Energy infrastructure News for July 2010

Energy infrastructure News Archive

Marine renewable energy could create 5000 Scottish jobs

By developing three regional offshore marine renewable energy manufacturing sites in Scotland, 5000 jobs could be created and £300 million generated for the Scottish Economy, according to First Minister Alex Salmond.

Investment in UK green vehicles infrastructure

The UK Department for Business (BIS) has announced £660,000 in funding for green vehicles infrastructure.

Solar PV inverter market grew 17.4% in 2009

The solar photovoltaic (PV) market grew 17.4% to US$2.8 billion with shipments totalling 8.3 GW, according to IMS Research.

Industry reaction to DECC announcements

The renewable energy industry in the UK is positive overall, to the announcements from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).

The 32 DECC action points for energy in the UK

The UK Department of Energy and Climate Change has published a list of 32 action points for saving energy through the Green Deal, ensure energy security and a low-carbon energy future, manage the UK’s energy legacy and drive ambitious action on climate change domestically and internationally.

Solar to eclipse geothermal in output

Solar power will generate 126 TWh of renewable power around the world by 2020, more than the 108 TWh to be generated by geothermal facilities, according to the latest International Energy Outlook 2010 from the US Department of Energy.

OMM installs HVAC cables at BorWin1 offshore wind project

Offshore Marine Management (OMM) will install the high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) cables connecting the Bard Offshore 1 and BorWin alpha platforms for the BorWin 1 offshore wind project.

Siemens to connect Nordsee-Ost offshore wind farm to grid Siemens to connect Nordsee-Ost offshore wind farm to grid

Siemens energy, together with Prysmian, is to connect Nordsee-Ost offshore wind farm to the mainland power grid for the transmission system operator Transpower in a deal worth €500 million

Renewable energy surpasses fossil fuels second year in a row

Renewable energy topped fossil fuels and nuclear for the second year in a row in the USA and Europe in 2009, according to the Global Wind Energy Association (GWEC).

European regulator publishes crucial findings on EU wind integration

The Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER) has published a report that looks into the regulatory aspects of the integration of wind generation in European electricity markets.

Joint project gets €1.2m from the German Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF).

Semiconductor manufacturer Semikron, PCS Power Converter Solutions and the Technical University of Dresden will investigate how to obtain greater yields from renewable energy sources.

Plans for Marine Energy Park in UK Plans for Marine Energy Park in UK

Able UK has revealed a £400 million plan for a Marine Energy Park on the South Bank of the Humber in the UK.

Solar PV inverter market to grow 70%

The global solar photovoltaic (PV) market is predicted to grow 70% in 2010 in all countries except Benelux, according to IMS Research.

UK overturns ban on councils selling green power to the grid

A ban on councils in the UK selling green electricity into the national grid is to be overturned, UK Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne announces.

Asia and Pacific countries should transition to solar

Many countries are well-suited to solar power, and incentives and low-cost financing mechanisms should be offered to make the energy transition possible, says the head of the region’s largest funding agency.

Share of renewables in new electricity generation capacity continues to rise

The "Renewable Energy Snapshots" report, published today by the EU Joint Research Centre's Institute for Energy (IE), shows that renewable energy sources accounted for 62% (17GW) of the new electricity generation capacity installed in the EU27 in 2009.

Indian firm wins prize for solar lighting

D Light Design of India was selected as the overall Gold Award winner in the 2010 Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy.

Renewables must generate 50% of global electricity: IEA

Renewable energies must generate almost half of the world’s power by 2050, up from the current level of 18%, says the International Energy Agency (IEA).