Policy, investment and markets News for February 2014

Policy, investment and markets News Archive

Centrosolar America, TSMC Solar sign distribution agreement

Deal will make TSMC Solar’s 'CIGS' modules available across North America.

SunEdison closes non-recourse debt financing arrangement with Deutsche Bank

Debt proceeds will finance the construction of a 56 MW portfolio of four utility PV solar projects in the UK.

GE unveils wind turbine repair 'Innovation Lab' in Albany, NY

Facility to focus on up-tower drivetrain repairs for GE’s global wind turbine fleet

Latest analysis from PA Consulting’s Energy Investment Map Latest analysis from PA Consulting’s Energy Investment Map

The newest edition of PA Consulting Group’s Energy Investment Map shows the changing energy landscape in 31 countries around the world. The UK ranks 6th in the map’s renewable energy index, and 10th in the map’s conventional energy index.

Trina Solar awarded EPC contract for Fresh Fruit Company stores in Jordan

When complete, the 2 MW rooftop solar power project is expected to produce 3,200 MWh annually.

NREL examines solar policy 'pathways' for States

National Renewable Energy Laboratory report seeks to align solar policy and market success with state demographics.

Conergy secures its first 830 kilowatt power plant order in Japan Conergy secures its first 830 kilowatt power plant order in Japan

Solar power plant is located in Shinhidaka on Japan’s second largest island, Hokkaido.

SMA Solar Technology, Danfoss A/S form strategic partnership

€302,38 million deal will create one of the world’s largest converter alliances.

GE introduces wind turbine series for Japanese market

Designed to fit the Japanese landscape, the 2.85-103 wind turbines are engineered for higher turbulence conditions experienced in 'Typhoon Class' wind speeds.

Asia-Pacific solar PV module market poised for moderate short-term growth

GlobalData report expects APAC solar photovoltaic module market value will climb from $6.7 billion in 2012 to $8.6 billion by 2015.

DECC award supports development of Ireland's 'Deep Green' tidal power plant

More than £500,000 allocated for the continuation of quarter scale ocean trials.

Yingli Green Energy announces UK deal

YGE to supply 54 MW of solar modules to seven projects in the United Kingdom.

Grupo Clavijo begins work on new 55 MW photovoltaic facility in Israel

SP 1000 model single-axis trackers selected for solar park project.

SunPower partners with Meritage Homes on supply deal

Agreement formed to offer solar power systems to homeowners across the US.

RWE Innogy’s wind farm Düshorner Heide in Walsrode nears completion

First of 13 wind turbines fed electricity into the grid.

El Paso Electric Company and Newman Solar LLC, sign agreement on a 10MW solar energy facility

New solar power station to be built in Northeast El Paso, Texas

AREVA hits midway point in Trianel Wind park Borkum project

AREVA successfully installs 20 of the 40 M5000 wind turbines at a farm located in the German North Sea.

6th Annual Wind Energy Operations & Maintenance Summit set for 15-17 of April

Conference spans a host of issues, from reducing O&M costs, optimising production, data gathering and analysis, and much more.

Air traffic services company reaches accord with two major wind energy developers

NATS' deal with SSE and Vattenfall could unlock up to 2.2GW of potential new wind energy across the UK.

Wärtsilä to produce biofuel for buses in Norway

Biogas liquefaction plant, delivered by Wärtsilä to the Norwegian Cambi AS, begins operation.

ABB wins $60 million order from Hydro-Quebec

ABB's 'FACTS' technology selected to reinforce stability and reliability of Quebec grid.

First Wind secures $206 million in financing for Texas 'Route 66 Wind' project

Wind project in Armstrong and Carson counties will provide 150 MW of clean energy when completed.

Lockheed Martin, Victorian Wave Partners collaborate on massive tidal wave energy project Lockheed Martin, Victorian Wave Partners collaborate on massive tidal wave energy project

62.5 MW peak power wave energy generation project, to be built off the coast of Victoria, Australia, will utilise the PowerBuoy® wave energy converter technology from Ocean Power Technologies.

