http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/ Copyright Elsevier Ltd Intuitiv Ltd (www.intuitiv.net) Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:02:46 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/_common/img/template/ref/site-logo.gif http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23822/mitsubishi-enters-german-offshore-wind-grid-projects/ Mitsubishi Corporation has entered into the offshore wind high-voltage cable projects BorWin1 and BorWin2. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23822/mitsubishi-enters-german-offshore-wind-grid-projects/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23813/slowdown-in-spanish-wind/ The Spanish wind power sector experienced the slowest growth ever recorded in percentage terms with a 5.1% increase in accumulated power to just under 21.7 GW in 2011. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23813/slowdown-in-spanish-wind/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23810/rea-concerned-about-uk-feedin-tariff-details/ In further response to yesterday's announcement that the UK Government is proposing further changes to the feed-in tariff scheme for renewable energy, the Renewable Energy Association (REA) says it welcomes the ambition, but expresses concern over details. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23810/rea-concerned-about-uk-feedin-tariff-details/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23808/uk-small-wind-endangered-by-feedin-tariff-cuts/ UK trade association RenewableUK says it is “concerned” over the Government's proposed lower levels of feed-in tariffs for small wind turbines. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23808/uk-small-wind-endangered-by-feedin-tariff-cuts/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23806/dong-opens-3672-mw-walney-offshore-wind-farm/ DONG Energy has opened the 367.2 MW Walney offshore wind farm in the UK. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:27:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23806/dong-opens-3672-mw-walney-offshore-wind-farm/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23797/uk-government-attempts-to-improve-predictability-of-feedin-tariffs/ The UK Government plans to make the feed-in tariff scheme for renewable energy more predictable for the future, saying the reforms “will provide greater confidence to consumers and industry investing in exciting renewable technologies such as solar power, anaerobic digestion, micro-CHP, wind and hydropower”. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23797/uk-government-attempts-to-improve-predictability-of-feedin-tariffs/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23794/uk-announces-50m-offshore-renewable-energy-catapult/ The Carbon Trust, National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) and Ocean Energy Innovation has been selected by the UK Technology Strategy Board (TSB) to set up the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23794/uk-announces-50m-offshore-renewable-energy-catapult/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23796/us-doe-seeking-information-on-commercial-readiness-of-hydrogen-and-fuel-cell-technologies/ The Fuel Cell Technologies Program of the US Department of Energy has issued a Request for Information (RFI), seeking feedback from stakeholders regarding the commercial readiness of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:28:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23796/us-doe-seeking-information-on-commercial-readiness-of-hydrogen-and-fuel-cell-technologies/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23787/europe-fivefold-growth-in-smart-meters-by-2017/ Europe could experience five-fold growth in the installed base of smart meters by 2017, according to analyst Frost & Sullivan. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23787/europe-fivefold-growth-in-smart-meters-by-2017/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23785/honeywell-launches-smart-grid-project-in-england/ Honeywell is launching a smart grid project that will connect up to 30 commercial and industrial buildings in the Thames Valley area west of London, together with utility SSE. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23785/honeywell-launches-smart-grid-project-in-england/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23780/suzlon-to-manufacture-wind-turbines-in-south-africa/ Suzlon Energy Ltd has revealed plans for a potential 400 MW wind turbine manufacturing facility in South Africa. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23780/suzlon-to-manufacture-wind-turbines-in-south-africa/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23758/eu-energy-chief-opposes-increase-in-biofuels-target/ EU energy chief Günther Oettinger is opposing proposals to increase the EU's target of 10% biofuels by 2020 due to environmental concerns. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23758/eu-energy-chief-opposes-increase-in-biofuels-target/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23751/chinese-court-dismisses-amsc-ip-case-against-sinovel/ A Chinese court has dismissed AMSC's case against Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Sinovel where AMSC accuses Sinovel of contractual breaches and intellectual property theft. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23751/chinese-court-dismisses-amsc-ip-case-against-sinovel/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23750/rec-crashes-into-nok10bn-loss-in-2011/ REC Group has tumbled down from a profit of NOK989 million in 2010, to a loss of over NOK10 billion in 2011 due to a “weak solar market” and “aggressive polysilicon pricing”. