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NorthWestern Energy to Acquire 80MW Beethoven Wind Qualifying Facility Project

NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy has entered into an agreement to purchase the recently constructed 80-megawatt Beethoven wind qualifying facility (QF) project located near Tripp, South Dakota.

24 Jul 2015

SunEdison Signs Long-Term 180MW Solar Power Purchase Agreement with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited

SunEdison, Inc., the world's largest renewable energy development company, today announced that it has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) to provide 180 megawatts (MW) AC of utility-scale solar power for the people of New Delhi.

24 Jul 2015

Market Outlook Report on Wind Power in China

"Wind Power in China, Market Outlook to 2025, Update 2015 - Capacity, Generation, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Investment Trends, Regulations and Company Profiles" is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of the wind power market in China.

24 Jul 2015

Chemical Pollutants Cause Reproductive Failure in Harbour Porpoises

A collaborative study led by international conservation charity the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) has found that harbour porpoises (Phocoena phocoena) are struggling to successfully reproduce as a result of chemical pollutants found in European waters.

24 Jul 2015

Abrupt Climate Change May Have Affected Early Civilizations in the Middle East and the Fertile Crescent

New research reveals that some of the earliest civilizations in the Middle East and the Fertile Crescent may have been affected by abrupt climate change. These findings show that while socio-economic factors were traditionally considered to shape ancient human societies in this region, the influence of abrupt climate change should not be underestimated.

24 Jul 2015

Zinc Coating on Galvanized Steel Pipes Identified as Significant Source of Lead in Water

When unsafe levels of lead are found in drinking water, the culprit has typically been lead pipes or lead-containing brass and bronze fittings, but in a new study researchers clearly show that lead present in the zinc coating of galvanized steel pipes can be a very significant long-term source of lead in water.

23 Jul 2015

SunPower, Dominion Energy Solutions to Provide High-Performance Solar Power Systems to New Jersey Homes

Dominion Retail, Inc., a subsidiary of Dominion, and SunPower Corp., a global solar technology and services company, today announced a collaboration of the two companies to offer high-performance SunPower® solar power systems to New Jersey homeowners. Dominion Energy Solutions will provide program details to residents through a marketing campaign scheduled to begin this summer.

23 Jul 2015

Duke Energy Renewables Acquires Ecoplexus’ 20-MW AC Solar Power Project in Shawboro

Duke Energy Renewables today announced it has acquired a 20-megawatt (MW) AC solar power project in Shawboro, N.C., from Ecoplexus Inc., lead developer of the project.

23 Jul 2015

SheerWind's Bird Safe Funnel-Based Wind Power Installed by The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy has completed its first phase of installation of SheerWind's INVELOX funnel-based wind power technology. Because Palmyra is home to a national wildlife refuge and more than a million nesting seabirds, conventional wind turbines were not an option due to the risk of bird strikes. What's more, the low wind speeds on the island would provide little to no energy production with traditional turbines.

23 Jul 2015

Atlantic Wind & Solar Adds Another Utility Scale Solar Plant in Ontario

Atlantic Wind & Solar, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of another utility scale solar plant in Ontario, Canada now powering the grid.

23 Jul 2015

Hanwha Q CELLS, Renew Power Ventures Sign Solar Module Supply and Joint Venture Agreements

Hanwha Q CELLS Co. Ltd today announced the signing of a solar module supply agreement and Joint Venture agreement with Renew Power Ventures Pvt. Ltd., one of India's largest developers of clean energy.

22 Jul 2015

Study Reveals Increased Ocean Acidification Could Dramatically Affect Global Populations of Phytoplankton

Oceans have absorbed up to 30 percent of human-made carbon dioxide around the world, storing dissolved carbon for hundreds of years. As the uptake of carbon dioxide has increased in the last century, so has the acidity of oceans worldwide.

22 Jul 2015

Almond Production Substantially Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Energy Use

California-grown almonds dominate the global market, providing over 80% of the world's commercial almonds. Two new articles published in the Journal of Industrial Ecology examine the environmental impacts of California's almond production, focusing on greenhouse gas emissions and energy.

22 Jul 2015

WGL Energy Joins with Georgia State Officials to Commemorate Opening of 1MW Solar Farm in Macon County

WGL Energy today joined with New Energy Equity LLC, Radiance Solar LLC, Stion Corporation and State of Georgia officials to celebrate the opening of a 1-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Macon County, Georgia.

22 Jul 2015

TerraForm Power, SunEdison Sign Definitive Merger Agreement to Acquire Vivint Solar

SunEdison, Inc., the world's largest renewable energy development company, Vivint Solar, a leading provider of residential solar systems in the United States, and TerraForm Power, Inc., an owner and operator of clean energy power plants, today announced that SunEdison and Vivint Solar have signed a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which SunEdison will acquire Vivint Solar for approximately $2.2 billion, payable in a combination of cash, shares of SunEdison common stock and SunEdison convertible notes.

22 Jul 2015