Energy

Fraunhofer Enables Manufacturers Of PV Modules To Keep Pace With Tech Advances

Energy, Europe/Middle East/Africa, Region, Solar, Technology

With SmartCalc.CTM, Fraunhofer ISE has developed a software that helps reduce the cell-to-module power losses in PV module manufacturing. Research and industry invest lots of know-how in improving solar cell efficiency. In order that PV modules benefit from the advances in cell efficiency, the cell-to-module integration process must be performed reliably with low losses. The software was developed with this in mind and harnesses the near 40-year expertise, in this field, of Fraunhofer.

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DEWA Receives UN Climate Award For Leadership In Emissions Reduction

Energy, Europe/Middle East/Africa, Technology

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has received the official Certified Emission Reductions (CERs) cancellation certificate issued by United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) for the successful offset of emissions during the Earth Hour 2016, in cooperation with Dubai Carbon Centre of Excellence (DCCE). “DEWA considers carbon emissions reduction an integral part of its environmental strategy. This is in adherence with our directives to reduce carbon emissions and move towards a green economy, and the long-term initiative launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum ‘Green Economy for Sustainable Development’, said HE Saeed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA.

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German Energy Report: Electricity Generated From Renewables Continues To Grow

Energy, Europe/Middle East/Africa, Head Lines, Policy

The Bundesnetzagentur and the Bundeskartellamt have published their joint Monitoring Report on the main developments in the German electricity and gas markets in 2015. Key findings are that “the proportion of electricity generated from renewables continues to grow”, said Jochen Homann, Bundesnetzagentur President and that “electricity consumers in Germany continue to benefit from having a large number of suppliers, said Andreas Mundt, President, Bundeskartellamt. Also that “liquid electricity wholesale markets encourage a greater number of competitors in retail markets”.

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Belgium’s Largest Offshore Wind Park Selects Wind Turbines From Vestas

Deals & Finance, Energy, Europe/Middle East/Africa, Head Lines, Wind

MHI Vestas Offshore Wind was awarded the firm & unconditional contract for the 370 MW Norther offshore wind power plant in Belgium. The project is owned by Norther N.V. a JV between Elicio and Boreas (Eneco & Mitsubishi Corporation). and will be developed with the three sponsors Elicio N.V. (50%), Eneco (25%) and Mitsubishi Corporation (25%). Norther is located off the coast of Zeebrugge and is able to produce clean energy for 400,000 Belgian households, contributing significantly to Belgium meeting its target of generating 13% of its energy from renewable sources by 2020.

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DEWA Reaches Financial Closure For 2,400MW Hassyan Clean Coal Power Project

Carbon, Deals & Finance, Energy, Europe/Middle East/Africa, Policy

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has reached financial closure for the 2,400MW Hassyan clean coal power project. Last June, DEWA signed the PPA, Shareholders Agreement (SHA), and other project agreements with the consortium led by ACWA Power. Total investment of the project is USD 3.4 billion through Hassyan Energy Company, which is a joint-venture between DEWA (51%) and a consortium comprising ACWA Power, Harbin Electric, and the Silk Road Fund (49%). The project consists of four 600MW net power units. They will be operational in March 2020, March 2021, March 2022, and March 2023 respectively.

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Biofuels Industry Questions EU Commission’s Revised Renewable Energy Directive

Biomass, Carbon, Energy, Europe/Middle East/Africa, Policy

Farmers and Industry leaders have questioned the European Commission proposals for new legislation on clean energy which has significant implications for crop-based biofuels. In turn, the Commission views this introduction of a cap on the contribution of food-based biofuels as a mechanism to minimise the Indirect Land-Use Change (ILUC) impacts.

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Kyocera, Mitsubishi, Tokyo Century And Yonden Complete 14.5 MW PV Plant In Japan

Asia Pacific, Deals & Finance, Energy, Head Lines

Takacho Yasudago Mega Solar Hatsuden LLC, an enterprise jointly established in October 2014 by Kyocera Corporation, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc., Tokyo Century Corporation and Yonden Engineering Company, has announced the completion of a 14.5 MW solar power plant in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. The project has significant local community engagement as it seeks to revitalise it and the installation, which began operation on November 2, generates an estimated 16,060 MWh per year — enough to power 5,000 typical households.

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WindEurope Calls On EU To Increase Ambition On Renewables

Energy, Europe/Middle East/Africa, Policy

WindEurope calls on the European Parliament and EU Member states to build greater ambition on renewables toward 2030. Giles Dickson, CEO of WindEurope, said: “We welcome the Commission’s package on renewables and market design. But there is still a lot of work to do in the Parliament and the Council to ensure renewables investors stick with Europe after 2020. If Europe is going to deliver on its goal to be number one in renewables, the Commission’s proposals have to be further developed. Crucially Member States have to produce meaningful national plans to map out their energy transition. And that means all Member States. Today only 7 out of 28 have clear plans and policies in place for renewables beyond 2020.”

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Progress On Groundbreaking Energy Bill: Creating Jobs And Advancing Clean Energy

Americas, Efficiency, Energy, Head Lines

United States: Exelon Generation and ComEd have commended the House Energy Committee’s passage of a streamlined version of the Future Energy Jobs Bill that will maintain Illinois’ competitive electric rates, whilst preserving and creating thousands of jobs and expanding clean energy. The 10 to 1 vote from the Committee approves the measure. The legislation jumpstarts clean energy development by expanding aid and job training to low-income residents and supporting high-paying jobs. The bill has broad support from more than 200 business, labour, environmental and other groups.

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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2017 And A New Phase Of Growth For Clean Energy

Carbon, Energy, Europe/Middle East/Africa, Head Lines

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), will host a world class group of industry leaders to advise on translating the global mandate for renewable energy and clean technologies into concerted policy and business action. This is significant as research indicates developing countries are overtaking the wealthiest economies in attracting clean energy investment. The global profile of ADSW is thus valuable in bringing emerging market opportunities to a wider stage, enabling greater cooperation between developed and developing economies.

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