http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/ Copyright Elsevier Ltd Intuitiv Ltd (www.intuitiv.net) Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:47:42 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/_common/img/template/ref/site-logo.gif http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32971/platina-and-arise-open-nordics-largest-onshore-windfarm/ At 200MW, the development will also be one of the biggest in Europe, according to the companies. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:38:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32971/platina-and-arise-open-nordics-largest-onshore-windfarm/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32969/maine-project-launches-first-us-grid-connected-offshore-floating-wind-turbine/ The US Energy Department has recognised the nation's first grid-connected offshore floating wind turbine prototype off the coast of Castine, Maine. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:20:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32969/maine-project-launches-first-us-grid-connected-offshore-floating-wind-turbine/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32968/the-switch-selects-ex-nokia-china-president-onto-board/ David Ho has experience in the technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) industry in Greater China. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:10:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32968/the-switch-selects-ex-nokia-china-president-onto-board/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32966/australian-energy-bonds-to-bring-7-5mn-to-uk-wind-and-solar/ An Australian entrepreneur has launched a four-year retail bond, paying a fixed rate of 7.5% interest, to fund the development of CBD Energy’s first UK utility-scale solar farms, wind farms and other renewable projects... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:46:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32966/australian-energy-bonds-to-bring-7-5mn-to-uk-wind-and-solar/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32880/contourglobal-acquires-generation-company-on-the-island-of-bonaire/ The Bonaire generation facilities, which integrate wind power, diesel generation and battery storage technology, provide all of the power needs of the island's distribution company, Water en Energie Bedrijf Bonaire (WEB) under a long-term supply contract. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32880/contourglobal-acquires-generation-company-on-the-island-of-bonaire/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32879/yingli-green-energy-joins-solaraid-to-spread-light-for-learning-in-africa/ Money raised will support SolarAid's 'Lighter Learning' programme to improve the education of children in Africa by providing lighting for classrooms in 12 schools across Zambia. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:58:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32879/yingli-green-energy-joins-solaraid-to-spread-light-for-learning-in-africa/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32878/aquamarine-power-secures-full-consent-for-40mw-lewis-wave-energy-farm/ Consent from the Scottish Government for the wave farm off the north-west coast of Lewis, will create the world’s largest fully-permitted ocean energy site. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:47:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32878/aquamarine-power-secures-full-consent-for-40mw-lewis-wave-energy-farm/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32877/minera-el-tesoro-met-and-soitec-establish-cpv-plant-for-mining-operation-in-chile/ The four CX-S420 systems installed for MET use Soitec Solar's Concentrix CPV technology and two-axis tracking systems to generate a total installed capacity of 64kWp. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:16:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32877/minera-el-tesoro-met-and-soitec-establish-cpv-plant-for-mining-operation-in-chile/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32857/editorial-leader-revolutionary-time-for-the-energy-poor/ By Gail Rajgor, Managing Editor, Renewable Energy Focus Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:25:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32857/editorial-leader-revolutionary-time-for-the-energy-poor/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32852/alterra-power-and-edc-agree-to-develop-geothermal-assets-in-chile-and-peru/ The joint venture agreement with Philippines-based geothermal plant developer Energy Development Corporation (EDC) will develop Alterra's Mariposa geothermal project in Chile, plus three geothermal concessions held by Alterra in Peru. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:44:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32852/alterra-power-and-edc-agree-to-develop-geothermal-assets-in-chile-and-peru/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32847/carbon-trust-pushes-forward-with-marine-technologies/ The Carbon Trust has been asked by the Scottish Government to run a new dedicated wave programme to help commercialise wave power in Scotland. Meanwhile, the trust is pushing forward with its drive to find the next generation of offshore wind cables. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:49:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32847/carbon-trust-pushes-forward-with-marine-technologies/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32846/rea-dont-confuse-biomass-with-bad-forestry/ Environmentalists are trying to block the expansion of a transatlantic trade bringing American wood to burn in European power stations, said BBC News last week. Yet UK-based biomass supporters say the problem lies with bad forestry practices and not biomass-derived energy. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:43:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32846/rea-dont-confuse-biomass-with-bad-forestry/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32845/germany-must-balance-costs-and-sustainability/ The IEA says further action is needed if Germany’s Energiewende is to maintain a balance between sustainability, affordability and competitiveness and called for cost reductions, investment in networks and closer regional co-operation. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:24:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32845/germany-must-balance-costs-and-sustainability/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32809/south-africa-celebrates-first-solar-pv-farm-in-north-west-province/ The new solar PV plant is the region's first renewable energy project. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:57:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32809/south-africa-celebrates-first-solar-pv-farm-in-north-west-province/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32781/hyundai-delivers-first-fuel-cell-cars-to-copenhagen-hydrogen-station-built-in-just-48-hours/ Hyundai has delivered the first 15 of its assembly line-produced ix35 Fuel Cell cars to the Danish capital Copenhagen. The hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) were handed over at the opening of a new H2 Logic hydrogen refuelling station, which was installed in only 48 hours before the first refuelling was performed. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:15:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32781/hyundai-delivers-first-fuel-cell-cars-to-copenhagen-hydrogen-station-built-in-just-48-hours/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32694/ernst-young-energy-bill-slow-progress-hinders-uks-investment-potential/ The UK is missing out on a unique opportunity to become the market of choice for investment in renewables in Europe as political infighting delays the Energy Bill becoming a reality, according to the tenth anniversary edition of the Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices (RECAI), released by Ernst & Young this week. Thu, 30 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32694/ernst-young-energy-bill-slow-progress-hinders-uks-investment-potential/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32687/new-fast-drying-mid-coat-speeds-up-offshore-wind-tower-production-and-cuts-cost/ Coating supplier Hempel has launched a new Norsok-approved epoxy mid-coat which the company says can reduce drying times for offshore wind tower manufacturers by up to 25% and help drive down production costs. Thu, 30 May 2013 12:53:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32687/new-fast-drying-mid-coat-speeds-up-offshore-wind-tower-production-and-cuts-cost/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32683/abb-to-produce-solar-pv-inverters-in-south-africa/ ABB plans to start production of central inverters in South Africa to support the rapidly growing local photovoltaic market and local content requirements. The company said it plans to open the new inverter production line at its existing facilities in Johannesburg in 2014. Thu, 30 May 2013 12:31:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32683/abb-to-produce-solar-pv-inverters-in-south-africa/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32682/bisol-group-invests-2mn-in-pv-module-production-automatisation/ The Group used its own funds for the extensive investments into further automatisation of its photovoltaic (PV) module production environment. Thu, 30 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32682/bisol-group-invests-2mn-in-pv-module-production-automatisation/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32647/from-the-archive-first-of-our-top-5-viewed-articles-on-renewable-energy-focus-com/ Number 1: End-of-life PV: then what? - Recycling solar PV panels Wed, 29 May 2013 11:45:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32647/from-the-archive-first-of-our-top-5-viewed-articles-on-renewable-energy-focus-com/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32638/green-light-for-galloper-offshore-wind-farm/ Galloper Wind Farm Limited said it has been granted permission by the UK government to construct a 504MW wind farm off the coast of Suffolk. Wed, 29 May 2013 10:19:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32638/green-light-for-galloper-offshore-wind-farm/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32637/doosan-secures-major-boiler-and-turbine-project-for-france-s-largest-biomass-power-plant/ Doosan Power Systems said it has been awarded a major biomass conversion and turbine upgrade project for E.ON’s coal-fired Provence power plant in Gardanne – Meyreuil, France. Wed, 29 May 2013 10:14:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32637/doosan-secures-major-boiler-and-turbine-project-for-france-s-largest-biomass-power-plant/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32636/further-wave-and-tidal-leasing-to-accelerate-technology-development/ The UK Crown Estate has announced plans to lease further wave and tidal sites in a bid to encourage and accelerate technology development. Wed, 29 May 2013 10:10:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32636/further-wave-and-tidal-leasing-to-accelerate-technology-development/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32634/viaspace-and-agricorp-to-develop-12mw-power-plant-in-nicaragua/ California-based Viaspace has signed a joint development agreement with Grain Hill/Agricorp; it will establish a company to develop, build, own and operate a 2,100 acre Giant King Grass plantation (and an adjacent 12MW biomass power plant) on the Agricorp Agricola Miramontes plantation on the shores of Lake