German onshore wind power grew strongly in the first half of 2014, ahead of the country’s adjusted law on renewable energy development coming into force in August, data from industry groups showed on Tuesday. In the first half of 2014, onshore wind turbines with some 1723 megawatts of capacity were installed, German Engineering Federation (VDMA) … Continue reading Germany onshore wind power surges
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Germany adds 1,723 MW onshore wind energy capacity in H1
Germany is among world leaders such as China and the United States in installed wind power capacity. At 3.45 billion euros ($4.63 billion), Germany’s investments in wind energy in 2013 accounted for 10.8 percent of total global spending on onshore wind turbines. Germany added 1,723 megawatts (MW) of onshore wind power capacity in the first … Continue reading Germany adds 1,723 MW onshore wind energy capacity in H1
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Wind power and renewable energy in the USA: Iberdrola wind farm starts with 101 wind turbines of Gamesa
Iberdrola has begun turbine assembly for 202-MW Baffin wind farm, which together with Peñascal I and II wind farms will create IBERDROLA’s largest renewable facility worldwide. IBERDROLA has started installing the turbines at 202-megawatt (MW) Baffin wind farm in the state of Texas, with grid connection expected for the year end. This renewable energy infrastructure … Continue reading Wind power and renewable energy in the USA: Iberdrola wind farm starts with 101 wind turbines of Gamesa
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First Solar, XSOL establish photovoltaic supply agreement in Japan
First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR), the leading global provider of comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) solar energy solutions, and XSOL Co., Ltd., a leading distributor and integrator of solar systems in Japan, today announced that they have signed an agreement to supply First Solar’s cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin film modules in Japan. The agreement targets installation of 100 megawatts … Continue reading First Solar, XSOL establish photovoltaic supply agreement in Japan
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The Spanish wind power industry installed less than 0.1 MW in the first semester
The consequences of the strong regulatory punishment suffered by the Spanish wind power sector are already visible: in the first semester of the year, Spain only installed a wind turbine of 0.08 MW in Galicia, bringing the total installed wind power to 22,970.58 MW, according to data compiled by the Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE). … Continue reading The Spanish wind power industry installed less than 0.1 MW in the first semester
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Nordex wind power received a contract for a 50 MW wind farm in Uruguay
Nordex has received a contract for the construction of a wind farm in Uruguay. Once fully operational, 20 N100/2500 wind turbines will be generating 200,000 MWh of clean electricity a year in the north east of the country, around 60 kilometres from the Brazilian border. The customer is a subsidiary of one of Italy’s largest … Continue reading Nordex wind power received a contract for a 50 MW wind farm in Uruguay
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BMW i DC Fast Charger unveiled at Plug-In 2014
At Plug-In 2014, a conference dedicated to discussing key issues for the long-term success of electric vehicles, BMW of North America launched its BMW i DC Fast Chargers which can charge the BMW i3 all-electric vehicle’s battery up to 80 percent in 30 minutes. A joint development between BMW and Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, BMW … Continue reading BMW i DC Fast Charger unveiled at Plug-In 2014
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Siemens awarded turnkey wind energy order for the Netherlands’ largest near shore wind farm
Siemens Energy has received an order for the Netherlands’ largest near shore wind farm. Designed to generate 144 megawatts (MW) of wind power, the Westermeerwind project with 48 direct drive wind turbines is also the first wind power plant Siemens Wind Power’s Offshore unit will erect for handover to the customer on a turnkey basis. … Continue reading Siemens awarded turnkey wind energy order for the Netherlands’ largest near shore wind farm
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GE Energy Financial Services Invests in Atria Power’s Wind Energy in India
GE unit (NYSE: GE) GE Energy Financial Services has invested equity in three Atria Power wind projects under construction in India, supporting GE’s commitment to invest USD $1 billion annually in renewable energy projects worldwide. The wind farms will have a combined capacity of 126 megawatts and will support the Indian Ministry of New and … Continue reading GE Energy Financial Services Invests in Atria Power’s Wind Energy in India
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Enel Green Power (EGP) has started construction of its first wind farm in Uruguay
Melowind will add 50 MW to EGP’s installed capacity in Latin America. The new wind farm will involve a planned investment of about 98 million US dollars The Uruguayan government has set a target of adding 1,200 MW of new operational wind capacity by 2015. Enel Green Power (EGP) has started construction of its first … Continue reading Enel Green Power (EGP) has started construction of its first wind farm in Uruguay
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GE invests in India wind energy projects
