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DEWA confirms plan for a further 800 MW of solar energy

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has confirmed the third expansion phase of its solar power.   The utility expects to tender the 800MW project in the third quarter of 2015 and is accepting proposals for a project consultant from 1 April to 3 May 2015. It comes just weeks after DEWA increased the share … Continue reading DEWA confirms plan for a further 800 MW of solar energy

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China adds 5.04 GW photovoltaic solar power capacity in Q1

China added 5.04 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic (PV) power generation capacity in the first three months of 2015, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on Monday.   The amount includes 4.38 GW from PV power stations and 0.66 GW from distributed PV power projects, according to NEA figures. China’s cumulative installed capacity for solar PV … Continue reading China adds 5.04 GW photovoltaic solar power capacity in Q1

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Morocco renewable energy sources: wind energy and solar power

Morocco is driven by the fact that it imports almost 94 per cent of its energy requirements and the burden this entails on its economy. At the same time Morocco is endowed by good potential in hydroelectricity in addition to its high solar power and wind energy potential.     The country is aware that … Continue reading Morocco renewable energy sources: wind energy and solar power

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South Africa aims for another 1,100 MW of wind energy, solar power

South Africa aims to increase its installed renewable energy capacity to 9,600 megawatts (MW) by 2030 from just 1,600 MW now, out of a total capacity of 44,175 MW.     South Africa will build 13 renewable projects to supply an extra 1,121 megawatts of electricity, the energy minister said, in a bid to ease … Continue reading South Africa aims for another 1,100 MW of wind energy, solar power

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Acciona considers listing renewable energy business in Europe

Acciona Energia Internacional has a net generating capacity of around 2,200 megawatts in wind energy, photovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Power plants in 11 countries including the United States, Mexico, Canada, Australia, Italy, Portugal, Poland and South Africa. Acciona is considering listing its renewable energy business in Europe, instead of the United States as it had … Continue reading Acciona considers listing renewable energy business in Europe

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ET Solar to Build 70 MWp Solar Power Plant in the Philippines

ET Solar, a leading smart energy solutions provider, announces that it has executed an agreement to build a 70 MWp solar power project in the Philippines, along with local partner GATE SOLAR PHILIPPINES CORP., a leading renewable energy developer.   ET Solar is partnering with GATE SOLAR PHILIPPINES CORP. to develop, invest, finance, construct, and … Continue reading ET Solar to Build 70 MWp Solar Power Plant in the Philippines

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Apple Partners With SunPower to Build Two Solar Power Projects Totaling 40 MW in China

SunPower Corporation today announced that it plans to partner with Apple to build two solar power projects totaling 40 megawatts (MW) in ABA Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefectures, Sichuan Province of the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). When complete, the two projects will be co-owned by Sichuan Shengtian New Energy Development Co., Ltd., SunPower’s project … Continue reading Apple Partners With SunPower to Build Two Solar Power Projects Totaling 40 MW in China

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Trina Solar Announced to Supply 116 MW Modules to Japan’s Largest Solar Power Project

Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) (“Trina Solar” or the “Company”), a global leader in photovoltaic (“PV”) modules, solutions, and services, today announced it signed a module supply agreement with Toyo Engineering Corporation (“Toyo Engineering”) to supply approximately 116 MW high efficiency modules to the largest solar power project in Japan, an approximately 231-megawatt facility to … Continue reading Trina Solar Announced to Supply 116 MW Modules to Japan’s Largest Solar Power Project

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Solar energy in Jordan: 15 companies to submit bids for $150m solar power plant

The companies include First Solar Electric LLC; Spain’s Elecnor S.A.; SunEdison Italia Construction S.r.l; China Gezhouba Group International Engineering Co. LTD; Dongfang Electric International Corporation; Isolux Ingenieria and Guangdong Power Engineering Corporation of China Energy Engineering Group Co. LTD; and Zhuhai Singyes Green Building Technology Co. Ltd, according to a list posted on the ministry’s … Continue reading Solar energy in Jordan: 15 companies to submit bids for $150m solar power plant

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ET Solar to build 50 MW solar power plant in Israel

ET Solar, a leading smart energy solutions provider, announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, ET Solutions AG, has been chosen to provide turnkey EPC services for a 50MWp solar power plant in Israel, along with local partners G-Systems and El-Mor Group.   The project is located 20 km north-west of the ancient port-city of Ashkelon, and … Continue reading ET Solar to build 50 MW solar power plant in Israel

