ABB (NYSE: ABB), the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth around $55 million to supply three new substations and transmission infrastructure for the Brazilian utility Eolicas do Sul. The order was booked in the second quarter. Brazil has traditionally relied heavily on hydropower for its electricity supply. This project is part … Continue reading ABB wins $55m wind power order in Brazil
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Gamesa sells its third Polish wind farm to RWE Innogy
The Taciewo Wind Farm (30 MW) is powered by 15 Gamesa G90-2.0 MW wind turbines. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy and a reference in the market for wind farm development and sales, has completed the sale of the Taciewo wind farm in Poland to RWE Renewables Polska, a subsidiary of German power … Continue reading Gamesa sells its third Polish wind farm to RWE Innogy
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Marine energy: U.S. scientists trying to produce green power from ocean wave energy
Although ocean wave technology still has a long way to go, U.S. scientists are now seeking ways to make ocean wave energy the nation’s newest source of green power, local media reported on Sunday. U.S. aerospace engineers are using Texas A&M University’s wave tank to test the idea of applying the physics of wind turbines … Continue reading Marine energy: U.S. scientists trying to produce green power from ocean wave energy
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Wind power in Pakistan: The whir of wind turbines to come
Without incentives from the government, wind energy in Pakistan has been costly and hence elusive. But all of this might change soon with wind power – about 30 wind farm projects are in progress and have the potential to add 1,800 megawatts (MW) to the national grid. Around half of them are expected to … Continue reading Wind power in Pakistan: The whir of wind turbines to come
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PTC: Act quickly on wind power tax credit
When the U.S. Senate returns from recess, we hope one of the first things it addresses is wind energy. Wind turbines are pictured in this February 2008 file photo on the property of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s National Wind Technology Center located at the base of the foothills just south of Boulder. We were … Continue reading PTC: Act quickly on wind power tax credit
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Bahrain embarks on developing solar energy
The scheme will provide solar power and increased efficiency through the use of smart grid technology. The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) congratulated Petra Solar, Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) and the National Oil & Gas Authority (NOGA) following the announcement of an agreement on a five megawatt distributed smart solar energy project. The scheme will … Continue reading Bahrain embarks on developing solar energy
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Colored Solar’s Photovoltaic Panels Are Now CEC Eligible Listed Products
Colored Solar’s line of Stylish Solar Panels(TM) are now listed by the California Energy Commission as high quality. This qualifies the panels for government rebates and incentives with all manufacturing steps done in the US, including cell tabbing, stringing, layup and lamination. These panels are designed to take advantage of the domestic PV supply chain … Continue reading Colored Solar’s Photovoltaic Panels Are Now CEC Eligible Listed Products
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Lithium carbonate price rises in China
Galaxy Resources completed a feasibility study for a proposed lithium–ion batteries plant, to produce 620000 battery packs per annum for the electric vehicles. Highlights • Prices rise on tight demand and supply fundamentals • Spot prices in China of up to US$7,000/tonne for battery grade product • Battery and technical grade prices in China have risen around … Continue reading Lithium carbonate price rises in China
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Concentrating Solar Power in Mexico
Abeinsa EPC (Abengoa) is building the solar thermal field of the Agua Prieta concentrated solar power plant. It includes 26 cylinder-parabolic trough collectors and will supply 14 MW to the power plant that the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) is building in Sonora, Mexico. Since this project inception, Abeinsa EPC has been coordinating its work with … Continue reading Concentrating Solar Power in Mexico
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Wind farm tax credits should be extended
Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, may have tilted at the wrong wind turbines when he said he would allow wind energy tax credits to expire. The incentive for erecting wind turbines is very popular in Iowa and other Midwestern states that are harnessing the wind power of the prairie zephyrs. Iowa is especially … Continue reading Wind farm tax credits should be extended
Continue readingA short history of photovoltaic solar power
