Policy, investment and markets News for November 2013

Policy, investment and markets News Archive

DKK11 billion investment in Dong Energy

Goldman Sachs and Danish pension funds Arbejdsmarkedets Tillægspension (ATP) and PFA Pension Forsikringsaktieselskab (PFA) plan to invest a total of DKK 11 billion in Dong Energy A/S.

300 MW solar collaboration for the UK

Low Carbon, the renewable energy investment company, and Macquarie Capital are collaborating to invest in 300 MW of solar energy in the UK.

Duke Energy to build three solar projects in North Carolina

Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial business unit of Duke Energy, has begun construction of three utility-scale solar power projects totalling 30 MW AC in Eastern North Carolina.

SolarCity announces major California expansion SolarCity announces major California expansion

SolarCity has opened ten new operations centres in California. All are expected to be operational by the end of 2013, nearly doubling the company’s locations in the state.

REC supplies panels for Singapore’s largest solar installation

REC is supplying the solar panels for two utility-scale solar energy projects for self consumption to go ahead in Singapore this year and early 2014.

Partnership to improve sorghum yield Partnership to improve sorghum yield

Arcadia Biosciences Inc and DuPont Pioneer have partnered to better manage pollen flow in sorghum, a crop with potential as a highly productive biofuel source.

SolarWorld AG acquires Bosch solar cell and module production

European solar technology manufacturer SolarWorld AG has acquired the cell and module production of Bosch Solar Energy.

RWE halts Atlantic Array development

RWE Innogy has stopped development of its Atlantic Array offshore wind project due to “the significant technical challenges specific to the zone”.

Want to cut VOC emissions in the factory?

VOC emissions can be reduced, safety enhanced, and the benefits of LEAN manufacturing achieved by better managing solvent usage, reports Kimberly-Clark Professional.

First Solar starts construction of first Japanese plant

First Solar has started to build a solar project in Kitakyushu-shi, Japan, its first project in the country.

Geothermal energy plant planned for Carribbean Geothermal energy plant planned for Carribbean

A geothermal energy plant, developed by Nevis Renewable Energy International (NREI), is being planned for Nevis Island, an island in the Caribbean Sea next to Saint Kitts.

Wind turbine ‘Innovation Center’ launches in South Carolina Wind turbine ‘Innovation Center’ launches in South Carolina

New facility boasts world's largest wind turbine drivetrain testing capabilities.

Smartenergy renames German Nanosolar Smartenergy renames German Nanosolar

Nanosolar GmbH, which was acquired by Smartenergy Renewables AG in July 2013, has been renamed Smartenergy Renewables Deutschland GmbH.

South African solar farm now in operation South African solar farm now in operation

The Rust Mo 1 solar farm, build by juwi Renewable Energies, has been connected to the national grid in South Africa.

EWEA OFFSHORE 2013: Certification for Siemens turbine EWEA OFFSHORE 2013: Certification for Siemens turbine

Siemens Wind Power has received a Provisional Type Certificate from GL Renewables Certification (GL RC) for its 6 MW offshore wind turbine.

EWEA OFFSHORE 2013: Offshore requires €123 billion to meet targets

The offshore wind energy sector needs up to €123 billion in investment between now and 2020 if it is to meet its target of 40 GW of installed capacity, says the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA).

EWEA OFFSHORE 2013: Suzlon launches new offshore turbine

Suzlon Group is introducing its new offshore turbine, the Repower 6.2M152, at EWEA OFFSHORE 2013.

First Solar backs Japanese solar with US$100 million

First Solar Inc plans to invest approximately US$100 million in Japan to develop solar power plants.

REpower to rebrand to Senvion in 2014

REpower Systems SE, a subsidiary of the Suzlon Group will change its name in 2014 to Senvion.

Atlantis Resources acquires Europe’s largest tidal energy project

Tidal specialist Atlantis Resources Limited has bought MeyGen, Europe’s largest tidal power project.

