First Solar awarded 140MW module supply contract for Australia's largest solar project
First Solar, Inc. has announced it has been awarded the module supply contract for the 140 megawatt (MW) Sun Metals Solar Farm in North Queensland (QLD), Australia.
GenCell fuel cell technology for backup power capability at San Diego Gas & Electric
The Israeli fuel cell developer and manufacturer GenCell has announced a strategic partnership with San Diego Gas & Electric in California, which has been working alongside GenCell to test how fuel cells can contribute to its efforts to be the cleanest, most reliable energy company in the US.
ABB delivers substation to enable power flow from solar park in Dubai
ABB has successfully energized a major substation that will help evacuate power from the Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBR) Solar Park.
GMB looks to power cuts in Australia for guidance on UK switch from fossil fuels to renewables
GMB, the union for workers in the energy sector in the UK, is calling for urgent inquiries into Australian power cuts arising from switch from fossil fuels to renewable sources and apply lessons learned to UK energy policy
Renewable biomethane fuel for HGVs offers fleet operators opportunity to drive down road transport emissions
CNG Fuels has announced the launch of renewable biomethane fuel, a more cost-effective and lower-carbon alternative to diesel for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs).
Antigua and Barbuda in strong position to accelerate renewable energy deployment, says report
An IRENA report has found that 75 per cent of Antigua’s peak energy demand could be met with renewables
Costa Rica generates almost 100% renewable energy in 2016
For 271 days of 2016, Costa Rica ran on 100% renewable electricity and, for the second consecutive year, surpassed 98% of generation with five clean sources in the year.
Scotland sets two wind power records
Scotland set two new wind power records at the end of December, according to data released by WWF Scotland.
Finance 2017 report outlines political and economic challenges facing wind industry
A recent report presents detailed analysis of how the global wind sector can best respond to Brexit, President Trump and other challenges heading its way in 201.
Official report highlights potential of tidal lagoon technology
RenewableUK is welcoming a review of the benefits of tidal lagoon energy. The study was commissioned by the Government, and carried out by the former Energy Minister Charles Hendry.