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Energy storage solutions for renewable energy

These forms of electricity storage are all likely to be needed, and they should be considered in conjunction with the much higher levels of renewable energy that will be required to “decarbonise” the electricity supply, which experts say will be necessary if global targets to reduce emissions by 50 per cent by 2050, compared with 1990 levels, are to be met.

Electricity storage: holy grail of the renewables industry, FT.com, By Fiona Harvey, Environment CorrespondentPublished: January 14 2011 Storing electricity reliably, safely and cheaply has long been the holy grail of the alternative energy industry. Continue reading →

January 15, 2011 Posted by | 2 WORLD, energy storage | Leave a comment

Los Angeles success with renewable energy

LA’s Department of Water and Power Celebrates Renewable Energy Goal,  Get Solar.com, January 14th 2011 The mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa, shared some good news with city residents this week: LA’s Department of Water and Power managed to secure 20 percent of its power from renewable sources, including solar power, in 2010…….. Continue reading →

January 15, 2011 Posted by | renewable, USA | Leave a comment

Scotland to lead North Sea region in renewable energy

Scotland will be at the heart of plans to deliver a North Sea offshore grid to interconnect European electricity networks,”

Scotland leading region in renewables – UPI.com, EDINBURGH, Scotland, Jan. 14 – Scotland has what it takes to lead regional plans in the North Sea to develop the offshore electricity grid, the Scottish energy minister said.The European community is looking to expand its offshore energy grid. The government in Edinburgh said it was working with England and nine other European countries to advance those efforts in the North Sea. Continue reading →

January 15, 2011 Posted by | renewable, UK | Leave a comment

Renewable energy storage going ahead in 2011

Perhaps the biggest news (not in terms of scale but in terms of significance) is that the first utility-scale battery storage system in the U.S. is now in commercial operation….2011’s shaping up for a strong year for energy storage.

Energy Storage on the Grid in the New Year , Reuters  By Eric Bloom at Eric Bloom  Jan 13, 2011 1: The new year brings some good pieces of news on the energy storage front. If the first week of 2011 is any indication of trends to come over the next 12 months, there’s much to look forward to in the area of utility-scale energy storage Continue reading →

January 15, 2011 Posted by | energy storage, USA | Leave a comment

Renewable energy sector buoyant during 2010

Largest Renewable Energy Projects of 2010 SustainableBusiness.com News, 14 Jan 2011, A recently published round-up of the biggest renewable energy projects completed during the year shows that, despite the global recession, the renewable energy sector remained buoyant during 2010. The list of record-breaking projects was put together by the editors of Renewable Energy World: Continue reading →

January 15, 2011 Posted by | 2 WORLD, renewable | Leave a comment

USA joins International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

“The US joining IRENA was a clear signal to the world that renewable energy, energy security, and reduction of carbon emissions are high on the global agenda.”

Clinton Lauds IRENA In Abu Dhabi, Renewable Energy News : by Energy Matters 24 Jan 2010, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at IRENA US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has applauded the efforts of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and their impact on addressing climate change, supporting sustainable technology, and combating “energy poverty” in the third world…. Continue reading →

January 14, 2011 Posted by | renewable, USA | Leave a comment

Progress of International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

IRENA will promote the widespread and increased adoption and sustainable use of all forms or renewable energy. Acting as the global voice for renewable energies,…Irena will officially become a full fledged UN Agency in April 2011

International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) | Sierra Express Media, Freetown 13th January, 2011 – Continue reading →

January 14, 2011 Posted by | 2 WORLD, renewable | Leave a comment

China tops in wind power capacity, but with inadequate grid

To translate the country’s wind power installations into massive utilization, Greenpeace said the government must introduce effective incentive policies and completely overhaul the national grid.

“This shortfall in generation tells us that China still has a long way to go to reach its full potential in wind and other renewable energy,” said Yang Ailun of Greenpeace East Asia in a news release.

China first in wind power capacity – UPI.com, BEIJING, Jan. 13 – China has surpassed the United States as the country with the largest wind power installation in the world, China’s state-run news agency Xinhua reports. Continue reading →

January 14, 2011 Posted by | China, renewable | Leave a comment

America’s top five solar energy States

Governor Bill Ritter’s plans for increasing Colorado’s solar energy industry is centered on creating more revenue and jobs for the state.

