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134 days ago
Thanks for spotting this error, according to Himin the correct figure is 100 million USD: http://www.himin.com/english/hmnews.asp
141 days ago
In 2008, solar thermal heating and cooling solutions gained favour in more and more countries,’ says European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF) president Olivier Drücke. ‘The solar thermal market in the EU and Switzerland grew by over 60% to 3.3 GWth of new capacity, that is 4.76 million m2 of collector area,’ he adds.
144 days ago
Like many of the current crop of ‘cutting edge’ renewable energy technologies, the concept of extracting energy from waves and tides is not a new one. Indeed, it is well over 100 years since the first tidal wheel was built and the 240 MW La Rance tidal barrage project in Brittany, France, has been operating for well over 40 years. What has changed over the intervening years is the level of urgency with which such projects are now being addressed and the technical achievements by some manufacturers which are making tidal and wave energy a reality.
188 days ago
Material of recent biological origin – such as wood which can be either be burnt directly or further processed to provide heat, electricity or fuel – is defined as biomass or biogas in the context of renewable energy systems.
189 days ago
Blessed with one of the longest coastlines of any country in Europe, large tidal ranges and strong winds, it is perhaps obvious that as the home of one of the largest marine energy resources, the United Kingdom should also sport by far the largest concentration of marine power companies in the world.
190 days ago
It is perhaps because of its reputation as a country with a rain-soaked and overcast climate that solar photovoltaic (PV) has so far made only a minor impact on the UK's renewables sector. This is particularly evident when compared with Europe's market leaders Spain and Germany, and new growth in Italy.
193 days ago
Thanks to its long coastline and maritime climate, the UK has the best wind resources in Europe, and some of the best in the world. Reflecting this, over the last few years the country's wind industry has grown rapidly – reaching a capacity of more than 3.5 GW and becoming the global leader in offshore installations.
207 days ago
The term 'biofuels' has generally has come to mean liquid biofuels for use in transport and is applied to a wide range of products. These fuels may be used in internal combustion engines as replacements for petroleum, diesel oil or other additives.
221 days ago
The UK does well in the small wind turbine industry and is host to some genuine world leaders in the field. Indeed, with more than 15 manufacturers based in the UK alone, a wide variety of designs are available and some 10,000 micro and small wind turbines have been installed in the country since 2005.
253 days ago
The use of tracking technology allowing solar modules to follow the course of the sun (and so optimize the incident angle of sunlight on their surface) can increase electricity production by around a third, and some claim by as much as 40% in some regions, compared with modules at a fixed angle.
293 days ago
The extraordinary development of the photovoltaic market over recent years has emphasized the need for a sustainable method for disposal of PV modules once they reach the end of their life. Recognizing this, the industry has been busy developing strategies and techniques that make the most of the valuable materials contained in their products and simultaneously improve their positive environmental impact. David Appleyard reports
300 days ago
The research efforts and infrastructure needed to supply 50% of the energy for space and water heating and cooling across Europe using solar thermal energy has been set out under the aegis of the European Solar Thermal Technology Platform (ESTTP). Published in late December 2008, more than 100 experts developed the Strategic Research Agenda (SRA), which includes a deployment roadmap showing the non-technological framework conditions that will enable this ambitious goal to be reached by 2050.
320 days ago
No typo, 40 is indeed more than 35, but 40 as a proportion of 230 is considerably less that 35 as a proportion of 180. In the first scenario offshore wind accounts for close to 20% of the total, in the later figures this falls to nearer 17%.
320 days ago
As a maturing industry, the wind power sector has emerged as dynamic and vibrant. A number of strong players are now coming to the fore by demonstrating the longevity, technology and capacity needed to make a major impact on the global market. Here, David Appleyard looks at just a few of those key players and what they are saying.
326 days ago
Announcing new figures at the European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition, which ran all this week, the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) has increased its latest targets for installed wind capacity from 180 gigawatts (GW) to 230 GW by 2020. Coming at a time when global markets are in freefall, at first glance such sentiments may seem misplaced.
335 days ago
Although still lagging behind crystalline silicon in the maximum efficiency stakes, as costs per Wp fall, thin-film technologies are rapidly taking up a significant share of the PV market. Industry figures give a compound annual growth rate of 60% between 2002 and 2007, and production capacity could reach more than 10 GW in 2010 and 16 GW in 2012. Although uncertainty remains over the timescale, the European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA) nonetheless expects about 4 GW of thin-film production capacity to be operational in 2010. Based mainly in Europe, China, Taiwan, the USA and Japan, this will represent about 20% of total PV module production, up from 10% in 2007.
Feb 04, 2009
According to new a new report from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), as of 2008 the U.S. has become the world's largest player in terms of total wind power installations.
Dec 10, 2008
It is not a gas appliance and the heat is not transferred. Good Energy assess an individual's solar thermal installation and calculate an expected average annual output. The company then pays the householder a fee for each kWh produced from the system, depending on regular meter readings etc. To qualify for the scheme, owners must sign up for a dual fuel gas and electricity supply contract from Good Energy. The gas supplied, which is used in a conventional boiler for space and water heating, is to some extent offset by the solar thermal installation. A premium on the gas price covers the cost of the reward scheme.
Dec 10, 2008
A rough description of the technology may be found at: http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/story?id=52037
Dec 10, 2008
PS. Good Energy currently pay 4.5p/kWh or about US cent 6.75
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