News for March 2016

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Lightsource agrees largest UK airport PPA solar project

Lightsource Renewable Energy, Europe’s leading solar energy company, has signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Belfast International Airport for the largest solar project to connect to a UK airport.

Proposed DECC reforms set to change the renewable heat landscape

The DECC has published a consultation document which could reduce the viability for biomass and anaerobic digestion projects from April 2017 and remove all support for solar thermal.

UN reports 2015 saw $266 billion invested globally in renewable energy

Coal and gas-fired electricity generation last year drew less than half the record investment made in solar, wind and other renewables capacity - one of several important firsts for green energy recently announced in a United Nations-backed report.

AWEA releases key data on 2015 U.S wind generation AWEA releases key data on 2015 U.S wind generation

The AWEA has released findings that demonstrate the benefits of wind power generation in the US beyond its economic advantages.

Giant UK battery launched to tackle challenges in energy storage

One of the UK’s largest battery-based energy storage facilities has been connected to the grid as part of new research led by the University of Sheffield on the growing area of energy storage.

QINOUS delivers an 800 kW battery system to an aboriginal community in Australia

QINOUS, a manufacturer of smart energy storage solutions, has won an international tender process to supply the battery system for a Diesel-PV-Battery Hybrid project in an Aboriginal community in northern Australia.

Watly to use solar energy to sanitise 5000 litres of water a day Watly to use solar energy to sanitise 5000 litres of water a day

Today, on UN’s World Water Day, clean tech company Watly is set to open an Indiegogo campaign to fund their award-winning solar technology.

IEA reveals CO2 emissions stalled in 2015

The International Energy Agency has released analysis showing that energy-related emissions of CO2 stalled for the second year in a row as renewable energy surged in 2015.

Cardiff University project to meet energy challenges of the future Cardiff University project to meet energy challenges of the future

Cardiff University project to meet energy challenges of the future

Solar Trade Association release pre-budget briefing

The STA has released a pre-budget briefing outlining its views on the Government’s policies associated with the growth of solar energy.

Southeast Asia promising hub for emerging bio-based chemicals

Driven by large and widespread feedstocks and government incentives, Southeast Asia is positioned to be a hub for bio-based materials and chemicals (BBMC), according to a report released by Lux Research.

London Hydrogen Network Expansion project aims at new hydrogen car records with ‘Tour de M25’ endurance drive

A group of companies is aiming to set two new records for hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) as part of Hydrogen Week in the UK (11–18 March), with a continuous five-day/five-night drive around the M25 London orbital motorway.

Clean Energy Council to improve quality and performance of solar panels in Australia Clean Energy Council to improve quality and performance of solar panels in Australia

The Clean Energy Council has introduced new initiatives that they believe will substantially lift the bar on the quality of solar power products sold in Australia.

Four new major PV power plants totaling 98 MWp to be eligible for the Philippine FIT scheme

Syntegra Solar has announced that 4 large PV power plants with a combined nominal production capacity of 98 MWp have been successfully commissioned in the past two weeks, beating the FIT deadline of March 15, 2016, to be eligible for FIT compensation under the 500 MWp cap of the Philippine FIT scheme.

Siemens to build rotor blade factory in Morocco

Siemens and the Moroccan government have reached an important agreement stipulating that Siemens will build a factory in Morocco to manufacture rotor blades for onshore wind turbines.

Data released by WWF Scotland shows wind energy could power 100% Scottish homes for more than half of month of February Data released by WWF Scotland shows wind energy could power 100% Scottish homes for more than half of month of February

The next Scottish Government needs to establish a comprehensive new strategy to help businesses and consumers reduce their demand for electricity, said environmentalists recently.

2015 sees solar in Europe increase by 15%

In 2015, solar grew by 15% in Europe connecting 8 GW of solar power to the grid, reports SolarPower Europe.

SgurrEnergy returns to Malawi for wind measurement project SgurrEnergy returns to Malawi for wind measurement project

SgurrEnergy will return to Malawi for the installation and operation of four SgurrMetMasts, as part of a two year project to measure wind energy for the Malawi Ministry of Energy.

GE to evaluate renewable integration and energy storage possibilities in India

GE has been selected to develop a study targeted at providing valuable battery storage insight as India looks to integrate 160 gigawatts of variable renewable energy by 2022.

Gamesa to build a 70-MW wind farm in Uruguay under a turnkey arrangement Gamesa to build a 70-MW wind farm in Uruguay under a turnkey arrangement

Gamesa has received an order from Rafisa, trustee of the Financiero Arias Trust, backed and managed by Uruguay's state utility, UTE, for the turnkey construction of a 70-MW wind farm in Uruguay.

Electric vehicles to be 35% of global new car sales by 2040

The electric vehicle revolution could turn out to be more dramatic than governments and oil companies have yet realized, according to new research.

Cumulative global installed PV to reach 310 GW by end of 2016 Cumulative global installed PV to reach 310 GW by end of 2016

By the end of 2016, cumulative global installed photovoltaic (PV) installations will surpass 310 gigawatts (GW), compared to just 40 GW at the end of 2010, according to IHS.

Keynote speakers lined up for Fuel Cells Science and Technology 2016 conference

High-level keynote speakers have been announced for the Fuel Cells Science and Technology 2016 conference, which will take place 13–14 April in Glasgow, UK.

Antigua and Barbuda solar power plant inaugurated Antigua and Barbuda solar power plant inaugurated

The Government of Caribbean islands Antigua and Barbuda together with the UK-based clean energy provider PV Energy Limited has officially inaugurated the 3 MWp solar power plant at the V.C. Bird International Airport of Antigua.

PV battery systems in Germany to benefit from €30 million investment

Germany’s Government has announced further promotional measures for photovoltaic battery installations.