By National Wind Watch I agree that alternative energy resources will contribute to the future health of the planet. The issue as I see it is the practicality and sustainability of the alternate resources. Wind farms are being touted as one of these options. The idea sounds great; but, is there a significant downside? The…
By Bernd Radowitz in Berlin Wind power accounts for 24% of electricity production in Europe’s biggest economy, overtaking lignite Read Full Article Here For more great articles: www.rechargenews.com
By [email protected] Over its 13-year history, California’s Self-Generation Incentive Program has been the state’s primary driver for distributed solar, biomass power systems, fuel cells. and, over the past half-decade or so, behind-the-meter batteries. Now California regulators are proposing a new role for SGIP: giving battery-solar backup systems to those at greatest risk of wildfires and…
By [email protected] Over its 13-year history, California’s Self-Generation Incentive Program has been the state’s primary driver for distributed solar, biomass power systems, fuel cells. and, over the past half-decade or so, behind-the-meter batteries. Now California regulators are proposing a new role for SGIP: giving battery-solar backup systems to those at greatest risk of wildfires and…
By National Wind Watch [Germans pay to shut off Danish wind turbines when the wind blows – In 2018, wind turbine production was reduced by approximately 290 gigawatts and DKK 190 million (>28 million USD) was paid to wind turbine owners in Western Denmark to shut down their production. (translate article to English)] Der er…
By Bernd Radowitz in Berlin Wind OEM will supply 26 turbines for Holmen’s Blåbergsliden project, slated to be online in late-2021 Read Full Article Here For more great articles: www.rechargenews.com
By Liam Stoker ScottishPower is to retrofit its onshore wind farms with new solar and battery storage capacities as part of a major hybridisation drive. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: News – Solar Power Portal
By National Wind Watch COLUMBUS – Business and environmental groups told state lawmakers Tuesday that subjecting proposed wind farms to votes of the people would likely kill the industry in Ohio. “House Bill 401 is an alarming proposal that would take away landowners’ rights by subjecting wind energy development to a local vote that could…
By Press Release The federal government has provided financial and strategic support for the development of a multi-million dollar ‘Windmaster’ wind turbine installation project. The post Australian Government backs Verton’s wind turbine project appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By Robin Lancaster Wind tops 37GW in India Read Full Article Here For more great articles: reNEWS – Renewable Energy News
By Michael Mazengarb Wind and solar investors warn of rising costs and impacts on grid stability if the energy market rule maker does not change its approach on transmission losses. The post Wind and solar developers plead with AEMC to reconsider loss factor decision appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great…
By Sophie Vorrath APA officially opens Badgingarra solar farm in Western Australia wheatbelt region, where it is co-located with a larger wind farm. The post APA officially opens new 20MW solar plant next to W.A. wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy. Read Full Article Here For more great articles: Renew Economy
By WPED Staff New Energy Update, part of Reuters Events, has announced the companies shaping the future of wind operations and maintenance (O&M) and asset management at Wind Operations Dallas 2020. Leading wind players Acciona Energy, E.ON and GE Renewable Energy will be among those gathering in Dallas on April 16 and 17 to discuss…
By Richard Kessler There is now more than 100GW of wind power capacity installed nationwide in 41 states, while fast-growing large solar PV ranks third among renewable power sources Read Full Article Here For more great articles: www.rechargenews.com
By National Wind Watch The replacement of fossil and nuclear energy sources for electricity production by renewables such as wind, sun, water and biomass is a cornerstone of Germany’s energy policy. Amongst these, wind energy production is the most important component. However, energy production from wind is not necessarily ecologically sustainable. It requires relatively large…