Policy, investment and markets News for January 2016

Policy, investment and markets News Archive

Siemens to supply wind turbines to first Finnish offshore wind farm Siemens to supply wind turbines to first Finnish offshore wind farm

Siemens has been awarded its first commercial offshore wind order from Finland.

Solopower Systems achieves key milestone with first commercial deployment in South Africa Solopower Systems achieves key milestone with first commercial deployment in South Africa

SoloPower Systems has announced the completion of its first commercial-scale deployment in South Africa.

Solar and mining industry should team up, according to report

THEnergy and SolarPower Europe have teamed up to identify some key opportunities for solar companies to tap the potential of the mining sector for solar development.

UK energy storage needs defining, says industry

Electricity Storage Network believes the storage industry is currently being restricted by lack of clarity on its classification from the government.

Eunomia publishes first UK battery storage forecast Eunomia publishes first UK battery storage forecast

The report, which focuses on battery technologies, also provides analysis of a range of electricity storage applications as investment propositions, together with figures on the level of deployment to date in the UK.

Governor Cuomo launches $5 billion Clean Energy Fund to grow New York’s clean energy economy

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has announced the New York State Public Service Commission's approval of a 10-year, $5 billion Clean Energy Fund to accelerate the growth of New York's clean energy economy.

Solar power capacity crosses milestone of 5,000 MW in India

The installed capacity of solar power in India has crossed the milestone of 5,000 MW.

Launch of largest power plants in Australia doubles country’s large-scale solar Launch of largest power plants in Australia doubles country’s large-scale solar

The Clean Energy Council has congratulated its members AGL and First Solar on the launch of the large-scale solar power plants in Broken Hill and Nyngan, which have doubled the amount of large-scale solar built in Australia.

Gamesa to install purpose-built turbines 3,400 metres above sea level in China Gamesa to install purpose-built turbines 3,400 metres above sea level in China

Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has received two new orders in China for the supply of a total of 98 MW to two developments.

DOE announces new projects to modernize America’s electric grid

U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz has announced up to $220 million in new funding for a consortium of DOE national laboratories and partners to support research into modernizing the US electrical power grid over the next three years.

Gamesa receives new solar order in India

Gamesa has received a new order in India from renewable energy developer New Era Enviro for the development of 23 MW of solar power capacity across three projects located in the state of Telangana.

Cubico announces investment of R$2 billion in the acquisition of wind farms in Brazil Cubico announces investment of R$2 billion in the acquisition of wind farms in Brazil

Cubico Sustainable Investments (Cubico) has announced the opening of an office in São Paulo and the acquisition of two wind farm complexes from Casa dos Ventos.

Allianz and OX2 sign 21 MW wind power deal in Finland Allianz and OX2 sign 21 MW wind power deal in Finland

International insurance company, Allianz, has signed an acquisition agreement with the wind power company, OX2, for six wind turbines at Jouttikallio in Lapua, Finland.

GlobalData reports 2015 saw China push global renewable installed capacity beyond 900 gigawatts GlobalData reports 2015 saw China push global renewable installed capacity beyond 900 gigawatts

GlobalData has revealed that China was the world’s leading market across a number of renewable energy technologies in 2015 and helped to drive global renewable installed capacity to an estimated 913.48 Gigawatts (GW).

Renusol enters South African solar market

Renusol has agreed to supply its innovative solutions for mounting photovoltaic modules on roofs to South African wholesaler Lumax Energy.

Siemens receives major U.S. order from Westar Energy for 280-megawatt wind project Siemens receives major U.S. order from Westar Energy for 280-megawatt wind project

Siemens has been awarded an order from Westar Energy, Inc. to supply, support install and provide service for 122 wind turbines for the Western Plains Wind Farm project to be located near Spearville, Kansas.

Grupo Clavijo and Brafer partner up for photovoltaic projects in Brazil

Grupo Clavijo and Brafer have signed an agreement that will provide developers, installers and EPC contractors with access to advanced technology in fixed structures and solar trackers for their projects in Brazil.

BSES announces plans to procure 700 MW of green energy BSES announces plans to procure 700 MW of green energy

BSES has announced plans to procure approximately 700 MW of ‘green’ energy, set to be the largest private sector ‘green’ bid in India under the MNRE guidelines.

General Electric to provide 1GW wind converters for Chinese offshore turbines General Electric to provide 1GW wind converters for Chinese offshore turbines

GE Power Conversion has signed a deal with Shanghai Electric Wind Power Equipment Co., Ltd. (Sewind), to provide Sewind’s offshore wind turbines with its latest 4MW LV3 wind converters.

Vestas wins 76 MW project in South Korea Vestas wins 76 MW project in South Korea

Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 22 V112-3.45 MW turbines from Hanwha E&C, one of the largest development and construction firms in Korea.

SES and SOLARKIOSK sign agreement to bring internet to under-served villages worldwide

SES Techcom Services and SOLARKIOSK AG have announced that they have entered into a two-year partnership to deliver high-quality connectivity to communities worldwide.

Alaska housing development embraces solar and PV as source of heat and electricity

A new housing project in Anchorage has been designed to generate electricity and heat from solar energy.

Robust demand from Asia Pacific fuelling the global smart meter market

Smart meters are gaining traction in the emerging nations of Asia Pacific, whereas deployment is slowing down in North America, according to a new market study by Future Market Insights.