News for January 2016

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Siemens to supply wind turbines to first Finnish offshore wind farm Siemens to supply wind turbines to first Finnish offshore wind farm

Siemens has been awarded its first commercial offshore wind order from Finland.

Solopower Systems achieves key milestone with first commercial deployment in South Africa Solopower Systems achieves key milestone with first commercial deployment in South Africa

SoloPower Systems has announced the completion of its first commercial-scale deployment in South Africa.

SFC fuel cells to be integrated in video surveillance systems for French defence ministry

German-based SFC Energy has received an order for 58 EFOY Pro direct methanol fuel cell systems, which will be installed to provide reliable power for surveillance systems used by the French Ministry of Defence.

Solar and mining industry should team up, according to report

THEnergy and SolarPower Europe have teamed up to identify some key opportunities for solar companies to tap the potential of the mining sector for solar development.

UK energy storage needs defining, says industry

Electricity Storage Network believes the storage industry is currently being restricted by lack of clarity on its classification from the government.

Siemens sets new performance and efficiency world record at Düsseldorf power plant Siemens sets new performance and efficiency world record at Düsseldorf power plant

Siemens has broken their own world record during a test run of their equipment at the 'Fortuna' combined cycle power plant.

Eunomia publishes first UK battery storage forecast Eunomia publishes first UK battery storage forecast

The report, which focuses on battery technologies, also provides analysis of a range of electricity storage applications as investment propositions, together with figures on the level of deployment to date in the UK.

Closure of UK coal and nuclear plants to create electricity supply gap of up to 55% by 2025 according to report

The UK Government’s policy to close all coal-fired power stations by 2025, combined with the retirement of the majority of the UK’s ageing nuclear fleet and growing electricity demand will leave the UK facing a 40-55% electricity supply gap, according to a new report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Governor Cuomo launches $5 billion Clean Energy Fund to grow New York’s clean energy economy

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the New York State Public Service Commission's approval of a 10-year, $5 billion Clean Energy Fund to accelerate the growth of New York's clean energy economy.

Family business switch to anaerobic digestion yields increased energy generation Family business switch to anaerobic digestion yields increased energy generation

Family-run business Allpress Farms is reaping high-energy rewards from a move into anaerobic digestion.

Solar power capacity crosses milestone of 5,000 MW in India

The installed capacity of solar power in India has crossed the milestone of 5,000 MW.

Pattern Energy Completes 150 MW Amazon Wind Farm in Indiana Pattern Energy Completes 150 MW Amazon Wind Farm in Indiana

Pattern Energy Group Inc. announced the completion of constructing the 150 megawatt (MW) Amazon Wind Farm Fowler Ridge in Benton County, Indiana, which is now fully operational.

Green Gas plant to inject £60 million into local economy Green Gas plant to inject £60 million into local economy

Ecotricity has submitted a planning application for a Green Gas Mill at Sparsholt College – a partnership that will inject £60 million into the local economy, according to the company. As part of the unique partnership, Ecotricity will finance and build the Green Gas Mill, with an initial £10 million investment, and will also help fund the development of a renewable energy centre, where the college can train the workforce necessary to support the green gas revolution coming to Britain.

Launch of largest power plants in Australia doubles country’s large-scale solar Launch of largest power plants in Australia doubles country’s large-scale solar

The Clean Energy Council has congratulated its members AGL and First Solar on the launch of the large-scale solar power plants in Broken Hill and Nyngan, which have doubled the amount of large-scale solar built in Australia.

SMA launches cost-effective and flexible inverter for high-voltage batteries

SMA Solar Technology AG has announced plans to launch a new high-voltage battery compatible inverter for private households.

Exosun trackers selected to equip three solar power plants totaling 11 MWp in Jordan Exosun trackers selected to equip three solar power plants totaling 11 MWp in Jordan

Exosun has been selected by Phoenix Solar and Millennium Energy Industries to equip three photovoltaic power plants in Jordan with its tracking technology.

Construction work begins on Djibouti’s first solar power plant

Plans for the construction of a solar power plant in Grand Bara in southern Djibouti are now underway.

Vattenfall springs into action on Carmarthenshire solar power project

Vattenfall plans to start construction of its first UK solar power project later this month, generating first power by March this year.

Gamesa to install purpose-built turbines 3,400 metres above sea level in China Gamesa to install purpose-built turbines 3,400 metres above sea level in China

Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has received two new orders in China for the supply of a total of 98 MW to two developments.

DOE announces new projects to modernize America’s electric grid

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz has announced up to $220 million in new funding for a consortium of DOE national laboratories and partners to support research into modernizing the US electrical power grid over the next three years.

Finnish city using Yandex data centres to heat its hot water

Data centres owned by Yandex in Mäntsälä, Southern Finland are being used to heat the city’s water supply.

Gamesa receives new solar order in India

Gamesa has received a new order in India from renewable energy developer New Era Enviro for the development of 23 MW of solar power capacity across three projects located in the state of Telangana.

Cubico announces investment of R$2 billion in the acquisition of wind farms in Brazil Cubico announces investment of R$2 billion in the acquisition of wind farms in Brazil

Cubico Sustainable Investments (Cubico) has announced the opening of an office in São Paulo and the acquisition of two wind farm complexes from Casa dos Ventos.

