This article comes from law firm Chadbourne & Parke LLP. The U.S. Army has embarked on a program to enter into $7 billion worth of long-term contracts to buy renewable energy for U.S. Army bases. The other service branches have similar programs. There are special challenges when trying to finance a power project that sells
Divergence and cooperation in alternative energy in shale-gas and European renewables
June 19, 2013 : 0 Comments
It’s not news that the U.S. and Europe have been following different energy policies over the past few decades. However, according to one researcher, their divergence – with the U.S. leading ‘the shale gas revolution’ and Europe investing heavily in modern renewables – is a good thing for the development of both alternative-energy sources. Writing
Portland GE and partners open Oregon Salem Smart Power Center
June 19, 2013 : 0 Comments
The future recently arrived in Oregon, says Portland General Electric, in its new Salem Smart Power Center, an 8,000-ft² facility in Salem, Ore., that offers a insider’s view of a working, smart-grid demonstration project. Outfitted with a large-scale energy storage, the center will help PGE test how to store and better integrate variable renewable energy sources
Turck overmolded valve-plug cordsets provide durable connectivity in harsh environments
June 18, 2013 : 0 Comments
An overmolded face eliminates the need for an additional sealing gasket, ensuring optimal performance in harsh environments, such as wind turbine nacelles. The cordsets feature a translucent molding material with embedded, bright LED’s, and provide superior visibility for power indication from any angle with black, grey, yellow, and clear coloring options to accommodate diverse applications.
Largest power-to-H2 facility now operational with Hydrogenics equipment
June 18, 2013 : 0 Comments
Editor’s note: This news is significant because it shows a way to convert, store, and use surplus power, whether from wind and solar, or another source. Hydrogenics Corp., a developer and manufacturer of hydrogen generation and hydrogen-based power modules, announced that the largest Power-to-Gas facility in the world recently went “live” with the first
Timken and Stark St. College open Technology and Test Center
June 18, 2013 : 0 Comments
The testing facility focuses on large bearing systems and is the first of its kind in the Americas. A collaboration between The Timken Co. www.timken.com) and Stark State College led to development of the new Technology and Test Center, the first testing facility of its kind to be constructed in the Americas. The $14 million
Nordex awarded third major contract in South Africa
June 18, 2013 : 0 Comments
The company to build 134.4 MW wind farm / subsidiary in Cape Town on growth course A big order will let wind turbine manufacturer Nordex further expand its business in South Africa. The independent power producer CENNERGI has placed an order with Nordex for the delivery and turnkey installation of the 134.4 MW “Amakhala Emoyeni”
Divergent outlooks for North America and Latin America
June 17, 2013 : 0 Comments
This report summary comes from MAKE Consulting MAKE Consulting expects the Americas region to add nearly 92 GW of new wind power capacity from 2013 to 2020, but the rate of growth will be significantly different between North America and Latin America. Despite macroeconomic headwinds in North America, enough demand exists to support average build
CohnReznick releases report on renewables M&A activity focusing on the Americas
June 17, 2013 : 0 Comments
Findings show positive global outlook. U.S. the most attractive country for investors Accounting, tax, and advisory firm CohnReznick LLP has released a report, “Green Energy 2013: Renewable Energy M&A Activity in the Americas”, published in collaboration with Clean Energy Pipeline. The report focuses on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the renewable energy sector in
Coalition of RE companies advocate a level playing field for clean energy
June 17, 2013 : 0 Comments
Founding members of the Financing America’s Investment in Renewables (FAIR) Coalition include leaders in the renewable energy industry and call for support of the Master Limited Partnerships (MLP) Parity Act Leading renewable energy companies from across the country have announced the formation of a coalition to advocate for equal treatment between clean energy and fossil fuels
