Danish plans to build one of the larger wind farms in European territorial waters are in line with competition and environmental goals there, a governing body said. Denmark in February told the European Commission it was offering state-backed premiums for the price of electricity to support the Kriegers Flak offshore wind farm. Margrethe Vestager, the […]
Germany Pushing E-Mobility Options
German energy company E.ON said Monday it was working within a government program to advance charging points for electric-powered mobility options. The company’s subsidiaries submitted grant applications for more than 700 charging stations on behalf of the municipalities in which they operate. “Using various models, E.ON’s regional companies are offering charging solutions for all public or commercial […]
North Carolina Ready for Offshore Wind Energy Auction
More than 100,000 acres off the coast of North Carolina go on the auction block Thursday for potential wind energy development, the U.S. government said. The U.S. Department of Interior pounded the gavel to open the seventh offshore wind auction, putting 122,405 acres off the North Carolina coast on the block for commercial wind energy […]
Germany’s E.ON Next to Turn Face to Low-Carbon Future
German energy company E.ON said Wednesday it’s been able to free itself from past burdens and was positioned for growth in a “new energy world.” The company said it recorded a loss for full-year 2016 of $17 billion, reflecting a growth phase characterized by a shift away from fossil fuels for electricity generation and $2.1 […]
Flagship English Channel Wind Farm Nears Completion
The first turbines for the English Channel’s Rampion wind farm, which will meet the demands of nearly 347,000 homes, are installed, a German company said. German energy company E.ON said the first of the 116 turbines were installed off the coast of Sussex during the weekend. With a peak capacity of 400 megawatts, the Rampion […]
Wind Energy Gaining Traction, U.S. Trade Group Says
Wind energy in the United States is making a case for itself as a cheap source of energy that steers revenue to rural America, an industry trade group said. Federal data show five state — Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, North Dakota, and South Dakota — each sourced more than 20 percent of their electricity from wind […]
Norwegian Tansport Sector Tapped for Fast-Charging EV Stations
A German utility company said it was launching a collaborative effort to develop ultra-fast charging stations for electric vehicles across Norway. German company E.ON said it was working through partnership with Denmark based e-mobility service provider CLEVER to develop networks for electric vehicles on main European motorways. The partnership said it was now teaming up […]
French, Spanish Companies Set for More Wind Power Off Coast of France
French and Spanish energy companies said Monday they were setting their sights on building up the wind energy potential off the coast of France. French energy company ENGIE counts an installed wind power capacity of more than 1,700 megawatts in France and is now teaming up with its Spanish counterpart, EDPR, on plans to install […]
U.S. Renewables a Job Engine, Trade Groups Say
A consortium of U.S. clean-energy groups said it was growth in the industries tied to renewable energy that were the ones creating more jobs. Business groups supporting the renewable energy sector in the United States said data compiled from federal reports find the low-carbon industry supported more than 3 million jobs last year. While the […]
New Zealand Lauded for Renewables, but Challenges Remain
Even with international praise for its renewable energy strategy, New Zealand’s government said there is room for improvement. An annual review of the New Zealand energy sector from the International Energy Agency described the country as a “success story” for its ability to advance on low-carbon options like hydro-electric power and geothermal energy, all without […]