Aisha Abdelhamid is a journalist based in Columbia, SC, USA and Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt.

Egypt Fast Becoming A Hot Renewable Energy Market

22 Mar 2015  |  CleanTechnica  |  English  |  Solar Power

Egypt is emerging as a significant player in the renewable energy market, driven by ambitious wind and solar power projects to address chronic electricity shortages. The country aims to add 13 GW of capacity over the next five years, supported by a generous feed-in tariff announced in 2014. Apricum–The Cleantech Advisory, a strategy consulting firm, reports that Egypt's solar and wind markets are projected to grow significantly by 2020. The Egyptian government's efforts have attracted numerous local and international developers, positioning Egypt on the global renewable power development hot list.

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With a more than 13-year old career in journalism, I can confidently introduce myself as a seasoned journalist that you can rely on for any Iraq-related coverage.

High gain differentiator based neuro-adaptive arbitrary order sliding mode control design for MPE of standalone wind power system

18 Jan 2024  |  journals.plos.org  |  English  |  Wind Energy

A novel Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) controller for standalone Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) with Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generators (PMSG) is introduced, featuring an Arbitrary Order Sliding Mode Control (AOSMC) to mitigate measurement noise. The control methodology integrates Feedforward Neural Networks (FFNN) and a high-gain differentiator (HGO) to enhance system performance. Simulation experiments in MATLAB validate the controller's effectiveness in maximizing power extraction. The study emphasizes the importance of renewable energy sources and the advancements in wind energy technology, highlighting the controller's robustness and practical applicability.

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Digital Communication Manager at UNESCO | Google News Initiative at La Repubblica | Finance Reporter at Reuters | Multimedia Producer at Associated Press | Social Media Content at EU Commission | Documentary Filmmaker at TotalEU

In the North Sea, a large wind project and environmental concerns

13 Sept 2024  |  Slate.fr  |  French  |  Wind Power

The article discusses the ambitious wind energy project in the North Sea, focusing on the 'Princesse Élisabeth' energy island, which aims to centralize electricity from regional wind farms. While the project aligns with the EU's renewable energy goals, it raises environmental concerns, particularly regarding marine biodiversity and the fishing industry. Various stakeholders, including Elia Transmission Belgium and environmental organizations like WWF Belgique, are involved in addressing these challenges. The project is seen as a key component of Belgium's energy transition, with measures in place to mitigate environmental impacts.

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Pedro Carvalho is a Photographer and Cinematographer based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Active Power Smoothing Strategies for Wind Power Generation Using Battery Energy Storage Systems

15 Jan 2023  |  MDPI  |  English  |  Wind Power

The article discusses the challenges of integrating wind power into the electrical power system due to its intermittent nature and the resulting power fluctuations. It proposes a Power Smoothing Fuzzy Control Strategy (PSFCS) embedded in an energy management system to mitigate these fluctuations using a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The article reviews various active power smoothing techniques, battery modeling, and the methodology for building the fuzzy model. It presents numerical results assessing the performance of the PSFCS method and concludes with the potential of BESS, particularly lithium-ion batteries, for power smoothing in wind powerplants. The article also covers the roles of a Battery Management System (BMS) and describes the simulation of the control strategy using Matlab/Simulink. Data from a wind farm in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, is used to model the wind farm power block and validate the proposed strategy.

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Kimani Chege is a journalist based in Nairobi. He has practiced journalism writing since 2004 with his work appearing in different publications both in Kenya and abroad. His area of expertise has included science and technology, climate change, energy, health, business and finance as well as ...

Kenya's Shift From Hydropower To Green Energy

05 Apr 2023  |  CleanTechnica  |  English  |  Solar Power

The article by Kimani Chege discusses the development of the largest solar power project in East Africa, the Garissa Solar Power Plant, in northeastern Kenya. Funded by the Chinese government and operated by a consortium of Chinese companies, the plant will feature 210,000 solar panels and aims to address Kenya's energy needs amidst climate change challenges. The country's reliance on hydropower has been affected by erratic rainfall, prompting a shift towards renewable sources like wind and solar. The Lake Turkana Power project and KenGen's geothermal ventures are highlighted as part of Kenya's green energy initiatives. The article also touches on the energy strategies of neighboring countries like Uganda and Tanzania, and the rise of small-scale energy solutions from social enterprises like M-Kopa, d-Light, and Azuri, which cater to low-income earners through microloans and Pay-as-you-go models.

