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Samsung, Pattern Energy partner on Canadian wind project
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AMSUNG, PATTERN Energy and Six Nations have completed a wind energy project in Ontario. The 149 MW ‘Grand Renewable’ wind project utilizes 67 Siemens 2.3 MW wind turbines with blades and towers made in Ontario. “We’re proud to bring our proven technology to the Grand Renewable Wind project and to continue to provide Ontario with jobs, economic growth and affordable and sustainable wind energy,” said Jacob Andersen, head of wind power renewables, Siemens Canada Limited. According to Mike Garland, CEO of Pattern Energy, the commissioning
of the Grand Renewable Wind facility brings the number of Ontario facilities to two in operation, two in construction and two in late-stage development, totaling 1,269 megawatts to be installed in the province by 2018. “We are honored to be able to further expand our presence in Ontario through this partnership with the Six Nations,” Garland said. “We would like to thank the Six Nations and the community of Haldimand for their support.” The Grand Renewable Wind facility has the capacity to produce clean power for approximately 50,000 Ontario homes each year.
DoE supports fuel-efficiency programs
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HE US Department of Energy (DoE) has allocated $55 million to advance fuel-efficient vehicle technologies. The Funding will go towards a wide range of research, development, and demonstration projects that aim to reduce the price and improve the efficiency of plug-in electric, alternative fuel and conventional vehicles. Following the State of the Union Address on Tuesday, January 20, in which President Obama highlighted the surge in US manufacturing and the strong growth in the auto industry, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz has announced more than $55 million to develop and deploy cutting-edge vehicle technologies that strengthen the clean energy economy. These technologies will play a key role in increasing fuel efficiency and reducing petroleum consumption, and support the Energy Department’s EV Everywhere Grand Challenge to make plug-in electric vehicles as affordable to own and operate as today’s gasoline-powered vehicles by 2022. The funding opportunity will go towards a wide range of research, development and demonstration projects that aim to reduce the price and
improve the efficiency of plug-in electric, alternative fuel and conventional vehicles. Target areas include: • Advanced batteries (including manufacturing processes) and electric drive R&D • Lightweight materials • Advanced combustion engine and enabling technologies R&D • Fuel technologies (dedicated or dual-fuel natural gas engine technologies) “Energy Department investments in advanced vehicle technologies have had a major impact on the industry, driving down costs for consumers and reducing carbon emissions,” Moniz said. “These projects will continue America’s leadership in building safe, reliable, and efficient vehicles to support a strong, 21st century transportation system.” In addition to the $55 million in funding, the Energy Department has announced up to $35 million to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, including enabling the early adoption of fuel cell applications, such as light duty fuel cell electric vehicles. This new funding opportunity announcement will be available this Spring.
Tamar Energy and EDF Energy collaborate
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AMAR ENERGY and EDF Energy recently signed an agreement for the development of anaerobic digestion plants in the UK. The Long-term power purchase agreement expands Tamar Energy’s 11MW generation portfolio. The long-term PPA covers Tamar Energy’s first five anaerobic digestion plants, at Basingstoke, Hants; Holbeach, Lincs; Retford, Notts; Halstead, Essex and Hoddesdon, Herts. The PPA was signed with EDF Energy at the end of 2014. “Agreeing the power purchase agreement with EDF Energy, the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, is a landmark commercial achievement for Tamar Energy, which has quickly grown to be the UK’s largest anaerobic digestion company,” said Willie Heller, Tamar Energy’s chief executive. “Moreover, it’s an important achievement for the UK’s anaerobic digestiion sector, proving the value of AD’s base load generation in the market over the long term.” John Cockin, EDF Energy’s director of business services, said the PPA provides a flexible way to sell energy into the market. “We’re delighted this innovative approach suits both parties and enables Tamar Energy to achieve financial close for its power stations. We’re pleased to be Tamar Energy’s long-term partner and to support the expanding anaerobic digestion market.” (Tamar Energy was recognized as a finalist in the 2014 UK & AD Biogas Industry Awards program, during a conference in Birmingham last spring. The awards honour innovation and achievements of individual companies, while demonstrating the benefits of anaerobic digestion and the ability of the technology to successfully integrate into a range of businesses and sectors, including utilities.) The Basingstoke and Holbeach AD facilities started on the power purchase agreement terms in December; the other plants will follow this year.
