Another large-scale solar project planned in the South

Wednesday, 11.3.2010 - 18:17 (Solarpowerportal)

As we enter another month, another planning application is submitted for a utility-scale solar park. This time the location is Somerset; the application for the 10 acre park submitted to Taunton Deane Council this week. Read more

First Solar No Longer Number 1

Wednesday, 11.3.2010 - 5:00 (Renewable Energy World)

U.S. thin film manufacturer First Solar lost ground in Q3'10 according to the latest analysis from IMS Research. Having been the largest producer of PV cells for 6 consecutive quarters, in the third quarter of 2010 the company increased capacity just 2%, moving it into third position behind Chinese companies Suntech and JA Solar. Read more

Algae for Biofuels: Moving from Promise to Reality, But How Fast?

Wednesday, 11.3.2010 - 5:00 (Renewable Energy World)

A new report from the Energy Biosciences Institute (EBI) in Berkeley projects that development of cost-competitive algae biofuel production will require much more long- term research, development and demonstration. In the meantime, several non-fuel applications of algae could serve to advance the nascent industry. Read more

Is There Enough Cellulosic Ethanol To Meet 2011 Targets?

Wednesday, 11.3.2010 - 5:00 (Renewable Energy World)

The recent projection from the Energy Information Administration (EIA) for cellulosic ethanol production in 2011 is a reminder that more investment and thoughtful policy is required to bring these technologies to commercialization, according to the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) President and CEO Bob Dinneen. Read more

Wind Power in Quebec Expected To Drive Significant Economic Benefits

Wednesday, 11.3.2010 - 5:00 (Renewable Energy World)

A new study commissioned by the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and executed by the firm Hatch in collaboration with economist Jean-Claude Thibodeau shows wind energy's promise in Quebec. Read more

With Wind Power, We Need to Water What We've Planted

Wednesday, 11.3.2010 - 5:00 (Renewable Energy World)

The text below is an excerpt from a speech I delivered at the grand opening ceremony of the Nordex nacelle manufacturing plant in Jonesboro, Arkansas on October 29th. Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe and Senator Blanche Lin-coln addressed the audience, and Representative Marion Berry was in attendance. Newly-hired and trained members of the nacelle production crew spoke about their experiences on the job so far. Nordex has hired 54 people in Jonesboro so far and expects to reach almost 70 by the end of 2010. Total hiring potential for Nordex production in Jonesboro is about 700. Read more

Angelika Pullen: U.S. Losing Ground in Wind Energy

Wednesday, 11.3.2010 - 5:00 (Renewable Energy World)

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Mid-Term Elections Support Positive Outlook for Geothermal Energy

Wednesday, 11.3.2010 - 5:00 (Renewable Energy World)

The following is a statement from Geothermal Energy Association Executive Director Karl Gawell: Read more

Rep. Dave Camp Enters The Energy Policy Spotlight

Wednesday, 11.3.2010 - 5:00 (Renewable Energy World)

With midterm elections complete and a GOP House in place, the newcomers have the opportunity to either push forward or detain renewable energy policy. The new Congress has several ideas to work with that were held over from Obama's first two years in office, including a renewable electricity standard that expands the definition of what energy types count toward the thresholds, particularly adding emission-free nuclear power and clean coal to the definition of renewable energy. Some wonder if the new Republican Congress will be staunch policy conservatives like many of their predecessors, or flexible enough to implement changes that will positively affect renewable energy. Read more

How House Republicans May Control the Energy Debate

Wednesday, 11.3.2010 - 5:00 (Renewable Energy World)

With midterm elections complete and a GOP House in place, the newcomers have the opportunity to either push forward or detain renewable energy policy. Read more

U.S. Elections: The Morning After

Wednesday, 11.3.2010 - 5:00 (Renewable Energy World)

Americans woke up to a different political lanscape this morning. After just four years in the majority, the Democrats lost control of the House to Republicans and gave up a handful of seats in the Senate. Now the big question is: How does this impact renewable energy policy? Read more

Shale Gas Doesn't Change Everything

Wednesday, 11.3.2010 - 5:00 (Renewable Energy World)

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Californians Mark the Ballot for Renewable Energy

Wednesday, 11.3.2010 - 5:00 (Renewable Energy World)

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