Thursday, June 30, 2011
The PV Module Supply Glut
PV module prices have dropped 70% since 2008, when the financial crisis sent demand tumbling, with Chinese multicrystalline silicon module prices currently as low as $1.49 per watt, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance's (BNEF) solar Spot Survey. In part, this was an example of "the Bubble giveth, and the Bubble taketh away." For the three to four years ending in 2008, the long-term downtrend of PV prices, which had been driven by the learning curve and imporving technology, stalled due
Offshore Wind Costs to Fall 15 Percent by 2022
Based on an assumed installed capacity of 30 GW of offshore wind by 2022, and using in-depth studies by consultancy group BVG of more than 67 projects, the report shows how under the most favorable conditions, energy costs could fall to £0.10/kWh by 2022, although a cost of nearer £0.12/kWh is more likely. This will be despite future offshore wind farms being built ever farther from shore and in deeper waters. Looking to the future, it seems likely that costs will continue to follow in the
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
RenewableEnergyWorld Headed to Intersolar in July
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RenewableEnergyWorld is excited to announce that we are returning to Intersolar North America this year from July 12-14 in San Francisco, Calif. Industry leaders and experts are scheduled to meet and discuss hot topics in the industry today.
The show is
RenewableEnergyWorld is excited to announce that we are returning to Intersolar North America this year from July 12-14 in San Francisco, Calif. Industry leaders and experts are scheduled to meet and discuss hot topics in the industry today.
The show is
RenewableEnergyWorld Headed to Intersolar in July
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/6/29/1332-renewableenergyworld-is-headed-to-intersolar.jpg" />
RenewableEnergyWorld is excited to announce that we are returning to Intersolar North America this year from July 12-14 in San Francisco, Calif. Industry leaders and experts are scheduled to meet and discuss hot topics in the industry today.
The show is
RenewableEnergyWorld is excited to announce that we are returning to Intersolar North America this year from July 12-14 in San Francisco, Calif. Industry leaders and experts are scheduled to meet and discuss hot topics in the industry today.
The show is
Consumer Study, Corporate Index Point to Need for Transparency
You're in the grocery store and you are deciding between two products. They're the same price, but only one was made with clean energy. For most consumers, that's a pretty easy decision. It's also a scenario that doesn't quite exist -- at least not
altE, Solar Panel Distributor, Makes Products More Accessible to Solar Installers in New England
altE, a leading distributor of solar panel and solar power products, has recently completed the transition from a third party to an in-house warehouse facility located at the company's headquarters in Hudson, MA. This move, enables more direct, quality service given to all of altE's solar installer and do-it-yourself customers throughout the USA, but especially those located in the New England
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Renewable Integration: Solving the Volatility of a Smart Grid
With Storage Week 2011 just around the corner, I thought it would be appropriate to discuss the challenges of renewable integration and provide some insight on the opportunities currently on the
Philip Ackerman-Leist to Be Keynote Speaker at SolWest Fair
solar energy, wind power, sustainable living and traditional skills are featured at SolWest Fair July 29-31 in John Day, Oregon. Keynote speaker Philip Ackerman-Leist is an off-grid homesteader, farmer, and college professor in Vermont. His family lives with photovoltaics, solar thermal hot water, and a small wind turbine. He is experimenting with extended grazing and dairy products with his grass-fed herd of American Milking Devon cattle. Philip's background includes farming, carpentry,
Monday, June 27, 2011
Wind Energy Update: European and Asian wind turbine OEMs commit to collaborate on competing component sourcing strategies
As manufacturers try to balance in-house manufacturing and outsourcing supply, shortages in previous years have forced OEM's to pay closer attention to their relationships with component
Friday, June 24, 2011
Alamo City Sees Future in 'New Energy Economy'
In the country's seventh largest city, political leaders are betting that green energy and smart grid technology will stimulate economic growth for decades to
On-Site Visits by a Field Technician Are Included With Every Solar FlexRack Purchase
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos/solar-flexrack.jpg" /> YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO — It's a given that no photovoltaic rack mounting hardware can be installed more quickly, easily and with fewer workers than the solar
Alamo City sees Future in 'New Energy Economy'
In the country's seventh largest city, political leaders are betting that green energy and smart grid technology will stimulate economic growth for decades to
