Subpar Solar Irradiance Undermines East Coast Project Performance

Vaisala 2014 solar study reveals role of extreme weather patterns in growing East-West productivity divide

Siemens receives major order for 300-MW wind project in Oklahoma

Siemens to supply and service 130 wind turbines for Kay Wind project • Onshore wind power plant to be located in Kay County, Oklahoma • Clean energy for approximately 100,000 U.S. homes

29-Apr-15 Webinar: Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy and its Applications to Battery Analysis

Learn all about electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and how it can be effectively used for battery analysis such as measurement of internal resistance, electrode surface capacitance, and leakage at different frequencies across the spectrum

Subpar Solar Irradiance Undermines East Coast Project Performance

The East Coast of the U.S. experienced up to 5% lower than average levels of solar irradiance in 2014, negatively impacting overall performance of solar sites in the region. Concurrently, the West Coast enjoyed irradiance levels up to 10% higher than average, widening the productivity gap between projects in the country's two areas of highest solar development.     This disparity is clearly seen in the 2014 Solar Performance Maps of the United States, released today by Vaisala, a global leader in environmental and industrial measurement.    While it is well-established that the solar resource of the East does not match that of the West, the Atlantic Coast has a large volume of operational capacity and it is therefore of critical importance for project operators in the region to understand the reasons behind below average energy output and whether it is due to malfunctioning equipment or weather variability.    Vaisala's 2014 study illustrates the impact of short-term, month-to-month weather variations on performance at U.S. solar projects and places them into a long-term context. This reveals frequent and significant deviations from long-term average irradiance conditions and highlights the clear requirement to analyze the effect of solar resource variability on both over and underperformance.   From an annual perspective, this year's weather patterns had an adverse effect on a large number of installations along the Atlantic Coast from Florida to Massachusetts, as well as Texas, while the bulk of projects in California and the Southwest saw an uptick in solar irradiance that may have increased overall 2014 production at many sites.    However, these annual variations only offer a high-level view of project performance. Vaisala also conducted a monthly analysis that gives a much more robust understanding of how specific weather conditions affected solar production throughout the year.   

ORENDA ENERGY ENTERS INTO LICENSING AGREEMENT WITH EOCYCLE TECHNOLOGIES INC.

The first time Orenda has entered into a technology licensing agreement with another turbine manufacturer since the company was established in 2012.

Kickstarter - KymoGen Launches KickStarter Campaign

An Alternative to Solar and Wind Power on the Horizon. Funding Campaign Kicked Off for Wave Energy Generator

Sharp's SmartStorage® Behind-the-Meter Energy Storage Solution Installed on Baker Electric

Baker Electric selects the SmartStorage® energy storage solution to help cap peak demand charges for commercial building owners and operators

Bioenergy Experts to Assemble in Portland, ME on Renewable Heating Market Challenges, Opportunities

Featured speakers for the April 16-18 Northeast Biomass Heating Expo to include government, finance, business, and forestry leaders.

Joule Case: Sustainable alternative to traditional combustion generators

Silent and pollution free, this battery-based generator can refuel from traditional wall outlets in a few hours with a built in charger, renewably from solar, or from other sources through one of two 12 volt connectors.

ChileSOL 2015

Attracting 250+ professionals from across the PV and CSP industries, ChileSOl is South America's leading solar specific event. The event, held in Santiago from the 21st to the 22nd of July, will bring together all relevant stakeholders such as off-takers, developers and financiers, among others.

Indiana to take leadership role in energy storage technology

Duke Energy, Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor, Battery Innovation Center partner on clean energy initiative -- Duke Energy to contribute $1 million to fund project -- Indiana's Battery Innovation Center positioned to become a global center on energy storage technology

New Findings From UCLA And USC Researchers: LA's Solar Initiatives are Hampered by Unnecessary Delays; Solutions Would Enable LADWP to Create Largest Local Solar Program in U.S.

Utility could create enough local solar energy in next decade to power 355,000 homes, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and stimulate thousands of new jobs in "solar equity hotspot" areas

Canadian Solar Completes the Sale of GoldLight Solar Power Plant to DIF

This solar power plant is valued at over CAD$68 million (US$54 million) and uses approximately 46,800 of Canadian Solar's CSX6-300|305|310P panels.

Global Wind Power Installations Increased by 42 Percent in 2014, According to Navigant Research

Growth in China, Germany, and the United States led to a record year for wind installations, report concludes

Pro-Tech Energy Solutions Receives PV Project of Distinction Award for Sullivan's Ledge Landfill Solar Project

Recognized With Fellow Project Partners at PV America for Creating Economic and Environmental Benefits for Superfund Site Conversion

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