Saturday, April 30, 2011
Top Trends in the Adoption of Electric Vehicles
A key take-away from this electric vehicles webinar recording is the myriad types of businesses that will flourish as a result of the migration to electric transportation, including clean power generation, "telematics" (information services), smart-grid components, and billing
Top Trends in the Adoption of Electric Vehicles
A key take-away from this electric vehicles webinar recording is the myriad types of businesses that will flourish as a result of the migration to electric transportation, including clean power generation, "telematics" (information services), smart-grid components, and billing
The Interview: Leadership Roundtable
James G.P. Dehlsen is a pioneering figure in wind power and renewable energy. In 1980, Dehlsen founded Zond Corp. and served as its CEO and Chairman of the Board. The company, which is now owned by GE, pioneered wind power technology and grew to become one of the largest global companies in wind turbine manufacturing, wind power project development and plant operation. He was honored with a leadership award at this year's
The Costs of Inaction
Despite what has been said in recent Congressional hearings and debates; despite the House vote to block the Environmental Protection Agency's climate regulations; and, despite what a handful of vocal skeptics are saying, climate change is real. It is happening. But, it is not just about changes in weather patterns. This phenomenon could cost the U.S. billions of dollars and thousands of jobs if we doing nothing to slow
Friday, April 29, 2011
Malaysia Adopts Sophisticated System of Feed-in Tariffs
Joining several other Asian countries, Malaysia's parliament has approved a sophisticated system of feed-in tariffs to develop its renewable energy
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Briefing Features City of Saint Paul and PG&E
On Thursday, May 12 AltaTerra Research will host the online briefing, "Solutions for Sustainable Cities: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Planning and Deployment." The briefing will feature speakers from the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota and Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Registration is complimentary for government
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Winds of Change: Challenges in an Ongoing Wind Boom in Texas
In regard to wind energy, Texas is the most important state in the U.S. and has been leading the American wind energy market with a cumulative installed wind energy capacity of 10,085 MW, which is more than twice the capacity of the next ranking state, Iowa (3,675
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Winds of Change: Challenges in an Ongoing Wind Boom in Texas
In regard to wind energy, Texas is the most important state in the U.S. and has been leading the American wind energy market with a cumulative installed wind energy capacity of 10,085 MW, which is more than twice the capacity of the next ranking state, Iowa (3,675
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
China's Wind Power Sector Expected To See Tremendous Growth
The nuclear accident triggered by the devastating earthquake in Japan has created new market opportunities for China's wind power sector. According to a statistical report released by the Chinese Wind Energy Association, mainland China added 18.9 GW of new wind power capacity in 2010, a year-over-year increase of 73.3 percent, bringing the country's installed wind power capacity up to 44.7 GW and catapulting the country to first place globally for the first time, ahead of the U.S., in terms of
Our Final Podcast. For Now.
We're sorry to announce that after five years of production, our Inside Renewable Energy podcast series will be coming to a close after this week's
Monday, April 25, 2011
Spain Seeks To Shore Up Battered Biofuels Industry
Spain has pledged to launch measures to help shore up the biofuels industry, which is being hit by huge imports of biodiesel from foreign
Renewables on the business agenda
David Appleyard, conference director at Renewable Energy World Europe (REWE) examines the transformation of renewables from niche interest to major driver in the global energy arena highlighting some of the key industry issues that will be addressed at this year's
Renewables on the business agenda
David Appleyard, conference director at Renewable Energy World Europe (REWE) examines the transformation of renewables from niche interest to major driver in the global energy arena highlighting some of the key industry issues that will be addressed at this year's
Renewables on the business agenda
David Appleyard, conference director at Renewable Energy World Europe (REWE) examines the transformation of renewables from niche interest to major driver in the global energy arena highlighting some of the key industry issues that will be addressed at this year's
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Altman Amendments offer 2nd chance at creating competition within energy bill.
