The Voice of Renewables

Senvion converts 86 MW of Australian wind farm into firm order.

Senvion has secured the Notice to Proceed with the construction…

Nordex receives orders for 54 MW from France.

The Nordex Group has obtained orders for the installation of…

Vestas receives 220 MW order in USA

Vestas receives 220 MW order in USA and secures 10…

Vestas secures first multi-brand repowering order from PacifiCorp.

Vestas has received an order from PacifiCorp, a subsidiary of…

Fortum to install Nordic’s biggest battery to support grid stability.

Fortum will take into use a significant battery solution in…

Van Oord select Tekmar for Borssele 2.

Tekmar Energy are pleased to announce that international marine contractor…

Wind

Senvion’s total order book in India exceeds 1 GW.

Senvion has signed a conditional 300 MW contract with alfanar on the supply and installation of 131 Senvion 2.3M130 turbines for…

By Voice of Renewables on November 27, 2018No Comment

Pattern recognition for ONYX InSight’s predictive maintenance services.

ONYX InSight, an independent predictive maintenance partner that gives asset owners clarity and control over their operations, has secured multiple new…

By Voice of Renewables on November 27, 2018No Comment

Vestas received EPC order in Jordan.

Vestas has received an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) order for the 52 MW Tafila wind park in Jordan. The order…

By Voice of Renewables on November 27, 2018No Comment

Boskalis wins EUR 250 million export cable installation contract for Ostwind 2.

Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. has been awarded a sizable export cable installation contract for the Ostwind 2 offshore grid connection. The contract…

By Voice of Renewables on November 26, 2018No Comment

Solar

Three ground-mounted solar PV projects submitted by RES granted.

The three ground-mounted PV projects submitted by RES to the…

By Voice of Renewables on August 29, 2018Comments Off on Three ground-mounted solar PV projects submitted by RES granted.

Head of Solar & Wind Development and M&A to leave Fortum.

Mr Kari Kautinen, Senior Vice President, Solar & Wind Development…

By Voice of Renewables on August 29, 2018Comments Off on Head of Solar & Wind Development and M&A to leave Fortum.

Enel starts constructing PV plant in Zambia.

The Enel Group’s global renewable energies division Enel Green Power…

By Voice of Renewables on August 22, 2018Comments Off on Enel starts constructing PV plant in Zambia.

RES Selected for CPS Energy and Southwest Research Institute Co-Located Solar & Energy Storage System.

Renewable Energy Systems (RES), a leader in the development, engineering,…

By Voice of Renewables on August 22, 2018Comments Off on RES Selected for CPS Energy and Southwest Research Institute Co-Located Solar & Energy Storage System.

Wind power generation greatly increases in Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan’s wind farms produced 14.1 million kilowatt hours of electricity…

By Voice of Renewables on August 16, 2018Comments Off on Wind power generation greatly increases in Azerbaijan.

Lendahand Ethex becomes first online ethical platform investors to track social and environmental benefits.

Lendahand Ethex, a joint venture between two of Europe’s leading…

By Voice of Renewables on August 9, 2018Comments Off on Lendahand Ethex becomes first online ethical platform investors to track social and environmental benefits.

Featured Events

Hydro

Voith awarded two contracts in China.

Voith was awarded two contracts in China. The first contract involves the supply of four pump turbine generator units for the Xiamen Pumped Storage Plant. The second order…

By Voice of Renewables on November 22, 2018No Comment

Voltalia awarded two new hydroelectric projects in metropolitan France.

Voltalia, an international player in renewable energies, has won two new hydroelectric projects in metropolitan France, for a total installed capacity of 4.4 MW After winning two solar…

By Voice of Renewables on August 28, 2018Comments Off on Voltalia awarded two new hydroelectric projects in metropolitan France.

Vattenfall to supplement hydro power with solar power.

There is a potential for solar power of up to five megawatts in total at Vattenfall’s pumped storage plants in Germany, and the first project has now been…

By Voice of Renewables on August 6, 2018Comments Off on Vattenfall to supplement hydro power with solar power.

