TGE receives US$11.5 million grant for Apas Kiri geothermal project

Apas Kiri will be Malaysia's first geothermal energy development. It is expected to come online by early 2015 with a rated net capacity of 30MWs. Continental Energy owns a 10 percent stake in TGE.

The grant will be disbursed under the Facilitation Funds Agreement (FFA) by Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (BPMB), a development bank owned by the Malaysian Government and mandated to provide medium to long term financing to capital intensive development and infrastructure projects.

The proceeds of the grant are to be exclusively utilized by TGE to pay for costs associated with constructing access roads and making related infrastructure improvements involving the Apas Kiri geothermal power development....
TGE receives US$11.5 million grant for Apas Kiri geothermal project

FuelCell Energy renews service agreements for DFC power plants

The total value of the service agreements is approximately $15 million. Three different fuel cell markets are represented by these customers including education, municipal wastewater treatment, and food processing.

DFC power plants electrochemically convert a fuel source into electricity and heat in a highly efficient process that emits virtually no pollutants due to the absence of combustion. DFC power plants are fuel flexible, capable of operating on natural gas or renewable biogas. Efficiency of up to 90 percent can be achieved when the DFC plant is configured for combined heat and power (CHP).

"A fundamental cornerstone of our business model is keeping our customers satisfied, which generates growth in our Services business," said Chip Bottone, president and chief executive officer, FuelCell Energy. "By having FuelCell Energy responsible for the operation and maintenance of the power plants, our customers can concentrate on their core competencies."

"Existing customers extending service agreements is a strong testament to the favorable economic... FuelCell Energy renews service agreements for DFC power plants

Canadian Solar powers up biggest solar park in Hesse

More than 40,000 Canadian Solar modules were installed on an area spanning 153,000 square meters within the period of a few weeks. The project contractor was Frankfurter Entsorgungs- und Service GmbH (FES). Onsite construction was carried out by the Sinusstrom GmbH. The solar park is operated by the RMS Rhein-Main Solarpark GmbH, a joint subsidiary of the Stadtwerke Dreieich and the FES. The project allocated 25 percent of the modules for use as a public participation solar park, administered by the Solar Initiative Marburg eV.

"With a solar project of this size the smooth implementation and installation of high performance quality modules is essential. Having chosen the right partners, we accomplished installation and grid connection by the end of 2011," said FES project manager Florian Benten.

Dr Shawn Qu, chairman and chief executive officer of Canadian Solar, said: “We are pleased that RMS Rhein-Main Solarpark GmbH and Sinusstrom have chosen solar modules by Canadian Solar... Canadian Solar powers up biggest solar park in Hesse

AEG PS expands solar portfolio with new central inverter Protect PV630

With 630kW performance, the new inverter is the next step in AEG PS‘s offering of high-end utility-class inverters. The launch follows on from the success of Protect PV.250 and PV.500 (currently with more than 860 installations around the world).

All former series are available as different indoor- and outdoor versions for connection to the medium voltage grid. The new Protect PV 630 is immediately available in indoor version, the outdoor solution will be introduced shortly to the market, said AEG PS.

Designed for global use, PV.630 has received certifications and is compliant with the national grid regulations of several countries. Protect PV.630 is also available as a turnkey container solution, TKS-C 1250, equipped with 2 inverters, transformer and switchgear....
AEG PS expands solar portfolio with new central inverter Protect PV630

Gamesa enters Nicaraguan market, to install 44MW turnkey wind farm

Gamesa will install 22 of its G90 wind turbines, each with capacity of 2MW, which it will manufacture in Spain and the United States during 2012. The wind farm, in the town of Rivas, is on the shore of Lake Nicaragua in south-western Nicaragua.

Pursuant to the agreement, Gamesa will also develop all necessary infrastructures for the project's construction and operation, including an electricity substation, a high-tension line and the site's connection to the power grid. Furthermore, it will carry out operation and maintenance (O&M) services at the wind farm for a period of 10 years.

Eolo de Nicaragua is owned by Globeleq Mesoamerica Energy (Wind) Limited, a subsidiary of Globeleq Generation Limited and Mesoamerica Power Ltd.

For the second time, Gamesa will work with Globeleq, after completing...Gamesa enters Nicaraguan market, to install 44MW turnkey wind farm