GW of windpower and solar energy by 2030: IRENA
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Australians backs solar power
A survey of 1200 people has found solar energy is the most popular electricity in Australia, Fairfax media reported Monday. The study, funded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency investigated the potential public barriers large-solar farms might encounter and how local communities might be won over. The survey found 87 percent of respondents supported … Continue reading Australians backs solar power
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Geronimo Energy Sells Portfolio of Wind Farm and Solar Energy Projects to BHE Renewables
Geronimo Energy, LLC (“Geronimo”) is pleased to announce the sale of a portfolio of its wind farm and solar energy projects to BHE Renewables, LLC (“BHE Renewables”), a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy. Included in the portfolio acquired by BHE Renewables are: the Grande Prairie Wind Farm (“Grande Prairie”) in Holt County, Nebraska; the Walnut … Continue reading Geronimo Energy Sells Portfolio of Wind Farm and Solar Energy Projects to BHE Renewables
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Saudi Arabia will leave the oil in 2040 for renewable energy
In a business and climate conference on Thursday, Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi ruled out the possibility of reducing reliance on fossil fuels in the short run. In recent times, environmentalists have expressed concerns regarding carbon emissions and are hence urging companies to use more environmental-friendly forms of energy. According to Mr. Naimi, … Continue reading Saudi Arabia will leave the oil in 2040 for renewable energy
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Renewable energy, wind power and solar energy, seen generating one million jobs in India
The renewable energy sector, a particular focus of attention for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has generated 400,000 jobs till 2014, according to a report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The sector could generate a million jobs by 2022, if the government reaches its goal of 100 giga watts (GW) of solar … Continue reading Renewable energy, wind power and solar energy, seen generating one million jobs in India
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Renewable energy, geothermal energy, solar energy and wind power resources, can satisfy Djibouti’s power needs
The IRENA report has suggested that Djibouti tap into geothermal energy, solar energy and wind power resources to generate more electricity. In the report titled Djibouti Renewable Readiness Assessment, the target could be achieved by shifting focus to geothermal, wind and solar, in addition to strengthening the existing interconnection with the Ethiopian power grid … Continue reading Renewable energy, geothermal energy, solar energy and wind power resources, can satisfy Djibouti’s power needs
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Photovoltaic solar energy SunEdison awarded 33 megawatt in southern California
SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE: SUNE), the world’s largest renewable energy development company, today announced that it has been awarded contracts to build 33 megawatts (MW) DC of rooftop solar with Southern California Edison (SCE) in the utility company’s latest round of solar procurement. The solar systems will be built on rooftops throughout the Orange County and … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar energy SunEdison awarded 33 megawatt in southern California
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Duke Energy, University of South Florida St. Petersburg unveil photovoltaic solar energy battery project
Duke Energy Florida and the University of South Florida St. Petersburg (USFSP) today unveiled a new solar battery project that will explore how to store and use energy from the sun. A $1 million grant from Duke Energy is funding the research at USFSP. As part of the grant, a 100-kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic (PV) … Continue reading Duke Energy, University of South Florida St. Petersburg unveil photovoltaic solar energy battery project
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Oman to set up four new solar power pilot projects
Four solar power projects as pilot ventures have been proposed by Rural Areas Electricity Company (Raeco) in a move to efficiently utilise renewable energy, which will reduce use of fossil fuels. These four pilot projects are planned in different parts of the country — one each in Ibri (2,000 kilowatt), Sharqiya (2,000 kilowatt), Mudhaibi (2,000 … Continue reading Oman to set up four new solar power pilot projects
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