Stoel Rives Earns Praise and National Recognition from Chambers USA
Stoel Rives LLP, a U.S. business law firm, announced that it received high praise in the annual survey of the U.S. legal market by independent researcher Chambers and
Thursday, June 23, 2011
For Renewable Progress, We Need to Stop Fighting About Light Bulbs
Who would have thought that a debate about light bulbs could be such an eye opener? But this is exactly what former Governor Edward G. Rendell used to describe the state of politics yesterday at the 2011 Renewable Energy Finance Forum (REFF) in New York City. During his keynote address, Rendell voiced his frustration about the current politics in Washington by depicting the GOP resistance about transitioning away from incandescent lightbulbs. “We're diddling around on BS while the rest
Southwest Windpower Personal Wind Systems Available for Purchase at Select Home Depot® Locations
Southwest Windpower, the world's leading manufacturer of personal wind generators, is pleased to announce the Skystream install program, making the award winning Skystream 3.7® wind turbine available for purchase at select Home Depot® stores throughout the United States. This program will allow consumers access to Southwest Windpower's groundbreaking small wind system while helping reduce their energy bills and impact on the
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Renewable Energy Experts from Across the Globe to Gather in Halifax
On September 21-22, renewable energy experts from across the globe will gather in Halifax for the Nova Scotia Feed-in Tariff Forum to discuss exciting new market opportunities opening up under Nova Scotia's Renewable Electricity Plan. The province is aiming to be a leader in renewable energy by committing to generate 25% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2015 from a current level of
Renewable Energy Experts from Across the Globe to Gather in Halifax
On September 21-22, renewable energy experts from across the globe will gather in Halifax for the Nova Scotia Feed-in Tariff Forum to discuss exciting new market opportunities opening up under Nova Scotia's Renewable Electricity Plan. The province is aiming to be a leader in renewable energy by committing to generate 25% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2015 from a current level of
Monday, June 20, 2011
Investors Sweet on Second-Gen Biofuel IPOs But a Few Caveats Remain
Second-generation biofuel IPOs are all the rage this year with recent deals pricing well above initial expectations and a growing number of companies expected to tap the capital markets in coming months. But analysts caution some of these companies will have a hard time wooing investor interest unless they become more transparent about their accounts and future path to
El Salvador to Pour $500 Million into Renewables
El Salvador's Comision Ejecutiva Hidroelectrica del Rio Lempa (CEL) is to invest roughly $500m to develop the country's renewable power industry, according to company executives and
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Solar Website Development: 3 Reasons to Choose a Specialist
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Solar Website Development: 3 Reasons to Choose a Specialist
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Ten Clean Energy Stocks I'd Buy Now
Two years ago I had a problem. In the universe of clean energy stocks I watch, I could not find any that I thought were good values. So I wrote an article saying "We're near the
Which comes first: the wind farm or the turbine?
Unless an offshore wind farm is optimally designed, even the most powerful offshore wind turbine will under-perform. While there will always be a trade-off between turbine performance losses and wind farm lay-out cost savings, the trick is knowing how to strike the right balance, says the latest Wind Energy Update Offshore Wind Installation and Construction
Friday, June 17, 2011
Italy: Nuclear? Non Grazie! Berlusconi: Now It's Renewables
Italians have decisively said "no thanks" to nuclear for a second time in a nationwide referendum and the country must now turn increasingly to renewable energy. The vote is a stinging rebuke to Conservative Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi who had hoped to revive the country's dormant nuclear
Italy: Nuclear? Non Grazie! Berlusconi: Now It's Renewables
Italians have decisively said "no thanks" to nuclear for a second time in a nationwide referendum and the country must now turn increasingly to renewable energy. The vote is a stinging rebuke to Conservative Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi who had hoped to revive the country's dormant nuclear
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Ocean Energy Experts Working to Place Best Systems in the Water
On the first day of EnergyOcean International 2011, it seems the prevailing theme was that while ocean energy holds many promising possibilities, cost is still a main concern among industry experts. Dr. Christopher G. Hart, Offshore Wind Manager at the Department of Energy, delivered a hopeful keynote to conference attendees. “We are excited at the DOE to find cost optimum systems and possibilities that deepwater offshore presents,” he said.