GE Energy Financial Services has invested equity in three wind power projects of Atria Power. The company did not disclose the details of how much was invested. The company said in a statement that the investment supports GE’s commitment to invest $1 billion annually in renewable energy projects worldwide. “The wind farms will have combined … Continue reading GE invests in India wind energy projects
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Vattenfall is currently overseeing 944 operational wind turbines in five countries
Vattenfall’s surveillance centre in Esbjerg is currently overseeing 944 operational wind turbines in five countries. In total, Vattenfall operates around 1.9 GW of installed wind power capacity. Commissioning of the 56 DanTysk wind turbines that make up the four-digit milestone is now just some weeks away. DanTysk, which features 80 wind turbines, is a joint … Continue reading Vattenfall is currently overseeing 944 operational wind turbines in five countries
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India Targets 20000 MW Solar Power Generation by 2022
It was just about a couple of months ago that the Indian Government was changed and the Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi came up with the idea of making use of Solar power to solve all the power related problems in the country. The Government of India is working in full fledge as it carries … Continue reading India Targets 20000 MW Solar Power Generation by 2022
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Jordan to unveil winner of 65 MW solar power plant
Jordan will announce winner of a contract to build a $150 mn solar power plant in the next two weeks, according to Energy Minister Mohammad Hamed. The 65 MW project will be located in the Al Qweira area in the south, the minister told The Jordan Times in a recent interview. “The ministry is currently … Continue reading Jordan to unveil winner of 65 MW solar power plant
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Abengoa will invest $10,000 million in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in Chile
Spanish company Abengoa is behind the first concentrated solar power (CSP) 24/7 in the world, already built in region II. Spanish company Abengoa is behind the first concentrated solar power (CSP) 24/7 in the world, already built in region II. Plan includes other units lift of concentrating solar thermal power (CSP), which will be the first renewable energy based energy form. $ 10,000 million, a figure that far exceeds the cost of development a central like mega Alto Maipo, or even Hidroaysén Castilla–is what in Chile plans to invest in the Spanish company Abengoa in new generating renewable energy. All over a period … Continue reading Abengoa will invest $10,000 million in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in Chile
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Investors give up wind energy projects in Vietnam
Wind power price in Vietnam now is the lowest in the world. Of the many wind power projects licensed by the province of Ninh Thuan since 2005, only one has actually progressed to the construction phase, according to the vice chairman of the provincial people’s committee Do Huu Nghi. Other projects have been delayed for … Continue reading Investors give up wind energy projects in Vietnam
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New Wind Farm in Costa Rica
Acciona Energy and the Costa Rican society Ecoenergía Group have started a commercial wind farm operation near Chiripa, in the Tilarán area. The wind energy plant will be inaugurated in November and will have a capacity of 49.5 Megawatt (MW) (33 wind turbines of 1.5 MW each). Laurent Mugica, of Acciona Energy, announced that the … Continue reading New Wind Farm in Costa Rica
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Chile wants to generate 20 percent from renewable energy: wind power, Concentrated Solar Power, PV and Geothermal Energy
Chile is one of the most lively renewable energy markets in Latin America and is a solid nation that is evolving and had ambitious targets. Enel Green Power has a portfolio of 272 megawatts of installed hydro and wind power capacity in the country and is currently completing the construction of the Diego de Almagro … Continue reading Chile wants to generate 20 percent from renewable energy: wind power, Concentrated Solar Power, PV and Geothermal Energy
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SolarReserve Signs Contract to Supply Solar Power in Central America
SolarReserve, a leading global developer of utility-scale solar power projects and advanced thermal energy storage technology, today announced that it signed a supply contract for its 20 megawatt (MW) Acajutla photovoltaic (PV) solar power project in El Salvador as part of a highly competitive tender solicitation by the local electric distribution companies. The tender, the … Continue reading SolarReserve Signs Contract to Supply Solar Power in Central America
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DNV GL confirms safety and reliability of wind turbines installed at one of Africa’s largest wind farms
As part of the installation phase at one of Africa’s largest wind farms Ashegoda in Ethiopia, DNV GL has inspected wind turbines of the French manufacturer Vergnet. DNV GL confirmed the compliance of the installed wind turbines with DNV GL’s A-Design Assessment. The wind farm shall help to reduce the occurrence of blackouts in Ethiopia. … Continue reading DNV GL confirms safety and reliability of wind turbines installed at one of Africa’s largest wind farms
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