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Governments Need to Act in Rio for a Sustainable Energy Future
- UN supports Global Wind Day on 15 June Friday 15 June is Global Wind Day, when thousands will experience the power of wind energy at more than 200 events in at least 40 countries around the world. Global Wind Day is building pressure on world leaders gathering next week for the Rio +20 Summit to commit to doubling the share of renewable energy by 2030. Today commercial wind power is ...
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Grid Integration of Large Scale Renewables in the MENA Region
Renewables Academy starts a new capacity building project for Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria and Tunisia on grid integration of renewable energies In order to empower professionals in the MENA region to be able to cope with high volumes of renewable energy power in their electricity systems, the Renewables Academy AG (RENAC) was commissioned by the Federal Ministry for the ...
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Soligent to Partner with American-Based Module Manufacturer, Mission Solar Energy
Soligent Distribution has partnered with American-Based Module Manufacturer, Mission Solar Energy to expand its high quality product offerings. August 23, 2018, Solar & Wind, Energy Storage Grids Soligent Distribution, the largest pure play solar distributor in the United States, has partnered with Mission Solar Energy, a U.S. based manufacturer of American made modules, to expand its ...
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Wind energy bumps into power grid`s limits
When the builders of the Maple Ridge Wind farm spent US$320 million to put nearly 200 wind turbines in upstate New York, the idea was to get paid for producing electricity. But at times, regional electric lines have been so congested that Maple Ridge has been forced to shut down even with a brisk wind blowing. That is a symptom of a broad national problem. Expansive dreams about renewable ...
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TÜV Rheinland agrees cooperative venture with FGH
TÜV Rheinland has signed a cooperation agreement with FGH (Forschungsgemeinschaft für Elektrische Anlagen und Stromwirtschaft e.V.), a research association and certification body specializing in electrical grid connection based in Mannheim/Germany. The two companies will now cooperate closely on national and international wind energy projects. TÜV Rheinland pursues an expansion ...
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RENAC Introduces New Online Training Programme: Green Hydrogen and Renewable Power-to-X (PtX) Professional
In 2022, the Renewables Academy (RENAC) launches the new six-month online training programme, Green Hydrogen and Renewable Power-to-X (PtX) Professional. It includes 10 courses that cover the most important technical and economic aspects of green hydrogen and PtX. A unique calculation tool for green hydrogen generation cost is also part of this new training programme. Green Hydrogen and Renewable ...
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Grid Integration of Large Scale Renewables in the MENA Region
Renewables Academy starts a new capacity building project for Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria and Tunisia on grid integration of renewable energies. In order to empower professionals in the MENA region to be able to cope with high volumes of renewable energy power in their electricity systems, the Renewables Academy AG (RENAC) was commissioned by the Federal Ministry for the ...
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Specialty Products Inc. Offers Cutting Edge Technology and 24/7 Tech Support
With more than 40 years of experience in the plural component polymers industry, Specialty Products, Inc. (SPI) offers turn-key polyurea solutions, spray and pour foams, state-of-the-art equipment, and custom formulations to clients across various markets in the US and abroad. Outstanding customer service and an in-house R&D team are among the strongest attributes of the company. SPI is able ...
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juwi plans to develop PV hybrid project on the Great Barrier Reef
German energy company, juwi, has recently signed a contract with the University of Queensland to develop a PV / battery hybrid power project at the Heron Island Research Station in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. According to an official press release, Juwi claims the project to comprise a 500kW rooftop installation integrated with a 0.6MWh vanadium flow battery combined with diesel fueled ...
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Wind energy reaches greater heights
Original story at MIT News Wind turbines across the globe are being made taller to capture more energy from the stronger winds that blow at greater heights. But it’s not easy, or sometimes even economically feasible, to build taller towers, with shipping constraints on tower diameters and the expense involved in construction. Now Keystone Tower Systems — co-founded by Eric Smith ...
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Renewables Acadermy - RENAC: Summer School 2013 and Announcements
International Summer School Renewable Energy Use the late summer to get a crash course in renewable energies or develop your engineering skills for photovoltaics, wind power or bioenergy in RENAC's Summer School. You will have the opportunity to study in a team with professionals from many different countries while broadening your renewable energy know-how. A blend of classroom lessons, ...
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New York Power Authority Receives Funding to Develop Advanced Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The New York Power Authority (NYPA), North Carolina State University and ABB Group recently received $2.67 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop an intelligent, grid-friendly, modular extreme fast charging system for electric vehicles (EV). The three-year project aims to prototype and test a charging station that significantly speeds up charge time, reduces system ...
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Global Inverter Market for Renewable Energy Systems
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Global Inverter Market for Renewable Energy Systems http://www.reportlinker.com/p0925229/Global-Inverter-Market-for-Renewable-Energy-Systems.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Renewable_energy This research service analyzes the market for inverters employed in renewable energy ...
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Eight Governments pledge to kickstart offshore wind in the Baltic Sea
At an Offshore Wind Conference, hosted by the Polish Wind Energy Association (PSEW), high-level representatives of eight Baltic Sea countries and the European Commission signed a joint declaration to accelerate the build-out of new offshore wind capacities in the Baltic Sea. Among the signatories of the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Declaration are Poland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, ...
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NYPA Reaches Major Milestone in Deploying Sensors to Improve Situational Awareness
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is reaching design completion of its statewide sensor deployment program, allowing site installations to commence. The multi-phase program is installing hundreds of sensors on generation, substation and switchyard assets across the state to closely monitor the health and performance of NYPA's statewide power generation and transmission network. The program will ...
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Clean Jobs Illinois Survey Finds Clean Energy Industry Employs More Than 96,000 in Illinois, With 9 Percent Employment Growth Expected
The first comprehensive survey of Illinois’ clean energy industry found that 96,875 people currently work in the clean energy sector of the state’s economy, a figure that surpasses the state’s combined total of real estate professionals and accountants (according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security). A new interactive website showcases the survey results and will ...
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New report: Strengthening America’s “Electric Highway” will Fast-Track U.S. Economic Growth
The United States urgently needs a 21st Century update of its aging power grid and the solution, well-planned transmission investment, will more than pay for itself according to a new report released recently by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). Grid Vision: The Electric Highway to a 21st Century Economy outlines why an interconnected, modern transmission grid is more important than ...
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NREL study shows power grid can accommodate large increase in wind and solar generation
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) today released an initial study assessing the operational impacts and economics of increased contributions from wind and solar energy producers on the power grid. The Western Wind and Solar Integration Study examines the benefits and challenges of integrating enough wind and solar energy capacity into the grid to produce 35 percent of its ...
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Irish wind energy passes 1,000MW
New figures suggest the amount of wind energy connected to the electricity grid on the island of Ireland exceeded 1,000MW over the course of 2007. Michael Walsh, chief executive of the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA), said that this was an important milestone on the road to a sustainable energy future for Ireland. He added that it had been made possible by investments worth more than ...
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SMA America welcomes new business development manager
SMA America, Inc., North America’s distributor of the most efficient and reliable solar inverters, welcomes Jeff Kosinski as business development manager.In this role, Kosinski will develop new opportunities in the photovoltaic (PV), wind and off-grid renewable energy markets and serve as an advocate to regulatory officials and regional utility power providers. He will also analyze, monitor and ...
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