Wind energy development in Russia is lagging due to a lack of an appropriate regulatory framework. Two different and contradictory support mechanisms have been written into law, but are still not functioning. Russia has a huge wind energy potential. Regional public utilities own most of the wind energy assets. Grid connection costs are unclear. The … Continue reading Wind energy in Russia
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UNEP scientist in climate change reduction recommendation
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) chief scientist Joseph Alcamo on Tuesday called for more efforts to reduce short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) so as to slow down global warming. In an interview with Xinhua, Alcamo said that reducing SLCPs will also protect human health, and in some cases, reduce air pollution. According to the UNEP, SLCPs, … Continue reading UNEP scientist in climate change reduction recommendation
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RES Americas has now constructed 381 MW of wind energy projects in Pennsylvania
Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas) is pleased to announce the completion of the 139.4 MW Twin Ridges Wind Farm located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The wind power project was completed in December of 2012 and is now operational. RES Americas served as the Balance of Plant Contractor for the project, which was developed … Continue reading RES Americas has now constructed 381 MW of wind energy projects in Pennsylvania
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Solar pioneers: Alferov, Andreev to receive 2013 Karl Böer Solar Energy Medal of Merit
Zhores I. Alferov, Nobel Laureate, professor and president of the St. Petersburg Academic University of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Viacheslav M. Andreev, professor and head of the laboratory of the A.F. Ioffe Physico-Technical Institute in St. Petersburg, will receive the 2013 Karl Böer Solar Energy Medal of Merit during a ceremony to be … Continue reading Solar pioneers: Alferov, Andreev to receive 2013 Karl Böer Solar Energy Medal of Merit
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Photovoltaic opportunities in Saudi Arabia growing
With PV projects coming online and a strong potential pipeline, international companies have turned to Saudi Arabia to provide the next big market. This week it was heavily reported that Suntech and Phoenix Solar had completed their 3.5MW Saudi Arabia project at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC). The project is owned … Continue reading Photovoltaic opportunities in Saudi Arabia growing
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Enel Green Power for increasingly clean technologies
Creating a network of businesses and research centres and exporting the “made in Italy” renewable and cleantech innovations. This is the objective of the Cleantech Focus, an event promoted by the Cleantech Group jointly with the Italian Ministry of the Environment, which on January 28 and 29 reunited in Rome representatives of this sector’s international … Continue reading Enel Green Power for increasingly clean technologies
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Wind energy: Significant growth opportunities could be tapped in emerging markets
Significant growth opportunities and benefits can be expected for wind power in central and eastern Europe – including Romania, Poland and Turkey – EWEA’s freshly launched report available at EWEA’s 2013 Annual Event in Vienna and online, says. “These emerging markets are not only important in their own right, but they have increased perceived importance … Continue reading Wind energy: Significant growth opportunities could be tapped in emerging markets
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Renault-Nissan Sell 43,829 Electric Vehicles in 2012
The Renault-Nissan Alliance is the only automaker with a wide range of 100% electric vehicles (EVs) which can be charged with purely renewable energy. Nissan boasts only 1 pure electric vehicle:the Nissan LEAF. On the other hand, Renault offers a wide selection of pure electric vehicles: Fluence Z.E., Kangoo Z.E., Zoe and the urban-oriented Twizy. … Continue reading Renault-Nissan Sell 43,829 Electric Vehicles in 2012
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California finds environmental impacts to birds from Hidden Hills CSP project
The Hidden Hills solar thermal power system will use BrightSource’s proven solar tower technology to produce clean, reliable solar electricity to more than 178,000 homes. Located in Inyo County, California, the two-unit power system will be built on approx. 3,280 acres and will create construction jobs for 2,300 workers. BrightSource’s solar plants avoid millions of … Continue reading California finds environmental impacts to birds from Hidden Hills CSP project
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Concentrating Solar Power With Storage Can Benefit the Grid
The evidence is piling up that when the real value of energy is considered, electricity generated from concentrating solar power (CSP) plants with storage capability outperforms solar photovoltaic. Rigorous research studies cited throughout The Economic and Reliability Benefits of CSP With Thermal Energy Storage: Recent Studies and Research Needs, a report from the CSP Alliance, … Continue reading Concentrating Solar Power With Storage Can Benefit the Grid
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Offshore Wind Energy Is a Smart Clean Energy Alternative
Since 1896, when Californians sunk the first oil well into the seabed from a wharf jutting 300 feet into the Pacific Ocean, the American offshore energy industry has been all about fossil fuels. But our potential is so much greater. “Drill now, drill everywhere” is a closed-minded strategy of the past. And with every day that goes by … Continue reading Offshore Wind Energy Is a Smart Clean Energy Alternative
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German wind energy capacity increases in 2012 by 20%: 2,439 megawatts (MW) and 1008 wind turbines were installed
The German Wind Energy Association (BWE) and VDMA Power Systems (VDMA PS) note a total of 2,439 megawatts (MW) and 1008 wind turbines were installed in 2012. That’s an increase of 431 MW and 113 new turbines from the previous year (2,008 MW installed and 895 wind turbines in 2011). As of 31 December 2012, … Continue reading German wind energy capacity increases in 2012 by 20%: 2,439 megawatts (MW) and 1008 wind turbines were installed
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Where and what next for wind power?
