2016 a Record Year for Renewables, Latest IRENA Data Reveals
Abu Dhabi, UAE, 30 March 2017 — Global renewable energy generation capacity increased by 161 gigawatts (GW) in 2016, making the strongest year ever for new capacity additions, according to data released today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Renewable Energy Capacity Statistics 2017, estimates that by the end of last year the world’s renewable generation capacity reached 2,006 GW, with solar energy showing particularly strong growth. “We are witnessing an energy transform...
The Evolution of Solar Power
Global expansion of solar PV has been following an exponential curve for more than two decades, going as far as doubling over the past two years. Safe to say, solar power has a very bright future, but let's see what its evolution looks like on the world map. Greenbyte, maker of wind and solar asset management software Breeze and Bright, has just released an interactive map showing the cumulative installed solar power capacity per country, continent and the world between 1992-2015. The Evoluti...
Japanese Biomass Power Plant Boosts Efficiency with Clean Energy through Swedish Climeon
Energy plays a crucial role for achieving almost all the Sustainable Development Goals that were set in Paris 2015. From energy’s role in defeating poverty through advancements in health, education, water supply and industrialization, to combating climate change. Efficient, clean and sustainable energy solutions are a must for helping to achieve these advancements whilst reversing climate change. Japan’s ratification of the sustainability goals set in 2015, alongside the move away from Nuclea...
Eliminating Energy-Related Carbon Emissions Possible, New IRENA Study Finds
Berlin, Germany, 20 March 2017 — Global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions can be reduced by 70% by 2050 and completely phased-out by 2060 with a net positive economic outlook, according to new findings released today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Perspectives for the Energy Transition: Investment Needs for a Low-Carbon Energy Transition, launched on the occasion of the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue, presents the case that increased deployment of renewable...
Introducing Wind Turbine Control in Breeze
Today we are very excited to announce the newest section in Breeze, Control. Control allows users of Breeze to start and stop wind turbines in real-time and from anywhere through Breeze. "When we launched Breeze, we did so to improve some of the most fundamentals parts in the operation and management of wind farms. Soon after, our customers requested the possibility to do more with the collected data. Since then, the Service has quickly grown in scope and capability to an indispensable daily...
GP JOULE Chooses Breeze for Wind Farm Management
German-based GP JOULE has chosen Breeze Wind Farm Management system for wind farm monitoring, reporting and analysis. GP JOULE offers a complete range of products and services for renewable energy projects. The company is known to service its customers and partners by getting involved right on the onset of any project, from the initial facility concept all the way to project commissioning, ensuring full performance. GP JOULE has already developed and installed over 110 MW of wind farms across...
RES Awarded Storage Project for National Wind Technology Center
Broomfield, Colo. – Renewable Energy Systems (RES), is pleased to announce that our RESolve® energy storage system has been selected for the 1MW/1MWh energy storage test project at the Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) National Wind Technology Center (NWTC). RES is a technology-agnostic integrator that performs the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) as well as offering long-term performance wraps. Once complete in April 2017, research staff from t...
ADFD and IRENA Announce Funding by ADFD of USD 44.5 Million in Four Developing Countries
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — Four renewable energy projects in developing countries in the Pacific and Africa have been identified by Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to receive USD 44.5 million in funding. ADFD’s funding will support a diverse set of projects including a hybrid micro-grid project employing solar PV and advanced lithium-ion batteries, a hydropower project, integrated wind and solar, and a combination project consist...
A Scientist from Kazakhstan Invents a Wind Turbine 1.5 Times More Powerful than Comparable Turbines
Marat Issekeyev, a scientist from Kazakhstan, has invented a cheap wind turbine that can generate almost 1.5 times more electricity than comparable turbines. Mr. Issekeyev, who holds a PhD degree in Engineering, has won the Future Energy national competition held throughout the year by National Company Astana EXPO-2017 and the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan. Internet users have voted his multi-rotor wind turbine the best innovative project. The wind turbine makes use of the draught of ai...
OilonGroup Oy is Yet Again Delivering Burner Technology that Replaces Fossil Fuels to Special Waste Facilities in China
Oilon Group Oy is strengthening its position as a supplier of burner solutions to special waste incineration plants. This time, Oilon won the new contract for the international waste treatment company Suez. Established in 1880, the Suez Environment Group is the world’s leading water utility company. Its headquarters are in France, and the company has cutting-edge technology in the field of environmental protection. Their business is centred on environmental protection equipment and services. Thi...
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