Is Your State One of the Solar Power Top 5?, Calfinder, 12 Jan 2011, Already leaders in the solar game, there are five states pushing to incorporate more renewable energy sources into their infrastructure: Arizona, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, and New York. Here’s how their state and local governments made it possible, and what to expect from these power states in 2011. Continue reading →

January 13, 2011 Posted by | renewable, USA | 1 Comment

Rooftop Solar Farm

the project shows the huge potential that roof surfaces of industry and trade buildings have for renewable energy

Goodyear Dunlop Rooftop Solar Farm Completed by Energy Matters, 12 JANUARY, 2011 German renewable energy company juwi Solar has announced completion of a massive 7.4MW rooftop solar farm at Goodyear Dunlop’s logistics center in Germany. The PV based solar farm will generated approximately 7.3 million kWh per year, the equivalent of the electricity needs of approximately 1,800 households. Continue reading →

January 13, 2011 Posted by | Germany, renewable | Leave a comment

China ahead of USA in race to provide millions of renewable energy jobs

“They’re doing this because they really want to be the world’s supplier of clean energy and they recognise this will support millions of jobs.”

China is green, US sees red, Khaleej Times, Michael Richardson10 January 2011 China is rapidly becoming a global colossus in renewable energy as it seeks to reduce reliance on polluting fossil fuels and establish itself as the top clean-power manufacturer and exporter. Continue reading →

January 10, 2011 Posted by | China, employment, renewable | 1 Comment

‘Green collar’ jobs opportunity with renewable energy in Florida

Group Says Renewable Energy Could Produce 95,000 Florida Jobs, Sunshine State News, Kenric Ward: January 3, 2011 The Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy says alternative power sources hold the key for employment in the state.”In the November TaxWatch Survey, 80 percent of Floridians agreed that it is time for our Legislature to take action on renewable energy, and 70 percent of Floridians agreed that they would be willing to pay $1 or more per month in order to achieve renewable energy,” said Mike Antheil, head of FARE.”With 1,096,000 out of 9,233,000 workers unemployed in the state of Florida, our citizens, our businesses and our elected officials have all embraced the job creating power that achieving renewable energy can bring. An estimated 95,000 jobs could be created with the development of 1.5 GW of solar projects… Group Says Renewable Energy Could Produce 95,000 Florida Jobs | Sunshine State News

January 10, 2011 Posted by | business and costs, renewable, USA | Leave a comment

Annan, Scotland pioneers renewable energy technology

“This can then be applied to future green energy plants in UK, China and worldwide, potentially making Annan a centre of excellence for this technology.”

Salmond hails China renewable energy deal Scotsman.com, By David Gunn scotsman.com, 09 January 2011 Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond has welcomed a £6.4m renewable energy technology deal signed between Scotland and China.The agreement, which was announced as Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang began a four-day visit to the UK, will see technology pioneered in Scotland used at a new renewable energy conversion plant in China. …. Continue reading →

January 10, 2011 Posted by | renewable, UK | Leave a comment

Report shows renewable energy cheaper for USA Southern states

the Southern U.S. has extensive renewable energy resources and they can be developed more economically than many people suppose.

South could use more wind energy, pay less, REVE 8 Jan 2011, Southern states could generate 30 percent of their electricity from renewable energy sources such as wind power, solar energy and biomass by 2030 (up from four percent today) while saving millions of dollars, according to a study, “Renewable Energy in the South,” released in mid-December by researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and Duke University. Continue reading →

January 8, 2011 Posted by | renewable, USA | Leave a comment

300 billion euros predicted for renewable energy investment in Germany

Seeger Expects 300 Billion Euros Investment in Renewable Energy, FAZ Says,  Bloomberg, By Ragnhild Kjetland – Jan 7, 2011 Seeger AG, a biomass power company, expects as much as 300 billion euros ($390 billion) in investment to expand renewable energy in Germany in the next few years, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reported, citing Chief Executive Officer Thomas Krause…….Seeger Expects 300 Billion Euros Investment in Renewable Energy, FAZ Says – Bloomberg

January 8, 2011 Posted by | Germany, renewable | Leave a comment

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