Wind power reached a significant milestone in Europe last year, surpassing 100 GW of installed capacity. And, with some of Europe’s mature wind energy markets slowing down, where does wind power go from here and what is holding its further development back? Artur Trindade, Portuguese Secretary of State for Energy, said that we need to … Continue reading Where and what next for wind power?
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Solar Energy To Beat Coal Prices in New Mexico
A new solar power plant opening in New Mexico will be selling electricity at record low prices. First Solar, a large thin-film solar manufacturing company based in Tempe, Ariz., recently announced that it had bought a large solar power plant that was being developed in New Mexico. When completed, the 50-megawatt Macho Springs Solar Park … Continue reading Solar Energy To Beat Coal Prices in New Mexico
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Kazakhstan to finance installation of wind energy
Kazakhstan will finance installation of wind power stations by farmers, Tengrinews.kz reports citing Vice-PM and Minister of Industry and New Technologies Asset Issekeshev as saying at the government meeting. “We believe that a good economic and social effect can be reached if citizens start independently using renewable energy sources. In particular, the individuals who have … Continue reading Kazakhstan to finance installation of wind energy
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Generation Delta achieving an additional yield of up to 31% at locations with medium and strong winds
Nordex SE is unveiling the fourth generation of its proven multi-megawatt platform at the European wind power conference EWEA, which is taking place on 4-7 February 2013 in Vienna. With its larger rotors, increased nominal output and optimised technical systems, Generation Delta is setting new standards in terms of economic efficiency, reliability, serviceability and safety. … Continue reading Generation Delta achieving an additional yield of up to 31% at locations with medium and strong winds
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Nordex receiving first contract for N117/3000 wind energy project from Finland
Just one day after the public presentation of its Generation Delta wind power systems, Nordex received its first contract for the delivery and installation of a wind farm complete with Generation Delta turbines from Raahen Tuulienergia Oy in Finland. At the EWEA 2013 in Vienna, Nordex signed a contract with a joint venture forged by … Continue reading Nordex receiving first contract for N117/3000 wind energy project from Finland
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Off-Grid Power for Mobile Base Stations
Demand for high quality, high reliability off-grid power is increasing yearly. In the coming years, a significant fraction of this demand will be met by some form of hybrid system that includes renewable or alternative energy sources. Of particular interest in this regard is growing demand for reliable, non-diesel-based energy sources from off-grid base transceiver … Continue reading Off-Grid Power for Mobile Base Stations
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Wind energy for 9 million households in Eastern Europe by 2020
Wind power in Central and Eastern Europe will become a significant source of electricity production by 2020 and Turkey’s wind power generation capacity will grow even faster – provided there is a stable legal framework in each country. The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) today published a new report, ‘Eastern Winds’, analysing the emerging wind … Continue reading Wind energy for 9 million households in Eastern Europe by 2020
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Wind energy myths
The Feb. 4 letter to the editor by longtime wind energy opponent Rolf Westgard, “Poor energy decisions,” recycled previously refuted myths. Wind energy has already proven a reliable energy source by providing significant amounts of electricity across major parts of the U.S. Iowa produces more than 20 percent of its electricity from wind, and wind … Continue reading Wind energy myths
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