It’s hard to keep up with technology’s rapid advancements. With each new release, yesterday’s cutting edge computer or device becomes obsolete. You know progress is a great thing, but at the same time you’re afraid of being left behind. As a wind worker, I can relate. The wind industry is the epitome of progress, but … Continue reading The wind energy is the epitome of progress
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Renewables will boost Japan’s installed capacity to 390 gigawatts by 2025
Japan’s cumulative installed capacity will rise from 317.5 Gigawatts (GW) in 2014 to an estimated 389.8 GW by 2025, representing a moderate Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 1.9%, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s latest report states that while thermal sources will contribute the majority of installed capacity, with an expected … Continue reading Renewables will boost Japan’s installed capacity to 390 gigawatts by 2025
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seebaWIND expects new service contracts for wind farms with 150 megawatts capacity in 2016
The showing of independent service provider seebaWIND Service at HUSUM Wind was a great success. The trade fair, which took place from 15 to 18 September in Husum, brought the company new customers and enquiries about service contracts for Germany and abroad. The bankability of seebaWIND’s full maintenance contracts has been optimised – the … Continue reading seebaWIND expects new service contracts for wind farms with 150 megawatts capacity in 2016
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Wind power a booming business in Texas
The Lone Star State reportedly gets nine percent of its electricity from wind power, with that number expected to go up. “Most of the wind turbines we have now are built along mountain ridges and up around Amarillo,” said Craig Overmiller, a professor at St. Philip’s College. The wind there is caused by afternoon convection, … Continue reading Wind power a booming business in Texas
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Madhya Pradesh to focus on wind energy, solar power sources
The government of Madhya Pradesh seems no more interested in coal-run power projects. Its focus is on non-conventional power projects using solar and wind energy sources. Five thermal power plants in the state with a combined capacity of 8,500 megawatt (Mw) have been awaiting coal linkage for the past five years. Three of these are … Continue reading Madhya Pradesh to focus on wind energy, solar power sources
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Enel Green Power acquires Indian renewables energy firm BLP Energy
Enel Green Power (“EGP”) has today announced the acquisition of a majority stake in BLP Energy (“BLP”), the utility scale wind and solar subsidiary of Bharat Light & Power Pvt Ltd (“BLP Group”) for a total consideration of approx. 30 million euros. With this transaction EGP enters the Indian renewables market, marking the Group’s … Continue reading Enel Green Power acquires Indian renewables energy firm BLP Energy
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Enel Green Power Inaugurates Italy’s First Storage Facility for Renewables
Enel Green Power has today inaugurated the first power storage facility for renewable energy plants in Italy in Catania, Sicily. The 1MW/2MWh storage system has been connected to EGP’s 10 MWp Catania 1 photovoltaic plant. The storage system, which is an integral part of Catania 1, will increase flexibility in management of the power … Continue reading Enel Green Power Inaugurates Italy’s First Storage Facility for Renewables
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Greenpeace Report Finds 100 Percent Renewable Energy Possible by 2050
Greenpeace released its 2015 Energy [R]evolution report, which finds that a global phase out of fossil fuels and shift towards 100 percent renewable energy is possible by 2050. The analysis, researched in collaboration with the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), shows that the transition to renewables would create jobs and be cost competitive. The necessary investment … Continue reading Greenpeace Report Finds 100 Percent Renewable Energy Possible by 2050
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Support to fossil fuels remains high and the time is ripe for change
Government support to fossil fuel consumption and production in OECD countries and key emerging economies remains high, at USD 160-200 billion annually, according to a new OECD report. This support is hampering global efforts to curb emissions and combat climate change. The OECD Inventory of Support Measures for Fossil Fuels 2015 takes stock … Continue reading Support to fossil fuels remains high and the time is ripe for change
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Wind power in Israel: Major wind farm being built, first in 30 years
For the first time in decades, Israeli is building wind turbines which will create electricity by harnessing the power of the wind. Afcon Holdings, a part of the Shlomo Group, has started construction in recent days on two wind farms, which will house 25 wind turbines each in Ramat Sirin and Ma’ale Gilboa in northern … Continue reading Wind power in Israel: Major wind farm being built, first in 30 years
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Expanding investments in wind energy and solar power can free up Egypt’s carbon energy
