News for February 2016

News Archive

sunfire supplies Boeing with reversible solid oxide electrolyser/fuel cell system sunfire supplies Boeing with reversible solid oxide electrolyser/fuel cell system

German-based sunfire GmbH has delivered a commercial reversible electrolysis (RSOC) module to Boeing in the US. The system, which offers combined solid oxide electrolyser/fuel cell functionality, is now in operation at a US Navy microgrid test facility in California.

World’s first bio plant for handling household waste to be built in UK World’s first bio plant for handling household waste to be built in UK

A world first bio plant for handling unsorted household waste is to be built in Northwich, Cheshire by DONG Energy.

NREL analysis finds tax credit extensions can have positive impact on renewable energy deployment

The Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has released new analysis exploring the potential impact of recently extended federal tax credits on the deployment of renewable generation technologies and related U.S. electric sector carbon dioxide emissions.

In a first, Chinese firm tops annual ranking of wind turbine makers

In 2015 a Chinese firm, for the first time, topped an annual ranking of onshore wind turbine manufacturers.

Boeing to collaborate with partners in development of biofuel for Mexico’s aviation industry Boeing to collaborate with partners in development of biofuel for Mexico’s aviation industry

Boeing, Aeromexico and Mexico's Airports and Auxiliary Services have announced they will collaborate with a biojet program to advance research and development of sustainable aviation biofuel in Mexico.

Gamesa secures first orders for the G114-2.0 MW in India Gamesa secures first orders for the G114-2.0 MW in India

Gamesa has secured the first orders to supply the G114-2.0 MW turbine in India, a model for which the worldwide order book already stands at over 2,000 MW.

PV CYCLE achieves 96% recycling rate for silicon based PV modules

PV CYCLE has announced a new record in silicon based PV module recycling, achieving a 96% recycling rate in real-world performance.

Mexico sees below average wind speeds in 2015 Mexico sees below average wind speeds in 2015

Many regions of Mexico experienced wind speeds up to 20% below average throughout 2015, according to performance maps released by Vaisala.

SoloPower Systems technology selected by Direct Group Africa for 54 MW sustainable housing project

Direct Group Africa has executed a letter of intent to integrate SoloPower’s lightweight solar PV technology into the manufacture of up to 15,000 low income and student housing units in South Africa.

Digestive system of cows seen as potential resource to biomass renewable technology Digestive system of cows seen as potential resource to biomass renewable technology

The cow’s digestive system could revolutionise renewable energy according to a group of researchers.

New report shows benefits of water heaters for energy storage

A new report by economists at The Brattle Group reveals that advanced strategies of using electric water heating to provide ancillary services, store thermal energy on a daily basis, or adopt heat pumps can provide significant value to the electric power grid.

SMA Solar Technology AG establishes new PV subsidiary in Brazil

SMA Solar Technology AG (SMA) is furthering its support of the Latin American solar market with a new PV subsidiary in Brazil.

Siemens to supply turnkey solution for power plant in Nigeria Siemens to supply turnkey solution for power plant in Nigeria

Siemens has received an order for the key components of the Azura-Edo IPP power plant in the south of Nigeria.

Construction to begin on East Africa’s largest solar project Construction to begin on East Africa’s largest solar project

Access Energy Group and EREN RE have announced that construction of the largest solar project in East Africa will begin next month.

Partnership looks to bring geothermal energy to the Netherlands Partnership looks to bring geothermal energy to the Netherlands

Climeon and IF Technology have teamed up to do something which they claim has never been done before in the Netherlands: generate electricity from geothermal energy.

Heliatek sets new Organic Photovoltaic world record efficiency of 13.2% Heliatek sets new Organic Photovoltaic world record efficiency of 13.2%

Heliatek R&D teams reached a record conversion efficiency of 13.2% for an OPV multi-junction cell, setting a new world record for the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity using organic photovoltaic cells.

Carbon Trust launches world’s largest technology trial to create 3D wind maps for offshore wind farms

The Carbon Trust has announced the beginning of the world’s largest trial of scanning Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology which is taking place in Dublin Bay, Ireland.

Wind adds 13GW new capacity in Europe during 2015 Wind adds 13GW new capacity in Europe during 2015

Wind energy added more new capacity than any other form of power in Europe in 2015, according to a report from EWEA.

New battery to store usable energy at scale for longer

A new technology designed by Sorrel Technology means that it is now possible to store renewable energy for long periods of time, and allow usage when it is needed, not just when it is generated.

European solar market grows 15% in 2015 European solar market grows 15% in 2015

In 2015, European countries connected around 8 GW of solar power systems to electrical networks, according to estimates by SolarPower Europe.

AFC Energy reaches milestone 200 kW output from alkaline fuel cell system in Germany

UK-based AFC Energy reports that, following an accelerated 12-month fuel cell development programme, it has delivered gross electrical output in excess of 200 kW at its KORE alkaline fuel cell power plant in Stade, northern Germany.

DONG Energy to build new record size offshore wind farm DONG Energy to build new record size offshore wind farm

DONG Energy has made a final investment decision to build the giant Hornsea Project One offshore wind farm in the UK.

Clean energy supply in Haiti hospital achieved with battery system

Two hundred tons of CO2 will now be saved annually at a hospital in Haiti.

Atkins designs world’s first multi-turbine floating offshore wind platform Atkins designs world’s first multi-turbine floating offshore wind platform

Hexicon has appointed Atkins as engineering partner for the world’s first multi-turbine offshore wind floating platform to be deployed at the Dounreay Tri Project off the Scottish north coast.

Morocco unveils first phase of world’s largest solar plant Morocco unveils first phase of world’s largest solar plant

Yesterday saw the inauguration of the first section of the thermosolar plant NOORo in Ouarzazate.

Enerray wins Enel Green Power bid for solar farm in Brazil

Enerray has won the Enel Green Power bid for what the company hopes will the biggest solar farm in the country.

Sharp introduces new polycrystalline modules

Sharp has today announced an expansion of its energy solutions portfolio, introducing a new range of polycrystalline PV modules.

Record €1 billion invested in offshore wind in 2015 Record €1 billion invested in offshore wind in 2015

An EWEA report has found that offshore wind investments in Europe doubled in 2015 to €13.3 billion in a record year for financing and grid-connected installations.

Siemens receives wind turbine orders for two onshore projects in Ireland Siemens receives wind turbine orders for two onshore projects in Ireland

Siemens has received two orders for onshore wind projects in Ireland that are set to add 172MW to Ireland’s energy capacity.

Global revenue from solar PV installations to total $1.2 trillion by 2024 according to Navigant Research Global revenue from solar PV installations to total $1.2 trillion by 2024 according to Navigant Research

According to a recent report from Navigant Research, global revenue from solar PV installations is expected to total more than $1.2 trillion from 2015 to 2024.

China is ranked a booming market for wind capacity growth, according to Navigant Research China is ranked a booming market for wind capacity growth, according to Navigant Research

A new report from Navigant Research has analyzed wind energy development policies in 42 countries, with rankings for current policy stability, past performance, sector potential, and economic forecasts.