The Annual US Geothermal Power Production and Development Report showed that the industry currently has 3,187MW of installed capacity, significantly outpacing every other country in the world. As a renewable, baseload energy supply, geothermal has the potential to replace coal and other non-renewable power sources.
Currently, geothermal electric power generation is occurring in eight US states, including Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Wyoming. An additional seven states - Arizona, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas and Washington - have geothermal capacity in development.
California continues to lead the way when it comes to geothermal energy. The Golden State ranks first in overall installed capacity, with 2,615MW already online, and it has nearly 2,000MW of capacity in development. Nevada is also ahead of the pack, with 59 projects currently in development, more than any other state.
US geothermal energy industry witnesses stable growth, says GEA
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Silverado Power, SDG&E sign 15MW solar power agreements
Both contracts are for 20 years and each requires approval from the California Public Utilities Commission.
The project in Lancaster will generate 10MW of renewable energy and the project in Victorville will generate 5MW. Collectively, the two projects will generate enough electricity to power 3,225 homes.
Silverado's Western Antelope Dry Ranch project in Lancaster and the Victor Mesa Linda B project in Victorville will create a total of 80 construction jobs over the course of construction, which is expected to start in April 2013 and continue through October 2013.
"These contracts with SDG&E mean that we are one step closer to delivering cost-effective renewable energy to California residents and businesses," said Hans Isern, chief operating officer for Silverado Power. "Our collaboration with local communities and investor-owned utilities results in sustainable projects that create jobs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help meet the increasing demand for clean, renewable energy."
Under California's Renewable Portfolio Standard program, investor-owned utilities are required to procure 33 percent of their power from renewable resources by 2020.
Silverado Power, SDG&E sign 15MW solar power agreements
The project in Lancaster will generate 10MW of renewable energy and the project in Victorville will generate 5MW. Collectively, the two projects will generate enough electricity to power 3,225 homes.
Silverado's Western Antelope Dry Ranch project in Lancaster and the Victor Mesa Linda B project in Victorville will create a total of 80 construction jobs over the course of construction, which is expected to start in April 2013 and continue through October 2013.
"These contracts with SDG&E mean that we are one step closer to delivering cost-effective renewable energy to California residents and businesses," said Hans Isern, chief operating officer for Silverado Power. "Our collaboration with local communities and investor-owned utilities results in sustainable projects that create jobs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help meet the increasing demand for clean, renewable energy."
Under California's Renewable Portfolio Standard program, investor-owned utilities are required to procure 33 percent of their power from renewable resources by 2020.
Silverado Power, SDG&E sign 15MW solar power agreements
Technip, CIMV collaborate to develop green chemistry applications
Technip and CIMV have been working together for the past five years. Technip has provided CIMV with its technological expertise in the fields of engineering and construction, enabling CIMV to pass from the pilot unit stage to the industrial unit stage. During this period, CIMV’s process has been identified as a disruptive technology in the field of green chemistry.
Reportedly, the technology is the only one in the market capable of converting solid biomass into hydrocarbons that can be used as a feedstock by the petrochemical industry. The CIMV technology can thus be seen as a key enabler for the sustainable green chemistry sector based on non-edible feedstock.
More recently, in parallel with the technical collaboration, Technip established a sales force to promote the CIMV process outside France, along with the wide range of bio-sourced applications it offers industrial companies.
Technip, CIMV collaborate to develop green chemistry applications
Reportedly, the technology is the only one in the market capable of converting solid biomass into hydrocarbons that can be used as a feedstock by the petrochemical industry. The CIMV technology can thus be seen as a key enabler for the sustainable green chemistry sector based on non-edible feedstock.
More recently, in parallel with the technical collaboration, Technip established a sales force to promote the CIMV process outside France, along with the wide range of bio-sourced applications it offers industrial companies.
Technip, CIMV collaborate to develop green chemistry applications
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