Policy, investment and markets News for November 2016

Policy, investment and markets News Archive

China provides a boost to growth for the fuel cell sector

The international sustainable energy consultancy E4tech has released its Fuel Cell Industry Review 2016 report, which highlights the increasing influence of China on the fuel cell sector's growth. The stable Chinese government leadership is giving the still-fragile sector – so far led by Japan, North America, and Europe – a lift in the wake of the Paris Agreement a year ago.

Skytron energy equips largest power plant in the Caribbean Skytron energy equips largest power plant in the Caribbean

Skytron® energy has been commissioned to provide monitoring and supervision technology for a 57.6 MWp solar power plant in Isabela, Puerto Rico.

Iran to experience rapid growth in renewable sector Iran to experience rapid growth in renewable sector

Iran plans to produce 5GW of renewable energy by 2020, as the country welcomes international investment for the first time in a decade.

South Sumatra plans integrated hydrogen power and mobility infrastructure for 2018 Asian Games

The South Sumatran government has agreed a deal with Norwegian grid specialist IMS Ecubes, to provide a comprehensive range of zero-carbon energy infrastructure to underpin the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia.

QINOUS introduces new compact energy storage system

Quinous has developed a new compact energy storage system which will soon be used to provide energy to a village in Tanzania.

First forest-powered commercial flight makes debut

Washington state-based Alaska Airlines has flown the first commercial flight powered by renewable jet fuel made from forest residuals.

Scatec Solar to sign PPA for Mozambique's first large scale solar plant

Scatec Solar and Norfund have signed a Power Purchase Agreement securing the sale of solar power over a 25 year period to the state owned utility Electricidade de Mozambique (EDM).

Mainstream Renewable Power to develop 940MW of wind energy projects in Vietnam

Global wind and solar developer, Mainstream Renewable Power will develop, build and operate, together with local and international developers, three wind projects in Vietnam with a combined capacity of approximately 940MW.

Siemens wins orders for five onshore projects in northern Germany Siemens wins orders for five onshore projects in northern Germany

Siemens has received five orders for 23 of their state-of-the-art direct-drive wind turbines.

Singapore to become an IEA Association Country

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has welcomed Singapore as an IEA Association Country, deepening the partnership between both sides for a more sustainable and secure energy future.