Sentences with phrase «for new renewables capacity»

The government had already moved to limit support for renewable energy and slashed its projections for new renewables capacity.

Not exact matches

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 capacity.

The Governor outlined his vision for the Energy Highway in his 2012 State of the State Address, calling for «a private - sector funded $ 2 billion «Energy Highway» system that will tap into the generation capacity and renewable energy potential in Upstate and Western NY to bring low - cost power to meet the tremendous energy needs in Downstate New York» and for the repowering of old and dirty plants to stop pollution in urban neighborhoods.

Already, FERC is rewriting the rules for new transmission lines, potentially making it easier to permit new electricity - carrying capacity — and, as a result, unleashing the development of more renewable resources.

The self - renewable capacity of these cells, their ability to differentiate into several tissue progenitors (neural, mesenchymal stem cells...), and the possibility to work with mutated cell lines define human stem cells as a good basis for screening compounds libraries in order to discover new potential drugs for monogenic diseases.

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).

In the European Union, renewables account for 80 % of new capacity and wind power becomes the leading source of electricity soon after 2030, due to strong growth both onshore and offshore.

For example, to increase the U.S.'s renewable energy capacity to 17 % would require installing 162,000 megawatts of power — a six-fold increase in our existing capacity.14 This would also require the installation of thousands of miles of new transmission lines from the upper Midwest to the South, costing as much as $ 93 billion and taking decades to complete.15 Given the scope of this task, narrowing policy options to renewable energy alone creates an unnecessary obstacle to a transition to clean energy.

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 generatiNew 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 generatinew - builds from fossil fuel - powered generation.

At an industry roundtable hosted by the U.S. - India Business Council (USIBC) in New York, Piyush Goyal, Minister of State with Independent Charge for Power, Coal, New & Renewable Energy discussed India's ambitious target of achieving 175 GW of renewable generation capacity and innovative ways of mainstreaming energy efRenewable Energy discussed India's ambitious target of achieving 175 GW of renewable generation capacity and innovative ways of mainstreaming energy efrenewable generation capacity and innovative ways of mainstreaming energy efficiency.

Already, signed contracts for nearly 5,000 megawatts of new renewable energy capacity will allow the province to meet most of its 2030 renewable energy target, 12 years early.

For example, a significant portion of India's new installed power generation capacity will come from renewable energy sources in order to meet its national target of 15 percent renewable energy by 2020.

The Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2018 report, compiled by BNEF, the United Nations Environment Program, and the Frankfurt School - UNEP Collaborating Centre, said solar power led all renewable sources, accounting for 98 GW — or 38 % — of new global power generation capacity installed lRenewable Energy Investment 2018 report, compiled by BNEF, the United Nations Environment Program, and the Frankfurt School - UNEP Collaborating Centre, said solar power led all renewable sources, accounting for 98 GW — or 38 % — of new global power generation capacity installed lrenewable sources, accounting for 98 GW — or 38 % — of new global power generation capacity installed last year.

Several renewable energy technologies have existed for a longer period of time; and their efficiency and capacity are improving significantly as the newer and advanced technologies are coming into the market.

«As costs for renewable technologies and the feed - in tariffs have dropped drastically over the last years,» by 80 percent, Baron noted, «new installations of renewable electricity capacity [are] no longer a burden for the consumer bills.»

«In a record - breaking year for renewable energy creation worldwide, the 98 gigawatts of new solar capacity was higher than all other technologies, including other renewables, nuclear and fossil fuels.»

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More shocking, even in the wake of Fukushima, the Dutch are talking of approving their first new nuclear power plant in 40 years, because they can no longer afford to pay exorbitant fees for minimal amounts of renewable electricity (that is well below theoretically «rated» or «capacity» output).

SeeNews India's renewables ministry is seeking comments by May 27 on its new guidelines for wind project development that include capacity factor and certification requirements, and some new tasks for the developer.

Recharge News Almost 42 % more PV capacity was installed than wind around the world in 2016, according to SolarPower Europe and GWEC figures Solar power shot past wind as the fastest growing renewable - energy technology for the first time last year, according to a new report by SolarPower Europe (SPE).

Renewable Energy World A new report from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)-- Global Wind Energy Outlook 2016 — forecasts highly promising growth for wind power capacity around the world going into the future.

