Monday, February 28, 2011
Transmission Infrastructure and Collaboration
The most important renewable energy development in Nevada at this time has nothing to do with generating power. There is no underground steam or sunshine involved. No wind to harness. It's just 235 miles of cable stretching down the eastern third of our great
DNI satellite data truth? - How to handle the difference in values derived from different satellite data providers?
Technical Top Tip courtesy of solar Resource Assessment
When it comes to CSP project evaluation, one of the biggest uncertainty factors for the performance is the available Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) at the
When it comes to CSP project evaluation, one of the biggest uncertainty factors for the performance is the available Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) at the
Friday, February 25, 2011
Florida Renewable Energy Tour finishes in Orlando on Saturday
The 2011 Florida Renewable Energy Tour has visited 9 cities so far in Florida, featuring daytime visits to solar and renewable energy facilities and evening Town Halls with local and state
IKEA Invests in Wind Power Project
Sweden's IKEA, famous for its easy-to-assemble furniture products, now plans to build its own dedicated wind power
Schneider Electric presents solar solutions at the Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo
Schneider Electric Renewable Energies Business is showcasing solar solutions at the Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America from March 8-10 in Tampa, Florida at Booth
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Investors Need to Account for Resource Scarcity
The 2008 financial crisis stemmed from the false assumption that housing prices would always go up. It took a simple look at the underlying shoddy mortgages to realize how delusional that assumption was. But only a handful of investors saw the scope of the problem before it got too big to
Investors Need to Account for Resource Scarcity
The 2008 financial crisis stemmed from the false assumption that housing prices would always go up. It took a simple look at the underlying shoddy mortgages to realize how delusional that assumption was. But only a handful of investors saw the scope of the problem before it got too big to
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Ontario Closes the Door to Offshore Wind Farms…Again
When the Province of Ontario put a moratorium on offshore wind farms in the Great Lakes in November 2006, the Ministry of Natural Resources, responsible for releasing Crown Land to renewable energy development, attributed the decision to a lack of information about the technology and its potential environmental
Unirac Selected by Westwood Professional Services for 600kW Minneapolis Convention Center Solar Project
Unirac, Inc., North America's leading provider of infrastructure for solar power systems, today announced that it was selected by Westwood Professional Services (Westwood) to supply an ISYS Roof Mount (IRM) custom racking solution for the recently completed 600kw solar array atop the Minneapolis Convention Center. The array consists of 2,613 PV modules that produce approximately 750 MWh of electricity per year. This system is one of the largest PV solar installations in the upper Midwest as
Monday, February 21, 2011
Report: CA Utilities Signing Expensive Clean Power Contracts
It's no secret that renewable electricity in general is more expensive than power from fossil fuels. But how much more expensive? A California report shows that the state's utilities have signed contracts that will cost them over $6 billion more than they would otherwise pay for electricity from natural gas power
Solar Inverter Step-Up Transformers Need a New Design Approach
Large-scale wind farms are becoming a common sight in the 21st century global economy. Solar conversion systems, while lagging behind the established "green" technologies, are gaining acceptance in the emerging renewable energy marketplace, most frequently used in large-scale installations are photovoltaic (PV)
Hydro's Untapped Potential
Canada is already the world's second-largest hydropower producer behind China. But Canada is bent on producing more, driven by its potential for hydropower generation and demands for more clean energy in the
Hydro's Untapped Potential
Canada is already the world's second-largest hydropower producer behind China. But Canada is bent on producing more, driven by its potential for hydropower generation and demands for more clean energy in the
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Why a Best-Selling Energy Author Is Giving Away His Book for Free
When Renewable Energy – Facts and Fantasies was published in 2010, it skyrocketed to the top of Amazon.com's charts in both the "energy" and "engineering" categories – a clear hit as a #1 best-seller. Now, just a couple of months later, author Craig Shields is offering an electronic copy of the book -- to anyone -- for free.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Solar Solar and Energy Storage: A Perfect Match
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/2/18/1332-solar-solar-and-energy-storage-a-perfect-match.jpg" /> Advancements in grid technologies as well as the quest for cleaner, longer-lasting alternatives to fossil fuels are driving the implementation of the smart grid. In fact, with renewables and the electrical grid, the ongoing challenge of balancing intermittent
Solar Solar and Energy Storage: A Perfect Match
