RES
Engie, Schneider Eye Digital Path
Engie and Schneider Electric have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore and deploy digital technology to help improve the operational efficiency of renewable assets, such as wind and solar. The companies will use SCADA and related software provided…
Siemens Signs Local Talent
RTS Wind has been subcontracted by Siemens to erect wind turbines and install cabling at a project in Germany. The work involves the installation of eight 3MW direct drive turbines, as well as the internal cabling at the project in…
Canadian Province Issues 40MW Renewable Energy Tender
The Canadian province of New Brunswick has issued a request for expressions of interest in a new 40MW tender of renewable energy, according to utility NB Power. Technologies eligible for the tender include solar, wind, hydro and biomass – as…
Chinese Firm Prepares to Build 30-MW Biomass Plant in West Africa
Macauhub this week reports that progress is being made on preliminary work for construction of a 30-MW biomass plant in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa. The project, which will supply power to the cities of Bissau and Mansoa, will be powered by…
SunPower Breaks Ground in Oregon
SunPower Corp has started construction of the 56MW Gala solar plant in Crook County, Oregon. The company has appointed Moss as the general contractor for the construction work. The project is expected to be complete by the end of 2017,…
World Bank Mandates 500 MW of New Solar Capacity for Zambia
Southern African nation Zambia has this week received the greenlight from the World Bank to receive funding and support for the development of 500 MW of new solar PV capacity. Having last year partnered with the World Bank’s Scaling Solar…
Couple Converts 16-Year-Old Van into a Compact Solar Home on Wheels
An increasing number of digital nomads are replacing their conventional houses with practical, mobile homes powered by renewable energy technologies. Freelancer photographer Norbert Juhász and his fiancée Dora, a writer, have joined the fray with a 16-year-old van they transformed…