Global investments in new electricity capacity from renewable sources have exceeded those in fossil fuel sources for the past seven years, and the gap is growing.

Bloomberg New Energy Finance calculates that renewable energy investment in the U.S. rose 17 per cent to $ 44 billion (U.S.) in 2015, accounting for more than two - thirds of all new electric generation capacity added to the grid last yeNew Energy Finance calculates that renewable energy investment in the U.S. rose 17 per cent to $ 44 billion (U.S.) in 2015, accounting for more than two - thirds of all new electric generation capacity added to the grid last yenew electric generation capacity added to the grid last year.

The 103GW of capacity added by new renewable energy sources last year compares to 86GW in 2013, 89GW in 2012 and 81GW in 2011 and made 2014 the best year ever for newly installed capacity.

In order to stay online, these reliable plants may require one or all of the following options for remedy: 1) further economic support to make up for losses in energy markets, 2) a new revenue stream from capacity markets, or 3) immediate termination of subsidies and mandates for renewables.

Just over 50 % of all new U.S. capacity in 2013 came from natural gas (no surprise), while solar accounted for 22 %, coal added 11 %, and wind accounted for 8 %; other renewables made up the balance.

Since January 1, 2012, renewable energy sources have accounted for nearly half (47.83 %) of all new installed U.S. electrical generating capacity followed by natural gas (38.34 %) and coal (13.40 %) with oil, waste heat, and «other» accounting for the balance.

Thus, for the month, renewables provided more than seven times the amount of new capacity as that from fossil fuels and nuclear power.

Last year, more than twice as much money was put into new capacity for renewables such as solar and wind power than into new power stations burning fossil fuels, according to a new analysis by the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management.

Globally, new additions of installed renewable energy capacity, particularly for solar photovoltaic and wind power, reached record levels in 2016.

«Texas Decision Could Double Wind Power Capacity in the U.S.,» Renewable Energy Access, 4 October 2007; coal - fired power plant equivalents calculated by assuming that an average plant has a 500 - megawatt capacity and operates 72 percent of the time, generating 3.15 billion kilowatt - hours of electricity per year; an average wind turbine operates 36 percent of the time; Iceland geothermal usage from Iceland National Energy Authority and Ministries of Industry and Commerce, Geothermal Development and Research in Iceland (Reykjavik, Iceland: April 2006), p. 16; European per person consumption from European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), «Wind Power on Course to Become Major European Energy Source by the End of the Decade,» press release (Brussels: 22 November 2004); China's solar water heaters calculated from Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21), Renewables Global Status Report, 2006 Update (Washington, DC: Worldwatch Institute, 2006), p. 21, and from Bingham Kennedy, Jr., Dissecting China's 2000 Census (Washington, DC: Population Reference Bureau, June 2001); Philippines from Geothermal Energy Association (GEA), «World Geothermal Power Up 50 %, New US Boom Possible,» press release (Washington, DC: 11 ApriCapacity in the U.S.,» Renewable Energy Access, 4 October 2007; coal - fired power plant equivalents calculated by assuming that an average plant has a 500 - megawatt capacity and operates 72 percent of the time, generating 3.15 billion kilowatt - hours of electricity per year; an average wind turbine operates 36 percent of the time; Iceland geothermal usage from Iceland National Energy Authority and Ministries of Industry and Commerce, Geothermal Development and Research in Iceland (Reykjavik, Iceland: April 2006), p. 16; European per person consumption from European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), «Wind Power on Course to Become Major European Energy Source by the End of the Decade,» press release (Brussels: 22 November 2004); China's solar water heaters calculated from Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21), Renewables Global Status Report, 2006 Update (Washington, DC: Worldwatch Institute, 2006), p. 21, and from Bingham Kennedy, Jr., Dissecting China's 2000 Census (Washington, DC: Population Reference Bureau, June 2001); Philippines from Geothermal Energy Association (GEA), «World Geothermal Power Up 50 %, New US Boom Possible,» press release (Washington, DC: 11 Apricapacity and operates 72 percent of the time, generating 3.15 billion kilowatt - hours of electricity per year; an average wind turbine operates 36 percent of the time; Iceland geothermal usage from Iceland National Energy Authority and Ministries of Industry and Commerce, Geothermal Development and Research in Iceland (Reykjavik, Iceland: April 2006), p. 16; European per person consumption from European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), «Wind Power on Course to Become Major European Energy Source by the End of the Decade,» press release (Brussels: 22 November 2004); China's solar water heaters calculated from Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21), Renewables Global Status Report, 2006 Update (Washington, DC: Worldwatch Institute, 2006), p. 21, and from Bingham Kennedy, Jr., Dissecting China's 2000 Census (Washington, DC: Population Reference Bureau, June 2001); Philippines from Geothermal Energy Association (GEA), «World Geothermal Power Up 50 %, New US Boom Possible,» press release (Washington, DC: 11 April 2002).