Expanding investments in wind energy and solar power can free up Egypt’s carbon energy, reduce fiscal spending and create job, said a report released by consultancy PWC here on Sunday. For the biggest Arab country with a population of 86.9 million, its oil and gas reserves are a two-edged sword and developing renewable energy will … Continue reading Expanding investments in wind energy and solar power can free up Egypt’s carbon energy
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Half Of California’s Electricity Will Come From Renewable Energy In 15 Years
Late Friday night, the California State Assembly voted 51-26 to pass SB 350, a landmark bill that would boost renewable energy and make buildings twice as efficient as before. The legislature sent the bill to California Gov. Jerry Brown for his signature, and he is expected to sign it later this month, as the legislation … Continue reading Half Of California’s Electricity Will Come From Renewable Energy In 15 Years
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CarCharging Partners with TWS to Offer Energy Storage and Rechargeable Battery Solutions
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) (“CarCharging”), the largest owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced today that it has finalized an agreement with Technology with Spirit (“TWS”), a global industry leader focused on energy storage and rechargeable battery solutions. Through this relationship, CarCharging can now offer TWS’ energy storage and … Continue reading CarCharging Partners with TWS to Offer Energy Storage and Rechargeable Battery Solutions
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Wind energy in Uruguay: Enel Green Power links 50 MW wind farm
Enel Green Power’s 50MW Melowind wind farm has gotten grid connected in Cerro Largo, Uruguay. The company holds a 20-year power purchase agreement with Uruguay’s state-owned utility UTE. EGP has agreed an initial price of $64 per MWh generated for UTE’s energy offtake, which UTE said was about half the cost of traditional energy. … Continue reading Wind energy in Uruguay: Enel Green Power links 50 MW wind farm
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Don’t be fooled by misleading studies on Clean Power Plan
It seems like a different study attacking the EPA’s Clean Power Plan pops up in the media every other week. But many of these studies are riddled with flaws and funded by competing energy interests, so media and the public should think twice before repeating their claims. A new briefing from the Energy & Policy Institute (EPI) … Continue reading Don’t be fooled by misleading studies on Clean Power Plan
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Wind energy in Uruguay: Vestas receives 50 MW wind farm order
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order of 15 wind turbines V117-3.3 MW for the Florida II wind power project in Uruguay’s department of Florida. The order is placed by Glymont S.A., a project company jointly owned by Akuo Energy and Eurus Energy America, and comprises 15 V117-3.3 MW turbines, which are well-suited for … Continue reading Wind energy in Uruguay: Vestas receives 50 MW wind farm order
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Wind energy and solar power for ships: Renewable energy for greener ghipping
The trend towards using renewable and alternative energy sources on land has gathered momentum over the last decade as the general public shipping companies and policy makers tackle the issues of air pollution, energy security and climate change. However at sea, the shift towards the widespread adoption of alternative energy is only now beginning to … Continue reading Wind energy and solar power for ships: Renewable energy for greener ghipping
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GE expected to win EU approval for $14 billion Alstom deal
General Electric is expected to secure EU approval for its proposed 12.4-billion-euro ($13.8 billion) bid for French peer Alstom’s power business, its largest ever deal. The green light from the European Commission will come 14 years after it rejected General Electric’s (GE) attempt at a $42 billion takeover of Honeywell International, despite clearance by U.S. … Continue reading GE expected to win EU approval for $14 billion Alstom deal
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Renewable energy powers all of Costa Rica for over 3 months
Costa Rica enjoyed a new period of 94 consecutive days during which all its electricity was produced from renewable sources, the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE) said Wednesday. The country never had to turn to fossil fuels at any time between May 8 and Aug. 9, the ICE said, adding that the pleasant news … Continue reading Renewable energy powers all of Costa Rica for over 3 months
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Chilean mines are turning to renewable energy: CSP, PV and wind power
The mining industry requires a lot of energy to keep moving, and bottom lines depend on keeping the price of that energy as low as possible. To maintain efficiency, the mining industry seems to be increasingly looking to the renewable sector to supply its power, an action that is especially prevalent in Latin America regions … Continue reading Chilean mines are turning to renewable energy: CSP, PV and wind power
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