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EPF Energy at Hidroenergia 2014
EPF Energy takes part in Hidroenergia 2014, a focus event for the small bydro sector and organized by the European Small Hydropower Association (ESHA) since 1989. EPF Energy will be present with its own stand and our technical-commercial staff will be on hand to provide information on technologies and solutions for small hydropowe plants. The Fair provides a rich ...
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Our first project in Colombia
SediCon has installed and tested a 300 mm compact SediCon Dredge in a small Hydropower Plant called Barroso, located in Salgar, Antioquia, Colombia. Barroso river transport large amount of sediments. Therefore, sediments are frequently deposited in front of the intake, affecting the operation of the power plant. The objective of the SediCon Dredge is to maintain the intake free of sediments. ...
By SediCon AS
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Iberdrola Renovables opens seven wind farms in France
IBERDROLA RENOVABLES has begun opening seven wind farms in France, which amount to a total of 59.5 megawatts (MW) of power. Specifically, the Company has opened the installations at Mache, with 8 MW divided among 4 Gamesa G90 wind turbines, and at Erize, with 11.5 MW from five Nordex N90 wind turbines. In addition, it has completed the installation of the wind farms at Brissy (with 6 MW of ...
By Iberdrola
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African renewables potential mapped
Tapping into Africa's renewable energy could transform living standards across the continent, according to a report that has mapped the potential of renewables in the region. The report aims to help African governments set up renewable energy plans, and has called for the urgent transfer of relevant knowledge to research and technology partners in Africa. "Only if much of the research, ...
By SciDev.Net
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Green Crossroads launches `Hydrobox` in Kenya
Following a matchmaking between Belgian and Kenyan start-ups as part of the Silicon Savannah economic mission by Startups.be & Close the Gap, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, Green Crossroads is happy to announce they have launched a new spin-off in Kenya. Green Crossroads supports organisations develop sustainable projects in emerging countries, with a particular focus on ...
By HydroBox NV
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NIB finances hydropower loan programme in Norway
The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Norwegian Sparebanken Vest have signed a loan totalling NOK 500 million (EUR 64.4 million) for a loan programme aimed at small, local hydropower plants. The 10-year-maturity loan will be used for financing Sparebanken Vest's new loan programme for new hydropower projects and upgrading existing hydropower plants. The loan programme will exclusively finance ...
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$5 Billion Africa Plan Launched at Climate Summit
The United Nations and partners launched a $5 billion initiative yesterday to expand renewable energy capacity in Africa. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addressed the climate change conference (COP21) in Paris stating that saving energy is a triple-win in the battle against global warming. “The production and use of energy is responsible for more than half of the world's total greenhouse ...
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Pakistan’s renewable energy awaits tapping
Pakistan's vast renewable energy potential remains largely untapped for a mix of reasons, twin analyses show. The analyses, to be published in the June 2012 issue of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, say exploiting Pakistan’s massive, unexploited renewable energy sources, particularly hydroelectric and solar, can help plug its widening energy deficit and improve livelihoods. The ...
By SciDev.Net
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José María Barreda and Ignacio Galán open Iberdrola Renovables’ first solar thermal power plant
The plant is in Puertollano (Ciudad Real) and has installed capacity of 50 MW Annual output is estimated more than 100 million kWh, equivalent to the energy consumption of 100,000 people. The plant will avoid the emission of approximately 90,000 tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere The new plant places Castilla-La Mancha at forefront of renewable energy development José María ...
By Iberdrola
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Acciona opens biggest solar plant in world in Nevada
ACCIONA President José Manuel Entrecanales highlights the importance of this facility as part of the company's commitment to a sustainable energy model ACCIONA is the only Spanish company with an operational plant using parabolic cylinders, the one with the greatest potential for future development in the world ACCIONA has opened its Nevada Solar One (NSO), a 64 MW solar thermal electric ...
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Small Hydropower Market Reaches 13.34 Billion Dollars in 2011 According to New Visiongain Report
http://www.visiongain.com/Report/730/The-Small-Hydropower-Market-2011-2021 The Small Hydropower Market 2011-2021 is visiongain's latest energy report, analysing one of the ever more important renewable energy markets over the coming ten years. The report provides in-depth analyses and forecasts for both the market size and small hydropower capacity for the global and regional markets from ...
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District heating and coolingwill drive the sustainable development of cities
Congress Registration Early Bird Fees - till 7 February Responding to the current climate and economic challenges, the Bulgarian capital Sofia will host again the annual Exhibition and Forum for South-East Europe which will be held from 5th to 7th March 2014.The event includes the following initiatives: ‘Energy Efficiency & Renewables’, ‘Smart Cities’ ...
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ACCIONA completes construction of 5 solar gardens with investment of EUR 222m
ACCIONA has completed its implementation program for huertas solares (solar gardens) for 2008 within the laid down timescale. The program consists of plants totaling 30.31 megawatts peak power capacity (MWp) and an investment of 222 million euros by more than 1,400 owners. The projects were completed two months before the expiry of the period set by the Spanish Government to benefit from current ...
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Pollutec Horizons at the heart of international exchanges
NATIONAL STANDS, INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITORS, BUSINESS MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES At a time when the preservation of the environment has become a global challenge, Pollutec Horizons offers a forum for international exchanges. Every year it attracts a high quality array of exhibits from outside France and welcomes numerous exhibitors or national stands showing off their latest solutions and know-how. ...
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Global Alternative Energy Industry
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Alternative Energy Industry http://www.reportlinker.com/p0155837/Global-Alternative-Energy-Industry.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Renewable The global outlook series on Alternative Energy provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise ...
By ReportLinker
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Renewable energy & energy efficiency financing by World Bank Group hits all time high
The World Bank Group announced today that its financing of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and programs in developing countries rose 24% in the last fiscal year to reach $3.3 billion, the highest ever. Total renewable energy and energy efficiency commitments for the year ended June 30, 2009 accounted for more than 40% of total Bank Group energy lending The Bank Group also said ...
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WBA to aid Vojvodina develop bioenergy plan
Provincial Secretary for Energy and Mineral Resources, Nataša Pavićević Bajić, President of the World Bioenergy Association - WBA, Heinz Kopetz and CEO of the WBA, Karin Haara, signed the Protocol on Cooperation in preparation of strategic documents for the use of bioenergy in the territory of the AP Vojvodina. The Protocol includes the support of the World Bioenergy ...
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