Last year was a record for renewable power installations in Europe, accounting for 71.3 % of new installations, with generating capacity of 32,043 megawatts - up 37.7 % on 2010.

«(1) support for the development of new renewable energy generation capacity, including renewable energy generation located distant from load centers and other location - constrained resources;

With Governor Brown's recent Executive Order instructing all of California's state agencies to take climate change issues into account when making public policy decisions, doing infrastructure planning, and making regulatory decisions, a golden opportunity is arising in the Golden State for advocates of the renewables to force California to adopt a renewables - only approach to building new or replacement power generation capacity.

There is room for improvement in the Parliament's position, both in ensuring priority access for all new renewables, and in fully eliminating all capacity mechanisms that function as hidden fossil fuel subsidies.

But while India's power demand will double over the next decade, its draft National Electricity Plan (NEP) calls for rising demand to be met with 275 gigawatts (GW) total renewable energy capacity by 2027, without requiring new coal plants beyond those already under construction.

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Going beyond what is seen as feasible through fuel switching and a smooth integration of new renewable capacity is another matter, especially if it means taking away a big part of the revenue windfall the utilities have mentally already booked for those free allowances (since many less would be available to them).

In the first half of last year, for example, 165 new power generators were added in 33 states, but among the 10 states with the bulk of new generating capacity, «most of the new capacity uses natural gas or renewable energy,» the Energy Department's Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported.

With companies such as Google, AkzoNobel, DSM and Philips signing a joint PPA, or H&M providing top - finance for new projects through their renewable energy certificates, they are transforming Europe's electricity system and adding renewable capacity to the grid.

New York City expands its target for solar power capacity, and sets new goal for energy storage, as mayor Bill de Blasio claims capacity from renewables has quadrupled on his watNew York City expands its target for solar power capacity, and sets new goal for energy storage, as mayor Bill de Blasio claims capacity from renewables has quadrupled on his watnew goal for energy storage, as mayor Bill de Blasio claims capacity from renewables has quadrupled on his watch.

The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) announced the successful awards for connections and contracts under the FIT program for new renewable generation capacity in Ontario.

State renewable portfolio standards require utilities to bring new renewable capacity onto their grids no matter how much it depresses markets, and renewable subsidies further erode electricity prices, especially in Midwestern states where subsidized wind farms bid very low — even negative — prices for their power.

EIA's new tables include capacity factors for individual renewable generating technologies (see chart below).

This year's edition reveals a global energy transition well underway with record new additions on installed renewable energy capacity, rapidly falling costs, and the decoupling of economic growth and energy - related carbon dioxide emissions for the third year running.

The basis of this claim is the Synapse Energy Economics report prepared for the Riverkeeper and Natural Resources Defense Council entitled «Replacement Energy and Capacity Resources for the Indian Point Energy Center Under New York Clean Energy Standard (CES)» that claims that replacing Indian Point can be done with a combination of renewables and energy efficiency.

In 2013,... (as well as meeting 2015 renewable capacity targets), new renewable energy capacity additions surpassed thermal installations for the first time.

The government has also put in place new incentives for renewables and the country will install 5.3 gigawatts of solar capacity this year.

Where there is demand for new capacity, renewable plants = are = being built.

For the first time, Renewables 2017 looks at an accelerated case forecast for biofuels that assumes additional investment in new production capacity in Brazil; scaling up fuel distribution infrastructure in the United States; and roll - out of a blending programme in IndFor the first time, Renewables 2017 looks at an accelerated case forecast for biofuels that assumes additional investment in new production capacity in Brazil; scaling up fuel distribution infrastructure in the United States; and roll - out of a blending programme in Indfor biofuels that assumes additional investment in new production capacity in Brazil; scaling up fuel distribution infrastructure in the United States; and roll - out of a blending programme in India.