In order to achieve success, Hart
In order to achieve success, Hart
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Portuguese Renewables Unshaken by EU Bailout
Portugal's renewables power industry got a scare last month when the IMF advised the government to lower its support for the sector to shore up its finances after bailing out the ailing European
Monday, June 13, 2011
IREC's ISPQ Credentialing Program Approves Four Job Task Analyses for the Energy Efficiency Industry
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) ISPQ Credentialing Program has approved four Job Task Analyses (JTA)'s as a resource for applicants from the energy efficiency and weatherization
Geothermal Energy Association Welcomes Visitors to the 14th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy + Energy Efficiency EXPO + Forum
The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) will join over 50 businesses, sustainable energy industry trade associations, government agencies, and energy policy research organizations to showcase renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies in the U.S.
Hydroelectricity, Biofuels To Lead Latam Renewables Growth
Hydroelectricity projects are set to balloon in Latin America as the region is expect to invest hugely in the technology in coming years, followed by biomass and wind power, according to industry
Nova Scotia Enacts Huge Opportunities for Wind
The Canadian province of Nova Scotia is aiming to be a leader in renewable energy by committing to generate 25% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2015 from a current level of 13%. Among the first steps to meeting this ambitious target is a new Community Feed-in Tariff (COMFIT) program to support community-owned projects using a variety of technologies and a competitive bidding program for medium- to large-scale projects. Both programs open up exciting opportunities for renewable
Friday, June 10, 2011
Wind Farms Adapt to Forest Conditions
As developers look to expand the opportunities available onshore, new generations of turbines with higher towers and longer blades are opening up previously unobtainable sites to development. Here some of the key issues are explored, along with the challenges of an environment that can offer a host of attractive
Why Is Renewable Energy Coming Along So Slowly? (Free Report)
A brand new 12-page report titled THE IMPEDIMENTS TO RENEWABLE ENERGY summarizes the results of a 2011 survey of over 500 respondents regarding the migration to renewable energy. The free reference features 13 graphs that highlight the core research data and unveils the most current insight into the contemporary considerations regarding renewable energy
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Money That Dare Not Speak Its Name
The citizens and politicians of British Columbia are currently having an astonishing debate. Instead of fighting over which program to cut or which teachers to fire, they are actually discussing different ways to spend money. While most of their compatriots south of the border are digging for loose coins between couch cushions and pawning anything that isn't nailed down, elected officials in BC are discussing guidelines on the equitable distribution of monies. And where did they get this
Money That Dare Not Speak Its Name
The citizens and politicians of British Columbia are currently having an astonishing debate. Instead of fighting over which program to cut or which teachers to fire, they are actually discussing different ways to spend money. While most of their compatriots south of the border are digging for loose coins between couch cushions and pawning anything that isn't nailed down, elected officials in BC are discussing guidelines on the equitable distribution of monies. And where did they get this
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Increased Entry Barriers Force Wind Power Consolidation in Inner Mongolia
In a move to enhance oversight of the wind sector, the Inner Mongolia Development and Reform Commission recently released a set of new regulations concerning the management of wind resources in the region . According to the rules, wind power firms must have net assets of no less than RMB1 billion (approx. US$150 million). Local governments, which had previously supported the linking of wind power development with equipment manufacturing, will now require such relationships to be at arm's
Increased Entry Barriers Force Wind Power Consolidation in Inner Mongolia
In a move to enhance oversight of the wind sector, the Inner Mongolia Development and Reform Commission recently released a set of new regulations concerning the management of wind resources in the region . According to the rules, wind power firms must have net assets of no less than RMB1 billion (approx. US$150 million). Local governments, which had previously supported the linking of wind power development with equipment manufacturing, will now require such relationships to be at arm's
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Southwest Windpower Announces Distribution of Premier Remote Solar and Wind Powered Energy Generation Systems
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/6/7/1-2058-southwest-windpower-announces-distribution-of-premier-remote-solar-and-wind-powered-energy-generation-systems.jpg" /> – June 7, 2011 – Southwest Windpower, the world's leading manufacturer of personal wind generators, today announced that it has entered into a sales and marketing agreement with Green Trail
GE Adds eSolar and Wind to Natural Power Plant Design in Turkey
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com//assets/images/story/2011/6/7/1332-ge-adds-esolar-and-wind-to-natural-power-plant-design-in-turkey.jpg" /> General Electric wants to be a big renewable energy player but doesn't want to give up its bread-and-butter business of building fossil fuel power plants. So what does the company do? They are now offering hybrid power plants that make use of
Will offshore wind O&M break the bank?
