The plant is the first phase of 1,000 MW solar power facility that NTPC is developing in Anantapur district. NTPC on Friday inked power purchase agreement (PPA) with Andhra Pradesh power distribution companies for supply of power from the 250-MW solar power plant which is being developed under the first phase of the 1,000 MW … Continue reading NTPC signs PPA with Andhra Pradesh for 250 MW solar power
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First Lady Michelle Obama credits renewable energy for hiring veterans
First Lady Michelle Obama praised the renewable energy sector for its efforts to make good jobs available for U.S. military veterans, in marking the fourth anniversary of Joining Forces, the veterans advocacy initiative she co-leads with Dr. Jill Biden. Military veterans from leading wind energy development companies Invenergy and EDP Renewables attended the event … Continue reading First Lady Michelle Obama credits renewable energy for hiring veterans
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Kingspan Energy® Launches As U.S. Commercial Solar Energy Operation
In a move that could prove transformative for the fast-growing solar energy sector in the United States, Kingspan Group plc of Ireland today announced the U.S. launch of its globally-recognized solar energy solutions provider, Kingspan Energy®. The company offers end-to-end solar photovoltaic (PV) installations to the commercial and public sectors, including feasibility, design, installation, and … Continue reading Kingspan Energy® Launches As U.S. Commercial Solar Energy Operation
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Renewables, wind power and solar energy, 75% of new US capacity Q1
A combination of wind energy, solar power, geothermal energy and hydropower together provided over 75.43 per cent of the 1,229MW of new generating capacity placed into service during the first quarter of 2015, according to FERC. The balance (302MW) was provided by natural gas. America’s Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has released its latest … Continue reading Renewables, wind power and solar energy, 75% of new US capacity Q1
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Kazakhstan starts solar power plant
In spite of the northern longitude of the geographical location of Kazakhstan, the country’s solar energy resources are stable and favorable, according to officials. Concentrated solar thermal power is particularly well-suited to this country, which has one of the highest per capita solar insolation. Kazakhstan, which is rich in natural resources—particularly oil, natural gas, and … Continue reading Kazakhstan starts solar power plant
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Masdar opens solar power hub to boost R&D in renewables
Masdar and its educational unit the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology have collaborated to launch the Masdar Solar Hub to expedite the development of solar energy technologies. The new hub aims to support Abu Dhabi’s efforts to achieve its ambitions for solar energy development and deployment through research and development of solar photovoltaic, solar … Continue reading Masdar opens solar power hub to boost R&D in renewables
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Peugeot selects Gemasolar Concentrated Solar Power plant as backdrop for new 308 R Hybrid ad campaign
The Gemasolar Concentrated Solar Power plant, owned by Torresol Energy and designed and build by SENER, is chosen once again as the backdrop for an ad campaign. This time, the car manufacturer Peugeot is advertising its new 308 R Hybrid among the heliostats of the innovative thermoelectric plant. The model will make its debut … Continue reading Peugeot selects Gemasolar Concentrated Solar Power plant as backdrop for new 308 R Hybrid ad campaign
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China’s electricity could go 85% renewable by 2050 with wind power and solar energy
A rapid rollout of wind energy, solar power and bioenergy is technologically and economically feasible, a report led by the China National Renewable Energy Centre claims. In a “high renewable” scenario, the country’s coal use would peak in 2020 and its greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 – five years ahead of target. “China can … Continue reading China’s electricity could go 85% renewable by 2050 with wind power and solar energy
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Lester R. Brown: The Great Energy Transition to Solar Power and Wind Energy Is Underway
The worldwide transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy is under way. As fossil fuel resources shrink, as air pollution worsens, and as concerns about climate instability cast a shadow over the future of coal, oil and natural gas, a new world energy economy is emerging. The old economy, fueled largely by coal … Continue reading Lester R. Brown: The Great Energy Transition to Solar Power and Wind Energy Is Underway
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Wind power and solar energy could help Australia generate 100 percent of its power by renewable energy by 2050
The falling costs of carbon-free technologies such as wind energy and solar power could help Australia generate 100 percent of its power by renewable energy resources by 2050, a new report revealed on Tuesday. Research by the Australian National University (ANU) said a fully green-powered society was possible if there were clear and stable … Continue reading Wind power and solar energy could help Australia generate 100 percent of its power by renewable energy by 2050
Continue readingDEWA confirms plan for a further 800 MW of solar energy
