Features for November 2013

Features Archive

AB327: is there devil in the detail? AB327: is there devil in the detail?

Felicity Carus discusses the repercussions of California's Assembly Bill 327, which could spell profound changes to the solar industry.

Solar PV in perspective - from 2012 to 2014 Solar PV in perspective - from 2012 to 2014

Part 2: In this series of articles we examine the recent history of the Solar Photovoltaic industry, as well as look forward to 2014.

Nov/Dec Preview: Emerging opportunities for anaerobic digestion energy production

While anareobic digestion projects primarily consist of small-scale applications, this energy alternative still represents an important part of a holistic "environmental" solution.

UK’s Crown Estate hails plans to scrap 1.2GW Atlantic Array offshore wind farm a “positive development”

The offshore wind industry hit media headlines in the UK today (26 November 2013) after German firm RWE Innogy scrapped plans for the 240-turbine 1.2GW Atlantic Array wind farm in the Bristol Channel.

Solving the windpower-radar problem Solving the windpower-radar problem

Objections from the aviation sector delay hundreds of MW of wind developments. But credible solutions to address radar issues are starting to reach maturity.

Reducing gearbox maintenance costs Reducing gearbox maintenance costs

Wind turbine gearbox failures can result in high repair costs plus lost revenue due to downtime. Even where there are no failures, gearboxes are likely to need overhaul at some stage.

NREL: getting the right PV for the job NREL: getting the right PV for the job

In the first of a series of posts related to PV quality research and standards, Dave Williams introduces us to some of the US organisation’s important work in this area…

Solar PV in perspective - from 2012 to 2014 Solar PV in perspective - from 2012 to 2014

Part 1: In this series of articles we examine the recent history of the Solar Photovoltaic industry, as well as look forward to 2014. In our first few articles to set the scene we look back to how the PV industry fared in 2012.

Renewable Power Generation - 2012 figures Renewable Power Generation - 2012 figures

Special report. Part seven: Average year of growth for geothermal but vast potential...

Renewable Power Generation - 2012 figures Renewable Power Generation - 2012 figures

Special report. Part six: US dominated the electricity from biomass world market in 2012

The Electricity Journal publishes long-awaited ‘America’s Power Plan’ The Electricity Journal publishes long-awaited ‘America’s Power Plan’

Comprehensive report offers policy recommendations for the nation’s energy future.