Cornwall Council Approves 20 Turbine Wind Farm at Davidstowe Woods
The Cornwall Council has approved a permit for 20 onshore wind turbines to be constructed in the Davidstowe Woods. The turbines will tower over two times higher than Nelson's Column at 126m. The project plans had been rejected at a prior ...
by Tessa Clarke October 15th, 2009
Novera Energy Rejects Infinis Take-over Offer
Novera Energy PLC based in London rejected a take-over offer worth GBP 91 million on Wednesday. The renewable energy firm rejected the offer put forth by Infinis Energy, which is the largest shareholder for Novera Energy. Novera stated that the ...
by Tessa Clarke October 8th, 2009
China Continues To Move Closer To Renewable Energy Goals
China’s government announced the passing of an aggressive new climate change policy today, which will see new laws formed to help combat global warming. The bid is part of overall preparations for the UN Climate Talks scheduled to take place ...
by Beth Williams August 28th, 2009
Seven Spires Invests £2 million In Circadian Solar
Circadian Solar, based in the UK, announced today they have raised funds of up to £2 million ($3.3 million) donated by Seven Spire Investments. The financing is to go towards commercialising new concentrated PV technology. Circadian, a privately owned company, was ...
by Beth Williams August 25th, 2009
S. Korea Pursues Renewables With Subsidy Offers
The South Korean government has announced aggressive plans to increase reliance on sustainable energy for 2010. Today, the government announced that it would offer renewable subsidiaries that could do away with 80% of the total cost for hydrogen fuel cells ...
by Jenson Brayshaw August 25th, 2009
Australian Senate Passes New Renewable Energy Laws
The Australian Senate reached an agreement today regarding renewable energies and target goals for reducing carbon emissions. The political parties came to a decision which will see energy companies drawing 20% of their energy from renewable sources, such as solar ...
by Lynnette Adamson August 20th, 2009
NV Energy Increases Power Purchases from Renewable Sources
NV Energy and Renewable Ventures signed a joint agreement for power purchases. The long-term contract will supply energy from a solar PV power plant in Nevada that operates at 26 MW. NV Energy will purchase power generated by the plant ...
by Samantha Donovan August 19th, 2009
First Solar and Southern California Edison Collaborate On Solar Projects
First Solar and Southern California Edison announced today a joint venture agreement to collaborate on two large solar power projects. The projects are scheduled to be installed in two counties in Southern California. First Solar will design and build the two ...
by Jenson Brayshaw August 19th, 2009
Nordex USA Supplies Turbines For Largest U.S. Wind Farm
Nordex USA, Inc. is set to be the supplier for America's largest wind farm on record. The farm was developed for EverPower Wind Holdings Inc. The farm houses twenty-five of Nordex's 2.5 MW wind turbines which run at a highspeed. ...
by Justin Becks August 17th, 2009
ET Solar Group Supplies Solar Modules for Punjab Project
ET Solar Group Corp. in set to supply 1 MW in solar photovoltaic panels for solar development in northern India. The solar project will be installed in Punjab, India and will be one of the largest solar farms connected to ...
by Beth Williams August 17th, 2009
U.S. Marines Take Steps Towards Energy Efficiency on Battlefield
The U.S. Marine Corp experienced a first today in Afghanistan when an energy audit was ordered on site in the war zone to determine how large fuel costs and use could be cut down. The General of the Marines Corps ...
by Lynnette Adamson August 14th, 2009