EIB finances Iberdrola´s three new dams and hydropower plants on the Tâmega and Torno rivers.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is financing one of the most important energy sector initiatives in Portuguese history. The EU bank will provide a EUR 650m loan to…

By Voice of Renewables on July 23, 2018Comments Off on EIB finances Iberdrola´s three new dams and hydropower plants on the Tâmega and Torno rivers.

Germany produces enough renewable energy in six months to power country’s households for an entire year.

Germany produced enough renewable energy in the first half of 2018 to power every household in the country for a year. The nation’s combined wind, solar, biomass and…

By Voice of Renewables on July 2, 2018Comments Off on Germany produces enough renewable energy in six months to power country’s households for an entire year.

Storage

UK-based Extreme Low Energy receives £750,000 in funding.

NPIF Maven Equity Finance (“the Fund”), part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (“NPIF”), and managed by Maven…

By Voice of Renewables on July 17, 2018Comments Off on UK-based Extreme Low Energy receives £750,000 in funding.

Wärtsilä introduces a new hybrid solar PV and storage solution.

The technology group Wärtsilä introduces a new hybrid solar PV and storage solution. Wärtsilä Hybrid Solar integrates solar…

By Voice of Renewables on June 21, 2018Comments Off on Wärtsilä introduces a new hybrid solar PV and storage solution.

RES starts construction of a 10 mw battery storage project for VBB.

On Monday, June 4, 2018, a ground-breaking ceremony paved the way for the start of construction works of…

By Voice of Renewables on June 9, 2018Comments Off on RES starts construction of a 10 mw battery storage project for VBB.

Biogas
Biomass
Water
Wastewater
Waste

Finland opens up the renewable electricity generation market.

Renewable electricity generation in Finland will be opened up…

By Voice of Renewables on June 26, 2018

REA Reaction to EU Referendum Leave Vote.

Dr Nina Skorupska CBE said: “This result raises serious…

By Voice of Renewables on June 24, 2016

Fortistar upgrads landfill gas to renewable energy project in Los Angeles.

Lopez Energy Landfill Gas-to-Energy Project Upgrades Facility to Supply…

By Voice of Renewables on June 17, 2016

Geotech eyes greater market potential in Malaysia’s Renewable Energy.

Leading UK manufacturer of biogas analysers focuses on nation’s…

By Voice of Renewables on June 16, 2016

Arensis Closes £13,500,000 capital rise.

Los Angeles-based Arensis, an international provider of distributed energy…

By Voice of Renewables on August 21, 2018

Lietuvos Energija to invest in wind energy.

Lietuvos Energija has successfully distributed the second EUR 300 million issue…

By Voice of Renewables on July 9, 2018

Enel and F2i reach agreement for the sale of the entire biomass portfolio in Italy.

The Enel Group (“Enel”) has reached an agreement with…

By Voice of Renewables on July 1, 2018

Government of Serbia regulates incentives for renewables.

Producers of electrical energy from renewable sources and power…

By Voice of Renewables on June 15, 2016

SEAMS secures multi-million pound deal with Yorkshire Water.

SEAMS have been appointed by Yorkshire’s primary water provider…

By Voice of Renewables on June 20, 2016

Atkins secures water assets contract with Welsh Water .

Atkins has been appointed by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water…

By Voice of Renewables on June 17, 2016

UK’s largest metaldehyde-free farming trial expanded for a second year.

The UK’s largest ever metaldehyde-free farming trial has been…

By Voice of Renewables on June 16, 2016

Northumbrian Water Group to find sewage pumping stations.

People across the North East are being asked to…

By Voice of Renewables on June 15, 2016

The first integrated solution for waste management to be built in Hungary.

AmoTerra (AMT) and the Government of Hungary announces their…

By Voice of Renewables on June 20, 2016

Commission proposes to fine Slovakia in connection with landfill in Žilina.

The European Commission is taking Slovakia back to the…

By Voice of Renewables on June 17, 2016

EC calls on AUSTRIA to enact EU rules on the chemical pollution of waters.

