State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), the country’s largest state-owned utility company, announced a plan to allow small-scale distributed solar power generators to connect to its power lines. China is creating supportive measures to shore up its ailing photovoltaic (PV) industry, which has been rocked by recent U.S. duties on Chinese exports over alleged dumping. … Continue reading China: New policies support ailing solar energy industry
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New Zealand scientists to help develop Philippine geothermal energy
Geothermal energy development was one of a number of areas of improved cooperation, including defense, tourism, and trade, which were discussed during the two-day state visit of Philippines President Benigno Aquino to New Zealand this week. New Zealand’s Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS Science) will conduct viability reviews of the Philippines’ Energy Development … Continue reading New Zealand scientists to help develop Philippine geothermal energy
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Geothermal energy, efficiency and development
While geothermal energy production in Italy is reaching new unprecedented results, Enel Green Power is still investing and studying new solutions, following a development plan at a global level. Enel Green Power keeps on studying new ways to generate electricity from renewable sources, especially in the geothermal sector. IN 2011 electricity production from geothermal sources … Continue reading Geothermal energy, efficiency and development
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Wind energy potential in India have been underestimated
With appropriate policies wind energy can be brought to the mainstream to supplement conventional power, according to G.M. Pillai, Director-General, World Institute of Sustainable Energy (WISE). Addressing media persons at a curtain raiser on Wind Power India 2012, a three-day exhibition and seminar to start on November 28, he said over the last couple of … Continue reading Wind energy potential in India have been underestimated
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Spain’s Acciona set to get 200 mln eur from public rail deal
Acciona said on Friday it stood to make over 200 million euros next year from supplying electricity for one of the country’s public rail companies. Acciona subsidiary Acciona Green Developments won 94 percent of the electricity auctioned by Adif and estimates it will make 207.8 million euros in revenues. Acciona will provide all the electricity … Continue reading Spain’s Acciona set to get 200 mln eur from public rail deal
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The “dash for gas” not wanted by wind energy supporting public
The Guardian reported Tuesday that the poll, conducted by ICM Survey, shows only coal and nuclear are less popular that shale gas. A new UK-wide poll indicating that more than two-thirds of respondents would favour a community-owned wind turbine close to their home rather than a shale gas well is bound to raise questions about … Continue reading The “dash for gas” not wanted by wind energy supporting public
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President Humala inaugurates T-Solar Group photovoltaic solar-power plants in Peru
The president of the government of the Republic of Peru, Ollanta Humala, formally opened the T-Solar Group photovoltaic solar-power plants in the Majes and La Joya districts, located in the Arequipa region of southern Peru. The power plants at La Joya and Majes (Arequipa) are T-Solar’s first business project in Latin America, with a capex … Continue reading President Humala inaugurates T-Solar Group photovoltaic solar-power plants in Peru
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EDF Renewable Energy Commissions Kansas Wind Farm
The wind farm is located in Ford County, Kan., 17 miles northeast of Dodge City. EDF Renewable Energy developed and built the project, which comprises 63 GE XLE wind turbines, and EDF Renewable Services (formerly enXco Service Corp.) will provide the operations and maintenance services. EDF Renewable Energy, formerly enXco, and KCP&L celebrate the commissioning … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy Commissions Kansas Wind Farm
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Vestas Reaches 3 GW Of Wind Energy Capacity In Italy
Vestas says it has reached 3 GW of installed wind energy capacity in Italy, which represents 40% of the country’s total installed base. Since 1998, Vestas has widely contributed to Italy’s renewable energy generating mix through the production, sales and installation of cutting-edge wind technology, which has constantly evolved to ensure the lower cost of … Continue reading Vestas Reaches 3 GW Of Wind Energy Capacity In Italy
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Study compared environmental impacts of batteries production
A recent study has assessed some of the environmental impacts of the production of batteries used with low carbon systems, such as photovoltaic cells and wind energy. The results indicate that lithium-based batteries have the most significant impact, in terms of metal depletion and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but more complete data are needed on … Continue reading Study compared environmental impacts of batteries production
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What’s hot in wind energy technology right now?