This figure could be spiked by an additional 20 percent over the short term, as innovative 5MW variable-speed and direct-drive designs enter the market.
Unknown component failure rates, unknown logistic equipment costs, weather windows dependent on deployment site, and a general lack of understanding on O&M cost correlation to shore distance are just a handful of factors conspiring against offshore operations and maintenance
Unknown component failure rates, unknown logistic equipment costs, weather windows dependent on deployment site, and a general lack of understanding on O&M cost correlation to shore distance are just a handful of factors conspiring against offshore operations and maintenance
New Battery Design Could Give Electric Vehicles a Jolt
A radically new approach to the design of batteries, developed by researchers at MIT, could provide a lightweight and inexpensive alternative to existing batteries for electric vehicles and the power grid. The technology could even make "refueling" such batteries as quick and easy as pumping gas into a conventional
Monday, June 6, 2011
New Battery Design Could Give Electric Vehicles a Jolt
A radically new approach to the design of batteries, developed by researchers at MIT, could provide a lightweight and inexpensive alternative to existing batteries for electric vehicles and the power grid. The technology could even make "refueling" such batteries as quick and easy as pumping gas into a conventional
Saturday, June 4, 2011
TRINA SOLAR ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH ACTOR PATRICK DEMPSEY, PATRICK DEMPSEY RACING
<img hspace="10" vspace="5" align="left" width="110" src="http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/assets/logos/7812-trina-solar-ltd-.jpg" /> Industry leading, global solar panel manufacturer Trina solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) has become a sponsor of actor/racer Patrick Dempsey's Dempsey Racing Team. Together, the two organizations have establish a solar charity initiative. The initiative will increase Trina solar´s brand awareness in the United
Friday, June 3, 2011
Energy and Agribusiness Attorney Leah Hurtgen Ziemba Joins Michael Best
The law firm of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is pleased to announce Leah Hurtgen Ziemba has joined the firm as an associate in its Madison office, effective May 31, 2011. Ms. Ziemba will join the firm's Energy and Sustainability Industry Team, focusing her practice on the siting and permitting of new development projects, including agricultural and energy projects, and counseling clients on environmental
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Mexico Advances Renewable Goals But "Much More" Could Be Done
Mexico is on track to elevate its renewable power capacity to 5,700 MW or 7.5% of its energy matrix by 2017 but that is a drop in the bucket when considering the Aztec country's clean energy potential, according to industry
Enphase Microinverter-Based Solar Systems 45 to 70 Times More Reliable
Enphase Energy today released field data demonstrating the reliability of its microinverter technology. The data, collected separately and independently by Westinghouse solar and SunEdison over a two-year period from 2008 – 2010, show the reliability of microinverters is 45 to 70 times greater than traditional central inverters. This level of field-proven reliability allows installers and system owners to benefit from the exceptional system uptime that the Enphase Microinverter System
Second Wind and Enisolar take aim at pent-up demand for higher-height wind data in Turkey's wind energy market
The Turkish government's recent issue of long-delayed wind farm licenses has unleashed pent-up demand for wind data that Second Wind and Turkish renewable energy consultancy Enisolar are poised to meet head on. The two companies have reached an agreement for Enisolar to sell and service Second Wind Triton® Sonic Wind Profilers in the Turkish market, providing developers with the critical high-height data they need to secure financing for previously stalled
Mexico Advances Renewable Goals But "Much More" Could Be Done
Mexico is on track to elevate its renewable power capacity to 5,700 MW or 7.5% of its energy matrix by 2017 but that is a drop in the bucket when considering the Aztec country's clean energy potential, according to industry
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
The Good News: Climate Change Doesn't Matter Anymore
My provocative title represents the increasing awareness that we don't need to believe in climate change to do the right thing when it comes to energy. Of course, climate change is a real threat to us and our environment. But there are many highly valid reasons to become more energy efficient, conserve energy through behavior change, and transition to renewables – entirely independent of climate change
The Good News: Climate Change Doesn't Matter Anymore
My provocative title represents the increasing awareness that we don't need to believe in climate change to do the right thing when it comes to energy. Of course, climate change is a real threat to us and our environment. But there are many highly valid reasons to become more energy efficient, conserve energy through behavior change, and transition to renewables – entirely independent of climate change
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