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Phasing out coal in Denmark via bioenergy-based CHP
Denmark in many ways is the poster child for the generation mix of the future. It led the way for decades in wind generation. It has continued to set ever-more ambitious targets for renewable penetration. And it has shown in the real world how to make a grid work that includes a heavy presence of…
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Shell makes aggressive move into U.K. retail power market
Royal Dutch Shell Plc took a step forward in its aim to become the world’s biggest power company with an aggressive move into the U.K. retail market by offering one of the cheapest tariffs available. Source: Renewable Energy
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Mitsubishi Hitachi launches renewable energy services provider
The company is called Oriden Source: Renewable Energy
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New Mexico Governor Grisham signs law requiring 100 percent renewable energy by 2045
On Friday, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed the state’s groundbreaking Energy Transition Act (ETA) into law, meaning that by 2045, the state should be fully powered by clean, carbon-free electricity. Source: Renewable Energy
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Wind sector needs to take initiative on off-taker risks to drive European PPA surge
In order for wind energy power purchase agreements (PPAs) to see sustained uptake in central Europe, sellers need to take a lead in managing long-term risks including power price forecasting, covenant strength and buyer inexperience. Source: Renewable Energy
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NextEra, Con Ed warn patent dispute could roil US solar sector
Two of America’s biggest solar-farm owners are warning that a patent dispute between panel makers could roil a sector already shaken by President Donald Trump’s import tariffs. Source: Renewable Energy
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Collaborating for a more resilient energy future in Puerto Rico
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) this week unveiled a vision to collaborate with communities, technical experts, businesses and investors to build low-carbon microgrids in Puerto Rico, and bring reliable, clean and affordable electricity to rural areas of the island. As described at the “BlackStart 2019: Future of Energy Summit” in San Juan, the new initiative will…
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Connor, Clark & Lunn Infrastructure, Desjardins acquire Regional Power hydroelectric plants
Connor, Clark & Lunn Infrastructure (CC&L Infrastructure) and Regime de Rentes du Mouvement Desjardins, Desjardins Financial Security Life Assurance Company, and Certas Home and Auto Insurance Company (together, Desjardins) have acquired Regional Power Inc. from The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (Manulife). Source: Renewable Energy
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New York Governor Cuomo unveils $30 million zero-carbon buildings initiative
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo has launched an initiative to advance the design, construction and operation of low- or zero-carbon emitting buildings in the state. Source: Renewable Energy
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Forming joint ventures to construct US offshore wind farms
The U.S Jones Act affects the construction of U.S. offshore wind farms by limiting certain activities in U.S. waters to U.S.-registered vessels owned and operated by qualified U.S. citizens. Much of the expertise in the construction of offshore wind farms is European based. The logical mechanism for marrying European expertise with U.S. firms qualified to…