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Mannvit rebrands to COWI and enters new chapter of growth in Iceland

ThinkGeoEnergy

This expansion will involve a diverse portfolio, including green fuels initiatives, wind power developments, geothermal energy projects and larger facility undertakings. The ability to service the need for geothermal, hydropower and power transmission projects is of great importance.”

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World adds record new renewable energy capacity in 2020

Renewable Energy World

More than 80% of all new electricity capacity added last year was renewable, with solar and wind accounting for 91% of new renewables. However, hydropower still accounts for the largest share of renewables in the total mix. Solar and wind dominated capacity expansion in 2020 with 127 GW and 111 GW of new installations, respectively.

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Voith Hydro to supply pumped storage equipment for Idaho combined energy project

Renewable Energy World

Kocon, president and chief executive officer of Voith Hydro North America. The Group Division Voith Hydro is a full-line supplier for equipping hydropower plants all over the world. “Voith Hydro is all in when it comes to supporting the renewable energy transition and climate change goals in the U.S.

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IRENA: Renewables accounted for three quarters of new power capacity in 2019

Business Green

Renewable electricity capacity growth slowed just a touch in 2019, yet still made up almost three quarters of all new power capacty that came into operation worldwide last year, according to the latest data released today by the International Renewable Energy Association (IRENA). according to IRENA. Overall, renewables capacity expanded by 7.6

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Sustainable infrastructure developer, Generate Capital, raises $2B

Renewable Energy World

The company works with more than 40 technology and project development partners, manages more than 2000 assets and has more than 1,000 customers, including companies, universities, school districts, cities and non-profits across North America.

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PacifiCorp Readies Huge Solicitation for Renewables, Energy Storage

GreenTechMedia

PacifiCorp’s new all-source request for proposals “is a big deal,” said Spencer Gray, executive director of the Northwest & Intermountain Power Producers Coalition, a trade group with members including EDF Renewable Energy, Invenergy, Constellation Exelon, Shell Energy North America and others.

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DISTRIBUTECH International announces Host Utility, partnerships to support navigation of the energy transition

Renewable Energy World

Forth’s International Marketing Manager Ashley Duplanty said, “I am excited about the opportunities ahead with the Clarion North America Energy events. SECC will also host a co-located event around Smart Energy and Consumers. The people who make up Oncor are advocates for reliable energy and great service.