News in brief - 19 May 2008

Wind could supply 20% of US electricity by 2030, says federal report
WASHINGTON, DC, US, May 19, 2008. The US could source 20% of its total electricity need from wind by 2030 if the cost of wind technologies were reduced, if new transmission infrastructure were installed and if domestic manufacturing capability were enhanced.

US to fund US$7.5 million for marine energy research
WASHINGTON, DC, May 19, 2008. The US Department of Energy (DOE) will fund US$7.5m for research and development to advance the viability and cost-competitiveness of advanced water power systems.

Ontario regulator changes popular feed-in tariff
TORONTO, ONOTARIO, CANADA, May 19, 2008. The Ontario Power Authority will change its feed-in tariff in order to double the province’s supply of green power.

Premium for green power reaches US$0.80 in US
WASHINGTON, DC, US, May 19, 2008. The price premium charged for new, customer-driven green power is 80¢ per kWh in some regions of the US, according to the latest annual ranking of leading utility programmes.

Australian state offers feed-in tariff for solar PV
MELBOURNE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA, May 19, 2008. The state government in Victoria will pay 60¢ per kWh for electricity fed into the grid, the highest feed-in tariff offered in Australia.

Senate leader proposes ‘Manhattan Project’ for renewable energies
OAK RIDGE, TENNESSEE, US, May 19, 2008. The chairman of the Senate Republican Conference has proposed a new ‘Manhattan Project’ that would involve seven "grand challenges" for the next five years.

- 10 April 2008

Suzlon feels the need for speed

Suzlon needs little introduction. The wind turbine manufacturer embodies the rise of renewable energy, perhaps more than any other company in the world. Founded in India in 1995, the wind group now ranks fifth worldwide and had a 7.7% share of the global turbine manufacturing market in 2006. It is the market leader in India, where it has installed more than 2GW of wind capacity and owns over 30 wind farms. David Hopwood speaks to Group ceo Andre Horbach.

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