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Elinor Comlay is a journalist based in Atlantic City, United States of America. Elinor speaks fluent Spanish and French and has experience covering immigration, politics and social issues as well as banking and business. She is a British national who previously worked with Reuters in Mexico and New ...

Everything Else We’re Watching – July 29, 2022

29 Jul 2022  |  rtforty.com  |  English  |  Wind Power

Atlantic City issued a notice for a former rooming house on S Tennessee Ave, with the outcome of a hearing unknown. The city approved Orsted Wind Power North America's site plan for a new facility. A city-owned property was transferred to a nonprofit for affordable housing, highlighting the city's housing crisis. Stanley Holmes Village redevelopment is delayed until at least 2023. The city published new requests for proposals for various projects. Upcoming events include a Midsummer Celebration by the Atlantic City Arts Foundation, Jazz On The Boardwalk featuring Stefon Harris, and the Around The Island swim festival. The British Film Institute reflects on the 50th anniversary of 'The King Of Marvin Gardens,' set in Atlantic City.

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Charlotte Elton is a freelance journalist based in London. Previously she worked as a state politics and health reporter at The West Australian, WA's major masthead. Skilled at feature writing, breaking news, and investigative work.

Greg Flakus is a journalist based in Houston, United States of America. He retired from a long career at the Voice of America (VOA) in 2017 and has since made short films and shot video for clients. He also continues to write and do voiceover work.

Texas Leads in Development of Wind and Solar Energy

25 Oct 2016  |  Voice of America  |  English  |  Wind Power

Texas, traditionally an oil state, is now a leader in renewable energy, particularly wind and solar power. After the Paris Climate Summit, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry visited a University of Texas solar research site, highlighting the economic and environmental benefits of solar energy. Despite skepticism from Texas conservatives, the state supports renewable energy due to its cost-effectiveness. Business leaders like Michael Skelly of Cleanline Energy and Andy Bowman of Pioneer Green Energy are optimistic about continued investment in renewables. Jennifer Ronk from the Houston Advanced Research Center anticipates a diverse energy production mix, with ongoing research into energy storage solutions like advanced batteries. She predicts a decline in coal usage, a continued role for natural gas, and challenges for nuclear energy due to costs and safety concerns.

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Nick Gammon is a photojournalist and videographer based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He shoots news and features, often for Agence France Presse as a freelance, covering any and all subjects on a daily basis.

Wind-powered oil tanker sets sail in landmark voyage

20 Feb 2024  |  The Telegraph  |  English  |  Wind Power

An oil tanker equipped with rigid aluminium sails, the MT Chemical Challenger, has embarked on a voyage from Rotterdam to test wind power's potential in the shipping industry. Owned by Dutch company Chemship, the tanker aims to cut fuel consumption by up to 20% and reduce CO2 emissions by up to 850 tonnes annually. This initiative aligns with the International Maritime Organisation's guidelines to cut shipping emissions by at least 40% by 2030. The sails, designed by Econowind, maximize airflow and power, potentially revolutionizing sustainable shipping. Chemship's CEO, Niels Grotz, emphasizes the importance of reducing emissions in the competitive shipping industry.

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Dave Keating is an American journalist covering European politics. Having previously covered US politics in Washington, Dave specializes in drawing comparisons between the American federal system and the European Union.

Dave has ...

North Sea Summit sets course for more offshore wind power

02 Oct 2023  |  www.energymonitor.ai  |  English  |  Offshore Wind Power

Leaders from North Sea and adjacent countries are meeting in Ostend, Belgium, to coordinate efforts to reduce dependence on Russian gas and fossil fuels by expanding offshore wind farms. This summit follows the first North Sea Summit in Denmark, where the North Sea Coalition was established, aiming to quadruple offshore power generation capacity by 2025. The summit includes non-EU countries Norway and the UK, and EU countries without North Sea coastlines, making it the largest coalition around energy in the North Sea.