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23750/rec-crashes-into-nok10bn-loss-in-2011/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23761/ballard-signs-deal-with-weg-industries-to-develop-fuel-cells-for-clean-energy-in-brazil/ Canadian-based Ballard Power Systems has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with WEG Industries in Brazil, to collaborate on product and market development of clean energy fuel cell products. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:33:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23761/ballard-signs-deal-with-weg-industries-to-develop-fuel-cells-for-clean-energy-in-brazil/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23748/vestas-sees-disastrous-2011-cfo-and-chairman-resign/ Vestas fell into a net loss of €166 million in 2011, compared to a profit of €156m in 2010, during what the company terms “a very challenging year”. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23748/vestas-sees-disastrous-2011-cfo-and-chairman-resign/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23747/worldwide-wind-installations-up-21-in-2011/ Over 41 GW of new wind power was installed in 2011, up 21% from 2010, bringing the total to over 238 GW, says the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23747/worldwide-wind-installations-up-21-in-2011/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23731/goal-of-50-uk-content-in-uk-wind-farms/ At a meeting of the Offshore Developers Forum, co-chaired by Department of Energy and Climate Change Minister Charles Hendry, it has been put forward that UK firms should provide more than 50% of the content of future wind farms. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23731/goal-of-50-uk-content-in-uk-wind-farms/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23710/3tier-opens-emea-office/ Solar and wind energy assessment and forecasting company 3TIER is opening an EMEA office in the UK in response to increasing demand in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23710/3tier-opens-emea-office/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23726/intelligent-energy-suzuki-form-joint-venture-to-produce-fuel-cell-systems/ UK-based Intelligent Energy and the Suzuki Motor Corporation in Japan are establishing a joint venture company, to develop and manufacture air-cooled PEM fuel cell systems for a range of industry sectors. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:16:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23726/intelligent-energy-suzuki-form-joint-venture-to-produce-fuel-cell-systems/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23709/uk-energy-storage-company-picks-up-awards/ UK energy storage technology company, Highview Power Storage, has won the Rushlight Award for Power Generation and Transmission, and the Group Energy Environmental Award. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23709/uk-energy-storage-company-picks-up-awards/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23700/india-saw-us103bn-of-clean-energy-investment-in-2011/ India saw clean energy investments reach US$10.3 billion in 2011, 52% higher than 2010, and accounting for 4% of global clean energy investment, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23700/india-saw-us103bn-of-clean-energy-investment-in-2011/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23697/wind-speeds-510-above-normal-in-northern-europe-in-2011/ 3TIER's wind performance map of Europe for 2011 shows that wind speeds were 5-10% above normal in northern Europe, and up to 10% below normal in southern Europe. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23697/wind-speeds-510-above-normal-in-northern-europe-in-2011/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23702/solvay-unveils-nedstack-1-mw-pem-fuel-cell-in-operation/ Solvay has demonstrated the new Nedstack fuel cell system in operation at its SolVin chlorine plant in Antwerp-Lillo, Belgium. The 1 MW PEM Power Plant – one of the largest PEM fuel cell systems yet – runs on by-product hydrogen produced at the SolVin plant. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:31:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23702/solvay-unveils-nedstack-1-mw-pem-fuel-cell-in-operation/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23687/atlantis-moves-tidal-testing-to-narec-uk/ Atlantis Resources Corporation is moving its AR1000 tidal turbine to continue its testing programme at the National Renewable Energy Centre (Narec) in Blyth, UK. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23687/atlantis-moves-tidal-testing-to-narec-uk/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23685/uk-solar-pv-installers-must-be-wary-of-misleading-customers-on-feedin-tariffs/ Renewable Energy Assurances Ltd (REAL) is warnings its members against misleading customers about solar photovoltaic (PV) feed-in tariff guarantees in the UK amongst the current uncertainty. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23685/uk-solar-pv-installers-must-be-wary-of-misleading-customers-on-feedin-tariffs/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23684/samsung-plans-offshore-wind-base-in-scotland/ Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) plans to place its first European offshore wind project in Methil, Fife, in Scotland, creating over 500 jobs. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23684/samsung-plans-offshore-wind-base-in-scotland/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23683/siemens-appoints-head-of-solar-thermal/ Siemens has appointed Shmuel Fledel as CEO of the Solar Thermal Energy Business Unit in the Solar & Hydro Division of Siemens Energy. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23683/siemens-appoints-head-of-solar-thermal/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23682/vestas-lowwind-v100-wind-turbines-to-china/ Vestas China has received its first order for the low-wind V100 wind turbines from Datang Hubei Renewable Energy. