Oxford PV announce breakthrough in solar cell efficiency
Wednesday, 12 June 2013 Robin WhitlockNew technology being developed by the company establishes an efficiency record of 15.4 percent for its perovskite solar cells
Kenya
Electrawinds and IFC to develop large-scale wind project in Kenya
Wednesday, 12 June 2013 Robin WhitlockThe planned wind farm will have an installed capacity of 90 MW and is located in southeastern Kenya
Sweden
Platina and Arise open Nordics largest onshore windfarm
Wednesday, 12 June 2013 Robin WhitlockAt 200MW, the Jädraås windfarm will be the Nordics largest onshore wind project and one of the biggest in Europe
Latest renewables news hot off the press - 12/06/2013
Wednesday, 12 June 2013 REM • U.S. photovoltaic power installations rise 33 pct in 1st quarter Reuters • Vestas CEO Ditlev Engel Suggests EU 30% Renewable Energy Target for 2030 Daily Fusion • Renewable Energy in Numbers...
Severn Barrage proposal rejected
Tuesday, 11 June 2013 Robin WhitlockNew Severn Barrage plan ‘significantly flawed’ says Parliamentary Committee
South Africa
Vestas wins 94MW order for South African wind farm
Tuesday, 11 June 2013 Robin WhitlockVestas has announced a firm order from Aurora Wind Power for 47 V90-2.0 MW turbines to be installed at the Western Cape of South Africa
Solar Quality Control: Is there a developing problem with the world’s solar panels?
Tuesday, 11 June 2013 Robin Whitlock It is tempting to believe that we are sitting on a ‘ticking time bomb’ with regards to quality control, but actually it isn’t a pervasive problem in the industry right now according to PV Evol...
Mapping for renewable energy
Tuesday, 11 June 2013 Robin WhitlockAn interview with Liz Scott of emapsite.com
Latest renewables news hot off the press - 11/06/2013
Tuesday, 11 June 2013 REM • ‘Intelligent’ blades to cut wind costs Renews • Queensland Solar Households VindicatedEnergy Matters • Rules on renewable energy projects selection OKd Business Inquirer • A Generator...
Port of Galveston, Texas handles 53-meter wind turbine blades
Monday, 10 June 2013 Dan McCue Metro Ports, a leading stevedoring service provider in the US state of Texas provided its expertise and terminal handling services for Siemens Energy Inc.’s export wind turbine blades through the Po...