The European Commission is urging Austria to enact the…

By Voice of Renewables on June 17, 2016

Cabinet nod for 3 solid waste management parks.

The council of ministers on Wednesday approved a proposal…

By Voice of Renewables on June 16, 2016

Urban Mining secures $25M for recycled rare earth magnet manufacturing facility.

Urban Mining Company, (“Urban Mining” or “the company”), developers…

By Voice of Renewables on June 20, 2016

Solar PV recycling offers huge business opportunity.

The global solar photovoltaic (PV) boom currently underway will…

By Voice of Renewables on June 20, 2016

Republic Services and Lab USA unveil state-of-the-art landfill ash metal recovery facility.

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) and Lab USA unveiled…

By Voice of Renewables on June 20, 2016

Maharashtra government decides to use plastic waste in building roads.

Maharashtra government has decided to use plastic waste along…

By Voice of Renewables on June 20, 2016

Geothermal

Innergex completes $1.1 billion acquisition of Alterra Power.

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. completed the previously disclosed acquisition of Alterra Power Corp. by way of an arrangement agreement pursuant to which Innergex acquired…

By Voice of Renewables on February 12, 2018Comments Off on Innergex completes $1.1 billion acquisition of Alterra Power.

The Philippines’ environment secretary says coal has no future.

The Philippines’ new environment secretary will prioritize renewable energy over fossil fuels like coal in approving permits for new power plants. Southeast Asia’s fastest growing…

By Voice of Renewables on July 11, 2016Comments Off on The Philippines’ environment secretary says coal has no future.

U.S. Geothermal Inc. to Present at B. Riley & Co. 17th Annual Investors Conference.

U.S. Geothermal Inc. a leading renewable energy company, today announced that Douglas Glaspey, President and Chief Operating Officer, will present at B. Riley &…

By Voice of Renewables on May 23, 2016Comments Off on U.S. Geothermal Inc. to Present at B. Riley & Co. 17th Annual Investors Conference.

Indonesian President calls for review of ambitious energy strategy.

Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has called for a review of the ambitious energy target by the country, which includes evaluating current tender process, financing…

By Voice of Renewables on May 22, 2016Comments Off on Indonesian President calls for review of ambitious energy strategy.

Philippines DOE open to FIT but with a focus on low enthalpy and small scale projects.

The Philippines Department of Energy has replied to request of a feed-in-tariff for geothermal, stating that if so it would have to go through…

By Voice of Renewables on May 22, 2016Comments Off on Philippines DOE open to FIT but with a focus on low enthalpy and small scale projects.

Tidal

Enel Green Power cooperates on wave energy with Australian CCE.

Enel Green Power (“EGP”), the Enel Group’s renewable energy arm, and Australian renewable developer Carnegie Clean Energy Limited (“CCE”) signed a Collaboration Agreement aimed at developing and testing…

By Voice of Renewables on July 30, 2018Comments Off on Enel Green Power cooperates on wave energy with Australian CCE.

European Commission awards €3.9 million (£3.1 m) to support tidal energy.

Hydro Group expands presence in Asia Pacific region.

Cape Sharp Tidal to install two turbines in the Bay of Fundy.

Green Building

Will Khan be the greenest Mayor London has ever had?

Sadiq Aman Khan, a British Labour Party politician and a newly-elected Mayor of London won 1,310,143 votes against…

By Voice of Renewables on May 7, 2016

Bio

Boskalis Nederland aiming for 35% CO2 reduction with GoodFuels biofuel.

Boskalis Nederland and biofuel supplier GoodFuels have announced a long-term partnership aimed at furthering Boskalis’ sustainable practices. Reducing…

By Voice of Renewables on July 12, 2018

Finance

Hannon Armstrong will release its Q1 2016 results on May 4, 2016.

Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (“Hannon Armstrong,” “we,” or the “Company;” NYSE: HASI), a leading provider of debt…

By Voice of Renewables on May 3, 2016