News for December 2015

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Abandoned buildings transformed into PV plant Abandoned buildings transformed into PV plant

A former military training centre in Lynow, Germany, has been converted into a 1.56 MW PV plant.

Upsolar and la Nef deliver clean energy through 25 social housing units in France

Upsolar has announced the completion of a 25-system, 200 kWp solar energy project across OPH Thionville, a series of social housing units in Thionville, France.

Siemens to supply 126 megawatts to onshore wind power plants in Scotland Siemens to supply 126 megawatts to onshore wind power plants in Scotland

Siemens has been awarded orders for three onshore wind projects in Scotland, supplying up to 50,000 households in South and North Ayrshire and Lockerbie.

British retailers are unaware of the benefits of demand side response, according to npower

New research from npower Business Solutions has revealed that a sizeable amount of British retailers are unaware of opportunities around demand side response, especially the upcoming transitional capacity auction.

SolarWorld to develop solar plant on Victoria & Alfred Waterfront SolarWorld to develop solar plant on Victoria & Alfred Waterfront

Africa's most visited site, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town, will be supplied with clean solar energy produced by 4.200 solar modules of German manufacturer SolarWorld.

Coca Cola and BMW among companies who vouch to source 100% electricity from renewable energy Coca Cola and BMW among companies who vouch to source 100% electricity from renewable energy

The global collaborative business initiative RE100 has passed a milestone as Coca-Cola Enterprises, BMW Group, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF), Nordea Bank AB, Pearson PLC and Swiss Post announced they will source 100% of their electricity from renewable energy – taking the total number of committed companies to 53.

Big leap in clean electricity generated by wind Big leap in clean electricity generated by wind

RenewableUK has highlighted official Government statistics which show the increasingly central role that wind is playing in the UK’s energy mix.

PV panels to generate two decades of power for ACC Liverpool PV panels to generate two decades of power for ACC Liverpool

The ACC Liverpool Group has installed 925 photovoltaic panels on the roof of its new exhibition centre, allowing the venue to generate its own renewable energy for the next 20 years, according to the company.

Siemens to supply key components for power plant in Bangladesh Siemens to supply key components for power plant in Bangladesh

Siemens has received an order for the supply of key components for the Bibiyana South combined cycle power plant in Bangladesh.

U.S. wind industry leaders praise five-year extension of tax credits U.S. wind industry leaders praise five-year extension of tax credits

Congress has approved a five year extension of the wind energy Production Tax Credit and the Investment Tax Credit.

Anesco expands its community energy portfolio

National energy efficiency solutions provider, Anesco, is working with community energy company Bristol Energy Cooperative (BEC) on its latest scheme, which the company claims will substantially boost community renewable energy in the Bristol region.

Universities team up with plan to develop low-carbon aviation fuel from recycled CO2 and bio-waste Universities team up with plan to develop low-carbon aviation fuel from recycled CO2 and bio-waste

A £2 million funding package has been announced to develop low carbon aviation fuels from captured CO2 and waste biomass.

ScottishPower Renewables and Atlantis Resources join forces to establish largest tidal stream portfolio in the UK

Atlantis and ScottishPower Renewables (UK) Limited are teaming up to develop a joint portfolio of projects for the fast growing tidal sector.

Turboden expands into the Asian geothermal market Turboden expands into the Asian geothermal market

Turboden has announced the successful operation of an 6 MW geothermal power plant in Japan.

MegaGroup announces agreement for new Bosnia-based photovoltaic plant MegaGroup announces agreement for new Bosnia-based photovoltaic plant

One of the largest photovoltaic plants in Europe is about to be powered up by MegaGroup.

E.ON to provide low carbon energy for Monkerton development in Devon

E.ON, the energy supplier behind the Cranbrook and Skypark developments, has been chosen as the district heating provider for the new Monkerton residential and commercial development on the outskirts of Exeter.

Wales’ first full-scale tidal energy device is installed Wales’ first full-scale tidal energy device is installed

A Welsh tidal stream technology company has installed the country’s first tidal energy generator in Ramsey Sound, Pembrokeshire.

Clean Energy Installations PV expertise in demand in Pakistan

Stephen Munday, managing director of Clean Energy Installations, recently held discussions with Chandhry Abdul Majid, Prime Minister of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), about solar photovoltaics (PV) strategy in the North-East region of Pakistan.

Major Latin American nations ripe for further investment in renewable energy, says GlobalData

Strong policy frameworks in the Latin American countries of Brazil, Mexico and Argentina have led to increased investment in renewable power over the past few years, and these nations’ future targets suggest the landscape is ripe for further clean energy growth in the region, says research and consulting firm GlobalData.

Vestas acquires US independent service provider Vestas acquires US independent service provider

Vestas has acquired independent service provider UpWind Solutions, Inc.

RGU researchers look to cut cost of maintaining offshore wind turbines

Researchers at Robert Gordon University (RGU) are developing a software tool which aims to dramatically cut maintenance costs for offshore wind turbines.

Britain and US unite in joint partnership to power up Africa Britain and US unite in joint partnership to power up Africa

A landmark partnership between the UK and US has been made with the aim of helping millions of people across Africa get access to clean energy.

Honeywell and Pearlstone Energy partner up in order to boost UK grid stability

Honeywell and demand response aggregator company Pearlstone Energy have teamed up to provide a smart grid program for commercial and industrial facilities in the UK.

UK’s first heat from sewage scheme launched at Borders College UK’s first heat from sewage scheme launched at Borders College

Sewage is now being used to power a heating system at the Scottish Borders Campus in the Scottish Borders.

First Solar and Grupo ECOS invest record $50 million in Younicos

Market leader Younicos has signed agreements for $50 million in growth capital to further scale its deployment of intelligent energy storage solutions.

