Middle East countries, due to their arid climatic conditions, enjoy a great deal of sunlight throughout the year. The solar potential of the Middle East countries is supposed to be one of the highest in the world. Middle East is a rainless region which experiences clear skies for 80% of the year, thus, continuous solar … Continue reading Middle East Emerging As Solar Energy Investment Hub
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Cost of renewable energy is falling
Wind energy costs are falling and some companies involved in wind are seeing a rise in profits, according to evidence which has appeared in the world’s media this month. By Zoe Casey In Europe, insurance firm Allianz was quoted by Reuters as saying last week that “renewable energy production and infrastructure are gaining investor appeal … Continue reading Cost of renewable energy is falling
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Georgia Power to acquire 250 MW of wind energy
Another Southern Co. utility now has wind energy in its portfolio. Georgia Power last week announced it has entered into an agreement with EDP Renewables North America that for the first time will add wind energy to the utility’s energy portfolio. Through the contracts, Georgia Power will source 250 MW of cost-effective wind energy … Continue reading Georgia Power to acquire 250 MW of wind energy
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Gamesa returns to profitability and reports 7 million euro in profit in the first quarter of 2013
Gamesa ended the first quarter of 2013 with 7 million euro in attributable profit, i.e. the company is back in the black, in line with its Business Plan 2013-2015. In a complex economic and industry situation, marked by falling demand and pressure on prices, Gamesa advanced with the commitments made in its business plan: Key … Continue reading Gamesa returns to profitability and reports 7 million euro in profit in the first quarter of 2013
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China emerges as world’s renewable energy powerhouse
China has increased its renewable energy use to meet its international commitments to tackle climate change, according to a report by the Australian government’s Climate Commission released Monday. The report, namely the Critical Decade: Global Action Building on Climate Change, showed the world’s two largest economies, China and the United States, are on the path … Continue reading China emerges as world’s renewable energy powerhouse
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Workshops to be held April 30 and May 1 for Palen Concentrating Solar Power Project Amendment
The proposed solar thermal project consists of two 250-MW concentrated solar power plants for a total of 500 MW. The California Energy Commission staff will hold a workshop for the proposed Palen Solar Electric Generating System amendment. When: Tuesday, April 30, 2013, beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013, beginning at 11 a.m. Where: … Continue reading Workshops to be held April 30 and May 1 for Palen Concentrating Solar Power Project Amendment
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DOE opens new funding opportunity for Concentrating Solar Power energy storage
On April 23rd, 2013 the US Department of Energy (DOE) opened a new USD 20 million funding opportunity for thermochemical energy storage (TCES) systems as a component of concentrating solar power (CSP) technology. DOE seeks designs that can validate a cost of less than USD 15 per kWh-thermal and operate at temperatures higher than 650 … Continue reading DOE opens new funding opportunity for Concentrating Solar Power energy storage
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NREL study values Concentrated Solar Power with thermal energy storage above PV
The US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratories (NREL, Golden, Colorado, US) has released a new report which quantifies the value that concentrating solar power (CSP) with thermal energy storage can add to California’s grid. “Analysis of Concentrating Solar Power with Thermal Energy Storage in a California 33% Renewable Scenario” puts the value of … Continue reading NREL study values Concentrated Solar Power with thermal energy storage above PV
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Four solar power projects in Oman
Oman is looking at going green to meet part of its growing demand for electricity, with the options of solar and wind energy being seen as highly suitable to supply the needs for the country’s remote and rural regions. Rural Areas Electricity Company (RAECO) has started working on six renewable energy projects, including four solar … Continue reading Four solar power projects in Oman
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AfDB Facilitates the Approval of a
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved €115 million in financing for a wind power project in Kenya’s Lake Turkana region. The project will add 300MW to power generation capacity and will benefit Kenya by providing clean and affordable energy that will reduce the overall energy cost to end consumers. Furthermore, … Continue reading AfDB Facilitates the Approval of a