In current form, SB 2078 effectively cripples the state's existing net-metering program, while simultaneously providing a market for renewable energy that only utility companies can participate in, and shutting the door on independent production of renewable
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Top Performing Clean Energy Funds in 2010
When Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) released their clean energy league tables for 2010, the top of the list was my favorite exchange traded fund (ETF), the Powershares Cleantech Portfolio ETF (AMEX: PZD), with an annual return of 7.6%. Second place
was the Winslow Green Growth (WGGFX) mutual fund (7.4% return), which is one of what I consider to be the three best clean energy mutual
was the Winslow Green Growth (WGGFX) mutual fund (7.4% return), which is one of what I consider to be the three best clean energy mutual
Top Performing Clean Energy Funds in 2010
When Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) released their clean energy league tables for 2010, the top of the list was my favorite exchange traded fund (ETF), the Powershares Cleantech Portfolio ETF (AMEX: PZD), with an annual return of 7.6%. Second place
was the Winslow Green Growth (WGGFX) mutual fund (7.4% return), which is one of what I consider to be the three best clean energy mutual
was the Winslow Green Growth (WGGFX) mutual fund (7.4% return), which is one of what I consider to be the three best clean energy mutual
NAES AWARDED EXPORT ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATE
The Director General of the U.S. Commercial Services awards the Export Achievement Certificate to recognize small and medium-sized enterprises that have successfully entered the international marketplace for the first time, or that have successfully entered a new market. U.S. Commercial Services offices in the U.S. and globally support export endeavors of private companies and organizations committed to exporting goods and services with standard programs and customized
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Climate Risk: Yet Another Reason to Choose Renewable Energy
Recent events in Japan have brought new attention to how national energy systems are vulnerable to natural disasters. But, one risk has largely flown under the radar: climate change. Considerable scientific research has looked at how our energy choices are threatening the climate, but much less attention has been paid to the other side of the
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
German Wind Energy Association publishes Wind Energy Market Overview for 2010/2011
The German Wind Energy Association (BWE) has published its magazine Wind Energy Market 2010/2011, a comprehensive overview of the international wind energy
German Wind Energy Association publishes Wind Energy Market Overview for 2010/2011
The German wind energy Association (BWE) has published its magazine wind energy Market 2010/2011, a comprehensive overview of the international wind energy
Canadian Renewable Energy Market Overview
Renewable energy's fortunes in Canada lean heavily on government support, making 2011 a particularly crucial year in places like British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario where political leadership changes are underway and elections are
Announcing TIREC 2011 - The 3rd annual Turkish International Renewable Energy Congress
The 3rd annual Turkish International Renewable Energy Congress will once again be the must-attend event in the region, bringing together major players in geothermal, solar and wind with government ministers and
Monday, April 18, 2011
Announcing TIREC 2011 - The 3rd annual Turkish International Renewable Energy Congress
The 3rd annual Turkish International Renewable Energy Congress will once again be the must-attend event in the region, bringing together major players in geothermal, solar and wind with government ministers and
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
No Grid, No Gain: Untangling the Transmission Tie-up
Great strides have been made in enacting state renewable energy standards (RES) in the United States, which significantly affect the urgency of developing new renewable energy facilities. Also called Renewable Portfolio Standards and Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards, over 30 states have adopted RES mandates. These initiatives are paving a path toward a more economically and environmentally sustainable and secure energy future for
Spanish Wind Generated More Power Than German Wind in 2010
Spain's wind energy industry is happily spreading some good news to detract from a troublesome slowdown in the sector and uncertainty over future regulation: The country beat Germany to become Europe's leading producer of wind energy last
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Solectria Renewables to Deliver 5.3MW of SMARTGRID Inverters to Tecta Solar
Lawrence, MA – April 14, 2011 – Solectria Renewables, LLC, the leading U.S. PV inverter manufacturer, announced today that it has been selected by Tecta solar of Billerica, MA to supply four locations in Massachusetts with SMARTGRID Inverters (SGI Series Inverters). The four rooftop systems will amount to 5.3 megawatts
Plasma Nanoscience Needed for Green Energy Revolution
A step change in research relating to plasma nanoscience is needed for the world to overcome the challenge of sufficient energy creation and storage, says a leading scientist from CSIRO Materials Science and Engineering and the University of Sydney,
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Editor's Letter: After Japan
In the first moments after the earthquake, it appears that reactors across Japan successfully saw control rods inserted into their cores. Here the technology worked well. It was after the reactors came offline that systems began to
Q1 Wind Speeds Substantially Higher than Normal in Western U.S.
