Turbines off NYC East River Will Power 9,500 Homes

Verdant Power turbines on shore in Roosevelt Island, NY (Credit: Verdant Power)

As part of the Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy Project, 30 turbines are being installed along the strait that connects the Long Island Sound with the Atlantic Ocean in the New York Harbor. The project, led by Verdant Power, Inc., is the first ever commercially licensed tidal energy project in the United States. The turbines are scheduled to be fully installed by 2015 and will use the flow of the East River and tides to generate 1,050 kilowatts of electricity—enough to power 9,500 New York homes. … Continue Reading

Global Wind Energy Grew 21% in 2011: Report

The global wind industry installed more than 41,000 megawatts (MW) of wind power capacity in 2011, a 21% increase in global installed capacity, according to a report released on February 7 by the Global Wind Energy Council. This brings the total installed capacity globally to more than 238,000 MW. About 75 countries worldwide have commercial wind power installations, with 22 of them already passing the 1 gigawatt (GW) level. New markets in Latin America, Africa, and Asia are driving the market, the report said.

China has solidified its position as global market leader, with a cumulative capacity of more than 62,000 MW, despite having faced a challenging year. The U.S. wind sector rebounded from a tough 2010 with installations of more than 6,800 MW in 2011. Canada reported a record year in 2011, surpassing the 5,000 MW mark. See the Global Wind Energy Council press release.

President’s 2013 DOE Budget Seeks $2.27 Billion for Efficiency, Renewables

The President's FY 2013 EERE budget will continue to support wind energy and other renewables. Credit: Vestas

President Obama on February 13 released his Fiscal Year 2013 DOE budget request to Congress, which proposes $27.2 billion. For the DOE’s Office Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, the President requested $2.27 billion, reaffirming the Administration’s commitment to an energy future that is cleaner, less expensive, and full of new jobs. … Continue Reading

DuPont and Yingli Green Energy Enter $100 Million Strategic Agreement

What better place than the Sun to obtain our energy from

WILMINGTON, Del., - DuPont and Yingli Energy (China) Company Limited (“Yingli China”) have signed a $100 million strategic agreement for photovoltaic materials aimed at accelerating the adoption of solar energy to address one of the world’s biggest challenges – reducing dependence on fossil fuels.  Yingli China is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (“Yingli”), a leading solar energy company and one of the world’s largest vertically integrated photovoltaic manufacturers. … Continue Reading

China Sunergy Further Expands Market Share in Germany by Executing A 50 MW Contract with Bull PowerTech GmbH

China's Sunergy supplied roof-top solar panels to German company

NANJING, China, – China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: CSUN) (“China Sunergy” or the “Company”), a specialized solar cell and module manufacturer, today announced the execution of a 50 MW sales contract with Bull PowerTech GmbH (“Bull PowerTech”). The contract is for projects in Europe, and the shipment is expected to be fully completed by the end of 2012. … Continue Reading

1 Million Plus Renewable Energy Jobs In Europe

Europe's cross-border operations agreements on renewable energy create enormous employment opportunities for workers

The European renewable energy sector had more than a million people employed by the end of 2010 according to the recently released EurObserv’ER report, “The State of Renewable Energies in Europe”. … Continue Reading

Chu: President’s 2013 Energy Budget Makes Critical Investments in Innovation, Clean Energy, and National Security

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks about the 2013 budget at Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, Virginia, on Feb. 13, 2012. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Energy Steven Chu today detailed President Barack Obama’s $27.2 billion Fiscal Year 2013 budget request for the Department of Energy, emphasizing the President’s commitment to an all-of-the-above energy strategy that includes critical investments in innovation, in the job-creating clean energy technologies, and in our national security strategy.   The budget request for the Department is part of the President’s blueprint for an American economy that is built to last based on American energy that is cleaner, cheaper, and full of new jobs.  At the same time, the FY 2013 budget request also represents tough choices aimed at focusing taxpayer resources on areas that will yield the greatest benefit over time. … Continue Reading

£1 Billion Wind Farm Opened

The world’s largest offshore wind power farm, Walney Farm, is opening off the coast of Cumbria in the UK today

A wind farm with enough capacity to provide for the electricity needs of up to 320,000 households – and reportedly the largest operating facility of its kind in the world to date – has been officially opened. … Continue Reading