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/2/18/1332-solar-solar-and-energy-storage-a-perfect-match.jpg" /> Advancements in grid technologies as well as the quest for cleaner, longer-lasting alternatives to fossil fuels are driving the implementation of the smart grid. In fact, with renewables and the electrical grid, the ongoing challenge of balancing intermittent
CA Biomass Plants Fined for Air Violations
A pair of biomass power plants touted for the clean energy they would provide California's Central Valley will pay some hefty fines for polluting the region's air, regulators said this
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Why Community Wind Should Be Part of a Utility's Portfolio
The production tax credit for renewable energy is set to expire at the end of 2012, which means that to take advantage of the incentive a project has to be "commercially operable" by that time. Since it can take two years or longer for a wind farm to be up and running, utilities that don't already have a project in development should be thinking about initiating one, and fast. But in their rush, utilities should not overlook the additional benefits in speed and local good will that can be
Why Community Wind Should Be Part of a Utility's Portfolio
The production tax credit for renewable energy is set to expire at the end of 2012, which means that to take advantage of the incentive a project has to be "commercially operable" by that time. Since it can take two years or longer for a wind farm to be up and running, utilities that don't already have a project in development should be thinking about initiating one, and fast. But in their rush, utilities should not overlook the additional benefits in speed and local good will that can be
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Why this conference is important
The 4th National Clean Energy Workforce Education Conference will be held in Saratoga Springs, New York from March 8-10, 2011. If you are involved with training the clean energy workforce or planning to, this is an event you don't want to
Solar Stocks in 2011
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/2/15/1332-solar-stocks-in-2011.jpg" /> Take a look below for an overall summary and table that offers a current snapshot of the "technical picture" of my selected solar stocks. I plan to update this series weekly and/or whenever there are any significant
Natural Power assist the Shetland Islands to map their marine renewable resources
Natural Power's marine renewables team have been working with Shetland Islands Council over the past 12 months to map their marine renewable resources as a follow on to the Council's successful Marine Spatial Planning exercise and are looking forward to publishing the results in the spring of
Texans to Celebrate Their Vast Renewable Energy Resources During Texas Energy Independence Week
At Texas Energy Independence Week professors from five leading Texas universities speak on renewable energy policy and technology research in the first of two forums at the Texas State Capitol Building. At the second forum corporate and governmental leaders discuss the relationship of natural gas and renewables and make a case for a robust role for renewable energy in Texas' energy
Sunday, February 13, 2011
The Renewable IPO, Part 1: the Good, Bad and Ugly
2010 proved to be a much better year for the initial public offering and renewable energy companies, perhaps surprisingly, saw their share of activity. In 2010 there were more than double the number of initial public offerings than in 2009, and we also saw a significant increase in secondary offerings as
The Renewable IPO, Part 1: the Good, Bad and Ugly
2010 proved to be a much better year for the initial public offering and renewable energy companies, perhaps surprisingly, saw their share of activity. In 2010 there were more than double the number of initial public offerings than in 2009, and we also saw a significant increase in secondary offerings as
Solar Summit Partner News
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/2/13/10587-solar-summit-partner-news.jpg" /> SEMI PV Group to participate at 3rd annual solar Leadership
Solar Summit Partner News
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/2/13/10587-solar-summit-partner-news.jpg" /> SEMI PV Group to participate at 3rd annual solar Leadership
Friday, February 11, 2011
US Government Cutting Energy Innovation in the Name of Jobs and Growth
Once again, it looks like progress towards energy efficiency and clean energy development is about to come up against a brick wall. This time that wall is 'protecting against run-away discretionary spending and helping our economy grow and our businesses create jobs.' At least that's what we're
US Government Cutting Energy Innovation in the Name of Jobs and Growth
Once again, it looks like progress towards energy efficiency and clean energy development is about to come up against a brick wall. This time that wall is 'protecting against run-away discretionary spending and helping our economy grow and our businesses create jobs.' At least that's what we're
Oversupply Causes Drop in Wind Turbine Prices
Wind energy, it appears, has never been so competitive. Prices for wind turbines last year dropped below €1 million ($1.36 million) per megawatt for the first time since 2005, due largely to over-capacity, greater manufacturing efficiency and increased scale, according to the market researcher Bloomberg New Energy
Early Bird Registration is online now till 13th March!
