Sentences with phrase «build renewable energy capacity»

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RICHMOND, Va. (AP)-- Dominion Energy Virginia said Tuesday that it plans to build at least eight new natural gas - fired plants during the next 15 years, cementing its shift away from coal, while depending on renewables for less than 10 percent of its energy capEnergy Virginia said Tuesday that it plans to build at least eight new natural gas - fired plants during the next 15 years, cementing its shift away from coal, while depending on renewables for less than 10 percent of its energy capenergy capacity.

While Alberta has promised to end coal - fired electricity by 2030, and is building 5,000 megawatts of renewable energy capacity, it will also allow some of those coal units to convert to using inefficient fracked natural gas.

If two - thirds of Fortune 100 companies want to buy electricity generated by off - site renewable energy sources this year, why hasn't more capacity been built?

This will give us time to build up the required renewable energy capacity to permanently cut global carbon emissions.»

December 8, 2017 India's steel industry, like America's, is dominated by electric - based processes November 20, 2017 Link between growth in economic activity and electricity use is changing around the world November 16, 2017 Growth in global energy - related carbon dioxide emissions expected to slow November 8, 2017 EIA forecasts growth in world nuclear electricity capacity, led by non-OECD countries October 25, 2017 China leads the growth in projected global natural gas consumption October 10, 2017 Buildings energy consumption in India is expected to increase faster than in other regions October 4, 2017 Global gas - to - liquids growth is dominated by two projects in South Africa and Uzbekistan September 27, 2017 Chinese coal - fired electricity generation expected to flatten as mix shifts to renewables September 19, 2017 Beyond China and India, energy consumption in non-OECD Asia continues to grow September 14, 2017 EIA projects 28 % increase in world energy use by 2040

Feed - in tariffs would also have the effect of lowering the consumer's costs for renewable energy, which would only grow cheaper over time, as more and more manufacturing capacity was built — because under equivalent economies of scale, renewables are definitely cheaper than fossil fuels.

In the short run, a thriving economy is a prerequisite to having the resources to deploy renewable energy technology on a large scale (for those who prefer this path) or to intensify research, development and demonstration of new technologies and invest in education to build the capacity of future generations to be resilient and creative and caring (my preference).

Consequently with the dramatic decrease in efficiency of fuel burn in the standby fossil fuel generators there is sweet FA practical reduction in CO2 emissions with the introduction of wind and solar power generation systems particularly when the energy costs of the producing and building the so called renewable energy systems are added to the grossly inefficient running of the ready to go to full generation capacity in minutes, fossil fuel powered standby generators which in many cases must be kept running at low or zero power generation to be able to come on line in minutes when the so called renewable energy systems fail to produce power,

A report from groups including the United Nations environmental arm and Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) shows renewable energy installations were responsible for 61 % of the world's net power capacity additions in 2017, more than double the new - builds from fossil fuel - powered generEnergy Finance (BNEF) shows renewable energy installations were responsible for 61 % of the world's net power capacity additions in 2017, more than double the new - builds from fossil fuel - powered generenergy installations were responsible for 61 % of the world's net power capacity additions in 2017, more than double the new - builds from fossil fuel - powered generation.

This analytical report proposes that the scaling up of renewable energy to levels that would have a significant impact on the African energy scene could be achieved through deliberate interventions on policy and institutional environment; technology acquisition, development and integration; investment mobilization; and regional integration, networking, and capacity building.

Instead of building a clean, renewable - energy economy and technological capacity, Australia will continue to stumble at the back of the pack.

To further support the participation of Aboriginals, the province also announced funding for community energy plans, feasibility studies, and technical research and to build capacity of Aboriginal people to develop renewable energy projects.

RE100 is partnering with the Chinese Renewables Energy Association (CREIA) in China to help build understanding and capacity that will enable more companies to source renewable electricity.

Some of these initiatives also come with financial resources, and while there's scope for investment in individual projects or enterprises to provide clean energy access, these initiatives can also invest in technical assistance and capacity building to help countries craft policies and regulations that foster rapid expansion of distributed renewable energy.

The way they enact this program, so that the liable entities (the utilities) do not have to build this solar capacity themselves is to attach a Renewable Energy Credit (REC) to each MWH of solar electricity generation in the state.

Morocco and IEA sign three - year work programme Agreement focuses on energy security, energy efficiency, renewable energy, capacity building and data and statistics 28 June 2017

If prices can be brought down or stabilised, as Davey argues, by building wind farms and other renewables, why can't they be brought down by building more capacity in conventional energy production?

By establishing a flexible approach, the ZERO Code is applicable to all new commercial and institutional buildings, and mid - to high - rise housing, including buildings with limited on - site renewable energy generating capacity (e.g. buildings in dense urban environments).

-RRB- programs whereby home and building owners with solar or other renewable power generation capacity are compensated for the energy they send on to the utility grid

The SREP is also encouraging private sector investment in utility - scale renewable energy by encouraging regulation reforms and building stakeholder capacity.