Solar Frontier Achieves World Record Thin-Film Solar Cell Efficiency Solar Frontier Achieves World Record Thin-Film Solar Cell Efficiency

Solar Frontier has set a new world record for thin-film solar cell efficiency.

Global Energy CEO calls for rethink on climate finance at COP 21

Eddie O’Connor, CEO of Mainstream Renewable Power has called for a realistic approach at COP 21 to the need to fund investment in clean energy in growth markets.

Gamesa and the CFE sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the co-development of wind energy projects in Mexico Gamesa and the CFE sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the co-development of wind energy projects in Mexico

Gamesa and the Mexican Electricity Board (the "CFE" for its acronym in Spanish) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the fostering of wind power generation in Mexico by means of the co-development of wind energy projects.

Deepwater Wind proposes combined offshore wind and energy storage solution for Long Island

In response to PSEG-Long Island’s request for new local energy resources serving the South Fork, Deepwater Wind is proposing to supply capacity and renewable energy from the 90 megawatt, 15-turbine Deepwater ONE – South Fork project.

Hong Kong Airport receives SolarWorld solar power system

The roof of the new airport terminal "Midfield Concourse" of the Hong Kong International Airport is now equipped with a 180 kW solar power system of the German solar company SolarWorld.

Climate initiatives must not include large hydropower projects, according to 300 organisations Climate initiatives must not include large hydropower projects, according to 300 organisations

A coalition of more than 300 civil society organizations from 53 countries have called on governments and financiers at the Paris climate talks to keep large hydropower projects out of climate initiatives such as the Clean Development Mechanism, the World Bank’s Climate Investment Funds, and green bonds.

Welspun Renewables commissions 126 MW Pratapgarh wind project

Welspun Renewables, one of India’s leading clean energy companies, has announced commissioning of its 126 MW wind project located in Pratapgarh district of Rajasthan.

Scotland’s largest solar park to be operational by end of the year Scotland’s largest solar park to be operational by end of the year

BWE Partnership and British Solar Renewables have announced that construction has commenced on Scotland’s largest solar park project, New Mains of Guynd, following a £10million investment.

Leading solar associations unite to launch Global Solar Council at COP21 Leading solar associations unite to launch Global Solar Council at COP21

The Global Solar Council (GSC) has been established at COP21 by leading solar associations with the aim of unifying the solar power sector at an international level.

Derby’s new high-tech hub powered by 200 panel PV array Derby’s new high-tech hub powered by 200 panel PV array

The Innovation Hub at the heart of Derby’s multi-million pound Infinity Park Derby is now being powered by clean, onsite renewables thanks to a new 350m² rooftop solar system installed by EvoEnergy.

British public invests record £2.3m in renewables during COP21 climate talks British public invests record £2.3m in renewables during COP21 climate talks

Abundance has announced the fastest ever take up of their wind, solar and biomass investments.

Increased investment needed to maintain India's energy demand, claims IEA

India is set to contribute more than any other country to the rise in global energy demand over the next 25 years.

British homes to get smart meters under €315 billion Investment Plan for Europe

More than 7 million smart meters will be installed in homes across Great Britain under a new £1 billion mass roll-out programme backed by the European Investment Bank alongside six commercial banks.

PV Energy development of 3 MWp solar power plant in Antigua PV Energy development of 3 MWp solar power plant in Antigua

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda (GOAB), together with the UK-based clean energy provider PV Energy Ltd., has turned a new page in Caribbean history through the completed installation of a solar energy generation and storage sun2live solution as a partial substitute for fossil fuels in Antiguan electric power generation.

Global small wind turbines installed capacity to increase fivefold by 2025 Global small wind turbines installed capacity to increase fivefold by 2025

Global cumulative installed capacity of small wind turbines is set to increase from 912.6 Megawatts in 2014 to 4.8 Gigawatts (GW) by 2025, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 16.4%, according to research and consulting firm GlobalData.

Ambitious UN climate deal could be investment opportunity for European wind industry Ambitious UN climate deal could be investment opportunity for European wind industry

EWEA has stated that we could see an export boom for the European wind industry over the next few years.

Renewables set to overcome nuclear in Europe’s power generation projects Renewables set to overcome nuclear in Europe’s power generation projects

A new report by Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Center (CIC) suggests that nuclear power is set to lose its leading position in Europe’s power generation projects due to a growing demand to shift into renewable energy.

The Terrawatt Initiative launches at COP21

The CEO of ENGIE has announced the launch of a new initiative in response to the objectives outlined by the recently set up International Solar Alliance.

Isle of Man to explore potential for offshore wind farm development Isle of Man to explore potential for offshore wind farm development

The Isle of Man Government has signed an agreement with DONG Energy to explore the possibility of developing a wind farm and work with the UK to meet its renewable energy targets.

Gamesa joins American Business Act on Climate Pledge

Gamesa has shown support for a strong and positive outcome to the COP21 Paris climate negotiations.

Building Energy to build its first wind project in USA Building Energy to build its first wind project in USA

Building Energy are currently developing their first wind farm which will contribute to the reduction of 100,000 tons of CO2 emissions.

International Solar Alliance launched by Modi and Hollande International Solar Alliance launched by Modi and Hollande

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President François Hollande have launch the International Solar Alliance against the background of the critical COP21 UN climate negotiations.

Largest solar PV installation to be fitted in a primary school Largest solar PV installation to be fitted in a primary school

A ‘community-benefit’ collaboration between 23 local schools, award-winning social enterprise Low Carbon Hub, and installation partner Joju Solar has resulted in the largest solar installation on a primary school in Oxfordshire, and one of the largest in the UK.