http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/ Copyright Elsevier Ltd Intuitiv Ltd (www.intuitiv.net) Tue, 21 May 2013 19:37:06 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/_common/img/template/ref/site-logo.gif http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32517/siemens-europe-can-save-45bn-by-optimising-renewable-energy-generation/ In a six stage discussion tour to conclude with the World Energy Congress (WEC) in Daegu, South Korea in October 2013, Siemens will discuss the findings of an ongoing study with the Technical University of Munich to examine energy systems worldwide - with the aim of ascertaining their utilisation rate of resources, reliability of supply, sustainability and cost-efficiency. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:10:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32517/siemens-europe-can-save-45bn-by-optimising-renewable-energy-generation/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32477/ewea-2013-roundup/ Part 1. With the EU market battling major policy hurdles, it's no wonder the theme for this year's European Wind Energy Conference was one of emerging markets... Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32477/ewea-2013-roundup/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32475/biomass-torrefaction-case-study/ Part 2: Holland, with limited natural supplies of biomass, is an unlikely location for the world's biggest torrefaction plant, but for almost a decade the Dutch have been pioneering this field. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:49:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32475/biomass-torrefaction-case-study/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32474/how-to-reduce-bos-solar-costs/ Part 1. New solutions for the installation and mounting of solar PV systems are making a significant impact on driving down balance of system costs, as Joyce Laird reports Fri, 17 May 2013 10:28:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32474/how-to-reduce-bos-solar-costs/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32333/small-wind-in-a-developing-world/ Marcus Wiemann of the Alliance for Rural Electrification outlines the mid-term findings of an information campaign in developing countries on the use of small and medium wind turbines for rural electrification... Fri, 10 May 2013 11:39:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32333/small-wind-in-a-developing-world/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32330/biomass-when-could-torrefaction-be-commercially-viable/ Part 1. The pros and cons of the roasting process – torrefaction – for biomass crops is now under scrutiny as never before by university research teams around the UK, as Andrew Mourant reports... Fri, 10 May 2013 10:29:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32330/biomass-when-could-torrefaction-be-commercially-viable/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32329/solar-pv-r-d-what-are-researchers-working-on/ Part 4. Joyce Laird looks at 2 innovative areas of PV technology - Screening Engineered Field Effect PV, and Inverted Organic Solar Cells... Fri, 10 May 2013 09:51:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32329/solar-pv-r-d-what-are-researchers-working-on/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32327/super-boost-for-csp/ Joyce Laird looks at one highly unique area of CSP research: the use of Super Critical CO2 (s-CO2) as a power cycle for CSP solar plants. The research is being conducted at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in the US. Fri, 10 May 2013 09:22:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32327/super-boost-for-csp/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32121/solar-pv-r-d-what-are-researchers-working-on/ Part 3. Joyce Laird talks to some of the leaders of global solar power R&D. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:39:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32121/solar-pv-r-d-what-are-researchers-working-on/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32120/is-there-a-future-for-eu-ethanol/ Part 2. The closure of loopholes for imports will see European production and US product competing on a much more level playing field. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:12:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32120/is-there-a-future-for-eu-ethanol/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32119/hvdc-breakthrough-heralds-a-new-era-for-renewables/ Power technology group ABB says it has made a breakthrough in the ability to interrupt direct current (DC), solving a 100-year oldelectrical engineering puzzle, and paving the way for a more reliable electricity system. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:50:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32119/hvdc-breakthrough-heralds-a-new-era-for-renewables/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32103/how-to-finance-solar-power/ New financial innovations being discussed for solar power projects could open up unprecedented access to capital for the sector... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:55:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32103/how-to-finance-solar-power/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32099/new-turbines-boost-to-energy-yields/ As ever, this year’s European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) exhibition played host to the launch and/or presentation of new turbines, components and ancillary services by key players in the market. In terms of turbine design, arguably the highlights came from Nordex, GE, NGentech and Siemens, although not necessarily in that order. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:39:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32099/new-turbines-boost-to-energy-yields/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32094/the-impact-of-variable-speed-concepts-on-wind-power/ Part 2. In the history of the wind industry, arguably the greatest invention has been the introduction of the Variable Speed Wind Turbine, which was developed independently on both sides of the Atlantic in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Chris Varrone continues his look into its impacts on wind power. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:22:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32094/the-impact-of-variable-speed-concepts-on-wind-power/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32093/the-impact-of-variable-speed-concepts-on-wind-power/ Part 1. Chris Varrone gives us a preview on his latest research on the impact of variable speed concepts for wind power... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32093/the-impact-of-variable-speed-concepts-on-wind-power/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31992/is-there-a-future-for-eu-ethanol/ Part 1. 2012 saw the US biofuels market struggle in the wake of a drought crisis, where conditions in Europe improved. But major barriers to growth remain though, says Toby Cohen. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:46:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31992/is-there-a-future-for-eu-ethanol/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31990/solar-pv-r-d-what-are-researchers-working-on/ Part 2. George Marsh looks at some novel technologies under development. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31990/solar-pv-r-d-what-are-researchers-working-on/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31989/what-now-for-the-impotent-ets/ The European Parliament has voted against propping up the EU’s emissions trading scheme in a move that sent prices plunging to new lows in the world’s biggest carbon market. what happens now? Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:53:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31989/what-now-for-the-impotent-ets/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31848/uk-would-an-eu-exit-matter/ How likely is an UK exit from the EU, and how safe is the Climate Change Act in the current political climate? Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:26:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31848/uk-would-an-eu-exit-matter/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31844/solar-pv-r-d-what-are-researchers-working-on/ Part 1. As the two high-profile Intersolar events approach, Renewable Energy Focus whets the appetite by looking back at some of our coverage of solar PV R&D over the past few months. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:58:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31844/solar-pv-r-d-what-are-researchers-working-on/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31842/coatings-protecting-renewable-energy-equipment/ All renewable energy systems rely on precision electronics to ensure they can deliver energy in a consistent manner. These electronics are subject to harsh use and hostile environments and need ­protection. One solution is Parylene protective coatings. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:29:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31842/coatings-protecting-renewable-energy-equipment/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31792/uk-what-would-an-eu-exit-mean-for-renewables/ THE UK's relationship with the European Union (EU) has been back in the news again. With so much of Westminster's low carbon energy ambition originating in the corridors of Brussels, what is the risk to the burgeoning renewables sector of a UK exit from the EU? Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:41:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31792/uk-what-would-an-eu-exit-mean-for-renewables/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31791/retailers-and-renewables/ Case study: IKEA Group and its strategy to be energy independent. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:23:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31791/retailers-and-renewables/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31789/retailers-and-renewables/ Part 2. While US giants dominate the top five corporate retail solar users in terms of on-site capacity, Swedish firm IKEA is also taking strides in Europe. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:10:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31789/retailers-and-renewables/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31754/retailers-and-renewables/ Part 1. Some of the world's leading organisations are actively promoting and investing in the production of renewable energy, as Vicky Kenrick reports. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:32:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31754/retailers-and-renewables/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31753/renewable-energy-project-monitor/ Our regular column, written by the Energy Industries Council, reports on project development in the renewable energy marketplace. Here we look at developments in January and February 2013. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31753/renewable-energy-project-monitor/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31556/factfile-rps-framework-drives-south-korean-market/ The enabling policy framework and deft concessions and incentives implemented under the green growth agenda have energised Korea's industry in terms of renewables. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:17:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31556/factfile-rps-framework-drives-south-korean-market/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31555/market-report-south-korea-and-its-renewable-energy-ambition/ Part 3. Notably, Korea's powerful family-owned conglomerates (known locally as Chaebol) are now are muscling their way into the solar and wind spheres. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:50:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31555/market-report-south-korea-and-its-renewable-energy-ambition/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31532/market-report-south-korea-and-its-renewable-energy-ambition/ Part 2. Solar power has so far been the main renewable energy technology deployed in South Korea. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:46:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31532/market-report-south-korea-and-its-renewable-energy-ambition/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31525/investment-in-scottish-renewables-sector-doubles/ According to the UK's DECC, investment doubled to reach £1.54bn in 2012 as a result of an additional 1GW (gigawatt) of new projects, bringing Scotland’s total installed capacity to 5.8GW. Investment in 2011 was £757m. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:21:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31525/investment-in-scottish-renewables-sector-doubles/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31482/market-report-south-korea-and-its-renewable-energy-ambition/ Part 1. South Korea's domestic use of renewables is now growing and its companies are bidding to become major players in the global market, as Sarosh Bana reports in the first of our 4 part analysis of the South Korea renewable energy marketplace. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31482/market-report-south-korea-and-its-renewable-energy-ambition/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31480/mar-apr-preview-hvdc-breakthrough-heralds-a-new-era-for-renewables/ Power technology group ABB says it has made a breakthrough in the ability to interrupt direct current (DC), solving a 100-year oldelectrical engineering puzzle, and paving the way for a more reliable electricity system. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:46:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31480/mar-apr-preview-hvdc-breakthrough-heralds-a-new-era-for-renewables/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31478/mar-apr-preview-how-to-finance-solar-power/ New financial innovations being discussed for solar power projects could open up unprecedented access to capital for the sector... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:33:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31478/mar-apr-preview-how-to-finance-solar-power/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31476/mar-apr-preview-new-turbines-boost-to-energy-yields/ As ever, this year’s European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) exhibition played host to the launch and/or presentation of new turbines, components and ancillary services by key players in the market. In terms of turbine design, arguably the highlights came from Nordex, GE, NGentech and Siemens, although not necessarily in that order. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:15:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31476/mar-apr-preview-new-turbines-boost-to-energy-yields/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31468/10-wind-power-facts-from-btms-new-wind-report-world-market-update-2012/ How much wind power is now installed globally? Which turbine company supplied the most turbines? BTM's annual report has now been published... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:36:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31468/10-wind-power-facts-from-btms-new-wind-report-world-market-update-2012/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31443/simulating-wind-in-forest-environments/ Without reliable wind energy measurements and simulation, dependable predictions ­of wind energy yield are next to impossible in topographically complex forest areas. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:25:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31443/simulating-wind-in-forest-environments/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31442/interview-is-there-still-too-much-uncertainty-for-investors/ Part 3. Having vented his frustration on the politics of UK renewables policy on the Renewable Energy Focus website, Altium's Adrian Reed gets more off his chest, talking in depth to Gail Rajgor. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31442/interview-is-there-still-too-much-uncertainty-for-investors/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31418/wind-in-brazil-a-current-picture/ Steve Sawyer, Secretary General of the Global Wind Energy Council, gives us an overview of the Brazilian wind power market, stressing it's not all a bed of roses… Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:23:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31418/wind-in-brazil-a-current-picture/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31415/interview-is-there-still-too-much-uncertainty-for-investors/ Part 2. Having vented his frustration on the politics of UK renewables policy on the Renewable Energy Focus website, Altium's Adrian Reed gets more off his chest, talking in depth to Gail Rajgor. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:22:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31415/interview-is-there-still-too-much-uncertainty-for-investors/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31384/uk-could-nuclear-displace-renewables-investment/ Investment in renewable energy in the UK could be at risk if construction on EDF’s Hinkley Point nuclear power station – the first nuclear power station to receive planning approval in the UK since Sizewell B over two decades ago - is allowed to proceed. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:46:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31384/uk-could-nuclear-displace-renewables-investment/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31360/preview-pv-shipments-up-but-revenues-nosedive-as-suntech-becomes-latest-casualty/ As the PV industry continues to struggle with ever-decreasing prices, has the time come when positive margins and strong budgets for R&D are worth a higher price for PV modules? Paula Mints tries to make sense of current pricing dynamics in an industry that continues to defy logic. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:33:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31360/preview-pv-shipments-up-but-revenues-nosedive-as-suntech-becomes-latest-casualty/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31358/interview-is-there-still-too-much-uncertainty-for-investors/ Part 1. Having vented his frustration on the politics of UK renewables policy on the Renewable Energy Focus website, Altium's Adrian Reed gets more off his chest, talking in depth to Gail Rajgor. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:13:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31358/interview-is-there-still-too-much-uncertainty-for-investors/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31322/nrel-us-solar-skills-report-findings-online-version/ Barry Friedman outlines the findings of a recent report by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on the US Solar Installation Labour Market. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:25:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31322/nrel-us-solar-skills-report-findings-online-version/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31321/the-interview-christian-kjaer/ Part 2. Christian Kjaer is soon to leave his role as CEO of the European Wind Energy Association, departing for pastures new in April. Here he speaks to Gail Rajgor, giving his final thoughts on the state of the wind industry. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:47:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31321/the-interview-christian-kjaer/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31285/off-grid-renewables-could-this-be-an-end-to-diesel-dependency/ A recent project involving smart grid technology from GE Digital Energy demonstrates a more efficient and cost effective way of covering the energy requirements of an off-grid remote community… Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:51:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31285/off-grid-renewables-could-this-be-an-end-to-diesel-dependency/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31284/the-interview-christian-kjaer/ Part 1. Christian Kjaer is soon to leave his role as CEO of the European Wind Energy Association, departing for pastures new in April. Here he speaks to Gail Rajgor, giving his final thoughts on the state of the wind industry. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 09:10:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31284/the-interview-christian-kjaer/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31278/10-solar-survival-strategies/ Part 4. The last few years has been a rollercoaster for the solar industry. Many companies went under, so what did the “survivors,” do right? (Even if some of the survivors themselves continue to struggle...) Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:49:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31278/10-solar-survival-strategies/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31258/world-biofuel-event-underway-in-rotterdam/ “The bio-economy has reached a tipping point,” – Petri Vasara, Pöyry Global Futures Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:10:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31258/world-biofuel-event-underway-in-rotterdam/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31257/10-solar-survival-strategies/ Part 3. The last few years has been a rollercoaster for the solar industry. Many companies went under, so what did the “survivors,” do right? (Even if some of the survivors themselves continue to struggle...) Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:57:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31257/10-solar-survival-strategies/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31235/market-focus-renewables-development-in-hamburg/ With the influx of firms to the region gaining pace, a 40% boom in renewables employment between 2011–2015 is forecast for Hamburg. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:21:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31235/market-focus-renewables-development-in-hamburg/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31234/10-solar-survival-strategies/ Part 2. The last few years has been a rollercoaster for the solar industry. Many companies went under, so what did the “survivors,” do right? (Even if some of the survivors themselves continue to struggle...) Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31234/10-solar-survival-strategies/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31231/oil-gas-and-wind-offshore-harmony/ Part 4. The UK has extensive offshore expertise through its oil & gas heritage. But how the wind industry can take advantage of this remains the million dollar question… Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:43:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31231/oil-gas-and-wind-offshore-harmony/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31195/10-solar-survival-strategies/ Part 1. The last few years has been a rollercoaster for the solar industry. Many companies went under, so what did the “survivors,” do right? (Even if some of the survivors themselves continue to struggle...) Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:12:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31195/10-solar-survival-strategies/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31194/oil-gas-and-wind-offshore-harmony/ Part 3. The UK has extensive offshore expertise through its oil & gas heritage. But how the wind industry can take advantage of this remains the million dollar question… Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:54:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31194/oil-gas-and-wind-offshore-harmony/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31166/oil-gas-and-wind-offshore-harmony/ Part 2. The UK has extensive offshore expertise through its oil & gas heritage. But how the wind industry can take advantage of this remains the million dollar question… Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:59:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31166/oil-gas-and-wind-offshore-harmony/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31146/renewable-energy-project-monitor/ November/December 2012: Our regular column, written by the Energy Industries Council, reports on project development in the renewable energy marketplace. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:22:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31146/renewable-energy-project-monitor/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31127/comment-energy-security-in-asia/ No other region in the world has a growing demand for energy like that of Asia. So Asia is facing an energy security challenge – much more acutely than any other regions in the world, writes Nobuo Tanaka. Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:22:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31127/comment-energy-security-in-asia/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31126/oil-gas-and-wind-offshore-harmony/ Part 1. The UK has extensive offshore expertise through its oil & gas heritage. But how the wind industry can take advantage of this remains the million dollar question… Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:22:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31126/oil-gas-and-wind-offshore-harmony/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31096/cow-power-beneficiary-of-the-natural-gas-boom/ Landfills and dairy farms are full of discarded things - remnants and scraps that are deemed useless, worthless and even a nuisance. Or maybe not? Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:48:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31096/cow-power-beneficiary-of-the-natural-gas-boom/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30696/comment-a-vintage-2013-for-renewables/ 2013 is an inauspicious number for what promises to be a vintage year for parts of the renewable energy and related industries. Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:47:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30696/comment-a-vintage-2013-for-renewables/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30505/market-uk-2013-the-year-ahead/ So what can the UK's renewable energy industry expect in 2013? Could it be the year that sees the fog of uncertainty and disillusionment lift? Thu, 31 Jan 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30505/market-uk-2013-the-year-ahead/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30512/renewable-power-generation-2011-figures/ Our Renewable Energy Focus power generation focus previewed the latest REMIPEG update, carried out in the first four months of 2011... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:59:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30512/renewable-power-generation-2011-figures/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30503/market-is-2013-the-uks-year-of-reckoning/ Despite good figures on paper, how healthy is the UK on renewable energy deployment? Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:21:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30503/market-is-2013-the-uks-year-of-reckoning/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30482/can-the-us-solve-its-solar-power-puzzle/ Part 2. Although America's solar industry is finally getting its place in the sun, it's a tale of two sectors. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:39:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30482/can-the-us-solve-its-solar-power-puzzle/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30391/germany-no-grid-integration-without-certificate/ A PREREQUISITE FOR the grid integration of wind and solar plant in Germany is certification for grid compatibility in line with different guidelines. It's a demanding process, as TUV SUD's Dieter Rosenwirth explains Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:53:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30391/germany-no-grid-integration-without-certificate/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30389/renewable-power-generation-2011-figures/ Surge in big name activity for the ocean and tidal sector Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30389/renewable-power-generation-2011-figures/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30384/can-the-us-solve-its-solar-power-puzzle/ Part 1. Although America's solar industry is finally getting its place in the sun, it's a tale of two sectors. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:51:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30384/can-the-us-solve-its-solar-power-puzzle/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30243/renewable-energy-project-monitor/ September/October 2012: Our regular column, written by the Energy Industries Council, reports on project development in the renewable energy marketplace. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:34:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30243/renewable-energy-project-monitor/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30242/how-to-get-the-best-offshore-wind-turbine-reliability/ Part 3. Offshore turbines need to be more reliable than their onshore counterparts. How is this creating divergence in approach as the offshore turbine industry evolves? Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:55:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30242/how-to-get-the-best-offshore-wind-turbine-reliability/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30241/renewable-power-generation-2011-figures/ The global geothermal power market takes a major dive in 2011... Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:35:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30241/renewable-power-generation-2011-figures/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30240/renewable-power-generation-2011-figures/ Special report. Part six - Biomass bolsters energy lead with increased electricity use Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:11:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/30240/renewable-power-generation-2011-figures/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29933/renewable-power-generation-2011-figures/ Special report. Part five - Cost drivers fuel technology switch for concentrated solar Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:52:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29933/renewable-power-generation-2011-figures/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29849/solar-pv-sector-prepares-for-waste-legislation-impact/ There are, potentially, major challenges facing the photovoltaic (PV) sector across Europe as PV modules fall within the scope of new legislation on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). Fri, 14 Dec 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29849/solar-pv-sector-prepares-for-waste-legislation-impact/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29821/renewable-power-generation-2011-figures/ Special report. Part four: 2011 strong year for solar PV despite support subsidies being slashed Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:16:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29821/renewable-power-generation-2011-figures/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29769/renewable-power-generation-2011-figures/ Special report. Part three: Wind market still on the up and dominated by China Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29769/renewable-power-generation-2011-figures/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29737/renewable-power-generation-2011-figures/ Special report. Part two: Hydropower falls behind wind and biomass as growth dips. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:45:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29737/renewable-power-generation-2011-figures/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29582/ecoislands-shown-the-wight-way-to-go-green-part-2-hydrogen-energy/ EcoIsland – the UK's largest single sustainability project – will see hydrogen vehicles on the roads and in the water around the Isle of Wight, as well as providing a demonstration of smart grid technologies in tandem with the use of hydrogen for both vehicle refuelling and energy storage. Fri, 07 Dec 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29582/ecoislands-shown-the-wight-way-to-go-green-part-2-hydrogen-energy/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29713/10-steps-to-prevent-indias-blackouts/ Part 2. 10 strategies for India to employ in its struggle against the blackouts... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29713/10-steps-to-prevent-indias-blackouts/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29699/year-in-review-2012-solar-pv/ As the year of pricing dangerously, 2012 looks set to go down in history as the first year the terrestrial photovoltaic industry saw a decline in shipment growth. Paula Mints reviews the year just gone and assesses what it means for the year ahead. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:48:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29699/year-in-review-2012-solar-pv/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29581/ecoislands-shown-the-wight-way-to-go-green-part-1-smart-grid/ EcoIsland is a major UK initiative under which the Isle of Wight plans to become a net energy exporter by 2020, utilising a smart grid infrastructure developed with global technology partners. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29581/ecoislands-shown-the-wight-way-to-go-green-part-1-smart-grid/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29652/renewable-power-generation-2011-figures/ Special report. Part one: how much renewable electricity capacity was installed worldwide at the end of 2011, and which technologies were the most popular? Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:15:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29652/renewable-power-generation-2011-figures/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29650/10-steps-to-prevent-indias-blackouts/ Part 1. Earlier this year India suffered a huge blackout – leaving 700 million people with no access to power. Could this be one more example of why renewable energy's time has come in India? Darshan Goswami thinks so. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:50:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29650/10-steps-to-prevent-indias-blackouts/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29640/how-to-get-the-best-offshore-wind-turbine-reliability/ Part 2. Offshore turbines need to be more reliable than their onshore counterparts. How is this creating divergence in approach as the offshore turbine industry evolves? Tue, 04 Dec 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29640/how-to-get-the-best-offshore-wind-turbine-reliability/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29608/uk-green-investment-bank-early-success/ The UK has become the first nation with a state-backed investment bank aimed specifically at financing the clean-tech sector, with the official launch of the UK government’s flagship Green Investment Bank (GIB). Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:28:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29608/uk-green-investment-bank-early-success/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29538/how-to-get-the-best-offshore-wind-turbine-reliability/ Part 1. Offshore turbines need to be more reliable than their onshore counterparts. How is this creating divergence in approach as the offshore turbine industry evolves? Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:19:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29538/how-to-get-the-best-offshore-wind-turbine-reliability/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29536/optimism-sets-tone-at-solar-power-international-2012/ Inspired by keynote speaker President Bill Clinton’s assertion that solar energy will be “keeping America at the head of the [future] business,” solar energy industry professionals who attended Solar Power International 2012 in Orlando, Florida, responded positively to the challenge of creating a “win-win outcome for all solar energy stakeholders” through creative cooperation. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:42:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29536/optimism-sets-tone-at-solar-power-international-2012/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29434/renewable-energy-project-monitor/ July/August 2012: Our regular column, written by the Energy Industries Council, reports on project development in the renewable energy marketplace. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:26:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29434/renewable-energy-project-monitor/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29433/india-powers-ahead-on-renewable-energy/ Part 2. Energy-starved India is becoming a vibrant market for renewable energy. This bodes well for a country that has often seen its industrial and economic growth inhibited by a truncated supply of conventional power. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29433/india-powers-ahead-on-renewable-energy/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29431/comment-2012-the-year-the-uk-government-went-grey/ Despite its claims to be the greenest Government the UK has ever seen, the sometimes unfathomable twists and turns that we have seen in 2012 have seen the ConDems turn an autumnal brown. Wed, 21 Nov 2012 10:15:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29431/comment-2012-the-year-the-uk-government-went-grey/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29337/interview-gamesas-india-adventure/ Ramesh Kymal, chairman & managing director of Gamesa Wind Turbines Private Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Spain's Gamesa Corporación Tecnológica SA, talks to Sarosh Bana about Gamesa's plans for India. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:27:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29337/interview-gamesas-india-adventure/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29336/india-powers-ahead-on-renewable-energy/ Part 1. Energy-starved India is becoming a vibrant market for renewable energy. This bodes well for a country that has often seen its industrial and economic growth inhibited by a truncated supply of conventional power. Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29336/india-powers-ahead-on-renewable-energy/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29117/us-wind-industry-plans-for-the-worst/ America's wind industry recently marked a landmark achievement: 50GW of installed capacity. But the jubilation was short lived. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:44:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29117/us-wind-industry-plans-for-the-worst/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29116/options-for-energy-storage/ Part 2: Energy storage doesn't just have to involve batteries, continues Joyce Laird. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:22:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29116/options-for-energy-storage/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29031/dards-biomass-processing-challenge-fund-benefits-for-the-agricultural-industry/ Renewable energy resources can have tremendous benefits to the agricultural industry, writes Robert Potts of RPM Fuels and Tanks. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:14:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/29031/dards-biomass-processing-challenge-fund-benefits-for-the-agricultural-industry/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/28673/ashden-awards-seeking-sustainable-energy-champions-in-small-island-states/ Diverse islands, unified by the threat of climate change Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:30:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/28673/ashden-awards-seeking-sustainable-energy-champions-in-small-island-states/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/28600/options-for-energy-storage/ Part 1: There are more storage technologies than one may imagine. Batteries are the primary format, but other technologies are being developed, reports Joyce Laird. Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:23:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/28600/options-for-energy-storage/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/28596/pv-in-prices-the-hard-sell/ As many company continue to feel the solar squeeze, Paula Mints gives us a picture of solar PV industry dynamics. Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:44:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/28596/pv-in-prices-the-hard-sell/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/28595/ukraine-looking-to-renewable-future/ Albeit from a small starting point, Ukraine could quickly become a renewable energy market to be reckoned with if certain policy uncertainties are overcome, according to Maksym Sysoiev at the law firm PARITET. Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:27:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/28595/ukraine-looking-to-renewable-future/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31470/case-study-straw-biomass-in-the-uk/ Straw-fired biomass projects should be exempt from the UK Government's proposed supplier cap for dedicated biomass, comments David Williams, Chief Executive of Eco2 . Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31470/case-study-straw-biomass-in-the-uk/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/28475/comment-how-do-consumers-choose-pv/ With a plethora of solar modules and providers on the market, surely consumers would shop around and go for the cheapest option? Well think again, says Marco Mangelsdorf... Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/28475/comment-how-do-consumers-choose-pv/