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SENER and ACCIONA to build the Kathu Concentrated Solar Power complex in South Africa for more than EUR 500 million

SENER and ACCIONA together form the consortium chosen to develop the turnkey project of the Kathu Concentrated Solar Power plant. This complex is led by GDF SUEZ with South African partners and has been selected by the South African Department of Energy (DOE) to form part of the country’s renewable energy development program (REIPPP), with … Continue reading SENER and ACCIONA to build the Kathu Concentrated Solar Power complex in South Africa for more than EUR 500 million

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Oman’s 200MW solar energy project, PV and Concentrated Solar Power, set for launc

A 50 MW wind power project is being developed by the Rural Areas Electricity Company (RAECO) in partnership with Masdar of Abu Dhabi, the Observer reported. The wind farm project, comprising an array of wind turbines, will be located near Harweel in Dhofar Governorate, and is expected to be operational by early 2017, it added. … Continue reading Oman’s 200MW solar energy project, PV and Concentrated Solar Power, set for launc

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Japan could triple power from wind energy and solar power by 2030

Japan has the potential by 2030 to triple the amount of electricity it gets from renewable sources such as solar and wind, a Ministry of the Environment study showed. Wind turbines developed by Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. and Hitachi Ltd., operate at the Wind Power Kamisu wind farm in Kamisu City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, on … Continue reading Japan could triple power from wind energy and solar power by 2030

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U.S.: 6,967 MW of photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP)

In 2010, the solar power installed in the United States was less than 1,000 megawatts (MW), while in 2014 it has almost grown by seven times to 6,967 MW, including both solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP), with an investment of 17.8 billion U.S. dollars.   Shortly after his visit to a solar … Continue reading U.S.: 6,967 MW of photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar power (CSP)

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Duke Energy to add up to 500 MW of solar power in Florida

Duke Energy Florida announced plans Thursday to launch a major solar power effort that will produce electricity equivalent to that of a small power plant. Duke Energy is venturing into solar power in a big way with plans to add up to 500 megawatts of utility-scale solar in Florida by 2024. “Innovative investments in solar … Continue reading Duke Energy to add up to 500 MW of solar power in Florida

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Global solar energy – a bright future

In 2013, the total capacity of renewable energy worldwide was 1,560 gigawatts (GW) of which hydropower accounted for approximately 1,000 GW. However, the annual increase in hydropower over the preceding year was 4% while that for other renewables (primarily wind energy and solar energy) was nearly 17%. Even though wind energy is currently far more … Continue reading Global solar energy – a bright future

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First Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) heliostat field in Saudi Arabia

Solar Tower Technologies is a technology company providing products, systems and solutions for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants based on tower plants, particularly heliostat fields and receivers.      Solar Tower Technologies (STT) announces the successful commissioning of the very first heliostat field in Saudi Arabia.The heliostat field consisting of 66 heliostats, 8 m² reflector … Continue reading First Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) heliostat field in Saudi Arabia

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Bahamas to develop solar power

The Bahamas government has announced the development of solar power plants for eleven of the country’s islands as part of the Carbon War Room project, which aims to speed the shift toward renewable energy.   Housing and Environment Minister Kenred Dorsett said officials are holding meetings with representatives from the CWR and the International Renewable … Continue reading Bahamas to develop solar power

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California leads U.S. in solar energy installations, PV and Concentrated Solar Power

One of three solar fields at the Ivanpah Solar Power Facility in California’s Mojave Desert. The concentrated solar power plants there are the largest in the world. California became the first state to generate more than 5% of its electricity from utility solar power, according a new report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). … Continue reading California leads U.S. in solar energy installations, PV and Concentrated Solar Power

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NTPC calls tender for Concentrated Solar Power plant near Dadri TPP

The job involves the design, engineering, manufacture, installation, testing and commissioning of the Concentrated Solar Power plant. Indian power producer NTPC has called a tender for the design and construction of a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant near the 1,820-MW Dadri thermal power plant (TPP) in Uttar Pradesh state. Techno-commercial bids will be accepted by … Continue reading NTPC calls tender for Concentrated Solar Power plant near Dadri TPP

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