Policy, investment and markets News for May 2014

Policy, investment and markets News Archive

Perthshire livestock farm powers up hydroelectric plant Perthshire livestock farm powers up hydroelectric plant

100kw scheme is now providing power to the Inverlochlarig farm and into Scotland's national grid network.

Noesis Energy hires Michael Park Noesis Energy hires Michael Park

Former US Department of Energy executive tapped to lead newly formed project finance group at Noesis.

Green hydrogen facility opens at Berlin airport, with first refueling of fuel cell vehicle Green hydrogen facility opens at Berlin airport, with first refueling of fuel cell vehicle

The first fuel cell electric vehicle has been refueled at the ‘Green Hydrogen Hub’ (H2BER) of the Total multi-energy fueling station at the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) under construction in Germany, using hydrogen produced onsite via electrolysis using wind and solar energy.

Last week's top three stories on renewableenergyfocus.com: Tax codes in renewable energy financing; Scottish Enterprise investment; sea-vessel collisions and wind farms.

The top stories on the Renewable Energy Focus website last week were as follows...

Nautricity earns tidal power contract Nautricity earns tidal power contract

Renewable energy company to develop one of the UK’s first ‘next generation’ tidal energy schemes in waters off the Mull of Kintyre.

Alstom inaugurates its first hydropower global technology center in Latin America

New center represents an important extension of the existing hydropower industrial site of Taubaté, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

SKF, Envision Energy sign strategic partnership agreement

Deal strengthens an ongoing cooperation focused on bringing reliable, high-performance wind turbines to the market.

Fourth annual GEA 'Geothermal' Summit to kick off in Reno in August

Event draws wide range of geothermal professionals to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing geothermal industry growth.

Scottish Enterprise announces £3.5 million of new investment in country's renewable energy sector

Four ambitious projects are being supported through the enterprise agency’s Renewable Energy Investment Fund.

Vergnet launches wind turbine O&M service for the UK market Vergnet launches wind turbine O&M service for the UK market

Goal is to provide Vergnet’s customers with a full after-sales service and offer better security for business planning and control of expenditure and performance.

Ventyx, Swedish utility collaborate on 'smart' electricity network

Smart Grid Gotland to allow customers to control consumption based on energy prices.

Globeleq inaugurates 100MW South African Solar projects

Official opening ceremonies for the 50 MW PV De Aar Solar Power and 50 MW PV Droogfontein Solar Power facilities, each located in the Northern Cape.

Cracking the renewable energy project financing tax incentive codes

Lawrence Berkely National Laboratory report explores utility-scale wind and solar finance.

First Wind taps Vestas for 148MW turbine deal

Latest order entails 48 V112-3.0 MW turbines for Maine's 'Oakfield' project.

Last week’s Top 3 Renewable Energy Focus stories: Off-grid solar; First Solar projects; End-of-life PV

The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Renewable Energy Focus website last week...

Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference and OWIM 2014 now open for online registration Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference and OWIM 2014 now open for online registration

Dynamic energy event set to kick off in Amsterdam in the fall.

Consent granted for 51 MW wind farm in Ewe Hill, Scotland

When complete, the 22-turbine wind farm will power the equivalent of approximately 24,000 homes.

Conergy connects Philippines’ first utility-scale solar park

22 MW solar plant will generate enough electricity to power the equivalent of 13,000 local homes per year.

Simple Power completes two new wind turbine projects in Northern Ireland Simple Power completes two new wind turbine projects in Northern Ireland

250kW single wind turbines positioned on farmland in Donemana and Sixmilecross .

Last week’s Top 3 Renewable Energy Focus stories: GE in India; End of Life PV; WINDPOWER 2014 Day One Report

The following stories were the most popular with visitors to the Renewable Energy Focus website last week...

FLI Energy breaks ground on UK biogas project FLI Energy breaks ground on UK biogas project

Fraddon, Cornwall plant will convert organic agricultural and local food waste into gas and electricity.

NPD Solarbuzz signs data-sharing deal with UK's Solar Trade Association

Information on the size of the solar PV market in the UK to be included in future communications to STA's membership.

NREL establishes industry group to explore solar lending potential

Goal is to reduce barriers to entry for banks that wish to diversify their asset base and invest in the lucrative solar market.

SkyPower FAS Energy lands Nigerian solar project development deal

$5 billion agreement with both the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Delta State Government entails the creation, construction and operation of 3,000 MW of solar PV projects.

WINDPOWER 2014 Day One Report WINDPOWER 2014 Day One Report

AWEA outlines aggressive goals, growth strategies for medium- to long-term future.

UK-based Offshore Marine Academy relocates

Training instiution announces opening of a new operating base at the prestigious Wynyard Business Park, Teesside, in the heart of North East England.

RenewableUK expands membership opportunities

Britain-based trade association representing the wind and marine power sectors will now include companies involved in tidal lagoon energy.

PVA 2014 announces keynote session speakers

Presenters at upcoming solar industry event in Boston to feature Massachusetts Governor as well as several renewable industry visionaries and business leaders.

GE launches 1.7-103 low wind speed turbine for India market

1.7-103 is GE's first wind turbine developed and engineered specifically for India’s low wind speed conditions.

ACORE Releases "Renewable Energy in Latin America and the Caribbean" briefing

Document aims to provide insights and recommendations about entering these emerging renewable energy markets, based on feedback from organizations active the regions.

New SUPERGEN Hub to set UK’s energy storage course

A new, £4 million (US$6.8 million) collaboration between academics and industry that will set the direction and development of research and technologies in Energy Storage, has been unveiled today by the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).