3TIER selects Kompact Grid as partner in Romania

New relationship brings advanced wind and solar forecasting capabilities to the country.

Indiana Municipal Power Agency selects Danfoss inverter

One Danfoss QLX central inverter will power a 1 MW site near Richmond.

North Sea’s first floating wind measurement device

Mainstream Renewable Power is to deploy the North Sea’s first commercial floating LiDAR wind measurement device, designed to capture wind data in harsh conditions.

EWEA OFFSHORE 2013: Offshore requires €123 billion to meet targets

The offshore wind energy sector needs up to €123 billion in investment between now and 2020 if it is to meet its target of 40 GW of installed capacity, says the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA).

Geothermal heat pumps capacity to grow by nearly 150 per cent by 2020

The worldwide installed capacity of geothermal heat pump (GHP) systems will grow by nearly 150 percent over the next 7 years, from 52.7 GW) to 127.4 GWt, says a new report.

BioDigester named “International Bioenergy Project of the Year” BioDigester named “International Bioenergy Project of the Year”

A biodigester owned by US anaerobic digestion company CleanWorld has won the “International Bioenergy Project of the Year” at the Renewable Energy World Power Engineering Awards Gala in Orlando, Florida.

2014 World Future Energy Summit draws new exhibitors, sponsors

Ninety per cent of show space sold, WFES organizers report

IKEA to install solar panels on Miami store IKEA to install solar panels on Miami store

IKEA will install solar panels on its Miami-Dade-area store under construction in Sweetwater, Florida, making it the largest such installation in South Florida.

H2TRUST consortium emphasises benefits of hydrogen sustainability and safety in Europe H2TRUST consortium emphasises benefits of hydrogen sustainability and safety in Europe

Nine European partners have launched the H2TRUST consortium, to foster a smooth and well managed transition to the full-scale commercialisation of fuel cell and hydrogen applications in Europe, and emphasise the importance of hydrogen safety among all stakeholders.

€6 million funding for French biomass project

DEINOVE, a developer of chemical compounds from biomass using Deinococci bacteria, has announced that its plant chemistry development programme will receive nearly €6 million from the French government.

Canadian Solar provides 32 MW PV modules for China

Canadian Solar Inc has been awarded a module supply agreement to provide China Perfect Machinery Industry Corp with 32 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules for a solar power plant project.

Gamesa reports net profit of €31 million for nine months

Gamesa reported €31 million euro in net profit in the first nine months of 2013, contrasting with a loss of €67 million in the same period last year.

ALLETE Clean Energy to acquire wind energy facilities in US

ALLETE Clean Energy, a subsidiary of ALLETE Inc has signed an acquisition agreement to purchase wind farms in Minnesota, Iowa and Oregon from the AES Corporation in early 2014.

Green light for UK’s largest offshore wind demonstration site

Planning has been granted to develop the UK’s largest offshore wind demonstration site.

UK National Trust to launch carbon-cutting network

The National Trust and sustainable energy charity Ashden have launched a new carbon-cutting network to help fight the impact of climate change and rising energy costs.

juwi Shizen Energy completes third solar park in Japan

juwi Shizen Energy has completed its third solar project in Japan – a free field solar park on Kyushu island.

Kyocera starts operation of Japan’s largest solar power plant Kyocera starts operation of Japan’s largest solar power plant

Kyocera Corporation has launched a 70 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Kagoshima Prefecture, southern Japan, reportedly the country’s largest.

Total awarded solar power generation plant in South Africa

Total SA has been selected as the preferred bidder for an 86 MWp ground-mounted solar power project by South Africa’s Department of Energy (DoE).

Solar Energy USA approved by GSA

Solar Energy USA has been nationally approved to offer solar panel systems through the US General Services Administration (GSA).

Vestas R&D UK MD resigns

Vestas R&D UK managing director Rob Sauven has left the company.