News for November 2015

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Siemens helps transform the main wastewater treatment plant in Vienna into a green power plant Siemens helps transform the main wastewater treatment plant in Vienna into a green power plant

Siemens will support the city of Vienna in optimizing its main sewage plant in terms of energy.

E4tech releases Fuel Cell Industry Review 2015 report

Hydrogen and fuel cell consultancy E4tech has just released its free Fuel Cell Industry Review 2015, which offers data and analysis by region, application and fuel cell type.

Nidec ASI wins STEAG contract for 90 MW energy storage system in Germany

Nidec ASI has been awarded a contract with German utility STEAG, to supply an energy storage system with a total capacity of 90 MW. This system, based on Nidec ASI's energy conversion solutions, will use batteries supplied by LG Chem to store electrical energy, which STEAG will use to ensure the stability of the German electricity grid.

Statoil to develop world’s largest floating wind farm Statoil to develop world’s largest floating wind farm

Consent has been granted for the world’s largest floating offshore wind development which will be installed off the coast of Peterhead.

Gamesa secures new order for West Virginia wind farm Gamesa secures new order for West Virginia wind farm

Gamesa has signed its first contract with Canada's Enbridge Inc. for the supply of 103 MW to the New Creek wind farm being developed in the state of West Virginia.

Existing climate solutions could cut global emissions by 25% Existing climate solutions could cut global emissions by 25%

A recent report produced by Sitra suggests that seventeen climate solutions already in use could deliver reductions equivalent to a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Developing countries overtake wealthier nations in attracting clean energy investment Developing countries overtake wealthier nations in attracting clean energy investment

According to a new study, developing nations attracted more clean energy investment in 2014 than some of the world’s wealthiest countries.

Non-hydro renewable sources to dominate Brazil’s power sector by 2025 Non-hydro renewable sources to dominate Brazil’s power sector by 2025

According to GlobalData Brazil’s non-hydro renewable power output is expected to account for more than 25% of the country’s total capacity by 2025, with their cumulative installed capacity more than tripling from 17.1 Gigawatts (GW) in 2014 to an estimated 57.8 GW by 2025.

Skytron Energy to expand services to Southeast Asia market Skytron Energy to expand services to Southeast Asia market

Skytron energy now provides monitoring and supervision for nine solar PV power plants in Thailand with a total of 55MWp of installed power.

Energy Union addresses EU renewables target

According to EWEA, the European Commission must take necessary measures to ensure that EU member states meet the "at least 27%" renewable energy target by 2030.

Siemens to supply wind turbines for 38 megawatt onshore project in France Siemens to supply wind turbines for 38 megawatt onshore project in France

Siemens has been awarded an order for the delivery, installation and commissioning of 12 direct drive wind turbines at the Les Gourlous wind farm in France.

NREL Estimates Economically Viable U.S. Renewable Generation

Analysts at the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are providing, for the first time, a method for measuring the economic potential of renewable energy across the United States.

Gamesa unveils debut model from newest platform Gamesa unveils debut model from newest platform

Gamesa today launched the first model from its new 3.3 MW platform: the Gamesa G132-3.3 MW, designed especially for medium wind speeds.

Indian school to achieve energy independence Indian school to achieve energy independence

The Meeco Group has designed a solar management system which has been installed in a school in India.

Ingeteam acquires full service contract for Chilean wind farm Ingeteam acquires full service contract for Chilean wind farm

Ingeteam will now be responsible for full service operation and management of a Chilean wind farm following an agreement made with E-CL.

Wind energy could overtake coal and gas as Europe's largest power source by 2030 Wind energy could overtake coal and gas as Europe's largest power source by 2030

Wind energy could be the largest source of power supply in the EU by 2030 if governments apply the right level of ambition in their climate and energy policies, according to EWEA's latest report.

President of Ghana on board with Energy Africa campaign President of Ghana on board with Energy Africa campaign

UK Minister of State for International Development Grant Shapps has visited Ghana in order to spearhead the next phase of the UK's new Energy Africa campaign.

