Policy, investment and markets News for December 2015

Policy, investment and markets News Archive

Abandoned buildings transformed into PV plant Abandoned buildings transformed into PV plant

A former military training centre in Lynow, Germany, has been converted into a 1.56 MW PV plant.

Upsolar and la Nef deliver clean energy through 25 social housing units in France

Upsolar has announced the completion of a 25-system, 200 kWp solar energy project across OPH Thionville, a series of social housing units in Thionville, France.

U.S. wind industry leaders praise five-year extension of tax credits U.S. wind industry leaders praise five-year extension of tax credits

Congress has approved a five year extension of the wind energy Production Tax Credit and the Investment Tax Credit.

Turboden expands into the Asian geothermal market Turboden expands into the Asian geothermal market

Turboden has announced the successful operation of an 6 MW geothermal power plant in Japan.

MegaGroup announces agreement for new Bosnia-based photovoltaic plant MegaGroup announces agreement for new Bosnia-based photovoltaic plant

One of the largest photovoltaic plants in Europe is about to be powered up by MegaGroup.

E.ON to provide low carbon energy for Monkerton development in Devon

E.ON, the energy supplier behind the Cranbrook and Skypark developments, has been chosen as the district heating provider for the new Monkerton residential and commercial development on the outskirts of Exeter.

Clean Energy Installations PV expertise in demand in Pakistan

Stephen Munday, managing director of Clean Energy Installations, recently held discussions with Chandhry Abdul Majid, Prime Minister of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), about solar photovoltaics (PV) strategy in the North-East region of Pakistan.

Major Latin American nations ripe for further investment in renewable energy, says GlobalData

Strong policy frameworks in the Latin American countries of Brazil, Mexico and Argentina have led to increased investment in renewable power over the past few years, and these nations’ future targets suggest the landscape is ripe for further clean energy growth in the region, says research and consulting firm GlobalData.

Vestas acquires US independent service provider Vestas acquires US independent service provider

Vestas has acquired independent service provider UpWind Solutions, Inc.

Britain and US unite in joint partnership to power up Africa Britain and US unite in joint partnership to power up Africa

A landmark partnership between the UK and US has been made with the aim of helping millions of people across Africa get access to clean energy.

UK’s first heat from sewage scheme launched at Borders College UK’s first heat from sewage scheme launched at Borders College

Sewage is now being used to power a heating system at the Scottish Borders Campus in the Scottish Borders.

Global Energy CEO calls for rethink on climate finance at COP 21

Eddie O’Connor, CEO of Mainstream Renewable Power has called for a realistic approach at COP 21 to the need to fund investment in clean energy in growth markets.

Gamesa and the CFE sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the co-development of wind energy projects in Mexico Gamesa and the CFE sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the co-development of wind energy projects in Mexico

Gamesa and the Mexican Electricity Board (the "CFE" for its acronym in Spanish) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the fostering of wind power generation in Mexico by means of the co-development of wind energy projects.

British public invests record £2.3m in renewables during COP21 climate talks British public invests record £2.3m in renewables during COP21 climate talks

Abundance has announced the fastest ever take up of their wind, solar and biomass investments.

Increased investment needed to maintain India's energy demand, claims IEA

India is set to contribute more than any other country to the rise in global energy demand over the next 25 years.

British homes to get smart meters under €315 billion Investment Plan for Europe

More than 7 million smart meters will be installed in homes across Great Britain under a new £1 billion mass roll-out programme backed by the European Investment Bank alongside six commercial banks.

Ambitious UN climate deal could be investment opportunity for European wind industry Ambitious UN climate deal could be investment opportunity for European wind industry

EWEA has stated that we could see an export boom for the European wind industry over the next few years.

Renewables set to overcome nuclear in Europe’s power generation projects Renewables set to overcome nuclear in Europe’s power generation projects

A new report by Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Center (CIC) suggests that nuclear power is set to lose its leading position in Europe’s power generation projects due to a growing demand to shift into renewable energy.

Gamesa joins American Business Act on Climate Pledge

Gamesa has shown support for a strong and positive outcome to the COP21 Paris climate negotiations.

International Solar Alliance launched by Modi and Hollande International Solar Alliance launched by Modi and Hollande

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President François Hollande have launch the International Solar Alliance against the background of the critical COP21 UN climate negotiations.

Largest solar PV installation to be fitted in a primary school Largest solar PV installation to be fitted in a primary school

A ‘community-benefit’ collaboration between 23 local schools, award-winning social enterprise Low Carbon Hub, and installation partner Joju Solar has resulted in the largest solar installation on a primary school in Oxfordshire, and one of the largest in the UK.