The forums will put you in touch with 500 international and regional experts during the three days of business and networking. More than 200 leading manufacturers and service providers from Austria, China, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Sweden, and the Balkans will be at the parallel
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
La Niña Significantly Influences Wind Speeds in Q4 2010
3TIER®, a global leader in renewable energy information services, today released a wind performance map for the fourth quarter of 2010. The map illustrates that wind speeds were above their seasonal average for large areas across the US. This increase is largely due to the La Niña phenomena, and closely matches the wind anomaly forecast 3TIER released in early
How to Get a (Hopefully Clean) Energy Job
Want to break into the clean energy industry? Become an engineer and work for a
Government unveils voluntary guidelines to avoid bird deaths at wind farms
Government unveils voluntary guidelines to avoid bird deaths at wind farms
By FREDERIC J. FROMMER , Associated Press
Last update: February 8, 2011 - 7:25 PM
WASHINGTON - The Fish and Wildlife Service Tuesday proposed voluntary guidelines for onshore wind energy developers to avoid bird deaths and other harm to wildlife as part of the Obama administration's big push for renewable and clean energy.
Bird advocates who had lobbied for mandatory standards
By FREDERIC J. FROMMER , Associated Press
Last update: February 8, 2011 - 7:25 PM
WASHINGTON - The Fish and Wildlife Service Tuesday proposed voluntary guidelines for onshore wind energy developers to avoid bird deaths and other harm to wildlife as part of the Obama administration's big push for renewable and clean energy.
Bird advocates who had lobbied for mandatory standards
DOE Taps Oil and Gas Expertise for Low-temp Geothermal Development
Federal researchers hope to bridge the gap between fossil fuels and renewable energy by tapping into vast amounts of low-temperature geothermal resources in America's oil and gas
Natural Power set eyes on Argentina and announce agreement with Nowa
International renewable energy consultancy Natural Power has announced today the signing of a teaming agreement with Argentinean renewables company Nowa Energías SA. The agreement enables Nowa to promote Natural Power's products and services exclusively in the Argentinean renewables market for the next twelve
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Why Less is More: How Thin-film Manufacturing is Finding Momentum
A new generation of thin-film silicon technology is regaining cost and performance leadership with key innovations helping to drive down cost and increase energy output and reliability to make solar power
Monday, February 7, 2011
Spain and Portugal Lead the Way on Renewable Energy Transformation
Rapid energy transformation at the national level is possible. Transformation is also necessary if we are to mitigate the impacts of climate change and peak oil. The kind of transformation we need in the U.S. has been demonstrated vividly by an increasing number of nations shifting rapidly to a renewable energy economy. Spain and Portugal are currently the most powerful examples of this
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Where next for the supergrid?
Transmission is the talk of the town right now with various plans under discussion that could see a radical transformation of Europe’s electricity transmission system. These moves are being prompted by the realisation that if Europe is to meet its 2020 targets to increase its share of renewable energy to 20% of the total, a major contribution will have to come from renewable energy generated electricity. While this strategy certainly presents a number of significant challenges, with
Where next for the supergrid?
