The latest issue of the UK Energy Efficiency Trends report (Volume 12) has found that public buildings (21%) and manufacturing sites (17%) have overtaken offices (15%) this quarter as the principle property types to benefit from energy efficiency upgrades. This is the first time that office property has not been…

Analysts forecast the global solar tracker market to grow at a CAGR of 17.2% over the period 2014 – 2019. Advancements in solar tracking technology are focusing on the efficient use of materials and, thereby, increasing reliability. For instance, the combination of highly advanced actuation systems for north-south solar tracking…

Britain can produce 85% of its power via renewable energy by 2030 provided it undergoes significant changes in energy production and use, according to a new study by Greenpeace. The study attempts to counter the argument that only fossil fuels and nuclear power can keep the lights on for the…

The falling price of wind energy coupled with the rising price of fossil fuels means onshore wind farms are now Britain’s most cost-effective way of producing energy. According to John Coultate, Head of Condition Monitoring and EU Sales at Romax Technology, to ensure this trend continues the industry must continue…

Combined heat and power (CHP) systems are used to generate both electricity and heat energy. In CHP, the heat generated during electricity generation is captured and used for heating purposes. It ultimately increases the efficiency of the system by avoiding heat losses. CHP systems can reduce carbon emissions by up…

The global cumulative installed capacity for wind power is expected to reach 760.35 GW by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Favorable regulatory scenario with a view to reduce carbon footprints is expected to be a key driving factor for the market. Governmental support in…

Companies like Alstom power, Axion Power, Beacon power, GE, Maxwell Technologies, Altairnano Technologies, Shandong Sacred Sun Power Source Co., Ltd., Zhejiang Narada Power Source Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co., Ltd., Zhongtian Technology Co., Ltd., Fengfan Co., Ltd. & BYD are involved in this research. Energy storage finds wide application…

General Electric, which has been moving to shed a number of divisions and return to its roots as an industrial behemoth, is creating a company to house developing energy businesses, executives said Wednesday. The company, to be called Current, will focus on providing products and services in energy efficiency, renewable…

Ecoplexus Inc. Commences Construction on Five North Carolina Solar Photovoltaic Projects Totaling 28 MW SAN FRANCISCO, September 14, 2015 – Ecoplexus Inc., a leading developer of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, today announced that it has closed financing and commenced construction on five solar PV projects totaling 28 megawatts (MW).  The…

Turboden will supply a 5.5 MW combined heat and power unit to Starwood The 5.5 MW CHP plant will be supplied by Turboden to Starwood Orman Ürünleri Sanayi A.Ş. for its biomass plant to be installed in Bursa, Turkey. Turboden provides Organic Rankine Cycle plants up to 15 MW size…