Author: WoREA Editorial Team

Renewable Energy

Australia to review renewable energy target

Renewable Energy February 18, 2014By WoREA Editorial Team1 Min Read

(Reuters) – Australia will review its mandatory renewable energy target (RET), the government said Monday, sparking concerns among green groups that a weaker target could pave the way for new coal plants and increased pollution. The target to ensure Australia generates 20 percent of its electricity from renewable sources in…

Renewable Energy

It's too late to 'Hope for the Best', warns Renwables Expert Amidst Mass Floods

Renewable Energy February 18, 2014By WoREA Editorial Team3 Mins Read

Government must take ‘joined up’ approach.

Cogeneration

Remeha Commercial announces partnership with CHP specialist ENER-G

Cogeneration February 18, 2014By WoREA Editorial Team2 Mins Read

Leading UK commercial heating manufacturer Remeha Commercial has announced its partnership with cogeneration specialist ENER-G to offer Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems up to and including 90kWe as part of Remeha’s unique ‘one stop-shop’ commercial heating product range. The new CHP systems create electricity and heat simultaneously, reducing greenhouse…

Growth Opportunities for Adhesives in Global Wind Energy Industry 2014-2019: Trend, Forecast and Opportunity Analysis

Bioenergy February 18, 2014By WoREA Editorial Team1 Min Read

The growth of new wind turbine installations and increasing use of modular wind blades is anticipated to drive the demand for adhesives in wind energy industry Lucintel anticipates APAC to be the largest region for adhesives demand in wind energy industry during forecast period Total worldwide…

Bioenergy

The Bold Tern awarded U.S. installation contract with Deepwater Wind

Bioenergy February 18, 2014By WoREA Editorial Team2 Mins Read

Fred. Olsen Windcarrier has secured a contract for the installation of wind turbines at Block Island Wind Farm, one of the first offshore wind farms in the United States.

Bioenergy

Meritage Homes and Sunpower Partner to Offer Solar Power Systems Nationwide

Bioenergy February 17, 2014By WoREA Editorial Team3 Mins Read

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ:SPWR) announced today a three-year agreement to offer high efficiency SunPower solar power systems at Meritage Homes communities nationwide. The two companies have teamed to provide leading comprehensive energy efficiency and solar power solutions to thousands of Meritage Homes homebuyers…

Photovoltaics

£2 million for research into new materials for photovoltaic solar cells

Photovoltaics February 14, 2014By WoREA Editorial Team2 Mins Read

A University of Bristol-led research project which aims to develop new active materials for photovoltaic solar cells based on abundant and low cost elements has been awarded £2 million funding by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Photovoltaics

The new European consortium LASSIE-FP7 will develop LED-based modules for professional and architectural lighting

Photovoltaics February 14, 2014By WoREA Editorial Team3 Mins Read

CSEM announces the launch of LASSIE-FP7, a research project funded by the European Commission to develop a unique integrated solid-state module that will constitute a breakthrough in professional and architectural lighting.