China to lead way in tenth consecutive year of global growth for PV demand
Strong demand from China will drive the tenth year of consecutive growth for the global PV market, according to a new report released by IHS Markit.
25 years of wind power in the UK
Yesterday marked the 25th anniversary of the date the UK’s first wind farm began generating clean electricity for British homes, offices and factories.
100% renewable electricity system is cheap and possible solution for South America , say researchers
According to researchers at Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT), transitioning to a fully renewable electricity system is possible for South America to achieve by 2030.
IEA urges the Czech Republic to set conditions to boost energy investments
The IEA has advised that the Czech Republic must focus on creating policy that will encourage investment across the energy sector.
Siemens wins first offshore wind project in Belgium
Siemens has entered the offshore wind market in Belgium with a first order for the 309MW Rentel wind project.
Research student to shine a light on the efficiency of solar farms
A research student is calling on solar farm operators to help provide him with the data he needs to determine whether solar farms are an efficient use of land and what impact they have on the agricultural sector.
Mainstream Renewable Power to develop 940MW of wind energy projects in Vietnam
Global wind and solar developer, Mainstream Renewable Power will develop, build and operate, together with local and international developers, three wind projects in Vietnam with a combined capacity of approximately 940MW.
Scatec Solar to sign PPA for Mozambique's first large scale solar plant
Scatec Solar and Norfund have signed a Power Purchase Agreement securing the sale of solar power over a 25 year period to the state owned utility Electricidade de Mozambique (EDM).
Perpetuus partners with tidal turbine manufacturers, ready for Isle of Wight project
The Perpetuus Tidal Energy Centre in the UK is partnering with tidal turbine manufacturers Schottel Hydro and Tocardo Tidal Turbines on a 30 MW project off the Isle of Wight.
First forest-powered commercial flight makes debut
Washington state-based Alaska Airlines has flown the first commercial flight powered by renewable jet fuel made from forest residuals.