APAC Will Lead Global Wind Gearbox and Direct Drive Equipment Markets Over Next Four Years, Says GlobalData
Asia-Pacific (APAC) is expected to lead the global wind gearbox and direct drive equipment markets with a share of 46% and 53.5%, respectively over the forecast period (2018–2022), says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The company’s latest report, ‘Wind Gearbox and Direct Drive, Update 2018’, reveals that the global trends of wind power are creating business opportunities for new and refurbishment markets. It states that prominent markets such as China, the US and EU, whi...
Site Work Commences for Wärtsilä 378 MW Power Plant in El Salvador
The technology group Wärtsilä commenced site work for a new 378 MW power plant being supplied on an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract in El Salvador. This facility, ordered by Energía del Pacífico, will be the largest and most efficient power plant in El Salvador, and one of the first in Central America to be fired by liquefied natural gas (LNG). The installation will feed electricity to the national grid. A dedicated floating LNG import terminal will be built at the same...
New Whitepaper Offers Smart City Roadmap for Public Power Utilities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Public Power Association, the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2,000 towns and cities nationwide, and SmartEnergy IP™, a division of SmartMark Communications, announced today the release of “Creating a Smart City Roadmap for Public Power Utilities” whitepaper. The publication, prepared by SmartEnergy IP’s smart city subject matter expert, provides a roadmap for cities and utilities considering implementing a smart city program. The pap...
Climeon Wins Order Worth SEK 40 Million Within Geothermal Heat Power in Japan
Climeon has received an order from Iwana Power GK of Heat Power modules worth SEK 40 million. The Heat Power modules will be deployed as a geothermal power plant in the Gifu Prefecture in central Japan and are to be delivered in 2019. The order is placed by the Heat Power Operator Iwana Power GK, part owned by Baseload Power Japan and local entrepreneurs. - The high electricity prices and the country’s need for locally produced renewable energy makes Japan one of our most interesting mark...
Tri Global Energy Statement: Solar And Wind Energy Could Replace Coal In Texas
DALLAS - A new study from Rice University on the growing role of wind and solar electricity in powering Texas has been attracting widespread attention. John B. Billingsley, CEO for two of the state's premier renewable power developers, says that the study underscores the critical importance of renewable energy – both wind and solar -- in the state. The study points out that wind and solar electricity provided about 18 percent of Texas' power in 2017, but that thoughtful planning to optimize n...
TRC’s Fearless Predictions for 2019: Clean Power Advances, Pipelines Get Safer and Natural Gas Burns Hot
LOWELL, Mass. – TRC, a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, consulting and construction management solutions fueled by innovative technology, today released its bold predictions for 2019, which include clean power continuing to spread, long overdue improvements to our nation’s infrastructure (despite a labor crunch), new pipeline safety mandates from Congress, and natural gas-fueled power plants continuing to increase. “The U.S. economy has taken off over the last few years, an...
Solar Energy to Become a More Attractive Investment than ever in 2019 due to Predicted European Renewable Growth Jump of over 42%
January 4th, 2019: Based on a series of new year predictions from experts within the renewable energy industry, solar energy capacity across Europe is set to jump from 9.5 gigawatts to 13.5 GW (42.1%) by the end of 2019, with the European Union set to make up 12% of the global solar module market. Renewable energies underwent somewhat of a worldwide renaissance in 2018, with Europe, driven by political and social factors from the European Union, showing particular enthusiasm for a renewa...
Nevada Businesses Applaud Major Clean Energy Advances at Public Utilities Commission
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada (PUCN) approved NV Energy’s three-year Integrated Resource Plan today, which will double the company’s renewable energy portfolio through the construction of more than 1,000 megawatts of new solar power. The plan also calls for 100 megawatts of energy storage, helping create a more flexible and clean grid that delivers reliable power that benefits all Nevadans. Earlier in the planning process, the PUCN approved a plan for the utility to spend about $6...
Corvias Exceeds Renewable Energy Targets Ahead Of Schedule
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - In partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense, Corvias achieved energy offsets of 30-60% across four U.S. military installations, exceeding the programmatic goal of 25% savings by 2025. "Our partnership with the DoD supports energy security, stabilization and resiliency at military installations," said Greg Cannito, Partnership Innovator at Corvias. "Within our long-term partnerships, we have found ways to save the military money by operating their energy services at l...
World First Queensland Dispatchable Solar Peaker Clears Connection Hurdle
Construction of the first large dispatchable solar generator in Australia’s national electricity market will start in early 2019 after it secured its generator performance standard this week. The Cape York Battery Power Plant has now cleared its key hurdle and is one of the first renewable generation projects to pass the more onerous grid connection requirements implemented in 2018. Lyon Group Chair David Green said Lyon and Japanese energy company JERA are working together to bring flexib...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
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