Archive for October, 2009
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26 October 2009
The world’s highest solar cell conversion efficiency of 35.8% using a triple-junction compound solar cell haas been achieved by the Japanese Sharp Corporation. When these cells will hit the market Sharp hasn’t indicated. It can be expected that additional research effort is necessary.
In comparison to the ‘regular’ efficiency of silicon-based solar cells – which is [...]
Category: Energy, Solar energy
Enel Green Power signs agreement for the acquisition of renewables operations in Greece
25 October 2009
Yesterday, Enel Green Power signed an agreement for the acquisition of two subsidiaries of the Domiki Crete and ATESE Groups (hereinafter: “the Groups”) in Greece, namely:
1) “Aioliko Voskerou S.A.”, with an operational 5.95 MW wind park located in the Prefecture of Heraklion (Crete) as well as the company’s pipeline.
2) “Aioliko Koukoulona S.A.”, with an installation [...]
Category: Energy, Wind energy
Wind industry says more confidence needed going into final climate talks
24 October 2009
The European Wind Energy Association is releasing new calculations on how much wind power can contribute to achieving greenhouse gas emission targets.
In a briefing for Ministers and Members of the European Parliament, EWEA says that it expects wind energy to avoid the emission of 333 million tonnes of CO2 per year by 2020. This is [...]
Category: Politics, Wind energy
Toshiba first to commercially launch methanol fuel cell charger
23 October 2009
After years of prototypes and promises that the technology was just around the corner, Toshiba has become the first major consumer electronics maker to launch direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) technology.
The Dynario, a charger that can replenish the batteries in gadgets like cell phones and digital cameras via USB, went on sale this week on [...]
Category: Energy
ENEL GREEN POWER STARTS OPERATING ITS FIRST WIND FARM IN BULGARIA
19 October 2009
Enel Green Power, the Enel Group company fully dedicated to developing and managing power generation from renewable sources, commenced operation of its first wind farm in Bulgaria, the “Kamen Briag” plant in the municipality of Kavarna.
The new wind farm consists of 7 turbines with a capacity of 3 MW each, for a total installed [...]
Category: Energy, Wind energy
Solar Europe Initiative funding: positive but incomplete way forward
18 October 2009
Communication on the financing of low carbon technologies: the European Commission positively recognises the strong potential of solar photovoltaic technology but does not sufficiently reflect industry R&D and demonstration priorities; furthermore, significant uncertainty remains on the financing model.
Today the European Commission (EC) presented its communication on the financing of low carbon technologies. It proposes an [...]
Category: Politics, Solar energy
100 electric scooters from Den Bosch to Copenhagen
17 October 2009
This December, Copenhagen will host the 15th United Nations Climate Change Convention (COP15). Its objective: to negotiate a new global climate treaty to replace the Kyoto Protocol. It is the perfect destination for young people who would like to inspire world leaders with their recommendations about fighting global warming. Do you like the idea? Then [...]
Acquisition of Solel Solar Systems for about USD418 million by Siemens
17 October 2009
Siemens AG is to acquire the solar thermal power company Solel Solar Systems Ltd. To date, the majority stake has been held by Ecofin Ltd., a London-based investment firm, and another major shareholder. “After the rapid and highly successful expansion of our wind power business, we now want to continue this success story in the [...]
Category: Energy, Solar energy
Big energy research increase vital for Europe´s future
11 October 2009
The European Commission’s Communication on “Low Carbon Financing” proposes a big and essential increase in funds for energy research.
“The €6 billion proposed for wind energy research represents unbeatable value for money” said Christian Kjaer, CEO of the European Wind Energy Association. “No other technology offers such a big return in electricity generation and greenhouse [...]
Category: Energy, Wind energy
Inauguration of new precast concrete tower factory in Magdeburg
10 October 2009
On 2 October, tower manufacturer WEC Turmbau GmbH inaugurated its new production facility in Magdeburg-Rothensee in Eastern Germany. The new plant in Magdeburg‘s inland harbour “Hansehafen” was officially launched by Reiner Haseloff, Minister for the Economy of the State of Saxony-Anhalt, and Aloys Wobben, Managing Director of ENERCON GmbH.
The new building is 350 m long [...]
Category: Energy, Wind energy
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