One thing you can’t fault China for, lack of ambition. By 2050, the country hopes to lead efforts to build a $50 trillion global wind and solar power grid that would completely change how the world is powered. The Global Energy Interconnection (GEI) project was first introduced by the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) … Continue reading China hopes to build a $50 trillion global wind energy and solar power grid by 2050
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Acciona Energía has signed its first contract with Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission
ACCIONA Energía has signed its first contract with Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) for the delivery of renewable power and clean energy certificates resulting from the energy auctions introduced by Mexico’s energy reforms. The contract covers the annual supply of 585.7 gigawatt-hours (GWh), which was awarded to ACCIONA in the first auction for long-term energy … Continue reading Acciona Energía has signed its first contract with Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission
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$1.5 billion in annual net benefits to California consumers with a Western electricity market
$1.5 billion in annual net benefits to California ratepayers, cleaner air, and the creation of thousands of California jobs are possible by expanding California Independent System Operator (CAISO) to gain the market efficiencies of a larger geographic footprint and more diverse energy supply, including low-cost wind power. These benefits for California’s economy and environment are … Continue reading $1.5 billion in annual net benefits to California consumers with a Western electricity market
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German Parliament passes the reformed Renewable Energy Law
On Friday, 8th June 2016, the German Parliament passed the reformed Renewable Energy Law (EEG). This step ends a long period of intense discussions, providing uncertainty at the German market. The reformed law is going to introduce tenders in Germany. From 2017 onwards an annual volume of 2800 MW for onshore wind will be … Continue reading German Parliament passes the reformed Renewable Energy Law
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President Donald Trump would be a climate catastrophe
A Trump presidency would be a boon for the wall construction business – not just the Mexican wall, but also walls along the coasts to keep back the rising seas. To prevent climate change that floods large portions of coastal cities, dooms small island nations and turns whole regions into deserts, we need to accelerate … Continue reading President Donald Trump would be a climate catastrophe
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Tamil Nadu ready to sell 1,000MW wind power
Even private power generation companies in the state are now free to sell power to other states as the government had lifted restrictions imposed on them a month ago. Tamil Nadu is in the process of setting up one such corridor and the work is almost over. Tamil Nadu is routing power to Goa via … Continue reading Tamil Nadu ready to sell 1,000MW wind power
Continue readingGermany EEG reform a mixed bag for wind energy
Germany’s parliament approved a plan to reform the country’s renewable energy law by ending feed-in tariffs in favour of competitive auctions and putting clear volumes on wind energy deployment. Lawmakers have agreed to cap the annual auctions for onshore wind at 2.8GW and offer fluctuating tenders for offshore wind in order to control renewables … Continue reading Germany EEG reform a mixed bag for wind energy
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Renewable Energy Supplied Almost a Quarter of Global Power in 2015
Renewable energy accounted for nearly 25 percent of global electrical capacity in 2015, according to a new study, Renewables 2016 Global Status Report, by REN21. The power sector experienced its largest annual increase in capacity ever, with significant growth in all regions. Wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) had record additions for the second consecutive year, … Continue reading Renewable Energy Supplied Almost a Quarter of Global Power in 2015
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Two wind power plants to be built in South Pakistan
China Three Gorges Corporation (CTG), one of the world’s largest energy companies, has planned to start construction of two more wind power plants in energy starved Pakistan’s southern province of Sindh later this month, officials said on Saturday. The two projects, Three Gorges Second Wind Farm Pakistan and Three Gorges Third Wind Farm Pakistan, … Continue reading Two wind power plants to be built in South Pakistan
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Mainland to Block Island undersea cable will link the first U.S. offshore wind farm to the Company’s power system
Bringing off shore, wind generated energy to the U.S. electric system for the first time took a major step forward this past weekend with the landing of a 20-mile undersea cable between the Rhode Island mainland and Block Island. “This significant milestone in developing renewable off shore wind generated energy is the result of years … Continue reading Mainland to Block Island undersea cable will link the first U.S. offshore wind farm to the Company’s power system