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23682/vestas-lowwind-v100-wind-turbines-to-china/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23653/semprius-achieves-339-solar-cpv-module-efficiency/ Semprius Inc has reached an efficiency of 33.9% with one of its concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) solar modules. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23653/semprius-achieves-339-solar-cpv-module-efficiency/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23652/fronius-sets-up-solar-inverter-subsidiary-in-china/ Fronius plans to establish a solar photovoltaic (PV) inverter subsidiary in Shanghai, China, to tap into one of the fastest growing solar PV markets in the world. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23652/fronius-sets-up-solar-inverter-subsidiary-in-china/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23651/scottish-water-announces-20m-hydropower-scheme/ Scottish Water will undertake a £20million hydropower scheme that will use the flow in large water supply pipes to generate electricity and protect water treatment plants from power failures. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23651/scottish-water-announces-20m-hydropower-scheme/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23650/us-department-of-commerce-finds-massive-surge-in-chinese-solar-imports/ The US Department of Commerce has found a large surge in Chinese solar imports, which could trigger 90-day retroactivity if it finds duties are warranted. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23650/us-department-of-commerce-finds-massive-surge-in-chinese-solar-imports/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23649/solarbridge-and-solartec-introduce-ac-solar-pv-to-mexico/ SolarBridge Technologies and Solartec Energia Renovable will introduce AC solar photovoltaic (PV) modules to Mexico. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23649/solarbridge-and-solartec-introduce-ac-solar-pv-to-mexico/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23633/sunpower-closes-tenesol-acquisition/ SunPower Corp has completed the acquisition of Total SA's subsidiary Tenesol SA for US$165.4 million in cash. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23633/sunpower-closes-tenesol-acquisition/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23632/corrosion-protection-for-floating-offshore-wind-foundation/ Coating supplier Hempel is taking part in a project to performance test an offshore corrosion protection system on the semi-submersible floating offshore wind turbine foundation, WindFloat. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23632/corrosion-protection-for-floating-offshore-wind-foundation/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23631/renewable-energy-to-help-the-us-department-of-defense/ The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) and Advanced Energy Economy (AEE) are partnering to explore how renewable energy can help the US Department of Defense (DoD). Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23631/renewable-energy-to-help-the-us-department-of-defense/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23639/moulding-wind-turbine-blades-to-meet-growing-us-demand/ Molded Fiber Glass Companies (MFG), a leading North American contract manufacturer of wind turbine components, recently shipped the 1000th set of 37 m (121 ft) long blades for 1.5 MW turbines from its facility in Texas. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:33:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23639/moulding-wind-turbine-blades-to-meet-growing-us-demand/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23636/doenrel-webinar-on-us-national-hydrogen-learning-demonstration-status-monday-6-february/ NREL researchers will report on progress the lab has made in deploying fuel cell electric vehicles and hydrogen fueling stations through the DOE National Hydrogen Learning Demonstration. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:38:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23636/doenrel-webinar-on-us-national-hydrogen-learning-demonstration-status-monday-6-february/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23629/spain-halts-all-new-feedin-tariff-applications/ Spain is halting all feed-in tariff applications as the Government looks to reform the energy system and tackle the feed-in tariff programme's deficit. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23629/spain-halts-all-new-feedin-tariff-applications/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23627/solar-pv-surge-at-the-end-of-2011/ The last quarter of 2011 saw a 23% rise in the European solar photovoltaic (PV) market, creating short-term optimism in the industry, according to NPD Solarbuzz. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23627/solar-pv-surge-at-the-end-of-2011/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23612/yingli-to-supply-180-mw-of-solar-pv-modules-to-ibc-in-2012/ Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Ltd will supply 180 MW of multicrystalline and monocrystalline solar photovoltaic (PV) modules to IBC SOLAR AG in 2012. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23612/yingli-to-supply-180-mw-of-solar-pv-modules-to-ibc-in-2012/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23610/microhybrids-could-create-a-us69bn-battery-market-in-2017/ Micro-hybrids could grow nearly eight-fold to 39 million vehicles in 2017 and create a US$6.9 billion market for energy storage devices, according Lux Research. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23610/microhybrids-could-create-a-us69bn-battery-market-in-2017/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23605/tep-and-areva-solar-partner-on-csp-in-tucson-az/ Tucson Electric Power (TEP) and AREVA Solar are partnering on a concentrated solar power (CSP) addition to TEP’s H. Wilson Sundt Generating Station in Tucson, AZ, USA. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23605/tep-and-areva-solar-partner-on-csp-in-tucson-az/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23604/nordex-installs-30-mw-of-wind-in-spain/ Nordex will assemble and install the 30 MW Barbers wind farm consisting of 12 of its N90/2500 wind turbines for Eolia Renovables, in Spain. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:28:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23604/nordex-installs-30-mw-of-wind-in-spain/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23563/gamesa-and-nrel-collaborate-on-nextgen-wind-turbines/ Gamesa and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are collaborating on next generation wind turbines for the US market. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23563/gamesa-and-nrel-collaborate-on-nextgen-wind-turbines/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23560/siemens-supplies-100-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-morocco/ Siemens Energy has secured its first wind turbine orders in Africa, with a total of 100 MW to Nareva Holding for the Haouma and Foum El Oued Wind Power Plants in Morocco. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23560/siemens-supplies-100-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-morocco/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23559/nordex-delivers-13-low-wind-turbines-for-german-projects/ Nordex will construct two wind farms consisting of a total of 13 of its low-wind optimised N117/2400 onshore wind turbines for ABO Wind in Central Hesse and Franconia, Germany. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23559/nordex-delivers-13-low-wind-turbines-for-german-projects/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23557/gamesa-enters-electric-vehicle-market/ Gamesa is entering the electric vehicle and energy efficiency market, taking a stake in N2S, a Spanish start-up specialising in intelligent energy services management. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23557/gamesa-enters-electric-vehicle-market/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23556/uk-anaerobic-digestion-industry-under-threat-from-eu-proposal/ The UK anaerobic digestion (AD) industry is under threat from proposed changes to the EU Waste Framework Directive, according to the UK Renewable Energy Association (REA). Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23556/uk-anaerobic-digestion-industry-under-threat-from-eu-proposal/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23555/gamesa-sells-wind-farms-totalling-16-mw-to-allianz-in-france/ Gamesa has sold two wind farms in France totalling 16 MW to Allianz Renewable Energy Partners IV Ltd. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23555/gamesa-sells-wind-farms-totalling-16-mw-to-allianz-in-france/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23536/sma-sunny-pro-club-extends-regional-forums-through-2012/ SMA’s Sunny PRO Club—a membership-based professional partnership programme for solar installers—has extended its Regional Forums in North America through 2012. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23536/sma-sunny-pro-club-extends-regional-forums-through-2012/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23535/trina-completes-first-european-trinamount-installation/ Trina Solar has completed its first Trinamount solar photovoltaic (PV) mounting installation in Europe – at a 50 kWp solar PV system in Cumbria, UK. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23535/trina-completes-first-european-trinamount-installation/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23533/tongas-renewable-energy-ambitions-boosted-by-reeep-/ The Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency (REEEP) will help fund Tonga's Energy Roadmap, aiming to decrease dependence on imported fossil fuels, increase energy efficiency and increase the share of renewable energy. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23533/tongas-renewable-energy-ambitions-boosted-by-reeep-/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23532/aries-and-wind-to-power-launch-lvrt-retrofit-for-spanish-solar-pv/ Aries Ingeniería y Sistemas and Wind To Power System (w2pS) have entered a partnership agreement to supply an integrated low voltage ride through (LVRT) solution for solar photovoltaic (PV) to ensure compliance with new Spanish regulations. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23532/aries-and-wind-to-power-launch-lvrt-retrofit-for-spanish-solar-pv/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23531/vestas-appoints-new-head-for-central-europe/ Vestas has appointed Dr Wolfgang J. Schmitz as its new head for Central Europe as Hans Jörn Rieks moves to become head of Vestas Offshore. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23531/vestas-appoints-new-head-for-central-europe/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23514/zeachem-gets-us2325m-loan-guarantee-for-cellulosic-biorefinery/ ZeaChem Inc has been selected for a US$232.5 million loan guarantee from the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) 9003 Biorefinery Assistance Program, for its first commercial-scale cellulosic biorefinery. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23514/zeachem-gets-us2325m-loan-guarantee-for-cellulosic-biorefinery/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23513/gridscale-energy-storage-viable-in-the-uk/ Grid-scale energy storage could become economically viable in the UK with rapid falls in the price of technology and appropriate regulatory support, according to a Bloomberg New Energy Finance study. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23513/gridscale-energy-storage-viable-in-the-uk/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23510/slowdown-in-global-q4-renewable-energy-developments/ The fourth quarter of 2011 saw a drop in the number of new global energy and renewable energy development proposals compared to both the same period in 2010, and the third quarter of 2011, according to the latest EIC Monitor quarterly report. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23510/slowdown-in-global-q4-renewable-energy-developments/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23509/tunisia-plans-2-gw-csp-plant-to-power-europe/ Nur Energie and its Tunisian partners, led by Top Oilfield Services, plan a 2 GW concentrating solar power (CSP) plant in Tunisia, which will export solar power to Europe Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23509/tunisia-plans-2-gw-csp-plant-to-power-europe/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23508/repower-installs-34-mw-onshore-wind-turbine-in-the-uk/ The first REpower 3.4M104 onshore wind turbine has been sold in the UK for phase one of a repowering project at Blyth Harbour. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23508/repower-installs-34-mw-onshore-wind-turbine-in-the-uk/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23485/ferc-approves-1-mw-tidal-project-in-ny/ The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a Pilot commercial license to construct, operate, and maintain Verdant Power's 1 MW Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy (RITE) Project in New York City, USA. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23485/ferc-approves-1-mw-tidal-project-in-ny/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23484/no-europeans-among-top-10-solar-pv-cell-manufacturers/ Despite high demand in Europe, there are no European companies in the latest top 10 list of solar photovoltaic (PV) cell manufacturers from Lux Research. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23484/no-europeans-among-top-10-solar-pv-cell-manufacturers/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23483/solar-pv-module-prices-to-fall-4-in-january/ Solar photovoltaic (PV) module prices are expected to fall 4% in January after a 7% increase in December 2011 due to a temporary pick-up in demand ahead of feed-in tariff reductions in a number of key markets, according to IMS Research. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23483/solar-pv-module-prices-to-fall-4-in-january/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23482/wind-power-passes-6-gw-in-the-uk/ The UK has reached 6 GW of installed wind power capacity, according to trade association RenewableUK. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23482/wind-power-passes-6-gw-in-the-uk/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23481/torresol-opens-100-mw-of-csp-in-spain/ Torresol Energy, a joint venture between Masdar and SENER, has commissioned the Valle 1 and Valle 2, 50 MW concentrating solar power (CSP) plants in Cadiz, Spain. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23481/torresol-opens-100-mw-of-csp-in-spain/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23456/originoil-and-doe-to-convert-algae-into-renewable-crude-oil/ OriginOil Inc plans to co-develop an integrated system with the US Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory (INL) for the direct conversion of raw algae into renewable crude oil that can be used by existing petroleum refineries. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23456/originoil-and-doe-to-convert-algae-into-renewable-crude-oil/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23453/wfes-fund-launched-to-accelerate-solar-in-east-africa/ Eight19 Ltd., the developer of the IndiGo pay-as-you-go solar power system and SunnyMoney, a social enterprise distributing solar lamps in East Africa owned by SolarAid, have launched the KickStart Sustainable Energy Fund for off-grid solar lighting in East Africa. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23453/wfes-fund-launched-to-accelerate-solar-in-east-africa/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23452/first-solar-reaches-144-efficiency-with-cdte-solar-pv-module/ First Solar Inc has set a new record for cadmium-telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic (PV) solar module efficiency, reaching a 14.4% total area efficiency. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23452/first-solar-reaches-144-efficiency-with-cdte-solar-pv-module/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23451/pattern-energy-builds-115-mw-wind-farm-in-chile/ Pattern Energy Group and a Chilean mining company has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for Pattern's planned 115 MW El Arrayan wind farm. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23451/pattern-energy-builds-115-mw-wind-farm-in-chile/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23458/uk-government-loses-feedin-tariff-appeal/ The appeal court has refused the Secretary of State permission to challenge an earlier ruling that solar Feed-in Tariffs can not be changed retrospectively; Judge also denies request for DECC to go to the Supreme Court, though DECC now indicates it will seek permission to appeal directly from the Supreme Court regardless of today's decision. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:22:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23458/uk-government-loses-feedin-tariff-appeal/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23455/state-of-the-union-obama-makes-the-right-noises-on-clean-energy/ What did President Obama say to excite the renewables industry during his 2012 SOTU speech? Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:58:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23455/state-of-the-union-obama-makes-the-right-noises-on-clean-energy/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23450/telgenco-launches-5-kw-48-v-dc-renewable-energy-generator/ Telgenco of Cambridge, UK, has launched a 5 kW 48 V DC generator targeted specifically for renewable energy deployments and remote telecoms sites. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23450/telgenco-launches-5-kw-48-v-dc-renewable-energy-generator/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23416/eu-offshore-wind-installations-stable-in-2011/ New offshore wind installations in Europe remained relative stable in 2011 with 866 MW, compared to 883 MW in 2010, according to the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23416/eu-offshore-wind-installations-stable-in-2011/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23415/qcells-crystalline-60cells-solar-modules-set-new-records/ Q-Cells SE has set two records – for module efficiency and peak output – with its 60-cell solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23415/qcells-crystalline-60cells-solar-modules-set-new-records/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23413/scotland-and-masdar-sign-clean-and-renewable-energy-deal/ Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond and Masdar CEO Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber have signed a deal outlining a detailed plan for clean and renewable energy projects. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23413/scotland-and-masdar-sign-clean-and-renewable-energy-deal/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23412/solarmax-solar-inverter-warranty-extended/ Sputnik Engineering is offering a free warranty extension for its SolarMax central solar photovoltaic (PV) inverters. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23412/solarmax-solar-inverter-warranty-extended/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23411/abound-solar-and-solarsis-commission-1-mw-solar-project-in-andhra-pradesh-india/ Abound Solar and Solar Integration Systems India Private Ltd (Solarsis) have commissioned a 1 MW thin-film solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Kadiri, Andhra Pradesh, India. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23411/abound-solar-and-solarsis-commission-1-mw-solar-project-in-andhra-pradesh-india/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23384/aws-and-partners-look-at-offshore-wind-integration-in-carolina-usa/ AWS Truepower LLC will contribute to the Carolinas Offshore Wind Integration Case Study with Duke Energy, ABB Inc., National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (UNC). Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23384/aws-and-partners-look-at-offshore-wind-integration-in-carolina-usa/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23383/oklahoma-wind-farm-orders-150-mw-of-repower-turbines/ REpower Systems will deliver 73 of its MM92 wind turbines rated at 2.05 MW for a 150 MW wind farm in Oklahoma, USA. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23383/oklahoma-wind-farm-orders-150-mw-of-repower-turbines/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23382/mind4energy-launches-solar-pv-monitoring-system/ Mind4Energy bvba Ltd has launched a solar photovoltaic (PV) monitoring system offering visualisations and comparisons of key performance indicators of solar plants. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23382/mind4energy-launches-solar-pv-monitoring-system/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23389/itm-power-to-supply-hydrogen-for-marks-spencer-fuel-cell-powered-materials-handling-trial-in-the-uk/ Energy storage developer ITM Power has signed a pilot agreement with retail giant Marks & Spencer to deliver the UK’s first hydrogen fuel cell powered materials handling trial using onsite hydrogen generation. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:12:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23389/itm-power-to-supply-hydrogen-for-marks-spencer-fuel-cell-powered-materials-handling-trial-in-the-uk/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23381/doe-launches-online-tools-to-aid-distributed-wind-power/ The US Department of Energy (DoE) has launched two online tools to assist state and local policymakers, consumers, and stakeholders in evaluating siting and policy issues to help accelerate the use of distributed wind energy systems. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23381/doe-launches-online-tools-to-aid-distributed-wind-power/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23380/us-regains-renewable-energy-investment-lead-over-china/ US clean energy investments have again surpassed those of China for the first time since 2008, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23380/us-regains-renewable-energy-investment-lead-over-china/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23364/gamesa-supplies-50-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-chinas-longyuan/ Gamesa is supplying 50 MW of its G97-2.0 MW wind turbines to China's Longyuan for a wind farm in Ningxia, China. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23364/gamesa-supplies-50-mw-of-wind-turbines-to-chinas-longyuan/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23352/turkey-orders-50-mw-of-nordex-wind-turbines/ Nordex, will deliver 20 of its 2.5 MW N90 and N100 wind turbines to the Turkish power station operator Bilgin Enerji for a 50 MW wind farm in Turkey. