Abengoa’s Mojave Solar (250 MW) achieved commercial operation in December 2014, making 2014 the biggest year ever for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP). Continuing its strong growth, the United States installed 1,354 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaics (PV) in Q3 2014, up 41 percent over the same period last year. The numbers come from the … Continue reading 2014, the biggest year ever for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in United States
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Wind power in USA: Nordex to build large-scale wind farm with 43 N100/2500 wind turbines
Nordex SE has been awarded a contract for the delivery of 43 N100/2500 wind turbines plus a service contract for a period of at least five years. The “Thunder Spirit” wind energy project has already qualified under the applicable production tax credit system and has signed a power purchase agreement with a regional utility. The … Continue reading Wind power in USA: Nordex to build large-scale wind farm with 43 N100/2500 wind turbines
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in 2013 increased by nearly 0.9 GW, up 36%, to more than 3.4 GW
The concentrating solar thermal power (CSP) market continued to advance in 2013 after record growth in 2012. Total global Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) capacity increased by nearly 0.9 GW, up 36%, to more than 3.4 GW. The United States and Spain continued their global market leadership. However, a global shift to areas of high … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in 2013 increased by nearly 0.9 GW, up 36%, to more than 3.4 GW
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74% of All New Generation in the U.S. Came from Solar Energy (PV and Concentrated Solar Power) in Q1
The U.S. installed 1,330 MW of solar photovoltaics (PV) in the first quarter of 2014 to total 14.8 GW installed capacity, enough to power 3 million homes. In another significant development, Q1 2014 was the largest quarter ever for concentratesd solar power (CSP). Key Figures The U.S. installed 1,330 MWdc of … Continue reading 74% of All New Generation in the U.S. Came from Solar Energy (PV and Concentrated Solar Power) in Q1
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Stellar Wind Power Production in the USA
The Rocky Ridge and Chisholm View wind farms are operating with a capacity factor of 60-65 percent and offering daily production that is equivalent to the consumption of around 185,000 US households. ‘Stellar production levels’, is how renewable energy magazine ReCharge describes Enel Green Power’s wind power performance in the early weeks of this year, … Continue reading Stellar Wind Power Production in the USA
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Nearly 2.6 Million Plug-In Electric Vehicles Will Be Sold in the United States between 2013 and 2022
As the market for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in North America matures, the highest rates of growth can be found in predictable places: California, New York, and Florida, which have among the highest gasoline prices in the United States. Significant sales are also occurring, however, in more surprising locales, such as North Carolina and Texas. … Continue reading Nearly 2.6 Million Plug-In Electric Vehicles Will Be Sold in the United States between 2013 and 2022
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Marubeni acquires interest in a wind power generation facility in the United States owned by EDF Renewable Energy
Marubeni Corporation (“Marubeni”) is pleased to announce that it has completed a transaction to acquire an economic interest in a wind power generation project owned by EDF Renewable Energy Inc., a renewable energy company in the North American market owned by the French utility, Electricit
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Iberdrola confirms commitment to wind energy in United States
IBERDROLA, world leader in wind power, has commissioned three new wind farms in the United States, where it is already the second operator in the Renewables sector in terms of installed capacity, with over 5,700 megawatts (MW). To be more specific, these new wind power facilities are: Manzana (California), Groton (New Hampshire) and Hoosac (Massachusetts) … Continue reading Iberdrola confirms commitment to wind energy in United States
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Iberdrola confirms commitment to wind energy in United States by installing three new wind farms
Installed capacity already in excess of 5,700 MW in U.S.. Its installed capacity has increased by 265 megawatts with the commissioning of the Groton, Hoosac and Manzana complexes. The Manzana wind farm is one of the company’s largest wind farm facilities in the world, with an installed capacity of 189 MW. IBERDROLA is still one … Continue reading Iberdrola confirms commitment to wind energy in United States by installing three new wind farms
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Juhl Wind enters JV to acquire existing wind farms throughout the United States and Canada
Juhl Wind, Inc. (OTCQB: JUHL), the Leader in Community Wind Power, is pleased to announce that it recently formed a joint venture with Boulder, Colorado-based 8030 Companies with a focus on the acquisition of existing wind farms and other clean energy assets across the United States and Canada. The joint venture has conducted preliminary discussions … Continue reading Juhl Wind enters JV to acquire existing wind farms throughout the United States and Canada
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Marubeni acquires interest in a wind energy facility in the US owned by EDF Renewable Energy
Upon completion of this transaction, Marubeni’s total generation capacity, worldwide, will be 30,091MW (gross) and 8,938MW (net). Marubeni Corporation (“Marubeni”) is pleased to announce that it has completed a transaction to acquire an economic interest in a wind power generation project owned by EDF Renewable Energy, a renewable energy company in the North American market … Continue reading Marubeni acquires interest in a wind energy facility in the US owned by EDF Renewable Energy
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US’ First Offshore Wind Farm Obtains Critical Federal Approval
The FAA’s most recent determination found that the Cape Wind project poses no hazard to air navigation. For the fourth time the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on August 15, 2012 issued a Determination of No Hazard to the proposed Cape Wind project, which, if constructed after a decade of planning, will be the United States’ … Continue reading US’ First Offshore Wind Farm Obtains Critical Federal Approval
Continue readingChina will maintain its exports of rare earths in 2011
Containing 17 elements, rare earths have been used in the production of flat-screen monitors, electric cars and lithium ion batteries, wind power, missiles and aerospace alloys.
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