News for April 2016

News Archive

Low-carbon fuels and vehicle efficiency can cut road transport CO2 emissions by 2030 Low-carbon fuels and vehicle efficiency can cut road transport CO2 emissions by 2030

A new analysis from Lux Research finds that the emergence of low-carbon fuels and vehicle efficiency could cut emissions by 29% in 2030.

Turkey sees elevated wind speeds following lull

Vaisala has published a report analyzing wind performance across Turkey for the past two years.

Pattern Development and Green Power Investment complete solar power project in Japan Pattern Development and Green Power Investment complete solar power project in Japan

Pattern Development and Green Power Investment Corporation (GPI) have announced the completion of the 14 MW Kanagi Solar PV power facility.

Daimler starts deliveries of Mercedes-Benz energy storage for private homes Daimler starts deliveries of Mercedes-Benz energy storage for private homes

Daimler and its subsidiary Deutsche ACCUmotive are commencing deliveries of stationary energy storage systems for residential use in Germany.

Siemens wins order for offshore wind power plant in the German Baltic Sea Siemens wins order for offshore wind power plant in the German Baltic Sea

Siemens has received an order for the supply, installation and commissioning of 60 direct-drive offshore wind turbines, each with a capacity of 6 MW.

Mainstream Renewable Power signs 300MW Chile turbine supply agreement with Senvion Mainstream Renewable Power signs 300MW Chile turbine supply agreement with Senvion

Global wind and solar company Mainstream Renewable Power has concluded a contract with Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, for the supply and installation of 93 wind turbines for two wind farm projects in Chile.

Atlantis to assist with development of first commercial-scale tidal array in South East Asia

Atlantis Resources Limited has announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with SBS INTL LTD to develop 150MW of tidal energy in Indonesia.

One of the world’s tallest onshore wind turbines constructed at Finnish wind farm One of the world’s tallest onshore wind turbines constructed at Finnish wind farm

The first of four 210m high wind turbines has been built at a Finnish onshore wind farm, with owner’s engineer support from leading renewable energy consultancy, SgurrEnergy.

Siemens and Indonesia sign energy cooperation agreements

In connection with Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s recent visit to Germany, Siemens has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with the state power company Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN).

2015 was record-breaking year for global wind power according to GWEC report 2015 was record-breaking year for global wind power according to GWEC report

The Global Wind Energy Council has released their annual report on the global wind sector for 2015.

DOE awards $4 million for solar data projects

The US Energy Department has awarded nearly $4 million for projects to increase access to solar data as part of the newly launched Orange Button initiative.

PTEC tidal power project approved PTEC tidal power project approved

The Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre (PTEC) has received the go-ahead to create a state-of-the-art tidal energy generation project off the Isle of Wight.

Renowned solar energy expert empowers people of Africa to power their continent Renowned solar energy expert empowers people of Africa to power their continent

Research scientist and philanthropist Dr. Richard Komp has revealed that almost all of the billion people who live without access to electricity in the world could generate their own power to light their homes, schools and hospitals.

Siemens secures wind turbine order for Eurus Higashi Yurihara wind farm in Japan Siemens secures wind turbine order for Eurus Higashi Yurihara wind farm in Japan

Siemens has secured its third wind power order from Japan’s largest wind power developer, Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation headquartered in Tokyo.

Construction of Scotland’s first urban hydro scheme to begin next month Construction of Scotland’s first urban hydro scheme to begin next month

Aberdeen is set to become home to Scotland’s first urban hydro energy scheme.

IEA cautiously backs Portugal in aims to achieve economically stable energy system by 2020

Portugal must maintain its efforts to deliver a financially sustainable energy system, says the International Energy Agency (IEA).

Sungrow receives running certificates from IBC Solar India for two projects

Sungrow, one of world’s leading PV inverter manufacturers, has announced the receipt of running certificates from IBC Solar India for two projects.

SolarWorld to supply 17.5 MW for desert solar project in United States SolarWorld to supply 17.5 MW for desert solar project in United States

SolarWorld Americas will be supplying 17.5 MW worth of solar power modules for a plant in the Mojave Desert west of Las Vegas.

Case Study - Green energy from Cumbrian cheese Case Study - Green energy from Cumbrian cheese

Award-winning British company Clearfleau, leading British provider of on-site treatment solutions for the food and beverage sector, is commissioning its most complex plant to date, which will feed bio-methane into the gas grid in rural Cumbria.

Gamesa secures new order in China to install turbines at an altitude of over 3,200 metres Gamesa secures new order in China to install turbines at an altitude of over 3,200 metres

Gamesa has received two new orders in China for the supply of a total of 82 MW to two developments

World Bank Group unveils new Climate Action Plan

The World Bank Group has announced plans to help developing countries add 30 gigawatts of renewable energy – enough to power 150 million homes – to the world’s energy capacity, bring early warning systems to 100 million people and develop climate-smart agriculture investment plans for at least 40 countries – all by 2020.

Merger between Nordex and Acciona Windpower authorized to go ahead

Following clearance by the competition authorities, the merger of Nordex Group and Acciona Windpower (AWP) has now been approved.

Enel Green Power North America announces start of construction of company’s largest wind project in the world

Enel Green Power North America (EGP-NA) has announced the start of construction of the company’s largest wind asset in the world, the 400 MW Cimarron Bend wind project in Clark County, Kansas.

International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power System Programme publishes new “Snapshot of Global Photovoltaic Markets 2015” report

IEA PVPS has published its new Snapshot report, which serves as a preliminary assessment prior to the PVPS Trends Report that will be published in September 2016.

SunPower awarded 500 megawatts of solar in Mexico's first electricity auction

SunPower Corp has been awarded power purchase agreements with CFE, Mexico's state-owned electric utility, to deliver one terawatt-hour of energy, equivalent to approximately 500 megawatts.

Linde to launch BeeZero car-sharing service in Munich with fuel cell electric vehicles Linde to launch BeeZero car-sharing service in Munich with fuel cell electric vehicles

The Linde Group is boosting zero-emissions hydrogen mobility this summer, with the launch of its BeeZero car-sharing brand in Munich, Germany. The first of the fleet of 50 Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell cars was unveiled today in front of an invited audience in Munich.

Gamesa wins EPC contracts for two wind farms in Egypt with combined capacity of 160 MW Gamesa wins EPC contracts for two wind farms in Egypt with combined capacity of 160 MW

Gamesa has secured two new EPC orders for the construction of two wind farms in Egypt. The facilities will have combined capacity of 160 MW and are located in the Gabbal El Zayt region along the Red Sea coastline.

10 companies chosen as 2016 New Energy Pioneers by Bloomberg New Energy Finance

Innovative companies in the energy sector have been recognized at the ninth Bloomberg New Energy Finance Summit in New York City for their 'game-changing' impact in the industry.

Scotland beats renewables target

Figures show Scotland generated the equivalent of more than half its electricity needs from renewable sources in 2015, surpassing the 50% target set by Ministers.

ACCIONA Energia awarded 168 MW of wind power capacity in Mexico ACCIONA Energia awarded 168 MW of wind power capacity in Mexico

ACCIONA Energía has been awarded the supply of 585.7 gigawatt hours (GWh) of renewable electricity in the first long-term power auction in the wholesale electric power market organized by the National Energy Control Center (CENACE) of Mexico. This will be materialized in a 168 megawatt (MW) wind farm in the State of Tamaulipas that will enter service in 2018.

Vestas wins large-scale service order in China Vestas wins large-scale service order in China

Hanas Group has entered into a customized service agreement with Vestas.