Policy, investment and markets News for November 2015

Policy, investment and markets News Archive

E4tech releases Fuel Cell Industry Review 2015 report

Hydrogen and fuel cell consultancy E4tech has just released its free Fuel Cell Industry Review 2015, which offers data and analysis by region, application and fuel cell type.

Gamesa secures new order for West Virginia wind farm Gamesa secures new order for West Virginia wind farm

Gamesa has signed its first contract with Canada's Enbridge Inc. for the supply of 103 MW to the New Creek wind farm being developed in the state of West Virginia.

Existing climate solutions could cut global emissions by 25% Existing climate solutions could cut global emissions by 25%

A recent report produced by Sitra suggests that seventeen climate solutions already in use could deliver reductions equivalent to a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Developing countries overtake wealthier nations in attracting clean energy investment Developing countries overtake wealthier nations in attracting clean energy investment

According to a new study, developing nations attracted more clean energy investment in 2014 than some of the world’s wealthiest countries.

Non-hydro renewable sources to dominate Brazil’s power sector by 2025 Non-hydro renewable sources to dominate Brazil’s power sector by 2025

According to GlobalData Brazil’s non-hydro renewable power output is expected to account for more than 25% of the country’s total capacity by 2025, with their cumulative installed capacity more than tripling from 17.1 Gigawatts (GW) in 2014 to an estimated 57.8 GW by 2025.

Energy Union addresses EU renewables target

According to EWEA, the European Commission must take necessary measures to ensure that EU member states meet the "at least 27%" renewable energy target by 2030.

NREL Estimates Economically Viable U.S. Renewable Generation

Analysts at the Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are providing, for the first time, a method for measuring the economic potential of renewable energy across the United States.

President of Ghana on board with Energy Africa campaign President of Ghana on board with Energy Africa campaign

UK Minister of State for International Development Grant Shapps has visited Ghana in order to spearhead the next phase of the UK's new Energy Africa campaign.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi signs solar deal Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi signs solar deal

The Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has signed £10 billion worth of trade deals including pacts on aircrafts and telecoms.

Scotland falling short of 100% renewable electricity target Scotland falling short of 100% renewable electricity target

A new report has shown that Scotland will miss its 100% renewable electricity target without further investment in onshore and offshore wind.

REC releases Q3 2015 Solar Market Insight report

REC, a leading global provider of solar energy solutions, today announced its Q3 2015 Solar Market Insight, including the company results, key achievements, strategic approaches, and global solar market elaborations.

The US stands out in solid Q3 for clean energy investment

A 25% rise in investment in the US, and much larger jumps for Brazil and Chile, were among the highlights as global investment reached $70bn in the third quarter.

CorPower completes €6.5M funding round to drive step-change in wave energy efficiency

CorPower has announced the completion of a €6.5M funding round, the investment of which is seen as critical to the next stage of the company’s development.

Indonesia looks to Scottish example of marine renewables industry Indonesia looks to Scottish example of marine renewables industry

Marine renewable energy experts and senior government staff from Indonesia visited Orkney recently to see what lessons they can learn from the industry in Scotland.

ONZO announces five year partnership with Fjordkraft

ONZO has been selected to support a five year pilot study into maximising energy efficiency.