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BlackRock Real Assets sells operating renewables portfolio to UK infrastructure investor

BlackRock Real Assets has reached an agreement with Equitix Investment…

Tekmar Energy selected for the Northwester 2 offshore wind farm

Tekmar Energy are pleased to announce that offshore installation contractor…

Siemens Gamesa will supply 567 MW in India

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has secured a new order…

Senvion and Mainstream Renewable Power sign further 84 MW conditional order for project in Chile

Senvion and Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd (“Mainstream”) have signed a conditional…

DIF acquires Warradarge Wind Farm in Australia

DIF announced the acquisition of the 180MW Warradarge Wind Farm,…

WINDMission Estonia 2019

WINDMission Estonia 2019 conference and exhibition will take place in Tallinn…

Wind

RES rings in the New Year with 80 MW Copenhagen Wind Project in New York.

RES (Renewable Energy Systems), a leader in the development, engineering, and construction of wind, solar, transmission, and energy storage projects in the…

By Voice of Renewables on January 17, 2019Comments Off on RES rings in the New Year with 80 MW Copenhagen Wind Project in New York.

Enel Green Power España starts construction of 90 MW of new wind capacity in Spain.

Enel Green Power España (“EGPE”), Endesa’s renewable energy unit, has started construction of three wind farms for an overall capacity of…

By Voice of Renewables on January 17, 2019Comments Off on Enel Green Power España starts construction of 90 MW of new wind capacity in Spain.

EnBW acquires seven wind farms in Sweden.

EnBW acquires seven wind farms with an installed output of 105 megawatts just a few months after the foundation of a…

By Voice of Renewables on January 9, 2019Comments Off on EnBW acquires seven wind farms in Sweden.

Vestas becomes the first company to install 100 GW of wind turbines.

Vestas has been a pioneer in wind energy solutions and a cornerstone in making the world’s energy mix sustainable. In late…

By Voice of Renewables on January 9, 2019Comments Off on Vestas becomes the first company to install 100 GW of wind turbines.

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 wins order to supply two StreamDivers in Macedonia

Technology group Voith has won an order for the manufacture, supply and commissioning of two StreamDivers for the small hydropower plant Gradiste in Macedonia. The company will also…

By Voice of Renewables on December 18, 2018Comments Off on Voith wins order to supply two StreamDivers in Macedonia

Hydropower Plant Semangka in Indonesia put into commercial operation.

On November 16, 2018, the completion ceremony for Semangka hydropower plant (Semangka HPP) was held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the owner –…

By Voice of Renewables on December 12, 2018Comments Off on Hydropower Plant Semangka in Indonesia put into commercial operation.

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

Fortum will take into use a significant battery solution in Sweden. The Nordic’s biggest battery to date will be installed at Fortum’s Forshuvud hydropower plant located on the…

By Voice of Renewables on November 28, 2018Comments Off on Fortum to install Nordic’s biggest battery to support grid stability.

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, 2018Comments Off on Voith awarded two contracts in China.

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.

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

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…

By Voice of Renewables on July 2, 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

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

Government of Serbia regulates incentives for renewables.

Producers of electrical energy from renewable sources and power…

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