Americas

Rooftop Solar

Canadian Solar Connects Six Solar Power Plants And Exceeds 100MWp In UK

Canadian Solar Inc., one of the world’s largest solar power companies, has announced that it has connected an additional six solar power plants, totaling 39.4MWp to the grid, bringing its total fleet of solar power plants in commercial operation in the United Kingdom to approximately 103.0MWp. The six solar power plants were connected to the grid in March 2016 under the Renewable Obligations Certificate (ROC) program. In the past 14 years, the company has successfully deployed over 14 GW of premium quality modules in over 90 countries around the world.

Canadian Solar Connects Six Solar Power Plants And Exceeds 100MWp In UK Read More »

Energy_Carbon and Climate

Earth Day Call For Vision And Courage To Meet Climate Targets

The Global CCS Institute has called for urgent action to address carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions through proven carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology. With 155 countries indicating their intention to sign the historic Paris COP21 agreement, Page calls upon them to “reduce emissions from every possible sector of the global economy – urgently and without bias,”. “All low carbon technologies must be part of the conversation – including renewables, nuclear power, energy efficiency, and CCS.

Earth Day Call For Vision And Courage To Meet Climate Targets Read More »

Hydropower

Hydropower Driving Ecuador Towards 100% Electricity Generation From Clean Energy

The renewable energy project is part of Ecuador’s goal of energy independence and its promotion of clean and alternative energy sources. According to Ecuador’s government officials, 93% of the country’s electricity was sourced from hydro power as of the end of 2015.

Hydropower Driving Ecuador Towards 100% Electricity Generation From Clean Energy Read More »

Concord Blue, Lockheed Martin Pen $43m Contract For 5MW Energy From Waste Plant

Five thousand homes and businesses in Herten, Germany, will soon benefit from a clean, renewable energy source as Lockheed Martin and Concord Blue begin phase two of a new power generation facility that will transform waste into energy. Under phase two, Concord Blue has awarded Lockheed Martin Energy a $43 million contract to proceed with all

Concord Blue, Lockheed Martin Pen $43m Contract For 5MW Energy From Waste Plant Read More »

JASO_Module Shipments_171

SolarCity, Credit Suisse Agree $150m For US Solar And Battery Storage Deployment

SolarCity Corporation has announced has announced a new $150 million non-recourse financing facility with Credit Suisse to support the deployment of commercial solar energy systems—including battery storage systems—for businesses, schools and government organizations across the United States. “Our asset portfolio enables us to continually bring in new capital from top tier institutional and corporate investors,” said Jeff Munson, Director, Structured Finance, of SolarCity.

SolarCity, Credit Suisse Agree $150m For US Solar And Battery Storage Deployment Read More »

Emerging Markets_181

Mexico: Envision and ViveEnergia Awarded PPC For 90MW Wind Farm

Envision Energy, the world’s leading smart energy solution provider, and ViveEnergia, a Mexican company developing renewable energy projects, were awarded a long-term power purchasing contract with the Mexican Federal Electricity Commission (CFE). The strategic agreement signed in 2015 between Envision and ViveEnergia represented China’s largest direct investment in Mexico in the sector.

Mexico: Envision and ViveEnergia Awarded PPC For 90MW Wind Farm Read More »

Solar PV

Strong Growth For Solar PV In Turkey Expected In 2016 and 2017

In 2016 and 2017, an increased number of large-scale projects with more than one MW capacity are expected to receive approval. The first installment for the licensed large-scale plants is 600 MW. American company, First Solar; the world’s leading plant engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor has now secured interconnection rights for three planned PV plants in southern Turkey, powering 14,000 homes upon completion.

Strong Growth For Solar PV In Turkey Expected In 2016 and 2017 Read More »

JASO_Module Shipments_171

DTE Energy Transforms Detroit Brownfield Land Into Solar Power Array

DTE Energy, Michigan’s leading provider of and investor in solar energy, has received approval from the Detroit City Council to develop one of the largest urban solar power arrays in the country on a 10-acre vacant parcel of land in Detroit. The project will generate more than $1 million in tax revenue for the City over the life of the 20-year lease and will produce enough clean energy to power nearly 450 homes. DTE plans to begin construction on the project in May, with completion scheduled for the end of 2016.

DTE Energy Transforms Detroit Brownfield Land Into Solar Power Array Read More »

clean energy wind solar

Reliable, Affordable and Clean Energy: SDG&E Announces Major Contracts

San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has signed a 20MW energy storage facility agreement, capable of storing enough electricity to power 28,000 homes for up to 4 hours. The project can store supplies of solar, wind and other resources when they are abundant and inexpensive, releasing this during peak hours when customer demand is high. The company also signed an 18.5MW energy efficiency agreement. Both contracts aim to provide customers with reliable, affordable and clean energy.

Reliable, Affordable and Clean Energy: SDG&E Announces Major Contracts Read More »

Pace_Financing_171

SolarCity Completes East Coast Solar Projects From $1Billion SolarStrong Plan

The 1,300 rooftop solar installations in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island are the first east coast projects of SolarStrong, SolarCity’s plan to build more than $1 billion in solar projects to provide power to 120,000 military homes throughout the United States. In addition, the projects employ veterans, where possible. “Forward-thinking projects like SolarStrong strengthen communities and are an important part of our transition to a clean energy future,” said U.S. Sen.Cory Booker of New Jersey.

SolarCity Completes East Coast Solar Projects From $1Billion SolarStrong Plan Read More »

Biogest Presents Innovative Technology For Integrated Systems At Biogas Plants

The technology facilitates the economic utilization of stover. It uses an integrated system capturing the entire stover process beginning with the harvest, to the special pre-treatment, to finally generating electric power and thermal energy in the biogas plant.

Biogest Presents Innovative Technology For Integrated Systems At Biogas Plants Read More »