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MidAmerican Solar and SunPower Start Major Construction on World’s Largest Solar Power Development
579-Megawatt Antelope Valley Solar Projects Expected to Create Approximately 650 Jobs and Inject More Than $500 Million Into the Regional Economy. MidAmerican Solar and SunPower Corp. (Nasdaq: SPWR) marked the start of major construction at the Antelope Valley Solar Projects
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Amonix Achieves World Record for PV Module Efficiency in Test at NREL
Amonix Inc., the leading designer and manufacturer of concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) solar power systems, announced today that it has successfully converted more than 36% of direct sunlight into electricity. A module showcasing Amonix’s latest-generation CPV technology has been in outdoor testing from late February to April of this year. During this period, the Amonix module … Continue reading Amonix Achieves World Record for PV Module Efficiency in Test at NREL
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China is now using curtailed wind power to displace coal-fired heating
The National Energy Administration (NEA) of China aims to reduce the waste of wind power and cut emissions from the coal-fired central heating system. The atmospheric pollutants generated from burning coal threaten human health; utilizing curtailed wind for heating could not only mitigate some pollution impacts, but also prove to be economically beneficial. The atmospheric … Continue reading China is now using curtailed wind power to displace coal-fired heating
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America now has more solar energy workers than coal miners
Some might dismiss the solar energy industry because it’s still very small compared to the oil & gas industry. But to paraphrase a famous Canadian hockey player, we need to skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been. Indeed, solar is still in its infancy, but it’s growing quickly … Continue reading America now has more solar energy workers than coal miners
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Turkey rediscovers potential in geothermal energy
Rich in geothermal resources, Turkey increased its drilling activities from 2,000 meters to 28,000 meters; and its utilizable heat capacity to 4,813 MWt by the end of 2012 with an increase by 46 percent in the last seven years. According to Turkey’s Mineral Research and Exploration agency (MTA) data, with its theoretical geothermal potential (31,500 … Continue reading Turkey rediscovers potential in geothermal energy
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Geothermal Energy’s Environmental and Health Benefits Worth $117 Million Annually
The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) has released an Air Emissions Comparison and Externality Analysis showing geothermal energy provides significant benefits to public health and the environment as one of the least-polluting and most environmentally friendly forms of energy. The analysis found binary geothermal plants produce virtually no greenhouse gases (GHG) and dry steam and flash … Continue reading Geothermal Energy’s Environmental and Health Benefits Worth $117 Million Annually
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From Frankfurt to Copenhagen – EWEA OFFSHORE 2015 confirmed
Denmark’s capital Copenhagen has been confirmed as the host location for the EWEA OFFSHORE 2015 Conference & Exhibition (1-3 December 2015, Bella Center). This year, EWEA OFFSHORE 2013 will occur in Frankfurt. The following event, in 2015, will be in Copenhagen. The call for abstracts for OFFSHORE 2013 is now open. EWEA’s decision on Copenhagen … Continue reading From Frankfurt to Copenhagen – EWEA OFFSHORE 2015 confirmed
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The real story? State RPSs hold strong
Was Monday opposite day for Bloomberg News? Because the status of state renewable portfolio standards across the country is the opposite of what Bloomberg’s recent headline suggests. In fact, most states are standing firm on their firm on their renewable portfolio standards–with some considering increases–while natural gas prices are on the rise. Challenges to renewable … Continue reading The real story? State RPSs hold strong
Continue readingA wind farm for all seasons
By Tuuliki Kasonen, Estonian Wind Power Association Janne Põlluaas is an Estonian woman who has had a passion for photography and nature since spending her childhood summers at a beach called Laulasmaa, a 30 minute drive from the Estonian capital, Tallinn. As a child Janne would sit with her father in the darkroom and watch … Continue reading A wind farm for all seasons
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AWS Truepower Establishes Local Presence in Istanbul, Turkey
AWS Truepower LLC, world leader in renewable energy consulting, today announced it is further strengthening its position in the global renewable market by establishing a partner consultancy in Istanbul, Turkey. This office will provide the Turkish renewable energy market with access to AWS Truepower
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