Edinburgh ultra-low carbon solar home wins prestigious award Edinburgh ultra-low carbon solar home wins prestigious award

An Edinburgh home has won a prestigious award for the range of different energy saving and renewable energy generation technologies in the house.

Hydrogenics signs deals with Chinese vehicle integrators for mobility, hydrogen refueling stations, Power-to-Gas

Canadian company Hydrogenics has signed separate supply agreements with several Chinese electric vehicle integrators, to bring its fuel cell and hydrogen refueling station technology to China as part of the country’s strategy to solve significant air quality issues. The agreements also include using Hydrogenics’ Power-to-Gas (P2G) energy storage technology for converting wind energy and other forms of surplus electricity to hydrogen.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi signs solar deal Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi signs solar deal

The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has signed £10 billion worth of trade deals including pacts on aircrafts and telecoms.

EDF Energy Renewables takes on development of Dorenell wind farm project EDF Energy Renewables takes on development of Dorenell wind farm project

EDF Energy Renewables (EDF ER) will be collaborating with Infinergy and taking on the development of one of the largest onshore wind projects due to be built in Scotland.

BayWa r.e. sells solar farm in UK BayWa r.e. sells solar farm in UK

BayWa r.e. has sold the Pingewood solar farm, close to the town of Reading in Berkshire, England, to SUSI Renewable Energy Fund II.

Solar again most popular source of energy in official opinion poll Solar again most popular source of energy in official opinion poll

The Department of Energy and Climate Change has released the results of its latest opinion poll on public attitudes to energy.

PowerCell fuel cell backup power generator at TeliaSonera telecom base station in Sweden

Nordic fuel cell company PowerCell Sweden has signed a cooperation agreement with mobile operator TeliaSonera, to jointly install and operate a PowerPac power generator at a telecom base station in western Sweden.

Scotland falling short of 100% renewable electricity target Scotland falling short of 100% renewable electricity target

A new report has shown that Scotland will miss its 100% renewable electricity target without further investment in onshore and offshore wind.

University of Edinburgh heralds solar energy as a future source of wireless communication University of Edinburgh heralds solar energy as a future source of wireless communication

According to the University of Edinburgh, a new form of wireless data communication using solar energy to create the power for Li-Fi technology could have significant and profound commercial and social benefits for millions of people across the world.

Eco Marine Power granted patent for Aquarius MRE System Eco Marine Power granted patent for Aquarius MRE System

Patent approval paves way for commercial production of wind and solar power system for ships.

Forze team to attempt Zandvoort lap record with hydrogen fuel cell racing car Forze team to attempt Zandvoort lap record with hydrogen fuel cell racing car

On Monday 16 November, the Forze H2 Hydrogen Electric Racing team will try to break the official lap record at Circuit Park Zandvoort in the Netherlands, with its Forze VI fuel cell racing car.

REC releases Q3 2015 Solar Market Insight report

REC, a leading global provider of solar energy solutions, today announced its Q3 2015 Solar Market Insight, including the company results, key achievements, strategic approaches, and global solar market elaborations.

The US stands out in solid Q3 for clean energy investment

A 25% rise in investment in the US, and much larger jumps for Brazil and Chile, were among the highlights as global investment reached $70bn in the third quarter.

CorPower completes €6.5M funding round to drive step-change in wave energy efficiency

CorPower has announced the completion of a €6.5M funding round, the investment of which is seen as critical to the next stage of the company’s development.

Indonesia looks to Scottish example of marine renewables industry Indonesia looks to Scottish example of marine renewables industry

Marine renewable energy experts and senior government staff from Indonesia visited Orkney recently to see what lessons they can learn from the industry in Scotland.

ONZO announces five year partnership with Fjordkraft

ONZO has been selected to support a five year pilot study into maximising energy efficiency.

Sierra Energy awarded grant for hydrogen fuel research

Sierra Energy has been granted the award of a Small Business Innovation Research grant from the Defense Logistics Agency.