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23352/turkey-orders-50-mw-of-nordex-wind-turbines/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23354/masdar-pv-commissions-117-mwp-thinfilm-solar-park-in-germany/ Masdar PV has completed a 11.7 MWp thin-film solar photovoltaic (PV) farm in Gotha, Thuringia, in Germany. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23354/masdar-pv-commissions-117-mwp-thinfilm-solar-park-in-germany/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23359/uk-proposes-march-solar-feedin-tariff-deadline-depending-on-court-appeal/ The UK Department of Energy and Climate Change has made provisions for a 3 March 2012 deadline for the reduced solar feed-in tariff should it lose a court appeal regarding its original December cut-off date. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23359/uk-proposes-march-solar-feedin-tariff-deadline-depending-on-court-appeal/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23351/seagen-tidal-turbine-gets-environmental-thumbs-up/ SeaGen tidal turbine from Marine Current Turbines Ltd (MCT), located in Northern Ireland’s Strangford Lough, has been found not to have any major impact on the Lough’s marine life. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23351/seagen-tidal-turbine-gets-environmental-thumbs-up/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23327/mainstream-raises-40m-for-renewable-energy-projects/ Mainstream Renewable Power has raised €40 million in loan notes to finance its domestic and international renewable energy plans. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23327/mainstream-raises-40m-for-renewable-energy-projects/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23325/progress-made-on-wind-farm-friendly-radar/ A contract has been awarded for two TPS-77 radar installations in Northumberland and Yorkshire, UK, which could remove Ministry of Defence (MoD) objections to 750 MW of planned wind farms, trade association RenewableUK says. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23325/progress-made-on-wind-farm-friendly-radar/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23324/suzlon-to-develop-3-gw-of-wind-power-in-andhra-pradesh-india/ Suzlon Energy Ltd has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh for the development of 3 GW of wind capacity in the state between 2012 and 2016. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23324/suzlon-to-develop-3-gw-of-wind-power-in-andhra-pradesh-india/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23337/renewable-power-generation-2010-figures/ Missed our report into 2010's renewable power generation figures? Catch up here... Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:45:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23337/renewable-power-generation-2010-figures/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23323/solar-drives-us260bn-clean-energy-investment-in-2011/ Global investment in clean energy reached a new high of US$260 billion in 2011, up 5% on 2010, according to analyst Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23323/solar-drives-us260bn-clean-energy-investment-in-2011/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23322/latin-america-and-the-caribbean-see-us30m-of-renewable-funding/ The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$30 million loan for the Emerging Energy Latin America Fund II, aimed to drive clean technologies and renewable energy in the region. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23322/latin-america-and-the-caribbean-see-us30m-of-renewable-funding/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23297/alstom-and-sse-form-jv-for-200-mw-wave-power-project/ Alstom and SSE Renewables have formed a joint venture to develop the 200 MW Costa Head Wave Project north of mainland Orkney, Scotland. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23297/alstom-and-sse-form-jv-for-200-mw-wave-power-project/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23311/ukh2mobility-governmentindustry-partnership-to-push-rollout-of-hydrogen-powered-travel-in-the-uk/ The UKH2Mobility project – launched today – is a ground-breaking project to ensure the UK is well placed to handle the commercial rollout of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the next three years. The initiative brings together three government departments and 13 industrial partners from the utility, gas, infrastructure, and global car manufacturing sectors. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:05:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23311/ukh2mobility-governmentindustry-partnership-to-push-rollout-of-hydrogen-powered-travel-in-the-uk/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23294/wfes-ban-kimoon-launches-sustainable-energy-for-all-initiative/ UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on governments, the private sector and society to commit to his Sustainable Energy for All Initiative at the World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23294/wfes-ban-kimoon-launches-sustainable-energy-for-all-initiative/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23292/masdar-and-dbj-invest-in-solar-and-wind/ Masdar and the Development Bank of Japan plan to invest in solar and wind projects in OECD countries. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23292/masdar-and-dbj-invest-in-solar-and-wind/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23291/dow-corning-opens-solar-rd-facility-in-belgium/ Dow Corning has completed its €9 million Solar Energy Exploration and Development (SEED) centre in Seneffe, Belgium, which includes a Solar Application Centre and a Silicone Synthesis Technology Centre. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/23291/dow-corning-opens-solar-rd-facility-in-belgium/