Humans have always made use of solar energy. When man’s earliest ancestor realised that a patch of sunlight was warmer than the shade, or that rocks heated all day by the sun remained warm long into the night, solar energy was being used. Ancient Roman structures were routinely built with south-facing windows to gather in … Continue reading A short history of photovoltaic solar power
Continue readingBahrain EDB congratulates Petra Solar, Bapco and Noga on solar energy project
The scheme will provide solar power and increased efficiency through the use of smart grid technology. The Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) congratulated Petra Solar, Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) and the National Oil & Gas Authority (NOGA) following the announcement of an agreement on a five megawatt distributed smart solar energy project. The scheme will … Continue reading Bahrain EDB congratulates Petra Solar, Bapco and Noga on solar energy project
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The Future of Solar Energy
Concentrating Solar Thermal Power- a first generation technology, but now with the ability to concentrate solar power using parabolic trough plates unrestricted by scarce material availability, with rare earths and silvered mirrors replaced by common commodities such as stainless steel, aluminium and glass. The Director of the Future Planet Research Centre- David Hunter Tow predicts … Continue reading The Future of Solar Energy
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Concentrating solar-thermal power solutions
Renewable energy in India has always been a risky business, be it due to high input cost, unsteady market or lack of government support. But these seven young entrepreneurs defied all this and much more. At a time when even big companies are reluctant to enter the renewable energy market due to the huge costs … Continue reading Concentrating solar-thermal power solutions
Continue readingLack of encouragement hits wind energy in Andhra Pradesh, India
Though the state has the potential to generate 14,497 MW of wind power at 80 metre height, it is able to utilise the capacity to generate just 245 MW. This is due to lack of initiative from the state government and the decision of the Centre for Wind Energy Technology to withdraw concessions to industrialists … Continue reading Lack of encouragement hits wind energy in Andhra Pradesh, India
Continue readingNorth American Wind Energy Academy to meet at UMass
A national wind energy advocacy group is holding its first meeting in Massachusetts next week. The three-day meeting of the North American Wind Energy Academy is scheduled to start Tuesday at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. The academy is an organization of universities, research laboratories and businesses dedicated to coordinating wind energy research and … Continue reading North American Wind Energy Academy to meet at UMass
Continue readingDow starts photovoltaic solar energy production in Thailand
Dow Chemical has kicked off the prodution of its polyolefin encapsulant films at Map Ta Phut since August 1, to cash in on growing demand for solar power. “We’re thrilled to have this capacity come on stream,” said Jerry Pritchett, Global Business Director for the Performance Plastics’ Photovoltaic business. “Market demand for these innovative encapsulant … Continue reading Dow starts photovoltaic solar energy production in Thailand
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ACI’s Global Geothermal Energy Summit 2012
On the 19th & 20th September 2012, the world’s leading experts from the geothermal sector will be gathering in Reykjavik, Iceland for the annual ACI’s Global Geothermal Energy Summit. An exclusive panel of speakers, including the senior representatives from: Axpo | New Energies, Geothermie, ElectraTherm Inc. , Reykjavik Geothermal, Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz Werk Rastatt, AltaRock … Continue reading ACI’s Global Geothermal Energy Summit 2012
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$3.2 million to develop battery management system for electric-car batteries
Lithium ion batteries for electric vehicles The Department of Energy (DOE) announced Aug. 2 that a team of engineers at Washington University in St. Louis will receive $2 million to design a battery management system for lithium-ion batteries that will guarantee their longevity, safety and performance. This is a particularly challenging project because the electrochemical … Continue reading $3.2 million to develop battery management system for electric-car batteries
Continue readingMassachusetts Keeps Solar Power Shining
Governor Deval Patrick signed into law the 2012 Energy Act. Among other provisions, this comprehensive energy bill raises the cap on an important solar program called “net metering.” Most solar electric installations are connected to the grid and feed excess power produced to other utility customers; net metering rules gives customers credit for extra power … Continue reading Massachusetts Keeps Solar Power Shining
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