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Wind energy leads to a more reliable and resilient power system
Technological advances have not only reduced the cost of wind energy, but also increased wind’s contributions to power system reliability. Last year, wind and solar made up nearly 75 percent of new electric generating capacity that came online in America, and in some regions wind energy now reliably provides 20 percent or more of total … Continue reading Wind energy leads to a more reliable and resilient power system
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More transmission is needed to maximize America’s wind power potential
A new groundswell of support from Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon and Fortune 500 companies like General Motors, Target, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Kellogg’s and Nestle mean a critical transmission project is one step closer to reality. Clean Line Energy’s privately-funded Grain Belt Express will deliver enough low-cost wind energy for about 200,000 Missouri homes every … Continue reading More transmission is needed to maximize America’s wind power potential
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North America to run on 50 percent clean electricity by 2025
Within 10 years the North American continent will source half of its electricity from clean energy, according to a new pact agreed to by President Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto. The three country’s leaders are expected to announce the new target tomorrow during the North American Leaders Summit. … Continue reading North America to run on 50 percent clean electricity by 2025
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U.S., Mexico Said to Pledge 50 Percent Clean Power by 2025
The U.S. and Mexico will commit to using wind, solar and other carbon-free sources for half their electricity by 2025, according to a person familiar with the plans. The pledge is set to be made as part of a trilateral summit of North American leaders Wednesday in Ottawa, said the person, who spoke on the … Continue reading U.S., Mexico Said to Pledge 50 Percent Clean Power by 2025
Continue readingChina to generate a quarter of electricity from wind energy by 2030
China is on track to generate more than a quarter of its electricity from wind power by 2030, and the figure could rise to nearly a third with power sector reforms, a new study has found. Within 14 years, more new generating capacity – mostly clean energy – will come online in China than currently … Continue reading China to generate a quarter of electricity from wind energy by 2030
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A renewable energy reality: Fossil fuels aren’t going anywhere
The artwork for Ontario’s Climate Change Action plan shows Ontario, circa 2050, as a paradise of cyclists, electric cars, wind turbines, solar panels, dense urban environments and homes powered by geothermal energy. Renewable energy industries could not have been happier. These industries have been growing fast, their products becoming cheaper, their subsidies continuing, their consumers … Continue reading A renewable energy reality: Fossil fuels aren’t going anywhere
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Average Costs for Solar Power and Wind Energy Electricity Could Fall 59% by 2025
The average costs for electricity generated by solar and wind technologies could decrease by between 26 and 59 per cent by 2025, according to a report released today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The average costs for electricity generated by solar and wind technologies could decrease by between 26 and 59 per … Continue reading Average Costs for Solar Power and Wind Energy Electricity Could Fall 59% by 2025
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Happy Global Wind Day!
Today, marks the ninth edition of Global Wind Day, a movement created to bring individuals, communities and organisations together to celebrate wind energy and the positive difference it can make in the world. In 2015, wind power alone met 42% of electricity demand in Denmark, 20% in Spain, 13% in Germany and 11% in … Continue reading Happy Global Wind Day!
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American wind power celebrates Global Wind Day with two-thirds-off sale
The U.S. wind energy industry celebrated the 10th annual Global Wind Day Wednesday by highlighting a 66 percent drop in the cost of wind-generated electricity in just six years. “From the corn fields of Iowa to the windswept plains of Texas, by improving our technology and lowering wind power’s costs we’re saving you money,” said … Continue reading American wind power celebrates Global Wind Day with two-thirds-off sale
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Wind power suppports America’s fastest growing job, wind turbine technician
Most Americans strive to put in an honest day’s work so they can pay their bills and put food on the table for their families. American wind power is creating more opportunities for them to do so, while also working in a rewarding—and sustainable—career. It’s clear the wind industry is picking up. Wind turbine technician … Continue reading Wind power suppports America’s fastest growing job, wind turbine technician
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