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Freelance journalist currently based in Mumbai, India. Write on international relations & and geopolitics with its relation to business. Covers various sectors of business, including oil & gas, defense, banking & finance, telecom & IT, among others. 
For the past 3 years, have been closely ...

wind industry competitive industry

30 Jul 2017  |  BusinessLine  |  English  |  Wind Power Sector

The article discusses the shift from feed-in tariffs to competitive bidding in India's wind power sector and its implications. Competitive bidding has led to a significant reduction in wind power tariffs, making it nearly as cost-effective as coal power. The first wind auction in India saw tariffs drop by 16.8%, and the second auction was oversubscribed, indicating further tariff reductions are expected. Analysts and industry players, including Vikram Kailas of Mytrah, suggest that while there may be short-term revenue pressures, the long-term outlook is positive due to technological improvements and better efficiency. However, challenges such as lack of quality standards, policy clarity, and issues with Discom payments and grid curtailment remain. Companies like Suzlon, Inox, and Siemens Gamesa did not comment, while Sunil Jain of Hero Future Energies highlighted that profitability is still possible with current interest rates, but the uptake of wind power by the states is a concern.

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Annam Lodhi is a freelance journalist based in Islamabad, Pakistan.
She received the Agahi Award, in 2020 and 2021, in the categories 'Data Journalism' and 'Inclusiveness', respectively. She writes for national and international publications and is currently a student of MSc Development Studies at ...

The Best Climate Tech of the Year: MIT Technology Review's Breakthrough List

17 Mar 2024  |  MIT Technology Review  |  English  |  Solar Power

The article discusses the '10 Breakthrough Technologies' list by MIT Technology Review, focusing on three climate tech innovations: super-efficient perovskite tandem solar cells, enhanced geothermal systems, and heat pumps. The author assigns each technology an awards-season style accolade, highlighting their potential impact on climate change mitigation. The article also touches on the challenges of commercializing these technologies and their current progress. Additionally, the article briefly mentions other topics such as the state of offshore wind power, the hottest year on record, fusion research, coal production in India, wastewater heat recovery, seabed mining in Norway, and the rise of Chinese automaker BYD in the electric vehicle market.

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Fears about energy independence in the wake of the war in Ukraine that caused an oil and gas supply crisis have accelerated the global transition to renewable energy.

05 Apr 2023  |  Knowridge Science Report  |  English  |  Solar and Wind Power

The article discusses the global shift towards renewable energy, accelerated by the war in Ukraine and the resulting oil and gas supply crisis. Professor Renate Egan from UNSW highlights the influence of cost savings from solar and wind power in this transition. The article mentions efforts by Denmark, Norway, and the European Union to reduce reliance on Russian energy by investing in renewable sources. It also addresses the risk of dependence on China for solar panel manufacturing. The impact of the energy crisis on Australia is noted, along with the country's progress in renewable energy adoption. Professor Egan expresses optimism about the future of renewables, citing economic benefits as the primary driver of the shift towards greener energy sources.

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Jack McGovan is a freelance journalist based in Berlin, covering climate, health and politics.

Strong uptick in expansion of onshore wind farms in Germany

30 Sept 2023  |  www.cleanenergywire.org  |  English  |  Wind Power

Germany has seen a 50 percent increase in new wind power capacity in the first nine months of 2023 compared to the same period last year, with 518 new turbines adding 2.4 gigawatts of capacity. Most of the growth occurred in northern states like Schleswig-Holstein, Lower Saxony, and North Rhine-Westphalia. Despite the increase in approvals for new turbines, the wind industry faces challenges from the country's autobahn operator, which is accused of hindering the transport of turbine parts. Southern states lag in wind industry growth, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz describing their progress as depressing.

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I'm a freelance journalist, based in Bogotá, Colombia. I cover human rights, gender equality, social movements, culture and the environment. My work has appeared in The Guardian, Al Jazeera, Vice, NACLA, Women's Media Center, Remezcla and more. 

As a Texas-born Colombian-American, I strive to ...

Wind Power's Promise and Peril in Colombia's La Guajira

14 Feb 2023  |  NACLA  |  English  |  Wind Power Development

In La Guajira, Colombia, the wind energy industry is expanding with 60 projects planned, mostly on Indigenous Wayuu land. While wind power offers a clean energy source and potential local benefits, there are concerns about the impact on Indigenous rights and the adequacy of consultation processes. The Wayuu, who have lived in the region for over a millennium, face challenges from multinational corporations that have historically failed to bring long-term development and have been accused of inadequate consultations. The article discusses the potential for wind power to provide up to 20% of Colombia's electricity needs, the risks of Indigenous displacement, and the need for fair compensation and legal assistance for the Wayuu. It also highlights the poverty and corruption in La Guajira, the importance of respecting cultural values, and the potential for community-owned wind farm models as seen in other countries.

