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SkyPower Inks Landmark Agreement to Build Solar Projects in Kenya

SkyPower, the world's largest developer and owner of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) energy projects, today signed a landmark agreement with the Kenyan Ministry of Energy and Petroleum for the development of 1 GW of world-class solar projects to be built in four phases in Kenya over the next five years.

27 Jul 2015

2014 JRC Wind Status Report Shows Wind Power Meets 8% of European Electricity Demand

EU's grid connected cumulative capacity in 2014 reached 129 GW, meeting 8% of European electricity demand, equivalent to the combined annual consumption of Belgium, the Netherlands, Greece and Ireland. According to a JRC report, the impressive growth of the industry will allow at least 12% electricity share by 2020, a significant contribution to the goal of the European energy and climate package of 20% share of energy from renewable sources.

27 Jul 2015

Southern California Edison Seeks 104.8MW of Renewable Power to Support its Green Rate Program

Southern California Edison (SCE) has launched its sixth Renewable Auction Mechanism (RAM) solicitation for renewable electricity as part of its program to procure resources sized between 3 and 20 megawatts.

27 Jul 2015

SunPower Signs Power Purchase Agreement with NV Energy to Build 100MW Solar PV Plant in Boulder City

SunPower announced today that it has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with NV Energy to build a 100-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant planned for construction in the Eldorado Valley of Boulder City, Nevada.

25 Jul 2015

CGE Energy Announces Delivery of Complete WIND•e20 Turbine Design to Burtek

CGE Energy today delivered their complete and improved WIND•e20®wind turbine design to the engineering team at Burtek Enterprises, CGE Energy’s strategic manufacturing and assembly partner.

25 Jul 2015

New Strategic Analysis of Southeast Asian Biomass and Waste to Power Market

Rapidly increasing solid wastes and the acute shortage of landfills are pushing countries in Southeast Asia to adopt sound waste management practices.

From Frost & Sullivan 25 Jul 2015

NorthWestern Energy to Acquire 80MW Beethoven Wind Qualifying Facility Project

NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy has entered into an agreement to purchase the recently constructed 80-megawatt Beethoven wind qualifying facility (QF) project located near Tripp, South Dakota.

24 Jul 2015

SunEdison Signs Long-Term 180MW Solar Power Purchase Agreement with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited

SunEdison, Inc., the world's largest renewable energy development company, today announced that it has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited (TPDDL) to provide 180 megawatts (MW) AC of utility-scale solar power for the people of New Delhi.

24 Jul 2015

Market Outlook Report on Wind Power in China

"Wind Power in China, Market Outlook to 2025, Update 2015 - Capacity, Generation, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), Investment Trends, Regulations and Company Profiles" is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of the wind power market in China.

24 Jul 2015

Duke Energy Renewables Acquires Ecoplexus’ 20-MW AC Solar Power Project in Shawboro

Duke Energy Renewables today announced it has acquired a 20-megawatt (MW) AC solar power project in Shawboro, N.C., from Ecoplexus Inc., lead developer of the project.

23 Jul 2015