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Breakdown: Penetration of Renewable Energy in Selected Markets

May 17, 2013 | by Paul Gipe, Contributor

The penetration of renewable energy into the electricity supply mix has been much in the news recently. During the first quarter, Portugal generated three-quarters of its electricity with renewable energy. Meanwhile, in Germany, one-fifth of all electricity was generated with ren... Full Story »

Europe Sinks Its Flagship Carbon Trading Scheme

May 10, 2013 | by Paul Hockenos, International Correspondent

All German Chancellor Angela Merkel had to do was pick up the phone and dial her people in Brussels. Had she done so before the European Parliament's (EP) key vote last month on April 19, her party's representatives could easily have saved the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), E... Full Story »

Beyond the PTC – Wind Energy's Future

May 9, 2013 | by Lauren Poole, Correspondent

At Wind Power 2013, the big question on many minds in the wind industry is what will the market look like if and when the production tax credit expires? Wind power experts tried to answer that question at the event held in Chicago this week. Full Story »

Russian Renewable Energy Law Could Significantly Boost Clean Energy But Obstacles Remain

May 8, 2013 | by Linas Jegelevicius, Correspondent

Hopes for Renewable Energy Source Development Measures (RESDM) in Russia's renewable power sector are high: if adopted and properly implemented, it will boost the renewable sector that is plagued with underfunding, often differing regional and federal legislation, other short-com... Full Story »

New AWEA Leadership Urges Strategy, Unity for US Wind Industry

May 7, 2013 | by James Montgomery, Associate Editor, RenewableEnergyWorld.com

Kicking off the AWEA Windpower 2013 event in Chicago, the new leadership of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) took to the stage and underscored a five-point plan to build a viable and sustainable industry centered around developing a unified message backed by personal c... Full Story »

EU Debate Over Climate Change Policy Could Dampen Renewable Energy Growth

May 6, 2013 | by Ewa Krukowska and Alex Morales, Bloomberg

Europe's program to halt climate change is in disarray with lawmakers in the region expressing concern the drift is undermining the planet's most significant effort to combat global warming. Full Story »

Renewable Energy Leases on Tribal Lands: Enhanced Sovereignty and Increased Responsibility

May 2, 2013 | by David Nahai, Partner, Lewis Brisbois

2013 may well be remembered as the year that ushered in a new era for the development of renewable energy projects on tribal lands. Full Story »

Latin America Report: Thinking Big About Clean Energy and Climate Change

May 1, 2013 | by Renewable Energy World Editors

Virtually eliminating the carbon footprint from Latin America's power sector by 2050 would require $66 billion in annual investments, with spending on renewable energy making up half that amount, according to a new report analyzing full "climate stabilization" in the region. Full Story »

Renewable Energy Optimization in the Heart of Coal Country

April 30, 2013 | by Eric Mathis, Sustainable Williamson

In the depths of coal country, one would not expect to find a growing diversified energy economy that includes a healthy mix of renewables. But in Williamson, WV, Sustainable Williamson is bullish on making a change, and hopes to inspire other communities throughout central Appal... Full Story »

Progress Report: Seven US Offshore Wind Demonstration Projects

April 29, 2013 | by James Montgomery, Associate Editor, RenewableEnergyWorld.com

Ahead of next week's AWEA Windpower event in Chicago, a Webinar from the Department of Energy (DoE) provided an update on the potential for offshore wind energy in the U.S. with a state-by-state progress report, as well as seven DoE-backed demonstration projects preparing to expl... Full Story »

Breakdown: Penetration of Renewable Energy in Selected Markets

May 17, 2013 | by Paul Gipe, Contributor

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	The UK's most comprehensive ecological monitoring programme for marine life on a wind farm published - provided by Natural Power, on behalf of E.ON, at Robin Rigg Offshore Wind Farm press-release by Natural Power \| May 17, 2013 The UK's most comprehensive ecological monitoring programme for marine life on a wind farm published - provided by Natural Power, on behalf of E.ON, at Robin Rigg Offshore Wind Farm (Reporting on Oper... More »
	Natural Power's Jim Adams announced as co-chair at AWEA Wind Resource Seminar 2013 press-release by Natural Power \| May 16, 2013 The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has confirmed that Natural Power's President of US Operations, Jim Adams, will be co-chair at this year's AWEA Wind Resource & Project Energy Assessment Sem... More »
	Algeria: Professionals from industry, economy and politics decide on the future's energy-mix press-release by Fairtrade-Messe \| May 15, 2013 According to the Algerian Ministry of Energy and Mines, the government decided to invest 1 billion Euros in the strengthening of renewable energies in Algeria in the next 15 years. During the four day... More »

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EU Should Scrap Energy Subsidies to Fight Warming, Poland Says

By Ewa Krukowska, Bloomberg
May 17, 2013 | 1 Comment

The European Union should scrap fossil fuel and renewable energy subsidies and set a target to cut oil imports to remain the leader in the fight against global warming, according to Poland's environme...

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Brazil Auction Rules May Boost Price of Wind Power 15%

By Stephan Nielsen, Bloomberg
May 17, 2013 | Post Your Comment

Prices for wind energy in Brazil, currently the lowest in the world, may rise at least 15 percent due to government policies designed to make the nation's power grid more reliable.

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No Easy Fix for Broken Wind Turbine at US High School

By Tim Faulkner, ecoRI News
May 17, 2013 | 1 Comment

In Portsmouth, RI there's no hope in sight for a turbine that has been sitting idle for almost one year.

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Moniz Unanimously Confirmed As New DOE Chief

By James Montgomery, Associate Editor, RenewableEnergyWorld.com
May 16, 2013 | Post Your Comment

Ernie Moniz has been unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next Secretary of Energy, in a 97-0 vote (with three nonvoters). He succeeds Stephen Chu who held the position for four years.

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Ireland Keen to Hit 2030 Renewable Targets, Says EU Ambassador

By Tom Rowe, EWEA
May 15, 2013 | 5 Comments

Irish Ambassador to the European Union Tom Hanney is in the throes of a six month stint at the heart of decision making in Brussels, as Ireland currently holds the EU Presidency. The Deputy Permanent ...

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The Economic Case for Divesting from Fossil Fuels

By Garvin Jabusch, Green Alpha Advisors
May 15, 2013 | 17 Comments

Securities of fossil fuels firms, as an economic sector, may soon be on the decline.

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Suzlon Energy No Longer Top Indian Wind Turbine Supplier

By Natalie Obiko Pearson, Bloomberg
May 13, 2013 | Post Your Comment

Wind World (India) Ltd., formerly Enercon, installed the most wind power capacity in India last year.

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Connecticut Seeks to Literally Water Down its RPS, Could it Happen in Your Region?

By Jennifer Runyon, Managing Editor, RenewableEnergyWorld.com
May 10, 2013 | 21 Comments

Including hydropower in the state's renewable portfolio standard could crowd out other renewable energy sources.

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Two Conversations the Wind Energy Industry Must Own, And Soon

By James Montgomery, Associate Editor, RenewableEnergyWorld.com
May 10, 2013 | 6 Comments

One of the strongest messages that came out of this week's AWEA Windpower event in Chicago was the urgent need for more unity in the wind industry's message, delivered to and embracing everyone from l...

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With More Wind Energy, PJM Could Save Customers $7 Billion per Year

By Jeff Postelwait, Associate Editor, Electric Light & Power
May 10, 2013 | Post Your Comment

The PJM Interconnection could save its customers $6.9 billion if it more than doubled the amount of wind energy it currently plans to build. This is according to a study by Americans for a Clean Energ...

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