ABB wins $55 million submarine AC power cable contract in the UK

High-voltage power cables to connect Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm with UK national grid

Alstom earns second UK biomass steam turbine contract Alstom earns second UK biomass steam turbine contract

Alstom has signed a contract with Danish power plant specialist Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor A/S to design and supply a 45 MW Geared Reaction steam turbine for the Brigg renewable energy plant in the UK.

Trina Solar announces acquisition of majority stake in Hubei Hongyuan

Move expands Trina Solar's PV cell manufacturing capacity

Viridor, Highview partnership wins £8 million boost for energy storage innovation

In the UK, Viridor Waste Management and Highview Power Storage been awarded more than £8 million (US$13.4 million) to jointly develop an energy storage technology that stores air in liquid form. The contract was announced as the UK’s Low Carbon Innovation Coordination Group published a Strategic Framework on Coordinating Low Carbon Technology Innovation Support.

Mainstream Renewable Power announces slew of international utility-scale deals Mainstream Renewable Power announces slew of international utility-scale deals

Eight wind and solar projects, spread across four continents, will have a combined capacity exceeding 1,000MW when complete.

Gamesa signs supply deal with Eolus Vind Gamesa signs supply deal with Eolus Vind

Four Gamesa G114-2.0 MW turbines poised for Scandinavian market.

SgurrEnergy opens South African office

Move designed to help meet the growing demand for renewable energy consultancy services in the region.

Invis Energy’s Knocknagoum wind farm begins operation

Largest wind farm to have been built in Ireland in 2013 boasts capacity of 44.35 MW.

Alstom signed its first export contract with America's Deepwater Wind Alstom signed its first export contract with America's Deepwater Wind

Five Alstom’s Haliade™ 150-6 MW turbines expected to produce around 125,000 MWh of electricity a year.

Dulas to offer financing for renewable energy projects in England, Wales

New loans aim to help commercial businesses purchase and install solar photovoltaic equipment.

Knauf Insulation joins Sustainable Energy Association

Objective is to step up efforts to promote energy efficiency solutions.

Tom Kiernan, AWEA CEO, joins ELECTRIC POWER 2014 'Executive Roundtable'

Wind power executive to join other esteemed industry leaders in New Orleans 1 -3 April.

Smarter Grid Solutions wins Con Edison / NYSERDA contract

Project entails development of microgrid applications for the New York metro area

Isle of Wight hydrogen refuelling sites win planning approval Isle of Wight hydrogen refuelling sites win planning approval

In the UK, ITM Power reports that planning permission has been granted in the Isle of Wight for all five hydrogen refuelling sites for which planning applications were submitted. ITM has chosen two of these sites to take forward for installation of hydrogen refuellers, ready for operation in November.

Sustainable Energy Association names new vice president

Mark Group’s Bill Rumble to take succeed Mitsubishi Electric’s Donald Daw

Solectria Renewables wins US Military Contract

Inverters to power 1.43MW installation in Colorado

Ampair completes acquisition of Westwind

Purchase expands Ampair's range of wind turbine offerings.

Alstom awarded contract for 405MW Philippines project Alstom awarded contract for 405MW Philippines project

Three Alstom 135MW steam turbine and generator sets slated for the FDC Misamis Circulating Fluidized Bed Power Plant.

Asia’s largest airport solar power plant goes on-stream Asia’s largest airport solar power plant goes on-stream

SF Solar Power completes 11.6MW Kansai International Airport Megasolar Power Plant.

SunPower, Bank of America Merrill Lynch announce financing programme

$220 million committed for residential solar lease projects.

US Energy Department pledges $12m for technologies to produce renewable carbon fibre from biomass US Energy Department pledges $12m for technologies to produce renewable carbon fibre from biomass

The US Department of Energy has announced up to $12 million in funding to support the development of technologies to manufacture carbon fibre from renewable feedstocks such as agricultural residues.

Constellation signs deal to build biogas cogeneration plant in Los Angeles

27 MW renewable energy power plant will fuel Hyperion Treatment sewage facility.

Sputnik Engineering (SolarMax) expands operations in Chile

SolarMax expects PV projects will approach a total capacity of nearly 1MW by the end of the first quarter.