Transmission is the talk of the town right now with various plans under discussion that could see a radical transformation of Europe’s electricity transmission system. These moves are being prompted by the realisation that if Europe is to meet its 2020 targets to increase its share of renewable energy to 20% of the total, a major contribution will have to come from renewable energy generated electricity. While this strategy certainly presents a number of significant challenges, with
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Friday, February 4, 2011
NABCEP Revises Eligibility Criteria for Small Wind Installer
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is pleased to release revised eligibility criteria for their Small Wind Installer Certification. The revised criteria will become effective immediately. Candidates wishing to apply for the September 2011 administration of the Small Wind Installer Certification Exam will use the revised criteria, which allows for a wider range of wind practitioners to take the exam and achieve the
Evan Smith is Featured Speaker at TREIA Policy Luncheon
Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association celebrates Texas Energy Independence Week in February with events in Austin. One of those events is the Policy Luncheon with keynote speaker Evan Smith, CEO at the Texas
NAES Corporation Welcomes Two New Vice Presidents
NAES Corporation, a broad-based provider of services to the energy industry, announces the addition of two vice presidents to the NAES Engineering & Construction Group. Butch Kimbrell has joined NAES as Vice President of Construction, and Bob DeNeve has joined NAES as Vice President of Business
Taiwan Increases Offshore Wind Tariff 30 Percent
DigiTimes reports that new feed-in tariffs posted by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs have increased offshore wind tariffs by more than
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Second Wind pledges to support President Obama's clean energy goal with continued growth in 2011
Following President Barack Obama's State of the Union address last week, Second Wind reaffirmed its commitment to make wind a primary source of clean, renewable energy to help solve the nation's environmental, economic and security
My Solar Power System that Powers My Home COMPLETELY Renewable
Earth 4 Energy
Earth4Energy
The Overview:
Most of our neighbors have been telling us about using solar energy as a source of electricity. I am an advocate of anything that has to do with helping the environment. But the problem with all these "save the Earth" alternatives, they cost you an outrageous amount of money. Having solar panels installed can cost you more than $20,000 to get from a retailer. Our neighbors and a lot of people have actually recommended having DIY
Earth4Energy
The Overview:
Most of our neighbors have been telling us about using solar energy as a source of electricity. I am an advocate of anything that has to do with helping the environment. But the problem with all these "save the Earth" alternatives, they cost you an outrageous amount of money. Having solar panels installed can cost you more than $20,000 to get from a retailer. Our neighbors and a lot of people have actually recommended having DIY
My Solar Power System that Powers My Home COMPLETELY Renewable
Earth 4 Energy
Earth4Energy
The Overview:
Most of our neighbors have been telling us about using solar energy as a source of electricity. I am an advocate of anything that has to do with helping the environment. But the problem with all these "save the Earth" alternatives, they cost you an outrageous amount of money. Having solar panels installed can cost you more than $20,000 to get from a retailer. Our neighbors and a lot of people have actually recommended having DIY
Earth4Energy
The Overview:
Most of our neighbors have been telling us about using solar energy as a source of electricity. I am an advocate of anything that has to do with helping the environment. But the problem with all these "save the Earth" alternatives, they cost you an outrageous amount of money. Having solar panels installed can cost you more than $20,000 to get from a retailer. Our neighbors and a lot of people have actually recommended having DIY
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Pecan Street Project Goes Live
Pecan Street Project Inc. has completed systems installation and has gone live with the first phase of its smart grid demonstration project in Austin's Mueller
FERC, DOE and SolarReserve weigh in on issues affecting the solar industry
With only a few weeks remaining until IntertechPira's 3rd annual Concentrating solar Thermal Power conference, FERC, DOE and solarReserve representatives provided insights into their presentations and the future of the concentrated solar industry. Concentrating solar Thermal Power 2011 will be held February 23-25 at the FireSky Resort in Scottsdale, AZ, US and will address opportunities and challenges for large scale solar electric generation through concentrated solar power thermal (CST)
EE & RES Project Financing in South East Europe
Sofia, Bulgaria will host the 7th South East European Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Congress & Exhibition on 13-15 April
EE & RES Project Financing in South East Europe
Sofia, Bulgaria will host the 7th South East European Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Congress & Exhibition on 13-15 April
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