Policy, investment and markets News for October 2016

Policy, investment and markets News Archive

Capture every MWh – Wind O&M Dallas program launched for 2017

The program for Wind O&M Dallas 2017, the world’s foremost conference for global wind energy stakeholders has been launched by Wind Energy Update.

Gamesa continues to grow in China

Games has signed new agreements for the supply of 95 MW.

New milestone in Australian tidal energy New milestone in Australian tidal energy

A tidal energy turbine has been installed in the Tamar estuary in Launceston, Tasmania, as part of a project to investigate and optimise the device's performance.

New study suggests biomass would not be a good alternative for replacing coal power in the UK New study suggests biomass would not be a good alternative for replacing coal power in the UK

Wind and solar power are likely to be less expensive than burning trees in order to replace coal in the United Kingdom, according to a new study released by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

ABB launches flexible microgrid solution to boost use of renewables

ABB has announced a modular and scalable “plug and play” microgrid solution to address the globally growing demand for flexible technology in the developing market for distributed power generation.

Asia-Pacific wind turbine tower market will maintain global dominance, but fall significantly to $5.5 billion by 2020, says GlobalData

GlobalData has reported that although the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is set to maintain its status as global leader of the wind turbine tower market through to 2020, its value will decrease from $9.62 billion in 2015 to $5.5 billion by the end of the forecast period, representing a negative compound annual growth rate of 10.5%.

Global energy demand growth set to fall, according to World Energy Council

The World Energy Council has identified that per capita energy demand will peak before 2030.

Mainstream Renewable Power and GE Energy Financial Services sign agreement for operation of wind power plants in Vietnam Mainstream Renewable Power and GE Energy Financial Services sign agreement for operation of wind power plants in Vietnam

Mainstream Renewable Power and GE Energy Financial Services have signed a term sheet to develop, build and operate large scale wind power plants in Vietnam.

Vaisala supports 30 percent of solar auction submissions in Argentina

Argentina will hold its first renewable energy auction on October 12 and the auction is expected to be fast-moving and competitive.

More than 140GW of new wind power capacity expected in Europe to 2025, says MAKE Consulting

European wind power markets are currently seeing unprecedented policy uncertainty as key countries prepare to implement new regulatory frameworks. However, MAKE expects more than 140GW of wind power capacity to be commissioned in Europe from 2016 to 2025 with Northern Europe accounting for 60% of installations over the 10-year outlook, despite the regulatory reform

Gamesa to install Asia's tallest wind turbines in Thailand Gamesa to install Asia's tallest wind turbines in Thailand

Gamesa has secured a contract for the installation of Asia's tallest wind turbines in Thailand.