In just over three months’ time thousands of wind energy professionals will gather in Vienna alongside EU and national level decision makers, financeers, technology specialists and others at the European Wind Energy Association’s Annual Event, EWEA 2013. But what will everybody be talking about at the event? Yesterday, I spoke to some of the conference’s … Continue reading What’s hot in wind energy technology right now?
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Wind Energy benefits the Economy according to a study by Ernst and Young
As requested by Acciona and EDP Renováveis, Ernst & Young conducted a study that presents an integrated analysis of the value creation potential of wind energy. The study compares two energy technologies, Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGT) and wind, to analyze the impacts of microeconomic factors such as direct costs as well as macroeconomic factors … Continue reading Wind Energy benefits the Economy according to a study by Ernst and Young
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Windreich sells 210MW Deutsche Bucht offshore wind farm
German wind energy developer, Windreich, has signed a contract to sell its 210MW Deutsche Bucht offshore wind farm. Windreich will retain responsibility for the erection, commissioning and future operation of the wind farm. Windreich AG enters into a purchase agreement for the wind farm ‘Deutsche Bucht’with an Anglo-Saxon financial investor and at the same time … Continue reading Windreich sells 210MW Deutsche Bucht offshore wind farm
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Canadian Wind Energy Association announces election of new members to Board of Directors
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is pleased to announce the election of the following industry professionals to its Board of Directors for 2012-2013 at the organization’s Annual General Meeting in Toronto Oct. 16: Adarsh Mehta, Director of Development, Acciona Wind Energy Canada – Ms. Mehta has been involved in the wind industry for the … Continue reading Canadian Wind Energy Association announces election of new members to Board of Directors
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ISOFOTON calls to create a technology framework to maintain European leadership in PV sector
ISOFOTON, world leader in solar technology, has actively participated in the APVIA PV 2012 International Exhibition, an important event that attracts corporate executives in the solar sector in Asia, which is being held this week in Singapore. Angel Luis Serrano, President of ISOFOTON, participated today in a specific panel where he called for the creation … Continue reading ISOFOTON calls to create a technology framework to maintain European leadership in PV sector
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Concentrated Solar Power Could Supply 11.3% of Global Electricity by 2050
CSP’s dispatchability, increased efficiency and track record in innovation has led to projections that by 2050, with appropriate support, CSP could provide 11.3% of global electricity. Global concentrated solar power (CSP) markets are growing faster than ever. CSP’s dispatchability, increased efficiency and track record in innovation has led to projections that by 2050, with appropriate … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power Could Supply 11.3% of Global Electricity by 2050
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Arotech Awarded Contract To Develop Lithium Battery For Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Arotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ARTX) announced today that its Battery and Power Systems Division has received an order to develop prototypes for a lithium battery for hybrid electric vehicles. The order to develop three prototype batteries was placed by an unnamed German automotive supply company. The first prototypes are due to be delivered in the first … Continue reading Arotech Awarded Contract To Develop Lithium Battery For Hybrid Electric Vehicles
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From Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy
Each alternative energy source—whether solar power, geothermal energy, or wind energy—has a major role to play, but it is wind power that is on its way to becoming the foundation of the new energy economy. The great energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy is under way. As fossil fuel prices rise, … Continue reading From Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy
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Gamesa unveils cost-cutting plan and new wind turbines
Gamesa presents its Business Plan 2013-2015 today, with the goal of addressing the immediate situation while laying the foundation to emerge stronger, in a position of leadership in the wind industry, through the following strategies and actions (More documentation): recovering and maintaining profitability, reducing fixed and variable costs (structure size and an industrial and procurement … Continue reading Gamesa unveils cost-cutting plan and new wind turbines
Continue readingHeathrow set to trial electric vehicles
Over the next month, a fleet of EVs including the Nissan LEAF, Peugeot iOn, Vauxhall Ampera and the Renault Kangoo Z.E. will be trialled by four major organisations and operators at Heathrow. Electric vehicles are to be put through their paces at Heathrow in a bid to see whether the airport should switch to using … Continue reading Heathrow set to trial electric vehicles
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