The Kingdom of Morocco, which joined the International Energy Agency as an Association Country in November 2016, signed a three - year Joint Programme of Work with the IEA to deepen bilateral cooperation in the areas of energy security, energy efficiency, renewable energy, capacity building and data and statiEnergy Agency as an Association Country in November 2016, signed a three - year Joint Programme of Work with the IEA to deepen bilateral cooperation in the areas of energy security, energy efficiency, renewable energy, capacity building and data and statienergy security, energy efficiency, renewable energy, capacity building and data and statienergy efficiency, renewable energy, capacity building and data and statienergy, capacity building and data and statistics.

That law, in effect, requires that 2,000 MW of generating capacity using renewable energy technologies be built in Texas by 2009.

Cape Wind, «Project at a Glance,» at www.capewind.org/article24.htm, viewed 14 April 2009; Rhode Island from «Deepwater to Start Building R.I. Wind Farm in 2010,» Reuters, 8 January 2009; «LIPA & Con Edison Eye Offshore Wind Power,» Renewable Energy World, 25 March 2009; «Garden State Offshore Energy Wins Bid for Offshore Wind Farm,» Renewable Energy World, 6 October 2008; «Bluewater Wind Signs Contract for Sale of Offshore Wind Power,» Renewable Energy World, 24 June 2008; 1 MW of installed wind capacity produces enough electricity to supply 300 homes from sources cited in note 2.

By establishing a net zero balance of carbon - free energy consumption, this ZNC definition can apply to all new and existing building types including those with limited on - site renewable energy capacity, such as buildings in dense urban environments.

[3] Each state has interim targets it must meet beginning in 2020, and the EPA proposed that states use a combination of four «building blocks» to achieve the emissions reductions: (1) improving the efficiency (heat rate) of existing coal - fired power plants; (2) switching from coal - fired power by increasing the use and capacity factor, or efficiency, of natural - gas combined - cycle power plants; (3) using less carbon - intensive generating power, such as renewable energy or nuclear power; and (4) increasing demand - side energy - efficiency measures.

Finally, the plan calls for 100 megawatts of installed renewable energy capacity on federally subsidized housing by 2020 and a 20 percent renewable procurement target for federal buildings by that date.

All states with growing renewable energy projects face the problem of having an electric grid that is nearing its carrying capacity, and new transmission lines can take more than a decade to plan, permit and build, The New Mexican said.

«SkyPower is leading by example in India and we are proud to support local skills development and capacity building to meet the increasing demand for renewable energy,» said Aviv Garten, Senior Vice President of Development at SkyPower.

To some degree, strengthening capacity building, promoting enabling environments, developing policy frameworks, and improving demands for renewable energy technologies can help mitigate steep transaction costs and underdeveloped markets.

After the Global Atlas (continued by IRENA), capacity building and econValue projects» successful completion in 2014, the Working Group now focusses on auctioning systems» increasing role for cost - efficient deployment of renewable energy technologies and market and system integration of rising shares of electricity from variable renewable energy sources.

It initially focused on developing a global atlas for solar and wind energy; a corresponding long - term strategy on joint capacity building; and a report on economic value creation effects from renewable energy deployment, including how to measure these effects and policies to facilitate and optimize them.

The calculation is based on the following criteria: • size, geometry and exposure of the dwelling • materials used for construction • thermal insulation of the different elements of the building fabric • ventilation characteristics of the dwelling and ventilation equipment • efficiency, responsiveness and control characteristics of the heating system • solar gains through glazed openings of the dwelling • thermal storage (mass) capacity of the dwelling • the fuel used to provide space and water heating, ventilation and lighting • renewable energy generation In this article we look at some of the principal factors that impact on the BER.

December 8, 2017 India's steel industry, like America's, is dominated by electric - based processes November 20, 2017 Link between growth in economic activity and electricity use is changing around the world November 16, 2017 Growth in global energy - related carbon dioxide emissions expected to slow November 8, 2017 EIA forecasts growth in world nuclear electricity capacity, led by non-OECD countries October 25, 2017 China leads the growth in projected global natural gas consumption October 10, 2017 Buildings energy consumption in India is expected to increase faster than in other regions October 4, 2017 Global gas - to - liquids growth is dominated by two projects in South Africa and Uzbekistan September 27, 2017 Chinese coal - fired electricity generation expected to flatten as mix shifts to renewables September 19, 2017 Beyond China and India, energy consumption in non-OECD Asia continues to grow September 14, 2017 EIA projects 28 % increase in world energy use by 2040

According to Flassbeck, the former Director of Macroeconomics and Development at the UNCTAD in Geneva and a former State Secretary of Finance, a recent period of extremely low solar and wind power generation shows that Germany will never be able to rely on renewable energy, regardless of how much new capacity will be built.

It is intended to drive the building of renewable capacity by guaranteeing a fixed payment to renewable energy developers for the power their projects produce over an extended period of time.