Nicaragua. Wed, 29 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32634/viaspace-and-agricorp-to-develop-12mw-power-plant-in-nicaragua/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32635/martifer-solar-to-build-latin-americas-largest-pv-plant-in-mexico/ The Aura Solar I project will quadruple the total PV capacity installed in Mexico. Wed, 29 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32635/martifer-solar-to-build-latin-americas-largest-pv-plant-in-mexico/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32633/new-university-partnership-to-support-industry-and-government-on-offshore-wind/ Three of Scotland’s east coast universities are combining their expertise and experience – and advantage of location – to launch a new institute they say aims to become the recognised global authority on the delivery and implementation of offshore renewable energy. Wed, 29 May 2013 09:40:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32633/new-university-partnership-to-support-industry-and-government-on-offshore-wind/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32632/segen-to-supply-renusol-solar-mounting-systems-to-the-uk/ Segen said it has launched a new partnership with Renusol, a manufacturer of solar mounting systems for domestic and commercial arrays. Wed, 29 May 2013 09:34:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32632/segen-to-supply-renusol-solar-mounting-systems-to-the-uk/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32631/frauenhofer-ise-and-soitec-develop-multi-junction-solar-cells/ In an ambitious industry project with the French company Soitec, Fraunhofer ISE is currently developing a new generation of multi-junction solar cells it says have a efficiency potential as high as 50% under concentrated sunlight. Wed, 29 May 2013 09:18:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32631/frauenhofer-ise-and-soitec-develop-multi-junction-solar-cells/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32582/japanese-rooftop-pv-system-to-provide-clean-energy-for-300-households/ Joint venture juwi Shizen Energy has connected its first rooftop PV-system to the grid in Japan. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:27:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32582/japanese-rooftop-pv-system-to-provide-clean-energy-for-300-households/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32580/new-report-says-solar-power-reduces-military-costs-and-boosts-security/ The US Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has released a first-of-its-kind report detailing how innovative solar technologies are helping the US military meet many of its critical functions – from security and battlefield readiness to cost savings and efficiency. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:15:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32580/new-report-says-solar-power-reduces-military-costs-and-boosts-security/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32578/australian-cec-councerned-over-renewables-budget-cuts/ Australian industry association Clean Energy Council (CEC) has voiced concerns over the government's move to cut over A$600mn from the state budget for renewable energy projects. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32578/australian-cec-councerned-over-renewables-budget-cuts/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32579/saint-lucia-signs-up-for-the-carbon-war-room-s-ten-island-renewable-challenge/ Saint Lucia announced its intention to move towards a clean energy future by becoming the next economy to join Carbon War Room’s Ten Island Challenge, at the Caribbean Conservation Summit held on Necker Island, co-hosted by Sir Richard Branson, the Prime Minister of Grenada, and Premier of the British Virgin Islands. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32579/saint-lucia-signs-up-for-the-carbon-war-room-s-ten-island-renewable-challenge/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32577/babcock-builds-innovative-floating-met-monitoring-system-for-offshore-wind-developers/ Babcock has commenced construction of a new floating Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) system, designed to provide critical meteorological data for offshore wind farm developers. Thu, 23 May 2013 11:51:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32577/babcock-builds-innovative-floating-met-monitoring-system-for-offshore-wind-developers/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32576/tidal-lagoon-power-to-begin-seabed-investigation-works-on-site-in-swansea/ Geotechnical investigation work for the proposed tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay is about to begin as Tidal Lagoon Power starts the process of determining seabed conditions in the area. Thu, 23 May 2013 11:47:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32576/tidal-lagoon-power-to-begin-seabed-investigation-works-on-site-in-swansea/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32575/seia-says-multilateral-negotiations-key-to-resolving-china-trade-dispute/ Concern is growing within SEIA and in other quarters over the effects of the dispute on the global economy. Thu, 23 May 2013 11:40:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32575/seia-says-multilateral-negotiations-key-to-resolving-china-trade-dispute/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32560/wind-power-new-nacelle-mounted-lidar-wind-turbine-power-curve-measurement-procedure-announced/ Avent Lidar Technology has announced the public release of the first independently developed power curve measurement procedure for the new nacelle-mounted Lidars, following a three-year project. Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32560/wind-power-new-nacelle-mounted-lidar-wind-turbine-power-curve-measurement-procedure-announced/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32558/siemens-europe-can-save-45bn-by-optimising-renewable-energy-generation/ Siemens – which is hosting six Round Table discussions around the globe to discuss levers for optimising energy systems worldwide – says if regional characteristics were given higher priority when investments were made in renewable energy installations, Europe could save billions of Euros. The European energy system is inefficient to the point of damaging the continent's competitiveness, it adds. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:47:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32558/siemens-europe-can-save-45bn-by-optimising-renewable-energy-generation/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32505/sgurrenergy-elected-advisor-for-world-s-first-purpose-built-tidal-lagoon-power-plant/ The company will provide technical support and advice for the proposed £650mn lagoon power plant, to be based in Wales. Mon, 20 May 2013 13:46:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32505/sgurrenergy-elected-advisor-for-world-s-first-purpose-built-tidal-lagoon-power-plant/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32504/tocardo-and-climex-agree-to-sell-tidal-energy/ Dutch hydropower turbine manufacturer Tocardo Tidal Turbines and carbon credit trading platform Climex have agreed to sell energy generated by Tocardo’s turbines through Climex’s green energy trading platform. Mon, 20 May 2013 13:39:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32504/tocardo-and-climex-agree-to-sell-tidal-energy/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32466/res-completes-uk-lincolnshire-grange-wind-farm/ RES has completed a seven-turbine site in Lincolnshire which it says will generate electricity for more than 10,000 homes. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:49:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32466/res-completes-uk-lincolnshire-grange-wind-farm/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32463/wwea-100-countries-now-using-wind-power/ The 2012 report by the World Wind Energy Association shows 100 countries are using electricity generated by wind turbines, with Iceland recently becoming the 100th nation to deploy wind power. However, the market’s overall growth rate of 19.2 % is the lowest rate in more than a decade, despite an annual turnover of €60bn, according to the report. Thu, 16 May 2013 16:15:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32463/wwea-100-countries-now-using-wind-power/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32461/intersolar-europe-2013-t-v-rheinland-expands-quality-programme-for-solar-investors/ The provider of testing services for the solar industry, TÜV Rheinland, will be at Intersolar 2013 presenting new, practical testing services for investors, project developers, and installers of photovoltaic (PV) systems. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:39:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32461/intersolar-europe-2013-t-v-rheinland-expands-quality-programme-for-solar-investors/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32460/hager-launches-surge-protection-devices/ Hager has launched type 1 + 2 surge protection devices (SPDs) that are designed to optimise arc extinction for both direct lightning strikes and for type 2 8/20 waveforms. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32460/hager-launches-surge-protection-devices/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32448/largest-us-federal-wind-farm-to-be-built-by-siemens/ Siemens has been awarded a contract to construct the US's largest state-run wind farm. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:49:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32448/largest-us-federal-wind-farm-to-be-built-by-siemens/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32456/london-has-lowest-solar-panel-uptake-in-uk/ According to an analysis by environment & engineering consultancy WSP, London has ranked lowest in the UK for uptake of solar panels. Thu, 16 May 2013 13:29:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32456/london-has-lowest-solar-panel-uptake-in-uk/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32454/jcm-capital-seeks-partners-for-utility-scale-solar-pv-project-development-in-japan/ JCM Capital (JCM) has set up a company in Japan to invest in utility-scale ground based solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:55:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32454/jcm-capital-seeks-partners-for-utility-scale-solar-pv-project-development-in-japan/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32451/aid-project-in-liberia-trina-solar-donates-solar-panels-to-provide-school-with-electricity/ Trina Solar is providing solar panels to support a joint aid project in Liberia carried out by the charities Project for Liberia and Engineers Without Borders. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:15:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32451/aid-project-in-liberia-trina-solar-donates-solar-panels-to-provide-school-with-electricity/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32450/institution-of-engineering-and-technology-seeks-world-s-brightest-engineering-innovations/ The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has launched a worldwide search for the best engineering innovations via its awards programme – the IET Innovation Awards. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32450/institution-of-engineering-and-technology-seeks-world-s-brightest-engineering-innovations/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32440/upsolar-completes-1-5mw-pv-project-in-greece/ Upsolar has announced the completion of a 1.5MW solar electric system in Kozani, capital of the West Macedonia region in Greece. It marks the first installation in the region completed by Upsolar’s Project Development Department. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:26:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32440/upsolar-completes-1-5mw-pv-project-in-greece/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32439/canadian-solar-donates-pv-modules-to-power-orcalab-whale-research-centre/ Solar power company Canadian Solar has announced that its subsidiary Canadian Solar Solutions has donated solar modules to help power the off-grid, world-renowned OrcaLab Whale Research Centre (OrcaLab) on a remote island off the British Columbia coast. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:23:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32439/canadian-solar-donates-pv-modules-to-power-orcalab-whale-research-centre/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32436/greater-gabbard-offshore-winds-and-fluor-reach-settlement-in-turbine-foundation-quality-claim/ An agreement has been met between Greater Gabbard Offshore Winds Ltd (GGOWL) and Fluor Ltd on all of the outstanding claims relating to the construction of the Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm located off the coast of Suffolk, England. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32436/greater-gabbard-offshore-winds-and-fluor-reach-settlement-in-turbine-foundation-quality-claim/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32413/see-through-cells-have-improved-efficiency/ New Energy Technologies has developed a range of see-through solar cells for generating electricity on glass windows that have faster fabrication time, improved transparency, and increased power conversion efficiency. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:21:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32413/see-through-cells-have-improved-efficiency/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32410/swissinso-launches-coloured-glass-for-solar-panels/ SwissINSO Holding Inc has developed Kromatix, coloured glass designed to improve the aesthetics and overall effectiveness of integrated solar energy panels. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:16:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32410/swissinso-launches-coloured-glass-for-solar-panels/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32416/xcel-energy-expands-forecast-agreement/ Xcel Energy has expanded its agreement with the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) to develop renewable energy forecasting. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:34:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32416/xcel-energy-expands-forecast-agreement/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32395/online-map-of-uk-hydrogen-capabilities/ A collaborative British network has launched the first UK Hydrogen Capabilities Online Map. The map showcases the breadth of hydrogen infrastructure and associated activities, and will develop and grow as infrastructure and capability evolves. Tue, 14 May 2013 16:10:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32395/online-map-of-uk-hydrogen-capabilities/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32396/proinso-supplies-5mw-to-pv-solar-farm-in-india/ PV solar materials supplier Proinso has supplied 5MW to the first PV solar farm on the grid on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a Union Territory off the coast of Southern India. Tue, 14 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32396/proinso-supplies-5mw-to-pv-solar-farm-in-india/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32392/weltec-biopower-constructs-1-8mw-biogas-plant-in-finland/ The German biogas plant construction company is currently building the biogas plant in Jeppo, Finland in a joint project with its Finnish partner, Doranova. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:39:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32392/weltec-biopower-constructs-1-8mw-biogas-plant-in-finland/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32384/pv-modules-used-for-vermont-community/ PV specialist ReneSola Ltd has provided solar modules to be used in three community-scale solar power projects in Vermont. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:55:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32384/pv-modules-used-for-vermont-community/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32382/work-begins-on-largest-north-american-fuel-cell/ Dominion, one of the US’ largest energy companies, and FuelCell Energy Inc have begun construction of the largest fuel cell power project in North America. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:52:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32382/work-begins-on-largest-north-american-fuel-cell/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32381/res-portfolio-more-than-8-gigawatts/ The RES Group's global construction portfolio has exceeded 8 gigawatts (8,000 megawatts), with more than 6000 MW located in North America. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:45:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32381/res-portfolio-more-than-8-gigawatts/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32379/european-loan-for-nepalese-hydropower/ The European Investment Bank (EIB) has loaned the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal €55 million to build a hydropower plant in the Tanahu District. Tue, 14 May 2013 13:40:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32379/european-loan-for-nepalese-hydropower/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32378/south-korean-researchers-bring-polymer-solar-cells-closer-to-commercialisation/ Researchers have demonstrated high-performance polymer solar cells (PSCs) with a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 8.92% - the highest values reported to date for plasmonic PSCs using metal nanoparticles (NPs). Tue, 14 May 2013 13:14:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32378/south-korean-researchers-bring-polymer-solar-cells-closer-to-commercialisation/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32372/doe-launches-h2usa-public-private-partnership-to-deploy-hydrogen-infrastructure/ The US Department of Energy has launched H2USA, a new public-private partnership focused on advancing hydrogen infrastructure to support more transportation energy options for US consumers, including fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Tue, 14 May 2013 12:21:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32372/doe-launches-h2usa-public-private-partnership-to-deploy-hydrogen-infrastructure/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32371/iberdrola-completes-the-geotechnical-study-for-400mw-german-offshore-wind-farm-lands-south-africa-solar-pv-project-deal/ Spanish energy company Iberdrola has completed a geotechnical feasibility study for its Wikinger offshore wind project in German – a key milestone in the ongoing certification and planning process. Tue, 14 May 2013 10:59:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32371/iberdrola-completes-the-geotechnical-study-for-400mw-german-offshore-wind-farm-lands-south-africa-solar-pv-project-deal/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32415/solaria-corp-expands-into-china-solar-market/ Solaria Corporation has begun building power plants in China, in order to meet increasing demand for large-scale solar projects. Tue, 14 May 2013 10:25:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32415/solaria-corp-expands-into-china-solar-market/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32176/invenergy-to-test-out-ge-s-brilliant-wind-turbine-with-integrated-battery-storage/ The first order for GE’s new 2.5-120 brilliant wind turbines has been announced - Invenergy has ordered three units as part of an 86-turbine deal with GE for its Mills County, Texas, wind farm. Wed, 01 May 2013 13:50:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32176/invenergy-to-test-out-ge-s-brilliant-wind-turbine-with-integrated-battery-storage/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32164/hybrid-generator-cuts-off-grid-power-cost-and-emissions/ Firefly Solar, a solar-powered generators design and manufacture company, has launched its Cygnus Hybrid Power Generator (HPG). Wed, 01 May 2013 11:47:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32164/hybrid-generator-cuts-off-grid-power-cost-and-emissions/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32160/masdar-and-gib-form-investment-alliance/ The UK Green Investment Bank plc (GIB) and Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s state-backed renewable energy company, are signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to explore project investment opportunities in the UK’s clean energy sector. Wed, 01 May 2013 11:35:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32160/masdar-and-gib-form-investment-alliance/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32137/natural-power-secures-biotricity-biomass-contract-in-ireland/ International renewable energy consultancy Natural Power has been awarded its first biomass contract in Ireland. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:25:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32137/natural-power-secures-biotricity-biomass-contract-in-ireland/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32136/major-construction-work-starts-on-worlds-largest-solar-power-development/ The 579MW Antelope Valley Solar Projects – two projects co-located in Kern and Los Angeles counties in California – is being developed by SunPower and MidAmerican Solar, which owns the development. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32136/major-construction-work-starts-on-worlds-largest-solar-power-development/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32129/hamburg-and-husum-wind-fairs-reach-agreement/ From September 2014 they will jointly hold a wind fair in Hamburg once every two years, and in alternate years will also jointly hold Husum Wind. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:35:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32129/hamburg-and-husum-wind-fairs-reach-agreement/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32128/african-development-bank-approves-115-million-loan-for-turkana-wind-project-in-kenya/ The Lake Turkana Wind Power Project involves the construction and operation of a 300 MW wind farm. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:14:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32128/african-development-bank-approves-115-million-loan-for-turkana-wind-project-in-kenya/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32127/royal-dsm-opens-plant-to-make-anti-reflective-coating/ The coating will primarily be targeted at solar applications. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32127/royal-dsm-opens-plant-to-make-anti-reflective-coating/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32114/rec-powers-northern-thailand-s-largest-solar-power-plant-and-sets-up-local-office/ REC, a leading global provider of solar electricity solutions, has announced its first venture in Thailand. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32114/rec-powers-northern-thailand-s-largest-solar-power-plant-and-sets-up-local-office/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32112/us-energy-department-announces-projects-to-develop-advanced-drop-in-biofuels-for-military-jets-and-ships/ As part of the Obama Administration's all-of-the-above energy strategy, the Energy Department has announced nearly $18mn in four pilot-scale biorefineries in California, Iowa, and Washington that will test renewable biofuels as a domestic alternative to power cars, trucks, and planes that meet military specifications for jet fuel and shipboard diesel. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:34:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32112/us-energy-department-announces-projects-to-develop-advanced-drop-in-biofuels-for-military-jets-and-ships/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32111/uk-bre-national-solar-centre-opens-in-cornwall/ The BRE National Solar Centre (NSC) was officially opened by Energy Minister Greg Barker in St Austell last week transforming the UK solar industry into a global player. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:25:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32111/uk-bre-national-solar-centre-opens-in-cornwall/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32110/tesco-fuels-food-deliveries-with-green-bio-lng-from-gasrec/ The distribution division of the world’s third largest grocery retailer, Tesco, has committed a fleet of HGVs to fill up at facilities run by leading Bio-LNG supplier Gasrec. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:59:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32110/tesco-fuels-food-deliveries-with-green-bio-lng-from-gasrec/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32109/new-wave-and-tidal-knowledge-sharing-hub-launched/ The Crown Estate has launched a website to support industry collaboration in the emerging wave and tidal industry. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:46:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32109/new-wave-and-tidal-knowledge-sharing-hub-launched/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32107/power-yield-from-germanys-first-offshore-wind-farm-continues-positive-trend/ The annual yield of the alpha ventus offshore wind farm again exceeded expectations in 2012. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:27:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32107/power-yield-from-germanys-first-offshore-wind-farm-continues-positive-trend/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32105/consent-granted-for-north-selby-anaerobic-digestion-facility-in-yorkshire/ City of York Council in the UK has given the green light to Peel Environmental’s plans for an Anaerobic Digestion and Horticultural Glasshouse Facility on the former North Selby Mine site, New Road, Wheldrake in Yorkshire. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:10:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32105/consent-granted-for-north-selby-anaerobic-digestion-facility-in-yorkshire/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32101/wind-power-components-news-winergy-certification-skf-deal-with-nordex/ HybridDrive system certified while Nordex secures bearing supply Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:45:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32101/wind-power-components-news-winergy-certification-skf-deal-with-nordex/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32080/european-cooperation-in-north-sea-power-to-gas-platform-for-future-energy-storage-system/ A European consortium of 11 leading companies have established the North Sea Power to Gas Platform, to further develop the concept of Power-to-Gas (P2G) – the conversion of renewable electrical power into a gaseous energy carrier like hydrogen or methane. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:20:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32080/european-cooperation-in-north-sea-power-to-gas-platform-for-future-energy-storage-system/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32038/biowaste-to-energy-demonstration-project-gets-funding-in-us/ Chemergy’s HyBrTec technology will convert biosolids to hydrogen to generate electricity in a US$1.75 million project. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:58:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32038/biowaste-to-energy-demonstration-project-gets-funding-in-us/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32029/sunways-ag-banks-pull-the-plug-on-credit-line/ Against the background of the struggles of the PV industry, another German company hits the buffers, as banks exercise their "extraordinary termination rights" on Sunway's credit facilities. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:25:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32029/sunways-ag-banks-pull-the-plug-on-credit-line/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32028/uk-54m-smart-grid-study-partners-with-electric-vehicle-network/ The trials are anticipated to help manage the increasing numbers of low carbon cars plugging in to Britain’s electricity supply... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:16:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32028/uk-54m-smart-grid-study-partners-with-electric-vehicle-network/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32024/voith-will-supply-generators-and-turbines-for-hydropower-plant-in-angola/ With the project, Angola will double its installed capacity in hydropower. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32024/voith-will-supply-generators-and-turbines-for-hydropower-plant-in-angola/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32027/intersolar-north-america-to-spotlight-energy-storage-innovations/ The new segment will feature industry leaders, offer educational presentations on new technologies and discuss market trends... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32027/intersolar-north-america-to-spotlight-energy-storage-innovations/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32022/abb-to-buy-u-s-inverter-manufacturer-power-one-inc/ The deal is said to be worth around US$1 billion. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:46:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32022/abb-to-buy-u-s-inverter-manufacturer-power-one-inc/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32021/progress-towards-clean-energy-has-stalled-iea-says/ The rapid expansion of renewable technologies is one of the few bright spots in an otherwise bleak assessment of global progress towards low-carbon energy, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in an annual report to the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM)... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:37:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32021/progress-towards-clean-energy-has-stalled-iea-says/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32019/lockheed-martin-and-reignwood-group-to-develop-ocean-thermal-energy-conversion-power-plant/ The Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) pilot power plant will be placed off the coast of southern China. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:30:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32019/lockheed-martin-and-reignwood-group-to-develop-ocean-thermal-energy-conversion-power-plant/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32017/bnef-ge-and-vestas-neck-and-neck-in-2012/ Research by Bloomberg New Energy Finance shows that General Electric of the US and Vestas of Denmark were tied for pole position among turbine manufacturers in the world wind market in 2012 - a record year that saw 48.4GW of new capacity installed. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:20:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/32017/bnef-ge-and-vestas-neck-and-neck-in-2012/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31864/uk-consortium-delivers-enhanced-fuel-cell-systems-in-collaborative-project/ A collaborative project in the UK has demonstrated a more than 30 percent increase in the power density of an Intelligent Energy fuel cell system, as well as reliable cold-start performance at temperatures down to –20°C. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:14:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31864/uk-consortium-delivers-enhanced-fuel-cell-systems-in-collaborative-project/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31863/stop-press-critics-slam-eu-failure-to-fix-carbon-market/ 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. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:36:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31863/stop-press-critics-slam-eu-failure-to-fix-carbon-market/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31862/investment-in-clean-energy-suffers-setback/ According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, investment worldwide in the first quarter of 2013 was US$40.6bn, down 22% on a year earlier, due to a downturn in large wind and solar project financings. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:26:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31862/investment-in-clean-energy-suffers-setback/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31857/inverters-quality-is-the-future/ New sponsored download available: The quality of all system components and the inverter quality in particular play a crucial role for the longevity of large PV power plant projects... Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31857/inverters-quality-is-the-future/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31794/us-wind-grew-28-in-2012-awea/ Wind energy grew 28 percent in America last year, setting a new installation record and confirming its status as a mainstream energy source, according to the American Wind Energy Association. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:11:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31794/us-wind-grew-28-in-2012-awea/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31765/air-liquide-installs-first-fuel-cell-on-isolated-site-in-belgium/ Air Liquide recently started up the first hydrogen fuel cell system on a remote site in Belgium. This fuel cell solution is an alternative power supply for telecom antennas in isolated locations, or which are difficult to connect to the power grid, while also reducing CO2 emissions. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:21:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31765/air-liquide-installs-first-fuel-cell-on-isolated-site-in-belgium/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31740/new-blog-time-to-end-the-guilt-on-incentives-and-start-fighting/ The last month has brought another depressing piece of news: This time the potential demise of Suntech, a pioneer credited with helping scale up the PV industry, on the verge of bankruptcy... Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:29:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31740/new-blog-time-to-end-the-guilt-on-incentives-and-start-fighting/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31734/david-zhao-becomes-general-manager-of-the-switch-in-china/ Zhao’s leadership mandate includes implementing and applying The Switch’s flexible business model in China to optimise operations and grow its local customer base in the country. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:38:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31734/david-zhao-becomes-general-manager-of-the-switch-in-china/ http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31733/suzlon-group-crosses-1-gw-milestone-in-uk/ Suzlon Group’s UK subsidiary, REpower Systems SE, is only the third manufacturer in the UK to achieve the 1 GW watershed. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:25:00 GMT http://www.renewableenergyfocus.com/view/31733/suzlon-group-crosses-1-gw-milestone-in-uk/