Apex Clean Energy sells majority stake in Texas portfolio
Apex Clean Energy said it has sold a majority stake in a 217MW renewables portfolio in Texas.
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ABB wins $30million contract for Statnett
ABB has won a contract worth more than $30million for Norway's transmission operator Statnett for two substations.
Key suppliers named for EOWDC project
The first key supplier for the European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) have been revealed by the projects partners.
RNRG supplies packages for development activities in Africa
Renewable NRG Systems (RNRG) said it has supplied complete resource assessment packages to French developer Valorem to support their development activities in Africa.
National Grid warns more costs for electricity as renewables technologies sector grows
The cost of managing Britain's electricity supplies could double to £2billion a year within five years, according to reports.
Nestle to buy all energy from new Scottish windfarm
A new wind farm in Scotland is set to supply half the power needed for Nestle’s operations in the UK and Ireland, the company has announced.
RenewableUK boss claims offshore wind leading “infrastructure revolution”
The chief executive of RenewableUK said offshore wind has been leading a "new infrastructure revolution" in the UK.
ReNew News: Toyota to source 100% of its electricity from renewables
The Japanese carmaker Toyota will source 100% of its electricity for Its new North American headquarters from renewables energy.
Community wind turbine project blocked by High Court
A community wind energy project involving benefits for local people has been blocked by the High Court.
All-Energy 2016: Renewable project finance deals dropped by 14% in 2015
The number of project finance deals reported last year dropped by 14%, according to new figures.
Renew News: Solar Kingdom completes largest ever roof integrated system
Solar Kingdom has completed its largest ever roof integrated system.
Solar plant sets record for round the clock power supply
A South African solar power plant has set a new African record for the continuous, round the clock supply of electricity.
Renew News: Homeowners predict energy of the future
Fresh figures have revealed what homeowners predict will be the energy sources of the future.
Renew News: Statoil launches survey work on Hywind project
Statoil is preparing to launch its seabed and UXO surveys along the cable route and project area of its 30MW Hywind project off the coast of Aberdeenshire.
China to create renewable certificates to increase use of cleaner energy
China said it plans to set up a market for renewable certificates to increase the use of cleaner energy.
Statoil to launch new renewables investment fund
Statoil is to launch a new investment fund specifically for investment in renewable energy.
Statoil’s Hywind project taking shape
The first part of Norwegian operator Statoil's substructure for its Hywind project has begun to take shape.
Skytron Energy wins African solar power contract
Skytron Energy said it has been selected to fit out one of the largest solar power plants with its technology.
M&A activity grows, set to continue in 2016
Worldwide M&A activity in the power and renewable sector almost doubled last year, according to a new report. PwC’s annual findings show momentum is expected to continue throughout 2016.
Demand for renewable electricity up 8% in 2015
Demand for renewable electricity in Europe continued to grow last year up 8% from 2014, new data has shown.
Dulas makes gains on Welsh Water’s Five Fords project
Dulas has completed work on the second phase of a 2.4MW solar project which will provide energy for Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s Five Fords waste water treatment works in Wrexham.
Bioenergies extends collaboration with Audi
Global Bioenergies and Audi have struck a deal to collaborate as they look to broaden the feedstock flexibility of the company’s Isobutene process. The company is currently developing a process to convert renewable resources into hydrocarbons through fermentation.
Orkney renewables firm receives £5.7million cash boost
The Orkney firm behind plans for the world’s biggest tidal turbine said yesterday it had secured a further £5.7million for the project. Kirkwall-based Scotrenewables Tidal Power (STP) said the massive two megawatt floating device, which is about 250ft long, was nearing completion at Harland and Wolff (H&W) shipyard in Belfast. It is due to be launched early next year before being towed to the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney for the start of grid-connected testing.
Apple strikes renewable deal
Apple has confirmed its expanding operations in Singapore will be powered by solar energy as it zeroes in on its 100% renewable target.
Renewable Energy Generation nearing completion on potential takeover
Renewable Energy Generation Limited said it expects to receive a formal takeover offer soon.