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has confirmed the third expansion phase of its solar power. The utility expects to tender the 800MW project in the third quarter of 2015 and is accepting proposals for a project consultant from 1 April to 3 May 2015. It comes just weeks after DEWA increased the share … Continue reading DEWA confirms plan for a further 800 MW of solar energy
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Acciona considers listing renewable energy business in Europe
Acciona Energia Internacional has a net generating capacity of around 2,200 megawatts in wind energy, photovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Power plants in 11 countries including the United States, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Italy, Portugal, Poland and South Africa. Acciona is considering listing its renewable energy business in Europe, instead of the United States as it had … Continue reading Acciona considers listing renewable energy business in Europe
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Gaza to get 30 MW of solar energy
The Palestinian Energy Authority (PEA) have signed an agreement with Palestinian American US based renewable energy company. “We signed an agreement on Thursday with the U.S.-based Samaha company, which is owned by a Palestinian businessman, to provide the enclave with 30 megawatts of solar power,” PEA spokesman Ahmed Abul-Omrein said at a press conference. … Continue reading Gaza to get 30 MW of solar energy
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Apple Partners With SunPower to Build Two Solar Power Projects Totaling 40 MW in China
SunPower Corporation today announced that it plans to partner with Apple to build two solar power projects totaling 40 megawatts (MW) in ABA Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefectures, Sichuan Province of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). When complete, the two projects will be co-owned by Sichuan Shengtian New Energy Development Co., Ltd., SunPower’s project … Continue reading Apple Partners With SunPower to Build Two Solar Power Projects Totaling 40 MW in China
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Iraq plans several renewable energy plants
Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity along with the National Investment Commission (NIC), have announced an investment opportunity to construct three solar power stations and one wind power station. The renewable energy plants will be between the capacity of 5 and 10 MW, and be situated in Diwaniya, Najaf and Missan (Maysan) provinces, according to reports by … Continue reading Iraq plans several renewable energy plants
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Solar energy in Jordan: 15 companies to submit bids for $150m solar power plant
The companies include First Solar Electric LLC; Spain’s Elecnor S.A.; SunEdison Italia Construction S.r.l; China Gezhouba Group International Engineering Co. LTD; Dongfang Electric International Corporation; Isolux Ingenieria and Guangdong Power Engineering Corporation of China Energy Engineering Group Co. LTD; and Zhuhai Singyes Green Building Technology Co. Ltd, according to a list posted on the ministry’s … Continue reading Solar energy in Jordan: 15 companies to submit bids for $150m solar power plant
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$50.5 billion was invested in the first three months of 2015 in clean energy
Global investment in clean energy slumped 15 percent in the first quarter to the lowest level in two years because of a decline in wind and utility-scale projects. About $50.5 billion was invested in the first three months of 2015, the least since the first quarter of 2013 when spending on clean energy totaled $43.1 … Continue reading $50.5 billion was invested in the first three months of 2015 in clean energy
Continue readingCost-Breakthroughs Make Solar Energy and Wind Power the UAE’s Most Competitive Energy Sources
Solar energy and wind power may now be the cheapest sources of new energy supply in the United Arab Emirates, according to a report released today by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and Masdar Institute of Science and Technology. Marking the country’s first public comparison of different energy … Continue reading Cost-Breakthroughs Make Solar Energy and Wind Power the UAE’s Most Competitive Energy Sources
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SENER and ACCIONA to build the Kathu Concentrated Solar Power complex in South Africa for more than EUR 500 million
SENER and ACCIONA together form the consortium chosen to develop the turnkey project of the Kathu Concentrated Solar Power plant. This complex is led by GDF SUEZ with South African partners and has been selected by the South African Department of Energy (DOE) to form part of the country’s renewable energy development program (REIPPP), with … Continue reading SENER and ACCIONA to build the Kathu Concentrated Solar Power complex in South Africa for more than EUR 500 million
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Oman’s 200MW solar energy project, PV and Concentrated Solar Power, set for launc
A 50 MW wind power project is being developed by the Rural Areas Electricity Company (RAECO) in partnership with Masdar of Abu Dhabi, the Observer reported. The wind farm project, comprising an array of wind turbines, will be located near Harweel in Dhofar Governorate, and is expected to be operational by early 2017, it added. … Continue reading Oman’s 200MW solar energy project, PV and Concentrated Solar Power, set for launc
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