We are at an historic junction of human history in which we are transitioning from the age of fossil fuels to the age of renewable and distributed energy, in effect a true paradigm shift. The tide has turned and the worldwide momentum is irreversible. …
Read MoreA series of new reports is showing how Beijing’s strong support for new energy technologies is benefiting both domestic and foreign companies, as China tries to become a global leader in this emerging area. But the reports also spotlight the dangers that come with such aggressive support, which often leads to abuse of subsidies and other preferential policies that can lead to big waste and market distortions.
Read MoreEnel S.p.A. said May 5 that through its subsidiary Enel Green Power North America (EGPNA) it has started construction of the 150-MW (dc) Aurora utility-scale distributed solar PV project in Minnesota.
Read MoreEnel S.p.A. said May 5 that through its subsidiary Enel Green Power North America (EGPNA) it has started construction of the 150-MW (dc) Aurora utility-scale distributed solar PV project in Minnesota.
Read MoreTotal SA agreed to buy French battery maker Saft Groupe SA in a 950 million-euro ($1.1 billion) deal, ratcheting up investments in clean energy by one of the world’s largest oil companies.
Read MoreNew York is preparing for a future in which clean, distributed energy resources — such as energy efficiency, electric vehicles, rooftop solar panels, and other types of local, on-site power generation — form an integral part of a more decentralized electric grid.
Read MoreRenewables financing under Alberta’s new procurement program is both an exciting and daunting prospect. Equity and debt providers have traditionally shied away from merchant projects in the renewables sector, but on the whole, are enthusiastic about the market potential in Alberta. With some revenue certainty at the right price range, investors are ready to finance new projects and participate in what’s expected to be Canada’s next renewables frontier.
Read MoreA 7-MW solar plus energy storage system is now online in Minster, Ohio, the same town in which Dannon the yogurt company has a manufacturing plant.
The 7-MW system was built in conjunction with Half Moon Ventures (HMV) and the local municipal utility, the Village of Minster. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place on May 6.
HMV used S&C’s 7-MW PureWave SMS Storage Management System, which provided an integrated storage management and power conversion system for 3 MWh of lithium ion-batteries. The system is tied to HMV’s adjacent 4.2-MW solar plant, allowing Minster to further reduce its peak demand charges in the middle of the day. This solar + storage system is the largest U.S. facility of its kind connected through a municipal utility, according to S&C.
Read MoreRecently, Liang Zhipeng, Deputy Director of New Energy and Renewable Energy Department, China National Energy Administration disclosed, China CSP demonstration projects list with total 1 GW capacity and FIT will be formally issued soon. The suggested F…
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