3TIER®, a global leader in renewable energy information services, today released a wind performance map for the first quarter of 2011. The map illustrates that wind speeds were above their seasonal averages for large areas across the western US. The rest of the country experienced slightly below average wind speeds, including a majority of Texas, the Midwest, and the
Editor's Letter: After Japan
In the first moments after the earthquake, it appears that reactors across Japan successfully saw control rods inserted into their cores. Here the technology worked well. It was after the reactors came offline that systems began to
Editor's Letter: After Japan
In the first moments after the earthquake, it appears that reactors across Japan successfully saw control rods inserted into their cores. Here the technology worked well. It was after the reactors came offline that systems began to
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Industry Leaders: SunShot's $1 per Watt Goal Feasible
Rapid growth in solar photovoltaics fueled a space race that has brought installation costs within sight of $1 per watt for large projects and closer to competing with fossil
Industry Leaders: SunShot's $1 per Watt Goal Feasible
Rapid growth in solar photovoltaics fueled a space race that has brought installation costs within sight of $1 per watt for large projects and closer to competing with fossil
Friday, April 8, 2011
KYOCERA Supplies Approx. 1MW of Solar Modules for "Eco Shopping Mall" in Japan
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/4/8/1786-kyocera-supplies-approx-1mw-of-solar-modules-for-eco-shopping-mall-in-japan.jpg" /> Kyocera Corporation (President: Tetsuo Kuba) today announced that 960-kilowatts (kW) of its solar modules (roughly 4,300 units) have been installed on the roof of the recently opened AEON Itami-Koya shopping center (operated by AEON
When Did Progress Become a Partisan Issue?
Political debate over the direction of United States energy and technology policy is obviously nothing new. But in recent weeks, two news items jumped out for me from the usual political
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Renewable Energy Provided 11% of Domestic Energy Production in 2010
According to the most recent issue of the "Monthly Energy Review" by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), nuclear power and renewable energy sources are now neck-in-neck with nuclear power's share of domestic energy production dropping while that from renewable sources growing
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Evance and Endurance Team Up for Winning Expansion In Europe
Evance Wind Turbines and Endurance Wind Power announced a new partnership today that will see Endurance's E-3120 50kW wind turbine available through Evance's distribution
Schneider Electric launches new 1000 VDC disconnect switch for the solar market
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/4/5/1165-schneider-electric-launches-new-1000-vdc-disconnect-switch-for-the-solar-market.jpg" /> Schneider Electric has launched the Square D 1000 VDC disconnect switch, the first enclosed heavy-duty 1000 VDC solar disconnect on the market. The easy-to install switch functions as a local disconnect for a string of Photovoltaic
Monday, April 4, 2011
Global Renewable Energy Community gears up for Ontario Feed-in Tariff Forum
With just two weeks to go, time is now running out to secure a spot at the upcoming
Ontario Feed-in Tariff Supply Chain Forum, taking place April 19-20 in Toronto (www.ontariofitsupplychain.com). This industry critical event is bringing together global wind and solar industry players to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the FIT program and the future of renewable energy in
Ontario Feed-in Tariff Supply Chain Forum, taking place April 19-20 in Toronto (www.ontariofitsupplychain.com). This industry critical event is bringing together global wind and solar industry players to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the FIT program and the future of renewable energy in
Competitive market amendment offers reasonable balance for all types of renewable energy production in Florida.