Allianz and OX2 sign 21 MW wind power deal in Finland Allianz and OX2 sign 21 MW wind power deal in Finland

International insurance company, Allianz, has signed an acquisition agreement with the wind power company, OX2, for six wind turbines at Jouttikallio in Lapua, Finland.

Renewable power generation in UK grows to same level as nuclear amid continued demise of coal

Renewables generated nearly as much electricity as nuclear sources in the UK during 2015, prompting the continued fall in power supply from coal-fired power stations, according to the latest report from EnAppSys.

CG to power offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea CG to power offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea

Avantha Group Company CG has been awarded a contract to provide power transformers and Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) for the Kriegers Flak wind farm project in the Baltic Sea.

GlobalData reports 2015 saw China push global renewable installed capacity beyond 900 gigawatts GlobalData reports 2015 saw China push global renewable installed capacity beyond 900 gigawatts

GlobalData has revealed that China was the world’s leading market across a number of renewable energy technologies in 2015 and helped to drive global renewable installed capacity to an estimated 913.48 Gigawatts (GW).

Renusol enters South African solar market

Renusol has agreed to supply its innovative solutions for mounting photovoltaic modules on roofs to South African wholesaler Lumax Energy.

Siemens receives major U.S. order from Westar Energy for 280-megawatt wind project Siemens receives major U.S. order from Westar Energy for 280-megawatt wind project

Siemens has been awarded an order from Westar Energy, Inc. to supply, support install and provide service for 122 wind turbines for the Western Plains Wind Farm project to be located near Spearville, Kansas.

Renewable energy record achieved at London Array Renewable energy record achieved at London Array

London Array has set a new record for the amount of clean electricity produced by an offshore wind farm in a single calendar month.

Grupo Clavijo and Brafer partner up for photovoltaic projects in Brazil

Grupo Clavijo and Brafer have signed an agreement that will provide developers, installers and EPC contractors with access to advanced technology in fixed structures and solar trackers for their projects in Brazil.

Lightsource connects 23 new solar sites

Lightsource Renewable Energy connected 23 new sites in December totalling more than 100MW of new capacity.

Johns Hopkins Medicine announces plans to go solar Johns Hopkins Medicine announces plans to go solar

Johns Hopkins has announced a new solar project that will produce affordable and reliable solar energy to power to its facilities.

BSES announces plans to procure 700 MW of green energy BSES announces plans to procure 700 MW of green energy

BSES has announced plans to procure approximately 700 MW of ‘green’ energy, set to be the largest private sector ‘green’ bid in India under the MNRE guidelines.

Renewable Energy Systems announces its first energy storage project in the UK

Renewable Energy Systems has this week announced its first UK contract to build and support a battery energy storage system.

General Electric to provide 1GW wind converters for Chinese offshore turbines General Electric to provide 1GW wind converters for Chinese offshore turbines

GE Power Conversion has signed a deal with Shanghai Electric Wind Power Equipment Co., Ltd. (Sewind), to provide Sewind’s offshore wind turbines with its latest 4MW LV3 wind converters.

Siemens secures 53 MW Scotland wind order Siemens secures 53 MW Scotland wind order

Siemens has secured an order for 53 MW at the Blackcraig Hill onshore wind power plant in Scotland.

Vestas wins 76 MW project in South Korea Vestas wins 76 MW project in South Korea

Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 22 V112-3.45 MW turbines from Hanwha E&C, one of the largest development and construction firms in Korea.

Vaisala paves way for southeastern wind development

Vaisala has announced that it is partnering with Southeastern Wind Coalition (SEWC) members Southern Company and Santee Cooper to evaluate the growth of wind energy within the utilities’ core operating areas.

New records set in best ever year for British wind energy generation New records set in best ever year for British wind energy generation

RenewableUK has highlighted new official statistics from National Grid which show that 2015 was a record year for wind energy generation.

SES and SOLARKIOSK sign agreement to bring internet to under-served villages worldwide

SES Techcom Services and SOLARKIOSK AG have announced that they have entered into a two-year partnership to deliver high-quality connectivity to communities worldwide.

Gamesa and Iberdrola Ingeniería to build wind farms in Costa Rica Gamesa and Iberdrola Ingeniería to build wind farms in Costa Rica

Gamesa and Iberdrola Ingeniería have signed an EPC contract with Globeleq Mesoamerica Energy (GME) to build four wind farms with a total capacity of 80 MW in Costa Rica.

Alaska housing development embraces solar and PV as source of heat and electricity

A new housing project in Anchorage has been designed to generate electricity and heat from solar energy.

Robust demand from Asia Pacific fuelling the global smart meter market

Smart meters are gaining traction in the emerging nations of Asia Pacific, whereas deployment is slowing down in North America, according to a new market study by Future Market Insights.

EnAppSys powers Crown Estate interactive electricity map EnAppSys powers Crown Estate interactive electricity map

Teesside-based wholesale energy experts EnAppSys has teamed up with The Crown Estate on the power sector’s first interactive offshore wind electricity map.