Energy efficiency News for May 2014

Energy efficiency News Archive

Perthshire livestock farm powers up hydroelectric plant Perthshire livestock farm powers up hydroelectric plant

100kw scheme is now providing power to the Inverlochlarig farm and into Scotland's national grid network.

Green hydrogen facility opens at Berlin airport, with first refueling of fuel cell vehicle Green hydrogen facility opens at Berlin airport, with first refueling of fuel cell vehicle

The first fuel cell electric vehicle has been refueled at the ‘Green Hydrogen Hub’ (H2BER) of the Total multi-energy fueling station at the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) under construction in Germany, using hydrogen produced onsite via electrolysis using wind and solar energy.

2014 UK AD & Biogas Industry Award finalists announced

Honours to be presented to worthy organisations operating across all facets of the anaerobic digestion sector.

First Wind marks start of commercial operations for premiere solar project

Massachusetts-based Millbury Solar project will produce cost-competitive clean energy for UMass and surrounding communities.

Xcel Energy and SunPower to build 50 MW solar power plant in Colorado

When complete, the new plant will generate enough electricity to serve approximately 13,500 homes in the state.

DoE initiative aims to advance solar industry

$10 million allocated for six new research and development projects that will push innovative concentrating solar power technologies.

ABB's Intersolar Germany preview

Leading power and automation technology group to present one of the industry’s broadest solar inverter portfolios at Intersolar Europe in Munich next month.

Last week's top three stories on renewableenergyfocus.com: Tax codes in renewable energy financing; Scottish Enterprise investment; sea-vessel collisions and wind farms.

The top stories on the Renewable Energy Focus website last week were as follows...

WEG launches Brazil solar project WEG launches Brazil solar project

Fernando de Noronha island gets 400 kWp solar photovoltaic plant.

Solarcentury completes East African solar project Solarcentury completes East African solar project

1MWp solar PV project brings clean energy to Kenyan tea farm.

CG substation opens at Amrumbank West offshore North Sea wind farm

CG technology to help E.ON supply renewable energy to 300,000 homes.

Alstom inaugurates its first hydropower global technology center in Latin America

New center represents an important extension of the existing hydropower industrial site of Taubaté, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Scottish Enterprise announces £3.5 million of new investment in country's renewable energy sector

Four ambitious projects are being supported through the enterprise agency’s Renewable Energy Investment Fund.

Vergnet launches wind turbine O&M service for the UK market Vergnet launches wind turbine O&M service for the UK market

Goal is to provide Vergnet’s customers with a full after-sales service and offer better security for business planning and control of expenditure and performance.

Ventyx, Swedish utility collaborate on 'smart' electricity network

Smart Grid Gotland to allow customers to control consumption based on energy prices.

Globeleq inaugurates 100MW South African Solar projects

Official opening ceremonies for the 50 MW PV De Aar Solar Power and 50 MW PV Droogfontein Solar Power facilities, each located in the Northern Cape.

Cracking the renewable energy project financing tax incentive codes

Lawrence Berkely National Laboratory report explores utility-scale wind and solar finance.

First Wind taps Vestas for 148MW turbine deal

Latest order entails 48 V112-3.0 MW turbines for Maine's 'Oakfield' project.

Last week’s Top 3 Renewable Energy Focus stories: Off-grid solar; First Solar projects; End-of-life PV

The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Renewable Energy Focus website last week...

Voith marks official dedication of Badger Hydro plant in Wisconsin

7MW hydropower facility generates enough energy to supply 4,000 households.

Conergy connects Philippines’ first utility-scale solar park

22 MW solar plant will generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of 13,000 local homes per year.

Siemens provides 150 wind turbines for 600 MW 'Gemini' plant

Total order volume for largest Dutch offshore wind project to date is valued at more than EUR 1.5 billion.

EDF Renewable Energy taps First Solar for pair of California projects

Combined commerical installations entail 42.76 MW of solar power.

PermaCity Solar to install rooftop system for Forever 21 Los Angeles headquarters. PermaCity Solar to install rooftop system for Forever 21 Los Angeles headquarters.

5.1MW DC SunPower System is first to utilize LADWP's net-metered solar incentive program and solar feed-in tariff program on one site.

GE, Endeavor Energy and Finagestion team up on Ghana energy project

First Phase of 'Power Park' project is expected to deliver 360 MW of Power by early 2017.

Last week’s Top 3 Renewable Energy Focus stories: GE in India; End of Life PV; WINDPOWER 2014 Day One Report

The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Renewable Energy Focus website last week...

FLI Energy breaks ground on UK biogas project FLI Energy breaks ground on UK biogas project

Fraddon, Cornwall plant will convert organic agricultural and local food waste into gas and electricity.

SkyPower FAS Energy lands Nigerian solar project development deal

$5 billion agreement with both the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Delta State Government entails the creation, construction and operation of 3,000 MW of solar PV projects.

US Department of Energy pledges financial support for offshore wind installations

Three pioneering offshore wind demonstrations to receive up to $47 million each over the next four years.

WINDPOWER 2014 Day One Report WINDPOWER 2014 Day One Report

AWEA outlines aggressive goals, growth strategies for medium- to long-term future.

RenewableUK expands membership opportunities

Britain-based trade association representing the wind and marine power sectors will now include companies involved in tidal lagoon energy.

PVA 2014 announces keynote session speakers

Presenters at upcoming solar industry event in Boston to feature Massachusetts Governor as well as several renewable industry visionaries and business leaders.

GE launches 1.7-103 low wind speed turbine for India market

1.7-103 is GE's first wind turbine developed and engineered specifically for India’s low wind speed conditions.

ACORE Releases "Renewable Energy in Latin America and the Caribbean" briefing

Document aims to provide insights and recommendations about entering these emerging renewable energy markets, based on feedback from organizations active the regions.

Innotech Solar supplies 2 MW of modules to Italian textile group Innotech Solar supplies 2 MW of modules to Italian textile group

On-site power consumption at Limonta spa leads to a considerable reduction in energy costs.