Today in the Communication, Energy & Public Utilities Committee of the Florida Senate, Senator Thad Altman will be introducing a competitive market amendment allowing independently built renewable energy systems to compete to sell electricity to the grid. The amendment will be heard in relation to Senate Bill 2078, which allows utility companies to raise their rates by 2% and then use those funds to self-build, own and operate renewable energy facilities. The amendment would allow the
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Competitive market amendment offers reasonable balance for all types of renewable energy production in Florida.
Today in the Communication, Energy & Public Utilities Committee of the Florida Senate, Senator Thad Altman will be introducing a competitive market amendment allowing independently built renewable energy systems to compete to sell electricity to the grid. The amendment will be heard in relation to Senate Bill 2078, which allows utility companies to raise their rates by 2% and then use those funds to self-build, own and operate renewable energy facilities. The amendment would allow the
Competitive market amendment offers reasonable balance for all types of renewable energy production in Florida.
Today in the Communication, Energy & Public Utilities Committee of the Florida Senate, Senator Thad Altman will be introducing a competitive market amendment allowing independently built renewable energy systems to compete to sell electricity to the grid. The amendment will be heard in relation to Senate Bill 2078, which allows utility companies to raise their rates by 2% and then use those funds to self-build, own and operate renewable energy facilities. The amendment would allow the
Saturday, April 2, 2011
The 7th South East European Congress and Exhibition on EE & RES starts on Wednesday 13th April
The South East European Congress and Exhibition on EE & RES is an unique business event for the Region of the Balkans, which acts as a platform for new contacts and latest information in the sector. Becoming part of it, you'll be able to find new supplier and expand your business.
Over 200 exhibitors from 24 countries will present innovative technologies and services.
Read about everything interesting that will happen during the three days in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Via Expo team expects
Over 200 exhibitors from 24 countries will present innovative technologies and services.
Read about everything interesting that will happen during the three days in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Via Expo team expects
The 7th South East European Congress and Exhibition on EE & RES starts on Wednesday 13th April
The South East European Congress and Exhibition on EE & RES is an unique business event for the Region of the Balkans, which acts as a platform for new contacts and latest information in the sector. Becoming part of it, you'll be able to find new supplier and expand your business.
Over 200 exhibitors from 24 countries will present innovative technologies and services.
Read about everything interesting that will happen during the three days in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Via Expo team expects
Over 200 exhibitors from 24 countries will present innovative technologies and services.
Read about everything interesting that will happen during the three days in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Via Expo team expects
The 7th South East European Congress and Exhibition on EE & RES starts on Wednesday 13th April
The South East European Congress and Exhibition on EE & RES is an unique business event for the Region of the Balkans, which acts as a platform for new contacts and latest information in the sector. Becoming part of it, you'll be able to find new supplier and expand your business.
Over 200 exhibitors from 24 countries will present innovative technologies and services.
Read about everything interesting that will happen during the three days in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Via Expo team expects
Over 200 exhibitors from 24 countries will present innovative technologies and services.
Read about everything interesting that will happen during the three days in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Via Expo team expects
The 7th South East European Congress and Exhibition on EE & RES starts on Wednesday 13th April
The South East European Congress and Exhibition on EE & RES is an unique business event for the Region of the Balkans, which acts as a platform for new contacts and latest information in the sector. Becoming part of it, you'll be able to find new supplier and expand your business.
Over 200 exhibitors from 24 countries will present innovative technologies and services.
Read about everything interesting that will happen during the three days in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Via Expo team expects
Over 200 exhibitors from 24 countries will present innovative technologies and services.
Read about everything interesting that will happen during the three days in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Via Expo team expects
Friday, April 1, 2011
U.S. Geothermal Industry Expands with New Capital, Government Support
Geothermal energy production could triple over the next few years, expanding its reach from nine to 15 states, according to a report released this week by the Geothermal Energy Association
Nordex To Double US Revenues in 2011
German wind power manufacturer Nordex expects to double its U.S. revenues by selling at least 100 MW of additional wind-turbine capacity this year, a company spokesman has
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