Yemen: Wind energy and solar power fall short of potential
Thirteen years ago electronics retailer Abdulmajeed al-Wahbani was one of the first people in Yemen to venture into the solar power business. So far the gamble has paid off.His solar panel supply...
View ArticleAustralian government launches new tools to assess concentrated solar power...
Australian Resources and Energy Minister Gary Gray on July 25th, 2013 launched new online tools supported by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) that will help researchers, developers and...
View ArticleEólica en Uruguay: habrá 811 megavatios en 2014
El salto en la generación de energía eólica se producirá en el segundo semestre de 2014. Actualmente, se pueden generan entre UTE y parques eólicos privados 52 megavatios de energía eólica. La...
View ArticleIndia's solar energy: 1,759 MW commissioned under National Solar Mission
Over 1759.43 megawatts (MW) of grid connected solar energy projects have been commissioned in India as on 31 May 2013, under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM). The JNNSM programme is...
View ArticleWind energy in Guyana
The potential for wind energy considered to be significant, although no comprehensive studies have been carried out. The Guyana Energy Agency reported a pilot project for a wind turbines in Guyana’s...
View ArticleChina, EU reach deal on solar photovoltaic
The China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products and the European Commission have reached a deal to resolve a dispute involving solar panels."After weeks of...
View ArticleWind energy in Puerto Rico: new wind farm in Naguabo
Gestamp Wind, the wind energy division of Gestamp Renewables has started the commercial operation of the wind farm Puerto Lima, in Naguabo, Puerto Rico.The wind farm is composed by 13 turbines with...
View ArticleAcuerdo China-UE en energía solar fotovoltaica
China domina la energía solar fotovoltaica y pisa con fuerza en eólica y termosolar, con bajos precios y financiación de sus bancos.La Unión Europea (UE) y China llegaron a un acuerdo en la disputa...
View ArticleArizona home to one of world’s largest concentrated solar power plants
The $2 billion Solana Generating Station, once it begins sending power to the grid in August, will be one of the largest concentrating solar power plants of its kind in the world.Just off the highway...
View ArticleDemand outlook strong for wind energy in India
In ICRA's view, fundamental long term demand outlook for wind energy in India is expected to remain strong. Demand will be supported by large wind energy requirements to meet the renewable purchase...
View ArticleEólica en Argentina: sector eólico se consolida en Chubut
Desde el Gobierno de Chubut destacaron el potencial de la provincia para albergar grandes proyectos de energía eólica.Con la anunciada instalación de un nuevo parque eólico a 60 kilómetros de Comodoro...
View ArticleChina: Carbon market helps cut emissions
On July 18, one month after China launched its first pilot carbon-trading program in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, the city began consulting local businesses and government departments about its draft...
View ArticleFabricantes japoneses impulsarán los vehículos eléctricos
Los cuatro principales fabricantes de vehículos de Japón promoverán de manera conjunta la instalación de electrolineras de coches eléctricos para ayudar a incrementar el interés por el vehículo...
View ArticlePresentación mundial del coche eléctrico BMW i3 en Nueva York, Londres y Pekín
BMW Group ha hecho debutar la versión de serie de su innovador vehículo eléctrico, el BMW i3, de forma simultánea en Nueva York, Londres y Pekín. "La innovación impulsa el cambio. El BMW i3 es algo más...
View ArticleJapanese car makers to increase charging stations for electric vehicles
With the increase of electric vehicles on the road, drivers are also in need of accessible chargers for their electric cars. Led by Nissan Motor Co., other Japanese car makers – Honda, Mitsubishi, and...
View ArticleBMW i3 World Premiere in New York, London and Beijing
The BMW Group debuted the series version of its innovative electric vehicle, the BMW i3, simultaneously in New York, London and Beijing on Monday. "Innovation drives change. The i3 is more than just a...
View ArticleIberdrola using supercomputer to predict wind farm output
This new software has been developed with the collaboration of the National Centre for Renewable Energies (CENER).IBERDROLA and the Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación...
View ArticleE.ON Climate & Renewables closes financing for Anacacho Wind Farm
E.ON Climate & Renewables (EC&R) North America announced it has secured institutional equity financing for approximately $76.6 million and a commitment to fund further capital contributions...
View ArticleEólica en México: parque eólico de Gas Natural Fenosa con 117 aerogeneradores
Gas Natural Fenosa (GNF) prevé el arranque de operaciones del parque eólico Fuerza y Energía Bii Hioxho en Playa Vicente en el estado de Oaxaca, durante el segundo semestre del 2013. De acuerdo con...
View ArticleIs Canada falling behind on renewable energy consumption?
Canada has 0.8% of the world’s total installed capacity of solar PV and 2.2% of the world’s wind turbines, according to the annual Statistical Review from BP. Canada had 827 MW of PV in 2012, an...
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