Solar Trust of America has received the approval for its 500 megawatt solar thermal power plant from the U.S. Interior Department. The $3 billion project is to be built on federal land in Nevada. The company received a ‘Record of Decision’ for the project on Monday.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
16 Nov 2010
Detroit Edison is planning a massive solar energy project in the Monroe County Community College Campus. The work on the $3 million solar panel installation began on Monday.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
16 Nov 2010
Rhode Island is serious about developing its offshore wind industry. A conference is being hosted by Governor Donald L. Carcieri and the state Economic Development Corp. to tap the expertise of industry representatives, government officials and colleges.
By Dr. Cameron Chai
16 Nov 2010
Ethiopia’s first ever Wind Power Plant has been constructed in Ashegoda, near Mekelle, the capital of Tigray. This plant with an installed capacity of 120 MW is planned to be functional by 2013 February with the completion of the first phase by June 2011 with a capacity of 30 MW.
REC, a Norwegian Solar company, has launched its new integrated wafer, module and cell manufacturing units in Tuas, Singapore. This facility is said to be one of the largest units with REC’s investment of 2.5 billion Singapore dollars, its largest investment to date.
An analytical study by A.T. Kearney, a management consultant firm, which was commissioned by Phoenix Solar A.G, a solar array developer, revealed that electricity generated from solar panels in Germany would cost the same as the electricity from coal plants or new gas within a period of five to eight years.
The GSA (Geological Society of America) commemorated the completion of a 65 kW solar energy unit built on top of its Boulder headquarters, which is to provide 35% of the annual energy needs and also reduce CO2 emission to the tune 160,000 lbs per year.
Alstom, a pioneer in the field of power generation and transmission and rail infrastructure, launched a new hydropower manufacturing factory in China’s Tianjin, the Alstom Hydro China (AHC).
Dublin-based company, International Energy Investments Group has inaugurated two solar power facilities in France. The company has invested a total of €15 million in these projects and plans to invest an additional €140 million in other EU Solar Power Plants.
DIY Photovoltaic Systems, an energy management professional, has added solar energy panels to its marketing portfolio. Solar panels provide an easy and affordable solution when compared to batteries and power lines and prove suitable for remote settings and outdoor activities.
Ameresco announced that it has won a renewable energy asset contract from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The $6.6 million project of Ameresco is to design and construct a solar system at the Veterans Administration Medical Center located in Salt Lake City in Utah.
Cognera Solar announced the opening of the solar cogeneration project at the Graton, California-based Sonoma Wine Company. A 272 kW solar system has been installed to supply heat and electricity for the company’s wine making operations.
Reportlinker has released a new market research report titled, ‘Asia Pacific Solar PV Backsheet Market - Industry Trends and Opportunity Analysis to 2015’.
Alcatel-Lucent, a company specializing in mobile, fixed and converged broadband networking, has announced that a 1.2 MW solar power system will be deployed at its Bell Labs headquarters in New Jersey.
The renewable energy development of Bhutan is expected to receive $21.6m financial support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The funding will allow the country to power nearly 16,000 households with clean biogas power generated utilizing cattle dung.