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Samsung, Pattern Energy partner on Canadian wind project
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AMSUNG, PATTERN Energy and Six Nations have completed a wind energy project in Ontario. The 149 MW ‘Grand Renewable’ wind project utilizes 67 Siemens 2.3 MW wind turbines with blades and towers made in Ontario. “We’re proud to bring our proven technology to the Grand Renewable Wind project and to continue to provide Ontario with jobs, economic growth and affordable and sustainable wind energy,” said Jacob Andersen, head of wind power renewables, Siemens Canada Limited. According to Mike Garland, CEO of Pattern Energy, the commissioning
of the Grand Renewable Wind facility brings the number of Ontario facilities to two in operation, two in construction and two in late-stage development, totaling 1,269 megawatts to be installed in the province by 2018. “We are honored to be able to further expand our presence in Ontario through this partnership with the Six Nations,” Garland said. “We would like to thank the Six Nations and the community of Haldimand for their support.” The Grand Renewable Wind facility has the capacity to produce clean power for approximately 50,000 Ontario homes each year.
DoE supports fuel-efficiency programs
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HE US Department of Energy (DoE) has allocated $55 million to advance fuel-efficient vehicle technologies. The Funding will go towards a wide range of research, development, and demonstration projects that aim to reduce the price and improve the efficiency of plug-in electric, alternative fuel and conventional vehicles. Following the State of the Union Address on Tuesday, January 20, in which President Obama highlighted the surge in US manufacturing and the strong growth in the auto industry, Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz has announced more than $55 million to develop and deploy cutting-edge vehicle technologies that strengthen the clean energy economy. These technologies will play a key role in increasing fuel efficiency and reducing petroleum consumption, and support the Energy Department’s EV Everywhere Grand Challenge to make plug-in electric vehicles as affordable to own and operate as today’s gasoline-powered vehicles by 2022. The funding opportunity will go towards a wide range of research, development and demonstration projects that aim to reduce the price and
improve the efficiency of plug-in electric, alternative fuel and conventional vehicles. Target areas include: • Advanced batteries (including manufacturing processes) and electric drive R&D • Lightweight materials • Advanced combustion engine and enabling technologies R&D • Fuel technologies (dedicated or dual-fuel natural gas engine technologies) “Energy Department investments in advanced vehicle technologies have had a major impact on the industry, driving down costs for consumers and reducing carbon emissions,” Moniz said. “These projects will continue America’s leadership in building safe, reliable, and efficient vehicles to support a strong, 21st century transportation system.” In addition to the $55 million in funding, the Energy Department has announced up to $35 million to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, including enabling the early adoption of fuel cell applications, such as light duty fuel cell electric vehicles. This new funding opportunity announcement will be available this Spring.
Tamar Energy and EDF Energy collaborate
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AMAR ENERGY and EDF Energy recently signed an agreement for the development of anaerobic digestion plants in the UK. The Long-term power purchase agreement expands Tamar Energy’s 11MW generation portfolio. The long-term PPA covers Tamar Energy’s first five anaerobic digestion plants, at Basingstoke, Hants; Holbeach, Lincs; Retford, Notts; Halstead, Essex and Hoddesdon, Herts. The PPA was signed with EDF Energy at the end of 2014. “Agreeing the power purchase agreement with EDF Energy, the UK’s largest producer of low-carbon electricity, is a landmark commercial achievement for Tamar Energy, which has quickly grown to be the UK’s largest anaerobic digestion company,” said Willie Heller, Tamar Energy’s chief executive. “Moreover, it’s an important achievement for the UK’s anaerobic digestiion sector, proving the value of AD’s base load generation in the market over the long term.” John Cockin, EDF Energy’s director of business services, said the PPA provides a flexible way to sell energy into the market. “We’re delighted this innovative approach suits both parties and enables Tamar Energy to achieve financial close for its power stations. We’re pleased to be Tamar Energy’s long-term partner and to support the expanding anaerobic digestion market.” (Tamar Energy was recognized as a finalist in the 2014 UK & AD Biogas Industry Awards program, during a conference in Birmingham last spring. The awards honour innovation and achievements of individual companies, while demonstrating the benefits of anaerobic digestion and the ability of the technology to successfully integrate into a range of businesses and sectors, including utilities.) The Basingstoke and Holbeach AD facilities started on the power purchase agreement terms in December; the other plants will follow this year.
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