News for October 2015

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Quercus to launch new renewable energy infrastructure funds

Quercus Assets Selection, which specializes in infrastructure investments with a focus on renewable energy, announces that it will launch two new renewable energy infrastructure funds, bringing the total number of funds in its portfolio to five.

Gamesa diversifies geographically in Turkey, Cyprus and Kuwait Gamesa diversifies geographically in Turkey, Cyprus and Kuwait

Gamesa has signed new contracts to supply 72.5 MW in three countries.

Cut to solar energy feed-in tariff risks many of the 3,000 solar jobs in Scotland Cut to solar energy feed-in tariff risks many of the 3,000 solar jobs in Scotland

As many as 2,400 of the 3,000 solar jobs in Scotland could be at risk due to the proposed 87% cut to the feed-in tariff for solar energy, according to new Solar Trade Association analysis.

FiT Cuts Could Threaten the Stability of up to 70% of Solar PV Companies

As the latest Feed-in Tariff Consultation ends, the NAPIT Trade Association are calling for the Government to urgently rethink their proposals, warning that planned cuts may cripple one of the fastest growing industries in the UK.

Anesco school ESCO project wins award Anesco school ESCO project wins award

A ground breaking energy efficiency project undertaken by Anesco for independent school St Mary’s Shaftesbury has been recognised with an award.

Young engineers’ new technologies supported by legacy of the Great Exhibition

Ten doctoral projects will now be taken towards commercialisation, thanks to funding and support by the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851.

BWE Partnership granted solar park planning permission

Aberdeen-based BWE Partnership has announced that work is set to commence on its second solar park project, within Kinblethmont Estate near Arbroath, Angus.

Ingeteam hits wind capacity milestone Ingeteam hits wind capacity milestone

Ingeteam, an independent supplier of electrical conversion equipment, says it now has 30 GW of installed wind power capacity worldwide.

UC community takes up Cool Challenge UC community takes up Cool Challenge

The University of California launches a competition to encourage students, faculty and staff to help make its campus carbon neutral by 2025.

Linde hydrogen fuel cell bike highlights electro-mobility Linde hydrogen fuel cell bike highlights electro-mobility

The Linde Group has unveiled an innovative pedal electric cycle (‘pedelec’), in which the battery usually found on e-bikes is replaced by a compact hydrogen fuel cell.

Future mapped out for hydrogen car infrastructure across Europe Future mapped out for hydrogen car infrastructure across Europe

International initiative reports project success and indicates way forward for the deployment and operation of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and infrastructure.

Gamesa will build a 40-MW wind farm in India for ReNew Power under a turnkey arrangement Gamesa will build a 40-MW wind farm in India for ReNew Power under a turnkey arrangement

The company will install 20 of its G97-2.0 MW class S turbines, purpose-designed for the Indian market.

North American wood companies have the world largest ORC-based biomass power plants North American wood companies have the world largest ORC-based biomass power plants

New power systems have a total power capacity of 13 MW at each site to supply electricity to BC Hydro.

Failed hydropower projects could be a thing of the past with new technology Failed hydropower projects could be a thing of the past with new technology

Disruptive small-scale hydropower technology makes its first commercial footsteps.

Grand opening of one of Canada’s largest wind facilities Grand opening of one of Canada’s largest wind facilities

Facility generating approximately $15 million in funding for community initiatives over the next 20 years

Saxlund takes 3 million Euro order for biomass handling system for Welsh green energy project Saxlund takes 3 million Euro order for biomass handling system for Welsh green energy project

Saxlund International has received an order for the delivery of a state-of-the-art biomass handling system for a green energy project in Margam – Port Talbot, between Swansea and Cardiff in South Wales, UK.

Wind and solar as competitive as fossil fuels

Levelised cost of electricity analysis for H2 2015 shows onshore wind to be fully competitive against gas and coal in some parts of the world, while solar is closing the gap.

Exosun to supply 6.8 MW of solar trackers to a PV plant Exosun to supply 6.8 MW of solar trackers to a PV plant

Exosun, leading provider of perfected solar tracking technologies for utility-scale ground-mounted solar plants will supply and install its trackers on a 6.8 MWp PV plant located in the North American state of Oregon.

CoServ Solar Station: Model for cost-effective solar deployment among utility co-ops CoServ Solar Station: Model for cost-effective solar deployment among utility co-ops

Final testing is under way at a 2.7-megawatt solar farm in rural North Texas, powered by solar panels from SolarWorld, that is serving as a model for utility cooperatives interested in undertaking solar projects.

Reductions in renewable energy incentives significant blow to rural businesses

The CLA has warned that a decision to reduce financial incentives for homes and businesses to install renewable energy will leave the huge potential for energy cost savings, carbon reduction and business diversification in rural areas unfulfilled.

Hi-tech collaborative project to cut costs and boost confidence in tidal energy projects Hi-tech collaborative project to cut costs and boost confidence in tidal energy projects

Research could see blades of subsea turbines fitted with new sensors.

Intelligent Energy in £1.2bn deal to supply clean fuel cell power to 27,400 telecom towers in India

UK-based Intelligent Energy will purchase contracts from GTL Ltd, a major Indian network services provider, to supply energy management services across more than 27,400 telecom towers in India. This landmark deal, worth £1.2 billion (US$1.9 billion) over 10 years, is expected to have a transformative impact on India’senergy market.

Hanwha Q CELLS closes financing for two solar projects totalling 45.2 MW in the UK Hanwha Q CELLS closes financing for two solar projects totalling 45.2 MW in the UK

EDF Energy entered into 15-year power purchase agreements for the generated energy.