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Fabíola Ortiz is a Luso-Brazilian journalist currently based in Dortmund, Germany.
As an independent journalist, I report in Portuguese, Spanish and English about current affairs, development, human rights and international relations. 
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Wind power plant in Atacama Desert fills Chile's clean-energy sails

11 Jul 2016  |  Yahoo Entertainment  |  English  |  Wind Power

In northern Chile's Atacama Desert, the Freirina commune is set to host the country's largest wind power plant, marking a significant shift towards clean energy. The San Juan wind project, developed by Latin America Power and backed by Brazilian investment, aims to generate 185 MW by February 2017. The project has faced initial resistance from the community due to past negative experiences with large-scale investments but has gradually gained support through job creation and community funding. Chile is aggressively investing in renewable energy, with wind and solar power expected to play a major role in the country's future energy mix, aiming for a 70 percent share of renewables by 2050.

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An award winning journalist covering major breaking news and severe weather both live in-studio, and live on location, across New England, New York, and Canada.

As a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, particular specialities include climate change, severe weather, and environmental reporting.

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Swirling Controversy: Celebration, Concern Over Offshore Wind Power

15 May 2017  |  www.necn.com  |  English  |  Offshore Wind Power

Block Island has transitioned to offshore wind power, marking the first such project in the United States. The initiative, led by Deepwater Wind, involves five turbines and aims to provide clean energy to both Block Island and parts of the mainland. While the project is celebrated for its environmental benefits, it faces criticism over regulatory approval speed, financial transparency, and visual impact. Future projects are planned for Massachusetts, with the state government pushing for more offshore wind integration. The article presents a balanced view, highlighting both the positive impacts and the concerns raised by residents and stakeholders.

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I am a freelance journalist based in Tokyo, Japan. I contribute articles to a number of international media and companies, including Forbes Asia and Singularity Hub. 

My main areas of expertise are science, technology and finance. However, I have spent time working at both local newspapers in ...

China Is Taking the Worldwide Lead in Wind Power

04 Apr 2019  |  singularityhub.com  |  English  |  Wind Power

China is leading the world in wind power capacity, with significant investments in renewable energy as part of its 13th Energy Technology Innovation Five-Year Plan. The country aims to produce 50% of its energy from non-fossil sources by 2030. Despite challenges such as grid management and optimal turbine models, China continues to invest in green energy, including the construction of the world's largest transmission line and advancements in battery storage. China also leads in renewable energy patents and is exploring ambitious projects like a solar power station in space.

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Jency Samuel is an independent journalist based in Chennai, India. She has written for Rural 21, Mongabay India, The Third Pole, India Climate Dialogue, VillageSquare and many other publications.

Can small wind turbines contribute to large renewable goals?

01 Sept 2022  |  Mongabay-India  |  English  |  Power Crisis

India faces significant power outages due to coal shortages, prompting individuals like Senthil Kumar to seek renewable energy solutions. Despite ambitious renewable energy targets, large wind energy projects have slowed, and rooftop solar has yet to gain momentum. Small wind turbines and hybrids present untapped potential, with experts advocating for supportive policies and subsidies. Challenges include high costs, maintenance issues, and certification processes. Successful implementations by companies like Spitzen Energy and IYSERT Energy demonstrate the viability of small wind systems, though broader adoption requires financial and technical support.

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Simon Thompson is a journalist based in Los Angeles, United States of America. Specialize in entertainment - film, TV and music - working extensively across TV, digital, radio and print. Works with, or has worked with E! News, Reuters, BBC, Forbes, ITN, Sky News, Euronews, 5 News, RTL, Al Jazeera, ...

A small cap share poised to catch a fair wind

28 Nov 2024  |  www.investorschronicle.co.uk  |  English  |  Wind Power Industry

The wind power industry has seen significant growth in installed capacity over the past two decades, with 340,000 large turbines now generating electricity worldwide. A lesser-known company is capitalizing on this trend by offering a patented solution that enhances turbine energy capture and extends their lifespan. The company is experiencing high demand and is in advanced negotiations for €60 million in potential orders, which could significantly boost its revenue and earnings next year. With a 2025 forward PE ratio of 6.3, the company's share price has the potential to double, reflecting the substantial growth opportunity.

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Print journalist based in Argentina, accept work in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia. Covering tech/internet, media, agriculture, finance, general political and economic issues, gender, democracy and development issues.